Friends Institute Building, 47 Frederick Stree, Belfast, BT1 2LW

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 July 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 106 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Belfast for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Belfast decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 113 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 47 Frederick Street Belfast BT1 2LW

  LA04/2025/2145/F Submitted 15 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Conversion of ancillary caretaker’s accommodation to a meeting room associated with the existing church. Alterations to building facade and a new roof light. Delination of 11no. additional car parking spaces.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing 22 docs

• Northland House 3-5 Fredrick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LW

  LA04/2026/1586/DC Submitted 9 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Discharge of conditions 8 & 11 of planning application LA04/2025/0477/F

  Awaiting decision Conditions 6 docs

• Clifton House Gate Lodge, 2 North Queen Street, Belfast, BT15 1EQ (Amended address)

  LA04/2023/2993/LBC Submitted 30 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  The proposed renovation and refurbishment of Clifton House Gate Lodge incorporating installation of loft and cavity wall insulation, specialist repairs to the existing sliding sash windows, specialist repairs to the existing front and patio doors, installation of secondary glazing, cleaning of external brickwork with localized repointing, cleaning of the chimneys with localized repairs, specialist repairs to the modillioned painted timber eaves cornicing, replacement of the existing rainwater goods, replacement of kitchen and bathroom and internal redecoration of walls, floors ceilings and internal doors.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 48-52 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AS

  LA04/2024/1522/A Submitted 10 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  2no. digital TV screens, 2no. shop signs and 1no. projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 12 docs

• The Edge, 1 Frederick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LW (formally 48-52 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AS)

  LA04/2026/0340/F Submitted 18 Feb 2026 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~25 May

  Proposed change of use of 144 no. PBMSA units to short term let accommodation outside of term time only.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 17 docs

• 48-52 York Street (The Edge Student Accommodation) 48-52 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AS

  LA04/2025/1347/DC Submitted 13 Aug 2025 150 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions No. 7 & No. 10 application LA04/2016/1213/RM -Verification report.

  Granted Conditions 14 docs

• LA04/2026/0387/DCA Granted

  Arthur House, 24-26 Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GB

  Demolition of curtain walling on sixth floor and existing roof and plant area. demolition of curtain walling and glass balustrade on fourth floor front elevation (renewal of LA04/2021/1658/DCA) (amended description)

  Received 26 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1207/LBC Granted

  Wilmont House, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, 243 Upper Malone Rd, Dunmurry, Belfast, BT17 9LA

  Enabling works for safe access and asbestos removal to allow condition survey to occur.

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2025/1255/DCA Granted

  57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  Minor external and internal demolitions required to facilitate alterations to the shopfront and fenestration changes to north and west elevation (Amended Description)

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0267/LBC Granted

  St. Patricks Church Of Ireland Newtownards Road, Ballymacarrett, Belfast, BT4 1GZ

  Single storey link building extension between the existing church and church hall; external landscaping works including children’s play area, fencing and access ramp. External alterations with new window / door openings and internal alterations to the church hall. Provision of an external bin storage area.

  Received 13 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0490/LBC Granted

  18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

  Proposed change of use from ground and first floor coffee shop to restaurant and takeaway including external alterations and associated external plant

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings