15 & 17 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EA

1. 9 Mar 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 16 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 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 104 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 advertisement consent applications in a median of 90 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 15-19 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EA

  LA04/2026/0472/F Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jun

  Proposed change of use to 15 & 17 Fountain Street from Vacant Body Jewellery Shop (Class A1) to Bar/Restaurant (Sui Generis) with units 15, 17 & 19 combined to form single unit. Replacement of shop fronts and signage to 15 & 17 Fountain Street. (Amended Plans)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 24 docs

• 15-19 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EA

  LA04/2026/0558/DCA Submitted 23 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~18 May

  Removal of shop fronts and signs to 15 & 17 Fountain Street with internal demolitions

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• Fountain House, Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5AB

  LA04/2024/1979/A Submitted 26 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  2 Shop sign, 2 Projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• 47 Castle Street, Belfast, BT1 1GH

  LA04/2026/1490/F Submitted 24 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Change of use of 2nd floor level from Class A2(b) Professional Services to Sui Generis use as nail bar, health and beauty treatment.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs

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

  LA04/2026/0900/F Submitted 15 May 2026 100 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

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

  LA04/2026/0902/LBC Submitted 15 May 2026 100 yards away

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

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 11 docs

• LA04/2026/0489/A Granted

  18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

  1x illuminated fascia shop signs, 2 projecting signs & window vinyls

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/0901/A Granted

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

  2x illuminated fascia, 1x projecting sign and alterations to 1x existing sign (amended description)

  Received 15 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1589/A Awaiting decision

  69 - 73 Glenmachan Street, Belfast, BT12 6JB

  The erection of a double sided full colour direct view outdoor LED digital signage display.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1574/A Awaiting decision

  The Royal Belfast Academical Institution College Square East, Belfast, BT1 6DL

  Face-illuminated school crest enclosure (1750mm x 2200mm) featuring a graphic panel, above built-up metal dimensional lettering (485mm cap height) in a dark finish with LED halo illumination. All illumination is static. The crest and lettering are attached to the gable (south facing gable of new South Wing building which is under construction) with concealed, non-corrosive fixings.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2025/2021/A Withdrawn

  Advertising Site, north side of Albertbridge Road and adjoining East Belfast Enterprise Park.

  Replacement of the existing 'classic' Panel no 2 at Albertbridge Road Advertising Site with a digital display (same size and position)

  Received 24 Nov, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising