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 101 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 112m 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 173m away

  98% 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 178m 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 212m 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

• 142 Barnetts Road, Belfast, BT5 7BD

  LA04/2026/0756/F Submitted 19 Apr 2026 251m 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

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

  LA04/2026/1267/NMC Submitted 6 Jul 2026 308m away

  Amendment to condition No.13 of LA04/2024/0015/F to reflect updated Tree Impact and Protection Plan.

  Granted Amendments Trees 7 docs

• LA04/2025/1954/F Granted

  16 Sans Souci Park, Belfast, BT9 5BZ

  Solar Panels on the south facing roof slope

  Received 13 Nov, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0711/F Granted

  10 Casaeldona Rise, Belfast, BT6 9RA

  single-storey rear extension and first-floor rear extension; alterations to windows

  Received 15 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0421/F Withdrawn

  Footpath south of 272-274 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 3EU

  Existing 11.5m lamp post to be removed and replaced with a 20m street pole with a wraparound cabinet. Proposed 9no. antennas, 2no. GPS nodes, 1no. bowler cabinet, 1no. cabinet, and ancillary upgrades thereto.

  Received 5 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0374/F Granted

  17 Castlemore Avenue, Belfast, BT6 9RF

  Retention of lean to garage to side of dwelling and area of hardstanding to front (Amended Description and plans).

  Received 2 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/0635/F Refused

  142 Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 8ED

  Change of use from ground floor shop (A1) to studio apartment (C1) alterations to building facades and additional site works.

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications