On the pavement outside Shankill Leisure Centre, Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13 2BD.

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• LA04/2026/0206/F Awaiting decision

  On the pavement outside Shankill Leisure Centre, Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13 2BD.

  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 28 Jan 2026 Full applications

1. 28 Jan 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Consultation Open.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 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 Shankill Leisure Centre, Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13 2BD.

  LA04/2026/0206/F Submitted 28 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~16 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

• 75 Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13 1FD

  LA04/2025/1042/F Submitted 9 Jun 2025 100 yards away

  Partial change of use of gospel hall to hot food takeaway/restaurant.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 10 Kendal Street , Belfast, BT13 2JR

  LA04/2026/0117/F Submitted 9 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  Removal of existing metal slate roof covering and concrete tiles, replaced with dark grey single ply membrane with decorative profile fins. Also includes the removal and replacement of the existing single ply membrane to the mansard crown with similar.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing 10 docs

• Vacant lands at junction of Shankill Road and North Boundary Street, and to the south of Boundary Walk.

  LA04/2025/1343/F Submitted 8 Aug 2025 250 yards away

  Proposed erection of 4-storey apartment scheme (48 no. units) with associated parking (12 no. spaces), amenity provision and all associated works.

  Granted Full applications 63 docs
  Major scheme

• Hammer Playing Pitch Agnes Street, Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13

  LA04/2025/0110/F Submitted 27 Jan 2025 300 yards away

  Resurfacing and minor extension of existing 3G pitch; replacement floodlighting; 50 seater covered mini-stand (3.8m tall by 7.5m long and 3.3m wide); additional 1.2m fencing enclosure to pitch; replacement dugouts: storage container (3.6m by 2.4m); removal of portacabin and associated minor works/drainage modifications.

  Granted Full applications Extension 37 docs

• 87 Agnes Street, Belfast, BT13 1GG

  LA04/2025/1992/F Submitted 19 Nov 2025 350 yards away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 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