419 - 421 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• LA04/2026/0384/F Awaiting decision

  419 - 421 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AQ

  Change of use from professional services to a mixed-use art education & working studio building comprising: - Ground floor: Change of use from Class A2 (Financial, professional and other services) to Class D1 (Community & Cultural Use): specifically items (d) - for the provision of education and (e) - for the display of works of art. Levels 1 & 2: Change of use from Class A2 to Class B1 (Business Use). The upper floors are to be used as private artist working studios. New shop front. (amended description)

  Submitted 26 Feb 2026 Full applications

1. 26 Feb 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 28 May 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 419 - 421 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AQ

  LA04/2026/0384/F Submitted 26 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~23 Apr

  Change of use from professional services to a mixed-use art education & working studio building comprising: - Ground floor: Change of use from Class A2 (Financial, professional and other services) to Class D1 (Community & Cultural Use): specifically items (d) - for the provision of education and (e) - for the display of works of art. Levels 1 & 2: Change of use from Class A2 to Class B1 (Business Use). The upper floors are to be used as private artist working studios. New shop front. (amended description)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 411-417 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AQ

  LA04/2026/1004/F Submitted 26 May 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  Change of use from first and second floor accommodation to create 3no. residential apartments with roof terraces and additional site works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 17 docs

• 6 Bloomfield Avenue, Apt 1-16, Belfast, BT5 5AD

  LA04/2024/1879/DC Submitted 11 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 17- LA04/2022/0651/F- Foul and Surface Water Drainage

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• 6 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5AD

  LA04/2024/0905/NMC Submitted 23 May 2024 50 yards away

  Non material change to Planning Approval LA04/2022/0651/F . Omission of planting boxes to Ground Floor windows. Materiality changes to window head detail, concrete band and eaves detail. Minor alterations to window configuration and materials. Reconfiguration to entrance door width to suit Switch Room Requirements. Addition of vehicle gate and change of estate railings/rear boundary wall height to suit Secured By Design requirements. Reconfiguration of Rainwater pipe positions. Internal and external amendments to bin store room and internal amendements to Apartment 4 to suit Belfast City Council waste management guidance.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Gable end of 2 Ravenscroft Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5BA

  LA04/2026/1277/A Submitted 14 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

  1 Digital 6x3m advertisement

  Awaiting decision Advertising 10 docs

• 14 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 1NT

  LA04/2026/0971/A Submitted 22 May 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  1 Shop sign

  Awaiting decision Advertising 3 docs

• LA04/2026/1736/A Awaiting decision

  8 Kennedy Way Industrial Estate Blackstaff Road, Ballymurphy, Belfast, BT11 9DT

  2 Hoarding

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2025/1256/A Granted

  57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  1 No. non-illuminated high level sign and 1x building signage comprising vertically arranged lettering mounted on the facade adjacent to the entrance (Amended Description)

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1706/A Awaiting decision

  Unit 14 Lg 1 Victoria Square, Belfast, BT1 4QG

  1 Shop sign

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1682/A Awaiting decision

  Asda Stores Ltd Unit 1 Westwood Shopping Centre, 51 Kennedy Way, Belfast, Bt11 9BQ

  1 Shop sign, 6 Forecourt signs.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1678/A Awaiting decision

  Site situated approximately 83m South-West of House of Sport, Malone Road, Belfast within the grounds of Queen's University Malone Playing Fields

  1 Shop sign

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising