2 Orchard Close, Belfast, BT5 6PW

1. 15 May 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 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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• 35 Kilhorne Gardens, Belfast, BT5 6NT

  LA04/2026/0188/F Submitted 3 Feb 2026 200 yards away

  Single and two storey side extension with external changes to dwelling, new first floor window at rear and raised patio with pri

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs
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• 70 Gilnahirk Road, Belfast, BT5 7DJ

  LA04/2024/1675/F Submitted 7 Oct 2024 250 yards away

  Removal of rear return and provision of new single storey rear flat roof extension. Renewal of front dormer windows and new dormer window to the rear (Part Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 32 Wynard Park, Belfast, BT5 6NS

  LA04/2026/1270/F Submitted 6 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Change of roof profile from hipped to gable and rear dormer; roof light on front elevation

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 49 Kensington Road, Belfast, BT5 6NL

  LA04/2026/0949/F Submitted 20 May 2026 250 yards away

  Demolition of existing sunroom. Addition of single-storey rear extension and outdoor covered area. Changes to fenestration to side elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Kingsway Gardens, Belfast, BT5 7DQ

  LA04/2026/1006/F Submitted 26 May 2026 350 yards away

  Rear extension and rear dormer. Existing roof to be re-tiled.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 16 Gilnahirk Park, Belfast, BT5 7DX

  LA04/2026/1310/F Submitted 23 Jul 2026 350 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  Two storey side/rear extension. Single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 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• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn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