Cathedral Buildings, 60 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GT

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• LA04/2026/1284/F Awaiting decision

  Cathedral Buildings, 60 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GT

  Retention and refurbishment of the existing café, including associated internal alterations and the installation of external mechanical and ventilation equipment to the rear elevation of the building including extract fans, condenser unit and air conditioning unit.

  Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Full applications

1. 2 Jun 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 16 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 September 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.

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• Cathedral Buildings, 60 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GT

  LA04/2026/1284/F Submitted 16 Jul 2026 9m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Retention and refurbishment of the existing café, including associated internal alterations and the installation of external mechanical and ventilation equipment to the rear elevation of the building including extract fans, condenser unit and air conditioning unit.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• 68 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GT

  LA04/2025/1379/LBC Submitted 15 Aug 2025 10m away

  Change of use from vacant retail (class A1) unit to hot food takeaway (sui generis). (amended description).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 68 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GT

  LA04/2025/1378/F Submitted 15 Aug 2025 10m away

  Change of use from vacant retail (class A1) unit to hot food takeaway (sui generis).

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• On the pavement outside 143 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1BP.

  LA04/2026/0194/A Submitted 28 Jan 2026 49m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~25 Mar

  Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the Street Hub.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 9 docs

• On the pavement outside 143 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1BP.

  LA04/2026/0193/F Submitted 28 Jan 2026 49m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~17 Apr

  Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace a BT telephone box.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs

• Cathedral Gardens (Buoy Park), Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GT

  LA04/2025/1860/DC Submitted 3 Nov 2025 72m away

  Discharge Condition No.2 of LA04/2024/1551/F -Archaeological works.

  Granted Conditions 5 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