Lands bounded by Library Street (to south), Stephen Street (to west), Little Donegall Street (to north), and Union Street (to east) Belfast, BT1 2JE.

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Belfast's median decision took 99 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Belfast's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• Alma Place, 16 Library Street, Belfast, BT1 2JB

  LA04/2026/0716/F Submitted 13 Apr 2026 60m away

  Proposed change of use of 342 no. Student rooms to short term let accommodation outside of term time (July & August).

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• 8-14 Union Street, Belfast, BT1 2JF

  LA04/2026/0752/F Submitted 7 Apr 2026 64m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jul

  Ancillary covered seating area (retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs

• 2-14 Little Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2JD

  LA04/2025/1305/A Submitted 24 Jul 2025 65m away

  New heritage-appropriate signage on the Union street elevation and the exterior of the lift shaft.

  Granted Advertising 12 docs

• 2-14 Little Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2JD

  LA04/2025/1306/LBC Submitted 24 Jul 2025 65m away

  Amendments to elevations and street frontage. Internal alterations to the second, third, and fourth floors, involving reconfiguration of internal layouts with no change to the overall use. Installation of a new internal staircase providing vertical access from ground to fourth floor.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 28 docs

• 2-14 Little Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2JD

  LA04/2025/1304/F Submitted 24 Jul 2025 65m away

  Refurbishment of the existing shopfronts to building including new door openings and large glazed panels at ground floor. Elevational changes with internal works.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 29 docs

• 140 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2FJ

  LA04/2026/0095/F Submitted 20 Jan 2026 97m away

  Roof mounted plant to previously approved Purpose Built Managed Student Accommodation (PBMSA) (LA04/2021/0516/F)

  Granted Full applications 21 docs