Planning application
36-38 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BB
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Installation of RBGW Uplighting to first floor, facade alterations, installation of external AC equipment to flat roof at 3rd floor level, installation of ramp to rear elevation.
As published by the council, reference LA04/2026/0233/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA04/2026/0233/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Determined
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 6 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 18 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 11 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Central
- Postcode
- BT1 5BB
Site history
Applications at this address on the Belfast register
This site has had 4 applications since 2026: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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LA04/2026/1409/LBC Granted
36-38 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BB
Installation of teller counter position within refurbished bank.
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LA04/2026/1404/LBC Granted
36-38 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BB
Transom to shop glazing with obscured glazing to conceal internal steelwork.
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LA04/2026/0241/LBC Granted
36-38 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BB
Installation of RBGW Uplighting to first floor, facade alterations, formation of internal partitions to create public engagement spaces / staff working and staff welfare, Installation of external AC equipment to flat roof at 3rd floor level, installation of ramp to rear elevation. Red blinds to windows. 2 Shop sign, 1 Projecting sign.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Feb 2026
Received by Belfast
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18 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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11 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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22 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Axis Architecture Limited Agent, an architecture practice registered in Denmead
Active · incorporated 2005 · Denmead
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
25 documents on file for this application
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Belfast granted permission on 11 June 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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