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Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

Granted Belfast LA04/2026/1059/DCA Conservation Area Consent

Works: Extension Demolition

Relates to LA04/2026/0631/F

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Demolition of existing elevational treatment to facilitate recladding and extension of QUB Administration Building under LA04/2026/0631/F

As published by the council, reference LA04/2026/1059/DCA

Application record

Reference
LA04/2026/1059/DCA
Type
Conservation Area Consent
Status
Determined
Decision
Granted
Received
5 Jun 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Decided
23 Jun 2026
Ward
Central
Postcode
BT7 1NN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Belfast register

This site has had 5 applications since 2026: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • LA04/2026/1285/F Awaiting decision

    Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

    Change of use of QUB Administration Building from office to community and cultural use (Class D1) for visitor attraction and gallery space for academic, research engagement, heritage, exhibitions, events, and visitor services; and associated improvements to public realm to east and west of the Administration Building

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • LA04/2026/0667/PAN Awaiting decision

    Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

    Change of use of QUB Administration Building from office to community and cultural use (Class D1) for visitor attraction and gallery space for academic, research engagement, heritage, exhibitions, events, and visitor services; and associated improvements to public realm to east and west of the Administration Building

    Submitted 3 Apr 2026
  • Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

    Four storey extension to northern elevation of existing office building, recladding of all external elevations, development of amphitheatre seating and covered colonnade, minor works to existing steps to south of building, landscaping and all ancillary works.

    Decided 30 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

    Demolition of three steps and retaining wall; reprofiling of lower groundfloor level; addition of three natural stone steps; and erection of stainless steel handrail

    Decided 1 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Jun 2026

    Received by Belfast

  2. 23 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Granted

  3. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

    Four storey extension to northern elevation of existing office building, recladding of all external elevations, development of amphitheatre seating and covered colonnade, minor works to existing steps to south of building, landscaping and all ancillary works.

    Decided 30 Jun 2026 Full applications

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

21 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Belfast granted permission on 23 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About heritage and listed building applications

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.

Nearby applications

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  • Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

    LA04/2026/1285/F Submitted 17 Jul 2026 0.1 miles away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

    Change of use of QUB Administration Building from office to community and cultural use (Class D1) for visitor attraction and gallery space for academic, research engagement, heritage, exhibitions, events, and visitor services; and associated improvements to public realm to east and west of the Administration Building

    Awaiting decision Full applications 47 docs
  • Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

    LA04/2026/0667/PAN Submitted 3 Apr 2026 0.1 miles away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~29 May

    Change of use of QUB Administration Building from office to community and cultural use (Class D1) for visitor attraction and gallery space for academic, research engagement, heritage, exhibitions, events, and visitor services; and associated improvements to public realm to east and west of the Administration Building

    Awaiting decision 1 doc
  • Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

    LA04/2026/0631/F Submitted 31 Mar 2026 0.1 miles away

    Four storey extension to northern elevation of existing office building, recladding of all external elevations, development of amphitheatre seating and covered colonnade, minor works to existing steps to south of building, landscaping and all ancillary works.

    Granted Full applications Extension 61 docs
  • Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

    LA04/2026/0636/LBC Submitted 31 Mar 2026 0.1 miles away

    Demolition of three steps and retaining wall; reprofiling of lower groundfloor level; addition of three natural stone steps; and erection of stainless steel handrail

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 20 docs
  • Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast 70 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

    LA04/2026/1556/DC Submitted 4 Sep 2026 0.1 miles away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

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    Awaiting decision Conditions Trees 6 docs
  • The Mcclay Library, 10 College Park Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1LP

    LA04/2025/1861/F Submitted 3 Nov 2025 0.1 miles away

    2.1m high signage structure for digital display screen

    Granted Full applications 5 docs

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