51 Melrose Street, Belfast, BT9 7DL

1. 14 Dec 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 19 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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  Addition of a second storey rear extension and internal refurbishment

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  LA04/2024/1556/NMC Submitted 13 Sep 2024 150 yards away

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• 10 Lorne Street Belfast BT9 7DU.

  LA04/2022/2091/NMC Submitted 14 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  Non material change LA04/2017/1153/F relating to revision to internal layout, windows, reorientated cycle stand, and additional parking.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 21 docs

• 199 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7EJ

  LA04/2026/1264/F Submitted 14 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

  Retrospective change of use from estate agents to fast-food takeaway

  Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs

• Refill Quarter 243 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7EN

  LA04/2025/1425/F Submitted 26 Aug 2025 150 yards away

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• On the pavement outside 162 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6AL. Replace and relocate the BT telephone box approx. 10 south west, further along Lisburn Road.

  LA04/2026/0192/A Submitted 28 Jan 2026 200 yards away

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  Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the Street Hub

  Awaiting decision Advertising 9 docs

• LA04/2025/1410/F Granted

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

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• la04/2026/0151/F Granted

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

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  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Full applications
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  96 Rosebery Road, Belfast, BT6 8JF

  Replacement single storey rear extension

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