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Mountpottinger Presbyterian Church 45 Castlereagh Street, Belfast, BT5 4NF

Granted Belfast LA04/2026/0212/A Advertisement

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

Proposal

Internally illuminated 2.3m high totem signage

As published by the council, reference LA04/2026/0212/A

Application record

Reference
LA04/2026/0212/A
Type
Advertisement
Status
Determined
Decision
Granted
Received
29 Jan 2026
Validated
29 Jan 2026
Decided
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Beersbridge
Postcode
BT5 4NF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Belfast register

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • Mountpottinger Presbyterian Church 45 Castlereagh Street, Belfast, BT5 4NF

    Internal alterations include replacement of existing entrance doors, removal of internal lobby doors, provision of internal vestibule glazed screen, removal of pews in Main Hall; External alterations include cleaning of existing brick/stone facade, removal of existing brick paving and laying resin bond surfacing with drainage channels to perimeter of building and soft landscaping; 2.3m internally illuminated totem sign.

    Decided 30 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • Mountpottinger Presbyterian Church 45 Castlereagh Street, Belfast, BT5 4NF

    internal alterations include: replacement of existing entrance doors, removal of internal lobby doors, provision of internal vestibule glazed screen, removal of pews. External alterations include: cleaning of existing brick/stone facade, removal of existing brick paving and laying resin bond surfacing with drainage channels to perimeter of building; soft landscaping.

    Decided 30 Apr 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Jan 2026

    Received by Belfast

  2. 30 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Granted

  3. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

BGA Architects Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in Newtownards

Active · incorporated 2006 · Newtownards

73 applications on PlanIndex · across 9 councils · 92% granted

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Documents

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

12 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Belfast granted permission on 30 April 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.

About advertisement consent applications

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Mountpottinger Presbyterian Church 45 Castlereagh Street, Belfast, BT5 4NF

    LA04/2026/0210/LBC Submitted 29 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Internal alterations include replacement of existing entrance doors, removal of internal lobby doors, provision of internal vestibule glazed screen, removal of pews in Main Hall; External alterations include cleaning of existing brick/stone facade, removal of existing brick paving and laying resin bond surfacing with drainage channels to perimeter of building and soft landscaping; 2.3m internally illuminated totem sign.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 18 docs
  • Mountpottinger Presbyterian Church 45 Castlereagh Street, Belfast, BT5 4NF

    LA04/2026/0211/F Submitted 29 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    internal alterations include: replacement of existing entrance doors, removal of internal lobby doors, provision of internal vestibule glazed screen, removal of pews. External alterations include: cleaning of existing brick/stone facade, removal of existing brick paving and laying resin bond surfacing with drainage channels to perimeter of building; soft landscaping.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 18 docs
  • 59 Castlereagh Street, Belfast, BT5 4NF

    LA04/2024/1025/F Submitted 28 May 2024 50 yards away

    Conversion of existing dwelling to a 5-bed HMO

    Granted Full applications 8 docs
    Domestic
  • 56-58 Castlereagh Street, Belfast, BT5 4NH

    LA04/2026/0149/F Submitted 30 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Change of use of vacant premises (A1) to 3no. apartments at No.56 (C1) and 1no. 6-bedroom 10-person HMO (Sui Generis) at No.58. Partial demolition to buildings to facilitate 2-storey rear extension, metal access stairs, front dormers, facade alterations and all other additional site works.

    Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 24 docs
    Several homes
  • 6 Paxton Street, Belfast, BT5 4NU

    LA04/2024/1020/F Submitted 7 Jun 2024 50 yards away

    Proposed change of use from dwelling (C1) to 3-Bedroom HMO (Sui generis) including partial demolition of existing rear extension to create new flat roof, fenestration changes and new roof light window to front.

    Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +3 23 docs
    Domestic
  • 33 Castlereagh Street, Belfast, BT5 4NE

    LA04/2024/1976/F Submitted 26 Nov 2024 100 yards away

    Change of use from 4 bed dwelling (C1) to 5 bed HMO (House of in Multiple Occupation) Occupancy (sui generis)

    Granted Full applications 6 docs
    Domestic

In Belfast

  • 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
  • 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