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328 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JD

Awaiting decision Belfast LA04/2025/2071/F Full

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Proposal

Change of use to Cat lounge [Sui Generis]

As published by the council, reference LA04/2025/2071/F

Application record

Reference
LA04/2025/2071/F
Type
Full
Status
Under Consideration
Received
29 Nov 2025
Validated
5 Dec 2025
Ward
Knock
Postcode
BT4 3JD

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Nov 2025

    Received by Belfast

  2. 5 Dec 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 24 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Under Consideration

    Previously Consultation Open.

  5. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 30 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.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Kumiko Cat Lounge Ltd Agent

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

12 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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