Fermanagh House, 20A Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8NJ

1. 6 Jul 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 31 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 22 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HS

  LA04/2026/0506/A Submitted 18 Mar 2026 44m away

  2 low level signs; 1 fascia entrance sign and 1 wall logo. 2 high level signs; logo and letter signs.

  Granted Advertising 16 docs

• British Broadcasting Corporation Broadcasting House 25 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HQ

  LA04/2025/1346/LBC Submitted 13 Aug 2025 89m away

  Window replacement scheme to the 3 storey TV Block on the North West of the application site. Fenestration to remain as existing with replacement materials and details to match existing. New roller shutters and louvres along the ground floor.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 14 Dublin Road, Belfast

  LA04/2026/0296/DC Submitted 17 Feb 2026 117m away

  Discharge Condition 2 of LA04/2023/4366/F. A written specification of materials: -

  Decided Conditions 15 docs

• 14 Dublin Road, Belfast

  LA04/2025/2060/DC Submitted 28 Nov 2025 119m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jan

  Discharge Condition 9 of LA04/2023/4366/F - details of foul and surface water drainage

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• 29-33 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EJ

  LA04/2026/0260/DCA Submitted 13 Feb 2026 140m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~10 Apr

  Partial demolition of the existing terrace building along with the toilet block to the rear. Demolition will also include the raised access floor throughout terraces 31-33 Bedford Street.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 42 docs

• 29-33 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EJ

  LA04/2026/0282/F Submitted 13 Feb 2026 140m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~10 Apr

  Renewal of application reference LA04/2020/0659/F - Refurbishment of existing four storey terrace including alteration, extension to rear, partial demolition and reinstatement. Part change of use from art galleries to two cafes at ground floor. Retention of offices within existing building at second, third and fourth floor. Erection of new 13 storey aparthotel building to rear and associated works including public realm improvements

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 71 docs

• LA04/2026/1006/F Granted

  5 Kingsway Gardens, Belfast, BT5 7DQ

  Rear extension and rear dormer. Existing roof to be re-tiled.

  26 May 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0784/F Granted

  67 Martinez Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5LY

  Retrospective raised patio to the rear of the property

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1520/F Awaiting decision

  64 Sandhurst Drive, Belfast, BT9 5AZ

  Demolition of existing garage and addition of two storey side and rear extension, including internal alterations.

  29 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/2136/F Granted

  Parkdean Care Home 44 Fortwilliam Park, Belfast, BT15 4AS

  Proposed creation of front and rear landscaped garden areas, alterations to ground levels, new garden building, new boundary fencing and landscaping.

  12 Dec 2025 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1018/F Granted

  5 Diamond Avenue, Belfast, BT10 0HG

  Single-storey front extension and fenestration changes (Amended description)

  28 May 2026 Full applications