Loaf Cafe, The Ewart, Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7GP

1. 8 Jan 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 18 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Belfast granted permission on 18 February 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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• The Rooftop of The Ewart Building, 3 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EP

  LA04/2026/0891/F Submitted 12 May 2026 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  The installation of a 16no. Antennas, 40no. RRUs, and 2no. 300mm Dishes onto support poles atop the existing external plant wall. The installation of 6no. Cabinets and 1no. metre Cabinet onto proposed supporting steel grillage, and all ancillary works thereto.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 25 docs

• Ewart Building (Corner of Franklin Street & McClintock Street), Belfast, BT2 7FE

  LA04/2024/1553/A Submitted 13 Sep 2024 0.1 miles away

  3 Projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• Public Footpath 16 metres North East of Bedford Square, 1 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7ES.

  LA04/2024/0880/F Submitted 20 May 2024 0.1 miles away

  Temporary permission for two bus shelters due to ongoing construction of the Belfast Transport Hub.

  Refused Full applications 28 docs

• 29A Franklin Street, Belfast, BT2 7GG

  LA04/2024/1414/F Submitted 20 Aug 2024 0.1 miles away

  change of use from a sports gym (Sui Generis) to an office (Use Class A2)

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• UNTOLD : THE MUSEUM LIMITED, 28 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FE

  LA04/2025/1383/LBC Submitted 18 Aug 2025 0.1 miles away

  Removal of suspended ceiling tiles and grid, carpet floor finishes, modern timber stud partitions and asbestos insulating board to the underside of the floors above on part ground and first floors.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund Bryson House 28 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FE

  LA04/2025/1749/F Submitted 14 Oct 2025 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~23 Dec

  Change of use from offices on the ground, first, second floors to a museum with cafe, museum shop and external alterations.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 40 docs

• LA04/2026/1409/LBC Granted

  36-38 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BB

  Installation of teller counter position within refurbished bank.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1404/LBC Granted

  36-38 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BB

  Transom to shop glazing with obscured glazing to conceal internal steelwork.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0665/LBC Granted

  Belfast Harbour Office and William Ritchie Building Corporation Square and 2 Clarendon Road, Belfast, BT1 3AL

  Removal of existing link between the Belfast Harbour Office and William Ritchie Building, Erection of new link bridge and reinstatement of northern gable of Harbour Office. Reinstatement of cellar entrance. Entrance ramp to William Ritchie Building. Erection of a new gate and railings along the eastern boundary.

  Received 2 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0609/LBC Granted

  Clanmil Housing Association Northern Whig House 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX

  Re-roofing works comprising removal of bitumen felt and replacement with polymeric single-ply membrane. Replacement of rainwater goods (internally & externally), lead flashings, edge trims to facilitate roofing works.

  Received 24 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0810/DCA Granted

  22-24 Berry Street, Belfast, BT1 1FJ

  Demolition of existing shopfront to allow for alterations

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings