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

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

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 101 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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

  LA04/2026/0431/LBC Submitted 5 Mar 2026 12m 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 20m 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 20m 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 21m 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 35m 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 35m away

  Replace existing ATM at rear of building with new ATM model

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• LA04/2025/1954/F Granted

  16 Sans Souci Park, Belfast, BT9 5BZ

  Solar Panels on the south facing roof slope

  Received 13 Nov, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0711/F Granted

  10 Casaeldona Rise, Belfast, BT6 9RA

  single-storey rear extension and first-floor rear extension; alterations to windows

  Received 15 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0421/F Withdrawn

  Footpath south of 272-274 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 3EU

  Existing 11.5m lamp post to be removed and replaced with a 20m street pole with a wraparound cabinet. Proposed 9no. antennas, 2no. GPS nodes, 1no. bowler cabinet, 1no. cabinet, and ancillary upgrades thereto.

  Received 5 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0374/F Granted

  17 Castlemore Avenue, Belfast, BT6 9RF

  Retention of lean to garage to side of dwelling and area of hardstanding to front (Amended Description and plans).

  Received 2 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/0635/F Refused

  142 Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 8ED

  Change of use from ground floor shop (A1) to studio apartment (C1) alterations to building facades and additional site works.

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications