42 Sydenham Avenue, Strandtown, Belfast, BT4 2DR

1. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 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

• 5 Edgecumbe Drive, Belfast, BT4 2EN

  LA04/2023/3096/F Submitted 20 Apr 2023 169m away

  Proposed dwelling house and garage to the north of 5 Edgecumbe Drive, Belfast.

  Withdrawn Full applications 25 docs
  Domestic

• 2 Belmont Mews, Belfast, BT4 2EQ

  LA04/2026/0991/F Submitted 26 May 2026 176m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

  Retention of boundary wall/fence, timber shed and paved patio area.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Norwood Avenue, Belfast, BT4 2EE

  LA04/2025/1876/F Submitted 3 Nov 2025 211m away

  Change from hipped to gabled roof. Creation of rear dormer, roof light window and second storey window. Single storey rear extension. Replacement garage.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Norwood Drive Belfast.

  LA04/2022/1767/F Submitted 16 Sep 2022 246m away

  Single Storey and Two Storey Extension to Side Elevation and Single Storey and Two Storey Extension to the Rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, BT4 3DD

  LA04/2026/1454/F Submitted 13 Aug 2026 253m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Change of use from residenital dwelling (Class C1) to short- term let (Sui generis)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs
  Domestic

• Lands at Apartment Blocks 1-3 Clonaver Drive, Belfast, BT4 2FB

  LA04/2025/1768/F Submitted 20 Oct 2025 259m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~25 Dec

  Proposed amendment to condition No.7 of planning approval LA04/2023/2709/F to no longer provide and install the vapour protection measures that were originally requested.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 4 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