8-14 Union Street, Belfast, BT1 2JF

1. 7 Apr 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 12 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 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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  LA04/2025/1305/A Submitted 24 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  New heritage-appropriate signage on the Union street elevation and the exterior of the lift shaft.

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• 2-14 Little Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2JD

  LA04/2025/1306/LBC Submitted 24 Jul 2025 50 yards away

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