Netherleigh House, 1 Massey Avenue, Belfast, BT4 2JP

This site has had 2 applications since 2025.

• LA04/2025/2015/LBC Awaiting decision

  Netherleigh House, 1 Massey Avenue, Belfast, BT4 2JP

  Change of use of Netherleigh House and existing office blocks (Class B1) to provide residential and nursing care facilities (Class C3 (a) and (b)). Extensions to existing office block including a fourth storey floor, eastern and western gable extension and two front projections from the northern elevation. Erection of 36 no. assisted living apartments over two four storey blocks. Site parking, landscaped amenity areas, woodland trails and all associated site works

  Submitted 18 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 18 Nov 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 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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• Netherleigh House, 1 Massey Avenue, Belfast, BT4 2JP

  LA04/2025/2015/LBC Submitted 18 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jan

  Change of use of Netherleigh House and existing office blocks (Class B1) to provide residential and nursing care facilities (Class C3 (a) and (b)). Extensions to existing office block including a fourth storey floor, eastern and western gable extension and two front projections from the northern elevation. Erection of 36 no. assisted living apartments over two four storey blocks. Site parking, landscaped amenity areas, woodland trails and all associated site works

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension 82 docs

• 293 Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2LB

  LA04/2023/2756/F Submitted 23 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  Alterations to dwelling to include external cladding to rear + side elevations, new window/door openings, new roof to rear return, partial removal of chimney and internal works.

  Granted Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 14 docs
  Domestic

• 340 Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2LA

  LA04/2025/2074/F Submitted 1 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jan

  Removal of existing garage and store and proposed two storey extension to side and rear of dwelling.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Domestic

• 20 Tweskard Park, Belfast, BT4 2JZ

  LA04/2025/1612/F Submitted 24 Sep 2025 250 yards away

  Roof alterations, replacing existing flat roof with pitched roof with velux windows. Removal of chimney. Single storey rear extension to dwelling and garage. Fenestration changes. Additon of Veranda to rear. Creation of new side entrance and steps. Patio extension with associated alterations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Campbell College, Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2ND

  LA04/2024/1120/LBC Submitted 25 Jun 2024 250 yards away

  Minor change in floor area, reduction in clerestory windows to sports hall, change in proposed finishes to high level rainscreen cladding located over single storey extension to be substituted for colour matched dark grey insulated render

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Campbell College, Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2ND

  LA04/2024/0337/NMC Submitted 22 Feb 2024 250 yards away

  Non material change LA04/2023/2567/F. 3 no. changes proposed to the phase 2/3 parts of the building currently having planning approval. No.1 Change in floor area. ~ 62m² reduction with removal of western single storey side extension containing the plant room and Gym store. No.2 The reduction in the area of clerestory strip window to the sports hall to smaller individual window units. No.3 Change in proposed finishes; replacing the high level cladding from the sports hall on the south & east façade and substituting it with a coloured render of the same colour.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 13 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