44 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HB

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• LA04/2026/0813/F Awaiting decision

  44 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HB

  Change of use on the ground floor from hairdressers (Class A1) to a hot food restaurant and takeaway (sui generis), internal alterations and flue to the rear (Amended Plans)

  Submitted 1 May 2026 Full applications

1. 9 Feb 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 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 102 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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• 44 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HB

  LA04/2026/0813/F Submitted 1 May 2026 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jun

  Change of use on the ground floor from hairdressers (Class A1) to a hot food restaurant and takeaway (sui generis), internal alterations and flue to the rear (Amended Plans)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 40 docs

• 98 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JR

  LA04/2025/2162/F Submitted 16 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~10 Feb

  Proposed change of use from first and second floor office to guest accommodation (Class C2). Proposed renovation includes part demolition of rear roof and installation of new roof profile.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Roofing Demolition 20 docs

• 87-91 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JN

  LA04/2026/1567/DC Submitted 7 Sep 2026 0.1 miles away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Discharge of condition No. 5 - LA04/2016/0737/F Methodology statement detailing all procedures for any demolition works hereby permitted.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 11 docs

• 87-91 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JN

  LA04/2026/1568/DC Submitted 7 Sep 2026 0.1 miles away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Discharge of condition no. 5 of planning approval LA04/2016/0737/F - Methodology statement detailing all procedures for any demolition works hereby permitted.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 13 docs

• 90 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JR

  LA04/2024/1786/A Submitted 24 Oct 2024 0.1 miles away

  Shop sign

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• 68 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HB

  LA04/2026/0859/DC Submitted 11 May 2026 0.1 miles away

  Conditions 18 & 19 of Planning Approval LA04/2020/1412/F Survey Document outlining the current condition of the building and method for repair, Construction Details Document describing the proposed works to be undertaken to existing building elements and Drawings to illustrate the proposed works.

  Granted Conditions 17 docs

• LA04/2026/1403/DCA Granted

  36 Marlborough Park North, Belfast, BT9 6HJ

  Demolition of the existing conservatory and partial removal of existing external walls at ground floor level to facilitate the proposed rear extension.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1198/DCA Granted

  7 Deramore Park South, Malone Upper, Belfast, BT9 5JY

  Demolition of existing single storey garage along the east boundary, partial demolition to gable wall for new window opening, demolition and replacement of entrance steps, terrace wall and rear garden patio wall. (Retrospective)

  Received 1 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1425/LBC Granted

  Translink railway bridge, approx. 8 metres to the north-west of No. 46 Upper Dunmurry Lane, Dunmurry.

  Corehole investigations to stone parapet on west elevation of railway bridge, and subsequent reinstatement of same.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0902/LBC Granted

  John H Lunn (jewellers) Ltd , 2 Queens Arcade, Belfast, BT1 5FE

  Alterations to Listed Buildings including internal reordering, amendments to façade, and new shopfront signage

  Received 15 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0953/DCA Granted

  27 Fortwilliam Park, Belfast, BT15 4AL

  Demolition of single storey rear extension. Partial demolition of rear wall. Removal of 3 No. windows and 2 No. doors to rear/side elevations.

  Received 21 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings