38 Waterloo Gardens, Belfast, BT15 4EY

1. 30 Jun 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 17 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 September 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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• 24 Castle Gardens, Belfast, BT15 4GB

  LA04/2023/2382/F Submitted 18 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension with associated minor internal alterations. Proposed single store rear garage/ store extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Downview Avenue, Belfast, BT15 4FB

  LA04/2026/1050/F Submitted 17 May 2026 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension. New side door and window on side (western) elevation. Demolition of existing single storey rear extension, garage and partial demolition of rear wall.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Castle Avenue, Belfast, BT15 4GE

  LA04/2024/0686/F Submitted 22 Apr 2024 300 yards away

  Partial demolition to rear wall to facilitate proposed single storey rear kitchen extension with covered patio. Including alterations to existing windows to side elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 17A Donegall Park Avenue, Belfast, BT15 4ET

  LA04/2026/0892/DC Submitted 18 May 2026 300 yards away

  Discharge of condition no.3 - LA04/2023/3438/F - finishes

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 6 Downview Avenue, Belfast, BT15 4EZ.

  LA04/2024/0952/F Submitted 29 May 2024 350 yards away

  Two-storey front extension with alterations to the existing facade and two Velux rooflights (front and rear) and front entrance gate

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 18 docs

• 21 Castle Avenue, Belfast, BT15 4GE

  LA04/2025/2087/F Submitted 3 Dec 2025 350 yards away

  First floor side extension over existing garage and new flat roof to existing single storey rear extension and elevational changes.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• LA04/2025/1410/F Granted

  40 Sydenham Park, Belfast, BT4 1PW

  2 storey side extension. Widening of driveway

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn

  3 Clara Crescent Upper, Belfast, BT5 5EQ

  Change of use from 4 bed dwelling to 5 bed / 5 person HMO including single storey extension to kitchen

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• la04/2026/0151/F Granted

  42 Clara Park, Belfast, BT5 6FE

  Demolition of existing single storey rear extensions to make way for a proposed new single storey extension to the rear

  Received 2 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1426/F Granted

  6 North Sperrin, Belfast, BT5 7HU

  Single storey rear and side extension and new rear patio. Demoliton of existing garage.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1219/F Granted

  96 Rosebery Road, Belfast, BT6 8JF

  Replacement single storey rear extension

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications