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. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 August 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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• Ewart Building (Corner of Franklin Street & McClintock Street), Belfast, BT2 7FE

  LA04/2024/1553/A Submitted 13 Sep 2024 0.1 miles away

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  Granted Advertising 11 docs

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  LA04/2026/0035/LBC Submitted 8 Jan 2026 0.1 miles away

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

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• 20 Brunswick Street, Belfast, BT2 7GE

  LA04/2026/0562/A Submitted 24 Mar 2026 0.1 miles 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 0.1 miles 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 0.1 miles away

  98% 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

• Public Footpath 16 metres North East of Bedford Square, 1 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7ES.

  LA04/2024/0880/F Submitted 20 May 2024 0.1 miles away

  Temporary permission for two bus shelters due to ongoing construction of the Belfast Transport Hub.

  Refused Full applications 28 docs

• 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