31 Martinez Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5LY

1. 23 Mar 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 May 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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• 44 Martinez Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5LY

  LA04/2026/0450/F Submitted 8 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 Martinez Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5LY

  LA04/2026/0759/F Submitted 23 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Proposed roof space conversion with rear dormer.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 16 Sunbury Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5NU

  LA04/2026/0367/F Submitted 27 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing side rear single storey lean-to extension, new single storey extension, new slate roof to replace existing roof slate. PV panels to existing rear roof and associated demolition to roof and gable elevations for new window openings and associated site works.

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +2 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Luxor Gardens, Belfast, BT5 5NB

  LA04/2024/1547/NMC Submitted 16 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Amendments to layout of LA04/2024/0151/F.

  Granted Amendments 10 docs

• 58 Bloomfield Road, Belfast, BT5 5LU

  LA04/2026/0481/F Submitted 13 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Dormer to rear of dwelling

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 7 docs
  Domestic

• 7 Sunbury Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5NU

  LA04/2026/1468/F Submitted 20 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Partial demolition and erection of single storey side and rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 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• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn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