411-417 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AQ

1. 26 May 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 6 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 31 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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• 419 - 421 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AQ

  LA04/2026/0384/F Submitted 26 Feb 2026 9m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~23 Apr

  Change of use from professional services to a mixed-use art education & working studio building comprising: - Ground floor: Change of use from Class A2 (Financial, professional and other services) to Class D1 (Community & Cultural Use): specifically items (d) - for the provision of education and (e) - for the display of works of art. Levels 1 & 2: Change of use from Class A2 to Class B1 (Business Use). The upper floors are to be used as private artist working studios. New shop front. (amended description)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 419 - 421 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AQ

  LA04/2026/0385/A Submitted 26 Feb 2026 9m away

  New fascia signage

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• 6 Bloomfield Avenue, Apt 1-16, Belfast, BT5 5AD

  LA04/2024/1879/DC Submitted 11 Nov 2024 25m away

  Discharge of condition 17- LA04/2022/0651/F- Foul and Surface Water Drainage

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• 6 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5AD

  LA04/2024/0905/NMC Submitted 23 May 2024 25m away

  Non material change to Planning Approval LA04/2022/0651/F . Omission of planting boxes to Ground Floor windows. Materiality changes to window head detail, concrete band and eaves detail. Minor alterations to window configuration and materials. Reconfiguration to entrance door width to suit Switch Room Requirements. Addition of vehicle gate and change of estate railings/rear boundary wall height to suit Secured By Design requirements. Reconfiguration of Rainwater pipe positions. Internal and external amendments to bin store room and internal amendements to Apartment 4 to suit Belfast City Council waste management guidance.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Gable end of 2 Ravenscroft Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5BA

  LA04/2026/1277/A Submitted 14 Jul 2026 78m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

  1 Digital 6x3m advertisement

  Awaiting decision Advertising 9 docs

• 14 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 1NT

  LA04/2026/0971/A Submitted 22 May 2026 81m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  1 Shop sign

  Awaiting decision Advertising 3 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