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.

   Belfast took a median of 101 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 44 Martinez Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5LY

  LA04/2026/0450/F Submitted 8 Mar 2026 48m 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 92m 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 105m 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 109m 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 149m 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 152m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 3 docs
  Small domestic

• LA04/2025/1954/F Granted

  16 Sans Souci Park, Belfast, BT9 5BZ

  Solar Panels on the south facing roof slope

  Received 13 Nov, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0711/F Granted

  10 Casaeldona Rise, Belfast, BT6 9RA

  single-storey rear extension and first-floor rear extension; alterations to windows

  Received 15 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0421/F Withdrawn

  Footpath south of 272-274 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 3EU

  Existing 11.5m lamp post to be removed and replaced with a 20m street pole with a wraparound cabinet. Proposed 9no. antennas, 2no. GPS nodes, 1no. bowler cabinet, 1no. cabinet, and ancillary upgrades thereto.

  Received 5 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0374/F Granted

  17 Castlemore Avenue, Belfast, BT6 9RF

  Retention of lean to garage to side of dwelling and area of hardstanding to front (Amended Description and plans).

  Received 2 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/0635/F Refused

  142 Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 8ED

  Change of use from ground floor shop (A1) to studio apartment (C1) alterations to building facades and additional site works.

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications