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

1. 3 Nov 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Belfast granted permission, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 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

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

  LA04/2026/0631/F Submitted 31 Mar 2026 0.1 miles away

  Four storey extension to northern elevation of existing office building, recladding of all external elevations, development of amphitheatre seating and covered colonnade, minor works to existing steps to south of building, landscaping and all ancillary works.

  Granted Full applications Extension 61 docs

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

  LA04/2026/0636/LBC Submitted 31 Mar 2026 0.1 miles away

  Demolition of three steps and retaining wall; reprofiling of lower groundfloor level; addition of three natural stone steps; and erection of stainless steel handrail

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 20 docs

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

  LA04/2025/1558/A Submitted 18 Sep 2025 0.1 miles away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  Free standing digital display screen

  Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs

• LA04/2026/1133/F Granted

  Unit 7-8, 133-137 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7AG

  Retention of existing single storey covered space to front of restaurant.

  Received 22 Jun, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0772/F Granted

  42 Cheviot Avenue, Belfast, BT4 3AH

  Partial demolition of existing two storey rear extension and provision of new two storey rear extension.

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1400/F Granted

  30 Corrina Avenue, Dunmurry, BT17 0HR

  Single storey rear extension with provision of ramped access to rear, widened path and landing to front and car hardstanding in front garden area.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0990/F Granted

  Ground Floor, SPAR Titanic Units 1- 3 Block A, The Arc 2 Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT

  The Sub-division of existing retail unit to create two retail units and associated alterations to internal layout and elevations.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0619/F Granted

  SD Bell & Co 512-516 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast Bt4 3hb

  Change of use of land to enclosed outdoor seating area and associated works (Retrospective)

  Received 30 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications