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Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

Granted Belfast LA04/2026/0021/F Full

Works: New dwelling Extension Loft or dormer Demolition Major scheme

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Conversion of former convent to 28no. apartments (1, 2 & 3 bed) involving internal and external refurbishment/retention and re-configuration. Provision of ground floor extension with partial demolition and provision of new stairwell and lift. Provision of dormers, rooflights and extension to first, second floor and attic levels regarding new stairwell and lift. External layout reconfigurations to include construction of new access from Ormeau Road, amended parking layout, provision of cycle parking, bin stores, landscaping, substation and associated works.

As published by the council, reference LA04/2026/0021/F

Application record

Reference
LA04/2026/0021/F
Type
Full
Status
Determined
Decision
Granted
Received
5 Jan 2026
Validated
22 Jan 2026
Decided
17 Aug 2026
Ward
Rosetta
Postcode
BT7 3GS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Belfast register

This site has had 6 applications since 2026: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • LA04/2026/1462/DC Awaiting decision

    Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    Letter to HED for Discharge of Conditions 2 iv., v., vi., & vii. of LA04/2026/0022/LBC & LA04/2026/0021/F, following site visit to review samples.

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • LA04/2026/1464/DC Awaiting decision

    Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    Window Survey Report to Discharge of Condition 3 LA04/2026/0022/LBC - Window Survey

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • LA04/2026/1443/DC Granted

    Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    Discharge of Condition 6 from planning permission for the redevelopment of Former Good Shepherd Centre, Belfast (LA04/2026/0022/LBC)

    Decided 25 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • LA04/2026/1444/DC Granted

    Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    Discharge of Condition no. 7 for the redevelopment of Former Good Shepherd Centre, Belfast (LA04/2026/0022/LBC).

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • LA04/2026/0022/LBC Granted

    Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    Conversion of former convent to 28no. apartments (1, 2 & 3 bed) involving internal and external refurbishment/retention and re-configuration. Provision of ground floor extension with partial demolition and provision of new stairwell and lift. Provision of dormers, rooflights and extension to first, second floor and attic levels regarding new stairwell and lift. External layout reconfigurations to include construction of new access from Ormeau Road, amended parking layout, provision of cycle parking, bin stores, landscaping, substation and associated works.

    Decided 17 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Jan 2026

    Received by Belfast

  2. 22 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 17 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Granted

Cases linked to this one on the register

5 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • LA04/2026/1705/DC Awaiting decision

    511 Former Good Shepherd Centre Ormeau Rd, Belfast, BT7 3GS

    LA04/2026/0021/F condition no. 2 i.Detail for construction and reinstatement of existing dormers ii. Detail for verges and eaves to brick extension iii. Detail at 1:5 for insertion of new door in lieu of window to balcony spaces

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • LA04/2026/1493/DC Granted

    lands at former Good Shepherd Centre, Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road, Belfast

    Discharge of condition 3 - LA04/2026/0021/F

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • LA04/2026/1474/LBC Awaiting decision

    Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at No. 511 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    Retrospective application to amend the new Ormeau Rd access approved under LA04/2026/0021/F & LA04/2026/0022/LBC.

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • LA04/2026/1505/F Awaiting decision

    Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at No. 511 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    Retrospective application to amend the new Ormeau Rd access approved under LA04/2026/0021/F & LA04/2026/0022/LBC.

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • LA04/2026/1462/DC Awaiting decision

    Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    Letter to HED for Discharge of Conditions 2 iv., v., vi., & vii. of LA04/2026/0022/LBC & LA04/2026/0021/F, following site visit to review samples.

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Conditions

Who's behind it

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Clyde Shanks Ltd Agent, registered in Belfast

Active · incorporated 2011 · Belfast

107 applications on PlanIndex · across 11 councils · 97% granted

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Documents

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

146 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Belfast granted permission on 17 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.

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Nearby applications

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  • Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    LA04/2026/1443/DC Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Discharge of Condition 6 from planning permission for the redevelopment of Former Good Shepherd Centre, Belfast (LA04/2026/0022/LBC)

    Granted Conditions 5 docs

  • Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    LA04/2026/1444/DC Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Discharge of Condition no. 7 for the redevelopment of Former Good Shepherd Centre, Belfast (LA04/2026/0022/LBC).

    Granted Conditions 6 docs

  • Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    LA04/2026/0022/LBC Submitted 5 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Conversion of former convent to 28no. apartments (1, 2 & 3 bed) involving internal and external refurbishment/retention and re-configuration. Provision of ground floor extension with partial demolition and provision of new stairwell and lift. Provision of dormers, rooflights and extension to first, second floor and attic levels regarding new stairwell and lift. External layout reconfigurations to include construction of new access from Ormeau Road, amended parking layout, provision of cycle parking, bin stores, landscaping, substation and associated works.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension +2 94 docs
    Major scheme

  • Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    LA04/2026/1462/DC Submitted 19 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

    Letter to HED for Discharge of Conditions 2 iv., v., vi., & vii. of LA04/2026/0022/LBC & LA04/2026/0021/F, following site visit to review samples.

    Awaiting decision Conditions 2 docs

  • Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

    LA04/2026/1464/DC Submitted 19 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

    Window Survey Report to Discharge of Condition 3 LA04/2026/0022/LBC - Window Survey

    Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 3 docs

  • 511 Former Good Shepherd Centre Ormeau Rd, Belfast, BT7 3GS

    LA04/2026/1705/DC Submitted 24 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

    LA04/2026/0021/F condition no. 2 i.Detail for construction and reinstatement of existing dormers ii. Detail for verges and eaves to brick extension iii. Detail at 1:5 for insertion of new door in lieu of window to balcony spaces

    Awaiting decision Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 1 doc

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    Received 2 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
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    Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Full applications
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    Received 6 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications