3 Thornhill Parade, Belfast, BT5 7AT

1. 6 Jul 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 31 August 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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• 16 Thornhill Park, Belfast, BT5 7AR

  LA04/2025/1650/F Submitted 2 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Alterations to existing roof. Single storey side extension. Change of existing render to white K-Rend finish

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Thornhill Crescent, Belfast, BT5 7AS

  LA04/2025/1323/F Submitted 5 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Two storey side and rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 22 Cabin Hill Gardens Belfast BT5 7AP

  LA04/2024/1887/F Submitted 11 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Addition of a single-storey rear extension with side and rear fenestration changes.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 529 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3LN

  LA04/2025/1975/F Submitted 14 Nov 2025 200 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jan

  Erection two-storey detached garage.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs

• Lands at Cabin Hill, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4

  LA04/2023/4243/F Submitted 19 Oct 2023 250 yards away

  Proposed Amendment to Reserved Matters Approval Z/2007/2069/RM to include revisions to layout to units 1-9 (to provide 9no detached dwellings)

  Withdrawn Full applications 95 docs

• 18 Barnetts Road, Belfast, BT5 7BA

  LA04/2025/1526/F Submitted 14 Sep 2025 300 yards away

  Demolition of existing single storey boiler house, two storey side and rear extension including all associated site works.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 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• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn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