55 Ulsterville Avenue, Belfast, BT9 7AT

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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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• 65 Dunluce Avenue, Belfast, BT9 7AW

  LA04/2025/1868/F Submitted 3 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Retention of change of use from dwelling to short term let

  Refused Full applications 10 docs
  Domestic

• 51 LISBURN ROAD MALONE LOWER BELFAST ANTRIM BT9 7AB

  LA04/2022/2230/F Submitted 25 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  Proposed extension to Belfast City Hospital podium deck (south-west corner) to include a new Stem Cell Facility and associated plant room.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 37 Dunluce Avenue, Belfast, BT9 7AW

  LA04/2024/0418/F Submitted 29 Feb 2024 100 yards away

  Change of use from ground floor one bed apartment and first and second floor 3 bed House in Multiple Occupancy (HMO), to 3no. one bed apartments, including part demolition to rear with replacement extension

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 20 docs

• Wellcome Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine (WWIEM) 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL

  LA04/2025/2191/A Submitted 19 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  Installation of 2 high level signs fixed to the northern elevation of the building.

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• Whitla Medical Building 97 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7BL

  LA04/2025/2190/A Submitted 19 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  Installation of a high level sign fixed to the western elevation of the building.

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• Wardens House, The Belgravia, 119 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7AP

  LA04/2025/1267/F Submitted 24 Jul 2025 150 yards away

  Conversion and remodeling of existing former two storey wardens house into two flats to provide additional sheltered housing accommodation.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 15 docs
  Several homes

• 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• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn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