On the pavement outside no.870 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7DQ.

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• LA04/2026/0189/F Awaiting decision

  On the pavement outside no.870 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7DQ.

  Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace a BT telephone box.

  Submitted 30 Jan 2026 Full applications

1. 30 Jan 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Belfast took a median of 102 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• On the pavement outside no.870 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7DQ.

  LA04/2026/0189/F Submitted 30 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~23 Apr

  Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace a BT telephone box.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• 96 Whitewell Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7ER

  LA04/2026/0574/F Submitted 24 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  Single storey rear/side extension. Rear hardstanding area. Timber fencing to rear and side elevation. Level Platform and concrete path to side elevation. Relocation of existing metal shed to front elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 34 Graymount Drive, Newtownabbey, BT36 7DS

  LA04/2025/1575/F Submitted 22 Sep 2025 300 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension. Fenestration changes. Access ramp to front and side of dwelling, level access to rear of property.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Lands adjacent to 131 Shore Road, Belfast, BT37 9SY

  LA03/2023/0067/DC Submitted 24 Jan 2023 0.3 miles away

  Provision of new road junction and access road to serve existing Whitehouse WwTW (Discharge of Condition 7 from planning approval LA03/2021/0674/F regarding submission of Statement of Ecological Works)

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• Lands adjacent to 131 Shore Road Belfast BT37 9SY

  LA03/2023/0063/DC Submitted 16 Jan 2023 0.3 miles away

  Provision of new road junction and access road through lands adjacent to 131 Shore Road to serve the existing Whitehouse WwTW, clearance of trees and vegetation, levelling and stoning out of surface, provision of new site access gate, internal security fencing and lighting. (Discharge of Condition 6 - from planning approval LA03/2021/0674/F regarding the submission of a detailed programme of works and any required and/or associated traffic management proposals)

  Granted Conditions Trees 5 docs

• Lands on the site of the former Ballygolan Primary School, located immediately east of 50-56 Serpentine Road BT36 7HA, west of nos. 28-64 (evens) & 39 Vandyck Gardens BT36 7HQ & 39 Serpentine Road BT36 7HA and south of 37 Vandyck Gardens BT36 7HQ & nos. 44-45 Voltaire Gardens BT36 7EY, Belfast, Co Antrim.

  LA04/2024/1901/PAN Submitted 14 Nov 2024 0.3 miles away

  Proposed new-build residential apartment development comprising 79 units, including 71 Nr. 3 Person 2 Bedroom (3P2B) Cat 1 Elderly apartments, 4 Nr. 3P2B Wheelchair Apartments, 4Nr. 2P1B Wheelchair Apartments, circulation & communal spaces, with landscaped open space, car parking and associated site works.

  Granted New dwelling 4 docs
  Major scheme

• 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