48 Balfour Avenue, Belfast, BT7 2EX

1. 7 Jul 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 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 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

• 28 Rutland Street, Belfast, BT7 2FJ

  LA04/2023/2504/F Submitted 9 Jan 2023 54m away

  Change of use from residential to short-term stay accommodation (Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 156 Ormeau Road, Ormeau, Belfast, BT7 2ED

  LA04/2026/0136/F Submitted 20 Jan 2026 107m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~30 Mar

  Construction of a small external extension and alterations to provide new ATM

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 12 docs

• Spar Stores 146-154 Ormeau Road, Ormeau, Belfast, BT7 2EB

  LA04/2025/0673/F Submitted 18 Apr 2025 116m away

  Demolition of existing buildings at 146-154 Ormeau Road and erection of a new retail store and ATM at Ground Floor level with associated back of house areas and 7nr. apartments on 2 floors above.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 57 docs

• 194 ORMEAU ROAD MALONE LOWER BELFAST ANTRIM BT7 2ED

  LA04/2023/2507/F Submitted 23 Jan 2023 144m away

  Change of use from dwelling to HMO.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs
  Domestic

• Lands between 120 Ormeau Road and 128-130 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 2EB, Belfast, BT7 2EB

  LA04/2026/1079/F Submitted 3 Jun 2026 178m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug

  Temporary Planning Permission (3 years) for outdoor beer garden, bar, servicing area, toilet block, covered seating areas and new doorway. All other ancillary development. (Retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs

• 2 Cairo Street, Belfast, BT7 1QS

  LA04/2026/0696/F Submitted 2 Apr 2026 313m away

  Two storey rear extension and associated demolition works.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 11 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