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 50 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 26 docs

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

  LA04/2024/1553/A Submitted 13 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  3 Projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• 3 BEDFORD SQUARE TOWN PARKS BELFAST ANTRIM BT2 7ES

  LA04/2022/2197/F Submitted 7 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Change of use from retail unit to restaurant

  Granted Full applications 32 docs

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

  LA04/2024/0880/F Submitted 20 May 2024 50 yards 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 50 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Ulster Hall 30 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FF

  LA04/2024/2016/F Submitted 3 Dec 2024 50 yards away

  Erection of a life-sized statue of Rory Gallagher on the existing patio area to the side of Ulster Hall

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• LA04/2026/0387/DCA Granted

  Arthur House, 24-26 Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GB

  Demolition of curtain walling on sixth floor and existing roof and plant area. demolition of curtain walling and glass balustrade on fourth floor front elevation (renewal of LA04/2021/1658/DCA) (amended description)

  Received 26 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1207/LBC Granted

  Wilmont House, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, 243 Upper Malone Rd, Dunmurry, Belfast, BT17 9LA

  Enabling works for safe access and asbestos removal to allow condition survey to occur.

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2025/1255/DCA Granted

  57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  Minor external and internal demolitions required to facilitate alterations to the shopfront and fenestration changes to north and west elevation (Amended Description)

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0267/LBC Granted

  St. Patricks Church Of Ireland Newtownards Road, Ballymacarrett, Belfast, BT4 1GZ

  Single storey link building extension between the existing church and church hall; external landscaping works including children’s play area, fencing and access ramp. External alterations with new window / door openings and internal alterations to the church hall. Provision of an external bin storage area.

  Received 13 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0490/LBC Granted

  18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

  Proposed change of use from ground and first floor coffee shop to restaurant and takeaway including external alterations and associated external plant

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings