337 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AG

1. 2 Apr 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 28 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 July 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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• 335 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AG

  LA04/2026/1639/NMC Submitted 15 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  Amendments to application LA04/2025/0706/F- Dormer Alterations.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Loft or dormer 1 doc

• 353 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AJ

  LA04/2025/0295/F Submitted 13 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  Change of Use of the existing building from Sui Generis (Public House / Bar), to Class C1 (Residential), with new single storey rooftop and three storey rear extension, to provide 16 no new 2 bed apartments and associated siteworks

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 55 docs
  Small domestic

• South east of 308 Albertbridge Road and adjoining East Belfast Enterprise Park, opposite Connswater Link

  LA04/2026/1609/A Submitted 10 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  1 Digital sign (6x3m)

  Awaiting decision Advertising 1 doc

• Advertising Site, north side of Albertbridge Road and adjoining East Belfast Enterprise Park.

  LA04/2025/2021/A Submitted 24 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Replacement of the existing 'classic' Panel no 2 at Albertbridge Road Advertising Site with a digital display (same size and position)

  Withdrawn Advertising 8 docs

• 295 Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 1AG

  LA04/2020/0672/F Submitted 6 Mar 2020 100 yards away

  change of use of building to 2 residential flats, including the erection of an external stairwell, roof terrace and car parking (amended description)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 26 docs

• 289 NEWTOWNARDS ROAD BALLYMACARRET BELFAST DOWN BT4 1AG

  LA04/2023/3181/F Submitted 2 May 2023 100 yards away

  Change of Use from Vacant first and second floor storage to 2 self-contained apartments with walkway and enclosed staircase to the rear. New dormer windows to rear.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 22 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