Spar 739-741 Antrim Road Belfast BT15 5GP

1. 19 Mar 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 14 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Orto Unit C, Ground Floor, 648-650 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5GP

  LA04/2025/0845/F Submitted 21 May 2025 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~22 Aug

  Facade and fenestration changes at ground floor level (new shopfront) (Retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 733 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 4EL

  LA04/2026/0031/DC Submitted 6 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Discharge Condition 4 of planning permission LA04/2024/1576/F in relation to use of demolished materials

  Granted Conditions Demolition 5 docs

• 755 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 4EN

  LA04/2026/1083/F Submitted 9 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  2no. CCTV cameras mounted on entrance pillars and 1no. pole mounted CCTV camera for domestic purposes (retrospective).

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 6 Downview Avenue, Belfast, BT15 4EZ.

  LA04/2024/0952/F Submitted 29 May 2024 200 yards away

  Two-storey front extension with alterations to the existing facade and two Velux rooflights (front and rear) and front entrance gate

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 18 docs

• Fortwilliam Golf Club, 8 DOWNVIEW AVENUE, BELFAST, BT15 4EZ

  LA04/2025/1998/F Submitted 20 Nov 2025 300 yards away

  30m high Cyprus Tree Monopole on 7.1mx7.1m concrete pad foundation, 12no new antennas, 4no new dishes, 6no proposed cabinets and ancillary development.

  Granted Full applications Trees 22 docs

• Fortwilliam Golf Club 8a Downview Avenue, Belfast, BT15 4EZ

  LA04/2026/0305/O Submitted 16 Feb 2026 300 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~13 Apr

  Erection of new warehouse store incorporating charging points for golf buggies

  Awaiting decision Outline 12 docs

• LA04/2025/1410/F Granted

  40 Sydenham Park, Belfast, BT4 1PW

  2 storey side extension. Widening of driveway

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn

  3 Clara Crescent Upper, Belfast, BT5 5EQ

  Change of use from 4 bed dwelling to 5 bed / 5 person HMO including single storey extension to kitchen

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• la04/2026/0151/F Granted

  42 Clara Park, Belfast, BT5 6FE

  Demolition of existing single storey rear extensions to make way for a proposed new single storey extension to the rear

  Received 2 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1426/F Granted

  6 North Sperrin, Belfast, BT5 7HU

  Single storey rear and side extension and new rear patio. Demoliton of existing garage.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1219/F Granted

  96 Rosebery Road, Belfast, BT6 8JF

  Replacement single storey rear extension

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications