197 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6FB

1. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 27 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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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• 12 Brighton Street, Belfast, BT12 7LR

  LA04/2026/1407/F Submitted 7 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Single-storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 218-224 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6AH

  LA04/2026/1174/F Submitted 24 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  Elevational alterations, changes to building finishes, and roof extension / alterations to provide first floor and balcony on front elevation

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 14 docs

• 181 FALLS ROAD TOWN PARKS BELFAST ANTRIM BT12 6AF

  LA04/2023/2795/F Submitted 28 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Single storey extension to the rear of the property

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 243 Falls Road Belfast.

  LA04/2022/2029/F Submitted 3 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  Proposed change of use from offices to 1No. 2 bedroom apartment at first & second floor level and elevation amendments to ground floor (including new shopfront and new dormer window).

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 48 BROADWAY TOWN PARKS BELFAST ANTRIM BT12 6AS

  LA04/2023/2560/F Submitted 26 Jan 2023 200 yards away

  Conversion of existing residential property into a house of multiple occupation. Including removal of chimney breast to main roof, and minor alterations to window and door layouts to rear elevation.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 14 Beechmount Street, Belfast, BT12 7NG

  LA04/2023/2899/F Submitted 14 Mar 2023 250 yards away

  Proposed change of use from dwellinghouse to HMO

  Granted Full applications 7 docs
  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• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn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