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.

   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

• 46 THORNDALE AVENUE TOWN PARKS BELFAST ANTRIM BT14 6BL

  LA04/2023/2598/F Submitted 2 Feb 2023 16m 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 126m 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

  LA04/2026/1486/LBC Submitted 20 Aug 2026 150m 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 6 docs

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

  LA04/2025/0860/F Submitted 24 May 2025 260m away

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

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• 215 Upper Meadow Street, Belfast, BT15 2FR

  LA04/2025/1883/F Submitted 1 Nov 2025 281m away

  Single storey extension to rear/side. Covered patio to side elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 45-51 Mater Hospital Crumlin Road, Mater Hospital, Belfast, BT14 6AB

  LA04/2024/1126/LBC Submitted 27 Jun 2024 376m away

  Internal decoration to board room and bishops office, external window replacements

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 26 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