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 106 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 107 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  LA04/2025/1861/F Submitted 3 Nov 2025 100 yards 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 100 yards 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 150 yards away

  97% 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

• 1 Rugby Road, Belfast, BT7 1PS

  LA04/2024/1924/F Submitted 14 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Change of use from creche/day nursery to office accommodation.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

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

  LA04/2026/1285/F Submitted 17 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  97% 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 150 yards 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

• LA04/2026/1736/A Awaiting decision

  8 Kennedy Way Industrial Estate Blackstaff Road, Ballymurphy, Belfast, BT11 9DT

  2 Hoarding

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2025/1256/A Granted

  57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  1 No. non-illuminated high level sign and 1x building signage comprising vertically arranged lettering mounted on the facade adjacent to the entrance (Amended Description)

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1706/A Awaiting decision

  Unit 14 Lg 1 Victoria Square, Belfast, BT1 4QG

  1 Shop sign

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1682/A Awaiting decision

  Asda Stores Ltd Unit 1 Westwood Shopping Centre, 51 Kennedy Way, Belfast, Bt11 9BQ

  1 Shop sign, 6 Forecourt signs.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1678/A Awaiting decision

  Site situated approximately 83m South-West of House of Sport, Malone Road, Belfast within the grounds of Queen's University Malone Playing Fields

  1 Shop sign

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising