48 Powerscourt Place, Belfast, BT7 1FX

1. 7 Nov 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 10 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 February 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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