Whitla Medical Building 97 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7BL

1. 19 Dec 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 24 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Determined

   Previously Under Consideration.

Belfast granted permission on 12 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Queen's University Belfast School of Pharmacy, 97 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7BL

  LA04/2025/2195/A Submitted 19 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  Two Building Signs

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• Wellcome Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine (WWIEM) 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL

  LA04/2025/2191/A Submitted 19 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  Installation of 2 high level signs fixed to the northern elevation of the building.

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University Belfast 97 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7BL

  LA04/2025/2197/A Submitted 19 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  One Building Sign

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University, 97 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7BL

  LA04/2025/1552/A Submitted 18 Sep 2025 0.1 miles away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  Free Standing Digital Display Screen

  Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs

• 65 Dunluce Avenue, Belfast, BT9 7AW

  LA04/2025/1868/F Submitted 3 Nov 2025 0.1 miles away

  Retention of change of use from dwelling to short term let

  Refused Full applications 10 docs
  Domestic

• 55 Ulsterville Avenue, Belfast, BT9 7AT

  LA04/2026/1340/F Submitted 27 Jul 2026 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

  Conversion of existing HMO property to 3No. 2 person 1 bedroom self contained apartments including internal alterations, 3 storey rear extension, window and roof covering replacement with associated landscaping and site works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 16 docs

• LA04/2026/0489/A Granted

  18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

  1x illuminated fascia shop signs, 2 projecting signs & window vinyls

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/0901/A Granted

  John H Lunn (jewellers) Ltd , 2 Queens Arcade, Belfast, BT1 5FE

  2x illuminated fascia, 1x projecting sign and alterations to 1x existing sign (amended description)

  Received 15 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1589/A Awaiting decision

  69 - 73 Glenmachan Street, Belfast, BT12 6JB

  The erection of a double sided full colour direct view outdoor LED digital signage display.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1574/A Awaiting decision

  The Royal Belfast Academical Institution College Square East, Belfast, BT1 6DL

  Face-illuminated school crest enclosure (1750mm x 2200mm) featuring a graphic panel, above built-up metal dimensional lettering (485mm cap height) in a dark finish with LED halo illumination. All illumination is static. The crest and lettering are attached to the gable (south facing gable of new South Wing building which is under construction) with concealed, non-corrosive fixings.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2025/2021/A Withdrawn

  Advertising Site, north side of Albertbridge Road and adjoining East Belfast Enterprise Park.

  Replacement of the existing 'classic' Panel no 2 at Albertbridge Road Advertising Site with a digital display (same size and position)

  Received 24 Nov, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising