40 Thorndale Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6BL

1. 9 Jul 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 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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• 46 THORNDALE AVENUE TOWN PARKS BELFAST ANTRIM BT14 6BL

  LA04/2023/2598/F Submitted 2 Feb 2023 50 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Approximately 35m north of no.19 Kinnaird Avenue.

  LA04/2025/2224/F Submitted 23 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  The installation of a 17.5m high streetworks pole, supporting 6no. Antennas and 3no. RRUs. The installation of 1no. new cabinet and 1no. metre cabinet, and all ancillary works thereto.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• The Duncairn Comlpex Duncairn Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6BP

  LA04/2026/1485/F Submitted 20 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Replacement windows and doors. Installation of solar panels.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 1 doc

• The Duncairn Comlpex Duncairn Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6BP

  LA04/2026/1486/LBC Submitted 20 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Replacement windows and doors. Installation of solar panels.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 151-167 ANTRIM ROAD TOWN PARKS BELFAST ANTRIM BT15 2GW

  LA04/2023/3066/F Submitted 5 Apr 2023 250 yards away

  Alterations to previous planning approval (Ref: Z/2013/1402/F) for demolition of existing public house, betting office and snooker hall, construction of betting office, public house and 26no. apartments

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 46 docs
  Major scheme

• The Phoenix 179-181 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 2GW

  LA04/2025/0860/F Submitted 24 May 2025 300 yards away

  Provision of associated outside seating area to front of bar enclosed with portable planters (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• 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• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn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