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

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• LA04/2026/0430/F 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 Full applications

1. 5 Mar 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 April 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.

This application is with Belfast for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Belfast decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 113 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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

  LA04/2026/0430/F Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~28 May

  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 Full applications Extension 55 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

• LA04/2026/0387/DCA Granted

  Arthur House, 24-26 Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GB

  Demolition of curtain walling on sixth floor and existing roof and plant area. demolition of curtain walling and glass balustrade on fourth floor front elevation (renewal of LA04/2021/1658/DCA) (amended description)

  Received 26 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1207/LBC Granted

  Wilmont House, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, 243 Upper Malone Rd, Dunmurry, Belfast, BT17 9LA

  Enabling works for safe access and asbestos removal to allow condition survey to occur.

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2025/1255/DCA Granted

  57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  Minor external and internal demolitions required to facilitate alterations to the shopfront and fenestration changes to north and west elevation (Amended Description)

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0267/LBC Granted

  St. Patricks Church Of Ireland Newtownards Road, Ballymacarrett, Belfast, BT4 1GZ

  Single storey link building extension between the existing church and church hall; external landscaping works including children’s play area, fencing and access ramp. External alterations with new window / door openings and internal alterations to the church hall. Provision of an external bin storage area.

  Received 13 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0490/LBC Granted

  18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

  Proposed change of use from ground and first floor coffee shop to restaurant and takeaway including external alterations and associated external plant

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings