Fat Face, 12 Victoria Square, Belfast, BT1 4QB

1. 29 Apr 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 June 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 102 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Belfast for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Belfast decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 89 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 15-19 William Street South, Unit B, Belfast, BT1 4AR

  LA04/2026/0981/F Submitted 27 May 2026 50 yards away

  Alterations to shopfront, including relocation of enterance door, change of material and framing to side door, 3x signage and internal refurbishment

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 15-19 William Street South, Unit B, Belfast, BT1 4AR

  LA04/2026/0983/A Submitted 27 May 2026 50 yards away

  3x signage, to include 1x projecting sign and 2x shop sign

  Granted Advertising 17 docs

• 15-19 William Street South, Belfast, BT1 4AR

  LA04/2026/1087/LBC Submitted 3 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Relocation of entrance and installation of new signage

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• Mayfair Building, 8 Arthur Square, Belfast, BT1 4FD

  LA04/2025/1384/LBC Submitted 19 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of flat roof coverings including insulation upgrades, stone repairs and replacement. Removal and disposal of external lighting.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• Unit 17 Ug 1 Victoria Square, Belfast, BT1 4QG

  LA04/2025/1553/A Submitted 15 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Illuminated Fascia Sign

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

• Mayfair Buildings 5-11 William Street South BT1 4FD, 5-11 Arthur Square Bt1 4AR, Belfast, BT1 4FD

  LA04/2025/1911/F Submitted 9 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Change of use of existing upper floors from offices (Class B1) to hostel accommodation (Class C1/Sui Generis) providing 136 bedspaces, with associated lounge, kitchen, and ancillary facilities; and formation of a new entrance lobby within one small ground-floor retail unit fronting William Street South. All other ground-floor retail units remain unchanged. Internal alterations only with no increase in building footprint or external envelope. Minor elevation changes to create door entrances. Building lies within the Belfast City Centre Conservation Area.

  Granted Full applications 92 docs

• LA04/2026/0489/A Granted

  18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

  1x illuminated fascia shop signs, 2 projecting signs & window vinyls

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/0901/A Granted

  John H Lunn (jewellers) Ltd , 2 Queens Arcade, Belfast, BT1 5FE

  2x illuminated fascia, 1x projecting sign and alterations to 1x existing sign (amended description)

  Received 15 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1589/A Awaiting decision

  69 - 73 Glenmachan Street, Belfast, BT12 6JB

  The erection of a double sided full colour direct view outdoor LED digital signage display.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1574/A Awaiting decision

  The Royal Belfast Academical Institution College Square East, Belfast, BT1 6DL

  Face-illuminated school crest enclosure (1750mm x 2200mm) featuring a graphic panel, above built-up metal dimensional lettering (485mm cap height) in a dark finish with LED halo illumination. All illumination is static. The crest and lettering are attached to the gable (south facing gable of new South Wing building which is under construction) with concealed, non-corrosive fixings.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2025/2021/A Withdrawn

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

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

  Received 24 Nov, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising