38 Cairnburn Road, Ballymaghan, Belfast, BT4 2HS

1. 9 Jul 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 6 Aug 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

• 84 OLD HOLYWOOD ROAD BALLYMAGHAN BELFAST DOWN BT4 2HP

  LA04/2022/2653/F Submitted 16 Nov 2022 64m away

  Proposed single storey and two storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 32 Knockdarragh Park , Belfast, BT4 2LE

  LA04/2025/1872/F Submitted 4 Nov 2025 88m away

  Single-storey rear extension and rear patio.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 Knockdarragh Park, Belfast, BT4 2LE

  LA04/2026/1057/F Submitted 4 Jun 2026 205m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

  Alterations to existing dwelling, including demolition and replacement of existing garage with single storey extension to side. Demolition of conservatory and replacement single storey rear extension. Terrace to rear (amended description).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 340 Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2LA

  LA04/2025/2074/F Submitted 1 Dec 2025 297m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jan

  Removal of existing garage and store and proposed two storey extension to side and rear of dwelling.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Domestic

• 293 Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2LB

  LA04/2023/2756/F Submitted 23 Feb 2023 340m away

  Alterations to dwelling to include external cladding to rear + side elevations, new window/door openings, new roof to rear return, partial removal of chimney and internal works.

  Granted Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 14 docs
  Domestic

• Netherleigh House, 1 Massey Avenue, Belfast, BT4 2JP

  LA04/2025/2013/F Submitted 18 Nov 2025 472m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jan

  Change of use of Netherleigh House and existing office blocks (Class B1) to provide residential and nursing care facilities (Class C3 (a) and (b)). Extensions to existing office block including a fourth storey floor, eastern and western gable extension and two front projections from the northern elevation. Erection of 36 no. assisted living apartments over two four storey blocks. Site parking, landscaped amenity areas, woodland trails and all associated site works

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension 116 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