Land situated between Nos.3 & 5 Merryfield Drive, Belfast, BT15 5GW

1. 5 Dec 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 15 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 February 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.

This application is with Belfast for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Belfast's median decision took 101 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 56 North Circular Road, Belfast, BT15 5FE

  LA04/2026/0649/F Submitted 1 Apr 2026 36m away

  Single storey extension to the rear, including internal alterations and construction of a raised patio.

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 33 Old Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5GT

  LA04/2025/1743/F Submitted 13 Oct 2025 91m away

  Single storey rear extension, fenestration changes. New garden shed.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 North Circular Road, Belfast, BT15 5HB

  LA04/2025/0538/F Submitted 30 Mar 2025 196m away

  Proposed erection of an inflatable dome covering 3 tennis courts

  Withdrawn Full applications 14 docs

• 8 Thirlmere Gardens, Belfast, BT15 5EF

  LA04/2025/0001/F Submitted 30 Dec 2024 326m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Apr

  Single storey extension, raised patio with steps and roof dormer to the rear. (Amended Plans)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 34 docs
  Small domestic

• 34 Strathmore Park South, Belfast, BT15 5HL

  LA04/2026/1132/F Submitted 22 Jun 2026 338m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~17 Aug

  Single and two storey extension to the side and rear of an existing two storey detached dwelling.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 44 Upper Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5FB

  LA04/2023/4441/F Submitted 19 Nov 2023 344m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• LA04/2026/1507/O Awaiting decision

  2 Carolhill Gardens, Belfast, BT4 2FS

  Proposed demolition of existing detached Garage and erection of detached dwelling with associated external works.

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Outline
• LA04/2025/1093/O Refused

  Lands to the rear of 43 Colinglen Road, Belfast, BT17 0LW (amended address)

  Proposed erection of detached dwelling.

  Received 29 Jun, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Outline
• LA04/2025/0846/O Withdrawn

  Lands between 10 and 18 Ballyutoag Road, Belfast, BT14 8SR

  Infill dwelling and garage

  Received 21 May, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Outline
• LA04/2026/0978/O Awaiting decision

  Lands at former Sirocco Works, Short Strand and adjacent to Bridge End and River Lagan, Belfast

  Renewal of outline planning permission LA04/2018/0811/O. Mixed use development comprising offices, residential apartments (including affordable), hotel and serviced apartments, retail and professional services, community and cultural, leisure uses, cafes, bars, restaurants, with associated car parking, circulation and servicing arrangements; public realm works, landscaping, replacement of existing pedestrian bridge fixed to railway bridge and associated access works to Short Strand and Bridge End with other infrastructural works, and demolition of existing structures including boundary walls.

  Received 22 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Outline
• LA04/2026/0305/O Awaiting decision

  Fortwilliam Golf Club 8a Downview Avenue, Belfast, BT15 4EZ

  Erection of new warehouse store incorporating charging points for golf buggies

  Received 16 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Outline