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 101 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 106 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 12m away

  98% 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 32m 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 32m 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 32m 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 41m 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 41m away

  Replace existing ATM at rear of building with new ATM model

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• LA04/2026/1409/LBC Granted

  36-38 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BB

  Installation of teller counter position within refurbished bank.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1404/LBC Granted

  36-38 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BB

  Transom to shop glazing with obscured glazing to conceal internal steelwork.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0665/LBC Granted

  Belfast Harbour Office and William Ritchie Building Corporation Square and 2 Clarendon Road, Belfast, BT1 3AL

  Removal of existing link between the Belfast Harbour Office and William Ritchie Building, Erection of new link bridge and reinstatement of northern gable of Harbour Office. Reinstatement of cellar entrance. Entrance ramp to William Ritchie Building. Erection of a new gate and railings along the eastern boundary.

  Received 2 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0609/LBC Granted

  Clanmil Housing Association Northern Whig House 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX

  Re-roofing works comprising removal of bitumen felt and replacement with polymeric single-ply membrane. Replacement of rainwater goods (internally & externally), lead flashings, edge trims to facilitate roofing works.

  Received 24 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0810/DCA Granted

  22-24 Berry Street, Belfast, BT1 1FJ

  Demolition of existing shopfront to allow for alterations

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings