56 North Circular Road, Belfast, BT15 5FE

1. 1 Apr 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 6 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Consultation Open.

Belfast granted permission on 6 August 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land situated between Nos.3 & 5 Merryfield Drive, Belfast, BT15 5GW

  LA04/2025/2110/O Submitted 5 Dec 2025 36m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Feb

  Erection of 2 No. semi-detached dwellings

  Awaiting decision Outline 21 docs

• 33 Old Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5GT

  LA04/2025/1743/F Submitted 13 Oct 2025 124m away

  Single storey rear extension, fenestration changes. New garden shed.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 North Circular Road, Belfast, BT15 5HB

  LA04/2025/0538/F Submitted 30 Mar 2025 232m away

  Proposed erection of an inflatable dome covering 3 tennis courts

  Withdrawn Full applications 14 docs

• 12 Shanlieve Park, Belfast, BT14 8JE

  LA04/2024/0812/F Submitted 8 May 2024 309m away

  Retrospective single storey rear extension with fenestration changes to existing dwelling.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 44 Upper Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5FB

  LA04/2023/4441/F Submitted 19 Nov 2023 315m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Thirlmere Gardens, Belfast, BT15 5EF

  LA04/2025/0001/F Submitted 30 Dec 2024 338m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Apr

  Single storey extension, raised patio with steps and roof dormer to the rear. (Amended Plans)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 34 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