529 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3LN

1. 14 Nov 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 January 2026, 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.

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• 16 Thornhill Park, Belfast, BT5 7AR

  LA04/2025/1650/F Submitted 2 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Alterations to existing roof. Single storey side extension. Change of existing render to white K-Rend finish

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Thornhill Parade, Belfast, BT5 7AT

  LA04/2026/1269/F Submitted 6 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  single storey rear and side extension and garden room

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Thornhill Crescent, Belfast, BT5 7AS

  LA04/2025/1323/F Submitted 5 Aug 2025 200 yards away

  Two storey side and rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 21 KNOCKBURN PARK BALLYCLOGHAN BELFAST DOWN BT5 7AY

  LA04/2023/2517/F Submitted 17 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Alterations & extension to dwelling comprising single storey side and rear extensions; increase of eaves and ridge to provide first floor accommodation with front and rear dormers, raised patio to rear and new front boundary wall with pillars with widening of existing driveway.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Lands at Cabin Hill, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4

  LA04/2023/4243/F Submitted 19 Oct 2023 250 yards away

  Proposed Amendment to Reserved Matters Approval Z/2007/2069/RM to include revisions to layout to units 1-9 (to provide 9no detached dwellings)

  Withdrawn Full applications 95 docs

• 142 Barnetts Road, Belfast, BT5 7BD

  LA04/2026/0756/F Submitted 19 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  First floor extension to rear of dwelling, construction of side dormer window, elevational changes including re-rendering dwelling with paint finish. Conversion of existing garage into garden room with elevational changes.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• LA04/2025/1410/F Granted

  40 Sydenham Park, Belfast, BT4 1PW

  2 storey side extension. Widening of driveway

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn

  3 Clara Crescent Upper, Belfast, BT5 5EQ

  Change of use from 4 bed dwelling to 5 bed / 5 person HMO including single storey extension to kitchen

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• la04/2026/0151/F Granted

  42 Clara Park, Belfast, BT5 6FE

  Demolition of existing single storey rear extensions to make way for a proposed new single storey extension to the rear

  Received 2 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1426/F Granted

  6 North Sperrin, Belfast, BT5 7HU

  Single storey rear and side extension and new rear patio. Demoliton of existing garage.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1219/F Granted

  96 Rosebery Road, Belfast, BT6 8JF

  Replacement single storey rear extension

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications