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McDonald's 2-4 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BA

Granted Belfast LA04/2026/0518/A Advertisement

Works: Windows or glazing

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Refurbishment of existing signage, new window graphics and new digital window posters.

As published by the council, reference LA04/2026/0518/A

Application record

Reference
LA04/2026/0518/A
Type
Advertisement
Status
Determined
Decision
Granted
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
20 Mar 2026
Decided
3 Jun 2026
Ward
Central
Postcode
BT1 5BA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Belfast register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • LA04/2026/0485/F Granted

    McDonald's 2-4 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BA

    Refurbishment of the restaurant to include the redecoration of the elevations, replacement doors and window graphic, with associated works.

    Decided 3 Jun 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Mar 2026

    Received by Belfast

  2. 3 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Granted

  3. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Planware Limited Agent, registered in Bury St. Edmunds

Active · incorporated 2001 · Bury St. Edmunds

769 applications on PlanIndex · across 152 councils · 97% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

11 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Belfast granted permission on 3 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About advertisement consent applications

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.

Nearby applications

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  • McDonald's 2-4 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BA

    LA04/2026/0485/F Submitted 13 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Refurbishment of the restaurant to include the redecoration of the elevations, replacement doors and window graphic, with associated works.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

  • 18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

    LA04/2026/0488/F Submitted 13 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Proposed change of use from ground and first floor coffee shop to restaurant and takeaway including external alterations and associated external plant

    Granted Full applications 39 docs

  • 18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

    LA04/2026/0490/LBC Submitted 13 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Proposed change of use from ground and first floor coffee shop to restaurant and takeaway including external alterations and associated external plant

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 32 docs

  • 18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

    LA04/2026/0489/A Submitted 13 Mar 2026 50 yards away

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

    Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 26 docs

  • Yangtze Noodle bar, 22 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BA

    LA04/2026/1171/A Submitted 23 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

    1 Shop sign, 1 Projecting sign, 1 Other - Internally mounted graphic

    Awaiting decision Advertising 8 docs

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    Change of use from class C1 to Class C2 serviced apartments for short term occupation - 9no. apartments.

    Granted Full applications New dwelling 7 docs
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    Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • LA04/2025/1256/A Granted

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    1 No. non-illuminated high level sign and 1x building signage comprising vertically arranged lettering mounted on the facade adjacent to the entrance (Amended Description)

    Received 23 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • LA04/2026/1706/A Awaiting decision

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    Received 22 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • LA04/2026/1682/A Awaiting decision

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    1 Shop sign, 6 Forecourt signs.

    Received 21 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • LA04/2026/1678/A Awaiting decision

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    Received 21 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising