Planning application
LA04/2026/0431/LBC
18-19 Clarence Chambers, Donegall Square East, Belfast, BT1 5HE
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 LA04/2026/0431/LBC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Mar 2026
Received by Belfast
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Belfast for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About heritage and listed buildings applications
How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide
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LA04/2026/0430/F Awaiting decision
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LA04/2026/0477/DC Decided
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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.
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LA04/2025/1753/LBC Granted
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LA04/2025/1547/LBC Granted
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LA04/2026/0166/F Granted
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LA04/2026/0536/F Awaiting decision
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