The McClay Library, 10 College Park, Belfast, BT7 1LP

1. 18 Sep 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 November 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Belfast took a median of 102 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Belfast for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Belfast decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 89 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• The Mcclay Library, 10 College Park Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1LP

  LA04/2025/1861/F Submitted 3 Nov 2025 0.1 miles away

  2.1m high signage structure for digital display screen

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• Lands to the South of no. 11 Rugby Road, Belfast BT7 1PT and to the East of The McClay Library, 10 College Park, Belfast, BT7 1LP.

  LA04/2024/0803/F Submitted 3 May 2024 0.1 miles away

  Partial demolition of existing buildings. Renovation of existing buildings with new roof, external cladding, roller shutter and pedestrian access doors and internal alterations. The construction of a two storey extension with stores, offices and welfare facilities, construction of a single storey garage and bicycle store and the reconfiguration of the existing recycling facilities and car parking arrangement including new canopy with photovoltaic panels.

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +1 39 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Rugby Road, Belfast, BT7 1PS

  LA04/2026/0540/F Submitted 9 Mar 2026 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~18 May

  Change of use from Creche/Day Care Nursery (Class D1) to Purpose Built Managed Student Accommodation (Sui Generis) (9 single rooms, 2 twin rooms).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 27 docs

• Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

  LA04/2026/1285/F Submitted 17 Jul 2026 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Change of use of QUB Administration Building from office to community and cultural use (Class D1) for visitor attraction and gallery space for academic, research engagement, heritage, exhibitions, events, and visitor services; and associated improvements to public realm to east and west of the Administration Building

  Awaiting decision Full applications 48 docs

• Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

  LA04/2026/1059/DCA Submitted 5 Jun 2026 0.1 miles away

  Demolition of existing elevational treatment to facilitate recladding and extension of QUB Administration Building under LA04/2026/0631/F

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 21 docs

• Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

  LA04/2026/0667/PAN Submitted 3 Apr 2026 0.1 miles away

  Change of use of QUB Administration Building from office to community and cultural use (Class D1) for visitor attraction and gallery space for academic, research engagement, heritage, exhibitions, events, and visitor services; and associated improvements to public realm to east and west of the Administration Building

  Granted 1 doc

• LA04/2026/0489/A Granted

  18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

  1x illuminated fascia shop signs, 2 projecting signs & window vinyls

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/0901/A Granted

  John H Lunn (jewellers) Ltd , 2 Queens Arcade, Belfast, BT1 5FE

  2x illuminated fascia, 1x projecting sign and alterations to 1x existing sign (amended description)

  Received 15 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1589/A Awaiting decision

  69 - 73 Glenmachan Street, Belfast, BT12 6JB

  The erection of a double sided full colour direct view outdoor LED digital signage display.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1574/A Awaiting decision

  The Royal Belfast Academical Institution College Square East, Belfast, BT1 6DL

  Face-illuminated school crest enclosure (1750mm x 2200mm) featuring a graphic panel, above built-up metal dimensional lettering (485mm cap height) in a dark finish with LED halo illumination. All illumination is static. The crest and lettering are attached to the gable (south facing gable of new South Wing building which is under construction) with concealed, non-corrosive fixings.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2025/2021/A Withdrawn

  Advertising Site, north side of Albertbridge Road and adjoining East Belfast Enterprise Park.

  Replacement of the existing 'classic' Panel no 2 at Albertbridge Road Advertising Site with a digital display (same size and position)

  Received 24 Nov, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising