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18-19 Clarence Chambers, Donegall Square East, Belfast, BT1 5HE

Awaiting decision Belfast LA04/2026/0430/F Full

Works: Extension

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Proposal

Proposed change of use to upper floors (first - third floors) from offices to 20 no. bed hotel, rear extension and all associated site works.

As published by the council, reference LA04/2026/0430/F

Application record

Reference
LA04/2026/0430/F
Type
Full
Status
Consultation Open
Received
5 Mar 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Ward
Central
Postcode
BT1 5HE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Belfast register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • LA04/2026/0431/LBC Awaiting decision

    18-19 Clarence Chambers, Donegall Square East, Belfast, BT1 5HE

    Proposed change of use to upper floors (first - third floors) from offices to 20 no. bed hotel, rear extension and all associated site works.

    Submitted 5 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Mar 2026

    Received by Belfast

  2. 2 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 28 May 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 106 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

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TSA Planning Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in Belfast

Active · incorporated 2007 · Belfast

254 applications on PlanIndex · across 11 councils · 99% granted

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Documents

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55 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Belfast for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Belfast decided full applications in a median of 132 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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Nearby applications

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  • 18-19 Clarence Chambers, Donegall Square East, Belfast, BT1 5HE

    LA04/2026/0431/LBC Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~30 Apr

    Proposed change of use to upper floors (first - third floors) from offices to 20 no. bed hotel, rear extension and all associated site works.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 58 docs
  • Clarence House 4-10 May Street, Belfast, BT1 4NJ

    LA04/2026/0477/DC Submitted 11 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Discharge of Condition 2 - LA04/2025/1753/LBC A detailed method statement will be provided to demonstrate the repointing of historic brickwork, indent repair of stonework and methods used to carry out these repairs in a safe method so as not to detrimentally impact the character, appearance or interest of the Listed Building.

    Granted Conditions 3 docs
  • Clarence House 4-10 May Street, Belfast, BT1 4NJ

    LA04/2025/1753/LBC Submitted 16 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Refurbishment works for external maintenance, including the full replacement of slate tiles and roofing membrane to the North and West roof slopes, with the reuse of reclaimed materials where possible; replacement of rainwater goods to match existing; and repointing works to elevations, all undertaken to preserve the building’s appearance and character (Amended Description).

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs
  • Clarence House 4-10 May Street, Belfast, BT1 4NJ

    LA04/2024/1931/DC Submitted 19 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Discharge of condition 3 and 4 LA04/2023/4589/LBC- Method Statement and specification of external brickwork

    Granted Conditions 9 docs
  • 11-16 Donegall Square East, Belfast, BT1 5UB

    LA04/2025/1547/LBC Submitted 18 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Internal works to facilitate the removal and replacement of 1 No. cash machine, together with necessary adjustments to the automation wall and the redecoration of skirting

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs
  • 11-16 Donegall Square East, Belfast, BT1 5UB

    LA04/2024/1821/LBC Submitted 31 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    Replace existing ATM at rear of building with new ATM model

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

In Belfast

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    Change of use from 4 bed dwelling to 5 bed / 5 person HMO including single storey extension to kitchen

    Received 23 Jun, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
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    Received 2 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
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    Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Full applications
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    Received 6 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications