Planning application
76 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1GW
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Retrospective change of use from dwelling (C1) to short-term let accommodation (Sui Generis) with no. 1 bedroom retained as full time residential
As published by the council, reference LA04/2026/1239/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA04/2026/1239/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Consultation Open
- Received
- 9 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 5 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Ballymacarrett
- Postcode
- BT4 1GW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Jul 2026
Received by Belfast
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5 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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6 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 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.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a planning consultancy registered in Belfast
22 applications on PlanIndex · across 8 councils · 81% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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The process from here
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.
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How this application type works
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.
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