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 101 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 106 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 0m 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

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

  LA04/2024/1522/A Submitted 10 Sep 2024 139m 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 139m away

  98% 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 139m away

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

  Granted Conditions 14 docs

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

  LA04/2024/1456/F Submitted 29 Aug 2024 140m away

  Change of use of approved ground floor retail unit (Class A1) to the sale of food and drink including consumption on premises (sui generis).

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

• Ulster University Belfast Campus. Blocks BC and BD 2-24 York Street Belfast.

  LA04/2024/1131/A Submitted 28 Jun 2024 141m away

  3 Other - Building logo signage, 2 Other - Individual Lettering signage

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• LA04/2026/1409/LBC Granted

  36-38 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BB

  Installation of teller counter position within refurbished bank.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1404/LBC Granted

  36-38 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BB

  Transom to shop glazing with obscured glazing to conceal internal steelwork.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0665/LBC Granted

  Belfast Harbour Office and William Ritchie Building Corporation Square and 2 Clarendon Road, Belfast, BT1 3AL

  Removal of existing link between the Belfast Harbour Office and William Ritchie Building, Erection of new link bridge and reinstatement of northern gable of Harbour Office. Reinstatement of cellar entrance. Entrance ramp to William Ritchie Building. Erection of a new gate and railings along the eastern boundary.

  Received 2 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0609/LBC Granted

  Clanmil Housing Association Northern Whig House 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX

  Re-roofing works comprising removal of bitumen felt and replacement with polymeric single-ply membrane. Replacement of rainwater goods (internally & externally), lead flashings, edge trims to facilitate roofing works.

  Received 24 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0810/DCA Granted

  22-24 Berry Street, Belfast, BT1 1FJ

  Demolition of existing shopfront to allow for alterations

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings