The Rooftop of The Ewart Building, 3 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EP

1. 12 May 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 10 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 19 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Consultation Open.

5. 23 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

Belfast granted permission on 23 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Ewart Building (Corner of Franklin Street & McClintock Street), Belfast, BT2 7FE

  LA04/2024/1553/A Submitted 13 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  3 Projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• 3 BEDFORD SQUARE TOWN PARKS BELFAST ANTRIM BT2 7ES

  LA04/2022/2197/F Submitted 7 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Change of use from retail unit to restaurant

  Granted Full applications 32 docs

• Loaf Cafe, The Ewart, Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7GP

  LA04/2026/0035/LBC Submitted 8 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Insertion of internal aluminium glazed bi-fold 4-leaf automatic doors with double glazed safety glass

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 20 Brunswick Street, Belfast, BT2 7GE

  LA04/2026/0562/A Submitted 24 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of replacement signs to include 4 No. building fascia signs (3 at high level, 1 at low level), 1 No. glazing signage and 1 No. plaque

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 34 docs

• 29A Franklin Street, Belfast, BT2 7GG

  LA04/2024/1414/F Submitted 20 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  change of use from a sports gym (Sui Generis) to an office (Use Class A2)

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Elms 1 McClintock Street, Belfast, BT2 7GL

  LA04/2026/0881/F Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jul

  Proposed change of use of 245 rooms from PBMSA to short term let accommodation outside of term time (July and August)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 19 docs

• LA04/2025/1410/F Granted

  40 Sydenham Park, Belfast, BT4 1PW

  2 storey side extension. Widening of driveway

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn

  3 Clara Crescent Upper, Belfast, BT5 5EQ

  Change of use from 4 bed dwelling to 5 bed / 5 person HMO including single storey extension to kitchen

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• la04/2026/0151/F Granted

  42 Clara Park, Belfast, BT5 6FE

  Demolition of existing single storey rear extensions to make way for a proposed new single storey extension to the rear

  Received 2 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1426/F Granted

  6 North Sperrin, Belfast, BT5 7HU

  Single storey rear and side extension and new rear patio. Demoliton of existing garage.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1219/F Granted

  96 Rosebery Road, Belfast, BT6 8JF

  Replacement single storey rear extension

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications