Planning application
LA04/2026/0719/PAN
NIACE Building, 5 Airport Road, Belfast, BT3 9EF
Proposal
Extension to and internal reconfiguration of the NIACE Building (Use Class B1(c). The development of an additional 6,750 sqm (approx.) gross floorspace to the southwest and northeast of the existing NIACE Building and the internal reconfiguration of 1,100 sqm (approx.) of the existing 3,912 sqm gross floorspace. Demolition of dilapidated buildings to the southwest, access from Airport Road, car parking, associated operational development and enabling works.
As published by the council, reference LA04/2026/0719/PAN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Apr 2026
Received by Belfast
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23 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Acceptable
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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