19A Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JG

1. 21 Apr 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 4 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 July 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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  Change of use from office space to tourist hostel accommodation at first floor level to increase offering of existing hostel on the second floor

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 11 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JG

  LA04/2023/4143/F Submitted 5 Oct 2023 0.1 miles away

  Change of use from office space to tourist hostel accommodation at second floor level.

  Granted Full applications 28 docs

• 30-44 Bradbury Place Belfast BT7 1RT.

  LA04/2022/1696/NMC Submitted 23 Aug 2022 0.1 miles away

  NMC to LA04/2017/2753/F.

  Withdrawn Amendments 27 docs

• 2 - 10 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JG

  LA04/2026/1067/A Submitted 2 Jun 2026 0.1 miles away

  3 high level signs, 2 fascia signs, 2 projecting signs, 1 Vinyl sign, 3 awnings.

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• 11 Lower Crescent, Belfast, BT7 1NS

  LA04/2026/1388/F Submitted 3 Aug 2026 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Proposed change of use from offices to 3 no. serviced apartments (short-term let accommodation).

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 16 docs

• 15 Donegall Pass, Belfast, BT7 1XA

  LA04/2026/0818/F Submitted 6 May 2026 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

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  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs
  Several homes

• 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• LA04/2026/0421/F Withdrawn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