44 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HB

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• LA04/2026/0447/LBC Awaiting decision

  44 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HB

  Change of use on the ground floor from hairdressers (Class A1) to a hot food restaurant and takeaway (sui generis), internal alterations and flue to the rear (Amended Plans)

  Submitted 9 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 1 May 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 26 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.

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• 44 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HB

  LA04/2026/0447/LBC Submitted 9 Feb 2026 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~6 Apr

  Change of use on the ground floor from hairdressers (Class A1) to a hot food restaurant and takeaway (sui generis), internal alterations and flue to the rear (Amended Plans)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 32 docs

• 98 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JR

  LA04/2025/2162/F Submitted 16 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~10 Feb

  Proposed change of use from first and second floor office to guest accommodation (Class C2). Proposed renovation includes part demolition of rear roof and installation of new roof profile.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Roofing Demolition 20 docs

• 87-91 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JN

  LA04/2026/1567/DC Submitted 7 Sep 2026 0.1 miles away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Discharge of condition No. 5 - LA04/2016/0737/F Methodology statement detailing all procedures for any demolition works hereby permitted.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 11 docs

• 87-91 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JN

  LA04/2026/1568/DC Submitted 7 Sep 2026 0.1 miles away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Discharge of condition no. 5 of planning approval LA04/2016/0737/F - Methodology statement detailing all procedures for any demolition works hereby permitted.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 13 docs

• 90 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JR

  LA04/2024/1786/A Submitted 24 Oct 2024 0.1 miles away

  Shop sign

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• 68 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HB

  LA04/2026/0859/DC Submitted 11 May 2026 0.1 miles away

  Conditions 18 & 19 of Planning Approval LA04/2020/1412/F Survey Document outlining the current condition of the building and method for repair, Construction Details Document describing the proposed works to be undertaken to existing building elements and Drawings to illustrate the proposed works.

  Granted Conditions 17 docs

• LA04/2025/0110/F Granted

  Hammer Playing Pitch Agnes Street, Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13

  Resurfacing and minor extension of existing 3G pitch; replacement floodlighting; 50 seater covered mini-stand (3.8m tall by 7.5m long and 3.3m wide); additional 1.2m fencing enclosure to pitch; replacement dugouts: storage container (3.6m by 2.4m); removal of portacabin and associated minor works/drainage modifications.

  Received 27 Jan, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/2176/F Granted

  15 Stockmans Avenue, Belfast, BT11 9AS

  Addition of a two-storey rear extension to existing dwelling, and small rear decking area

  Received 15 Dec, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0043/F Granted

  1 Greystown Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6UG

  Proposed extensions to side & rear elevation, together with facade alterations to front of existing dwelling & recladding of existing dormer to rear (Amended Plans)

  Received 4 Dec, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/1768/F Granted

  Lands at Apartment Blocks 1-3 Clonaver Drive, Belfast, BT4 2FB

  Proposed amendment to condition No.7 of planning approval LA04/2023/2709/F to no longer provide and install the vapour protection measures that were originally requested.

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/2202/F Granted

  104 Gilnahirk Road, Belfast, BT5 7DJ

  Single storey side extension. First floor side window to Eastern elevation. Replacement side windows.

  Received 18 Dec, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications