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 0m away

  98% 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 8 docs

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

  LA04/2026/1004/F Submitted 26 May 2026 9m away

  98% 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 26m 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 26m 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 69m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

  1 Digital 6x3m advertisement

  Awaiting decision Advertising 9 docs

• 14 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 1NT

  LA04/2026/0971/A Submitted 22 May 2026 76m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  1 Shop sign

  Awaiting decision Advertising 3 docs

• 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
• LA04/2025/1850/A Granted

  Cityside Retail Park 100-150 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1WA

  6m x 3m Digital Advertising Screen

  Received 31 Oct, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/0691/A Granted

  Knock Presbyterian Church 53 Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JH

  3no. non-illuminated signs; 1no backlit sign

  Received 13 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/0808/A Granted

  22-24 Berry Street, Belfast, BT1 1FJ

  1 No. fascia sign and 2 No. illuminated projecting signs

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/0352/A Granted

  Lands directly south of Titanic Belfast and North-West of Hamilton Dock located off Queen's Road, Belfast. (Hamilton Dock Hotel)

  Erection of signage for hotel development approved under planning permission LA04/2023/3442/F, comprising 3 no. internally illuminated signs to hotel elevations.

  Received 20 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising