Belfast City Council City Hall Belfast City Hall 2 Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT1 5GS

1. 1 Jul 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 26 August 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 99 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Belfast for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• Unit 9 of Imperial House 4-10 Donegall Square East, Belfast, BT1 5HD

  LA04/2025/0371/LBC Submitted 5 Mar 2025 111m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~16 May

  Change of use from hot food deli (sui generis) to watch showroom and shop (Class A1) with external and internal alterations including replacement signage and changes to internal layout.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• 18-19 Clarence Chambers, Donegall Square East, Belfast, BT1 5HE

  LA04/2026/0431/LBC Submitted 5 Mar 2026 114m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~30 Apr

  Proposed change of use to upper floors (first - third floors) from offices to 20 no. bed hotel, rear extension and all associated site works.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 58 docs

• Imperial House, 10 Donegall Square East, Belfast, BT1 5HD

  LA04/2026/1073/DCA Submitted 8 Jun 2026 117m away

  Removal of existing aluminium shop front and door along with the removal of the raised floor for altered shopfront

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 7 docs

• Imperial House, 4-10 Donegall Square East, Belfast, BT1 5HD

  LA04/2026/0166/F Submitted 2 Feb 2026 117m away

  Proposed change of use from retail (Class A1) to restaurant for consumption on and off the premises (Sui Generis), amendments to the shopfront and retractable awning (Amended description)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 25 docs

• 5-7 Donegall Square North, BT1 5GB and 57-63 Donegall Place, BT1 5AG (amended address)

  LA04/2025/1726/F Submitted 15 Oct 2025 120m away

  Installation of 12 antennas (6 VF and 6 VMO2), 27 remote radio units (12 VF and 15 VMO2), two 300 mm transmission dishes, two GPS nodes, and five equipment cabinets. All equipment will be mounted on new steel support frames with associated cable management and safety systems, enclosed within two colour-matched GRP shrouds to minimise visual impact.

  Granted Full applications 42 docs

• Scottish Provident Building 7 Donegall Square West, Belfast, BT1 6JH

  LA04/2025/1497/LBC Submitted 8 Sep 2025 120m away

  Repair and reinstatement of damaged sandstone elements to the external façades. Loose, delaminated and defective stone will be identified, removed, and replaced with new natural stone to match the existing in colour, texture and profile. Where appropriate, mortar repairs using lime-based mixes will be carried out to consolidate minor areas of surface loss. Open or defective joints will be raked out and repointed with lime mortar. Localised cleaning and biocide treatment will be undertaken. Temporary propping and crash decks will be installed where required to ensure safety during works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• 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.

  24 Mar 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

  24 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2025/1464/DCA Granted

  38 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6DX

  Demolition works to facilitate conversion of Existing Short-Term Let to 5 No. 1-Bedroom Short-Term Let Apartments

  21 Aug 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1084/DCA Granted

  16a Maryville Park, Belfast, BT9 6LN

  Demolition of garage roof, partial demolition of garage walls.

  9 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1472/LBC Awaiting decision

  Queen's University Belfast David Keir Building 39-123 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AG

  The proposed works are to install an externally mounted Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on the David Keir Building at QUB. The purpose of the installation is to provide rapid, publicly accessible emergency equipment in a location with high footfall.

  21 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings