Lands immediately south of 89-91 Academy Street BT1 2LS and immediately west of 8 Exchange Street BT1 2LJ, Belfast (formerly 81-87 Academy Street & 2-6 Exchange Street Belfast BT1 2LS)

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 October 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

• 81-87 Academy Street & 2-6 Exchange Street, Belfast, BT1 2LS

  LA04/2026/1419/DC Submitted 10 Aug 2026 8m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Discharge of Condition 13 of LA04/2019/2257/F.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• Student Roost, 28-30 Great Patrick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LT

  LA04/2024/0660/F Submitted 17 Apr 2024 102m away

  Erection of external amenity pods and structures, private terraces, and landscape enhancement works to the internal courtyard space.

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

• Unit 1 of 48-52 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AS

  LA04/2024/1456/F Submitted 29 Aug 2024 141m away

  Change of use of approved ground floor retail unit (Class A1) to the sale of food and drink including consumption on premises (sui generis).

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

• Cathedral Gardens (Buoy Park), Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GT

  LA04/2025/1860/DC Submitted 3 Nov 2025 145m away

  Discharge Condition No.2 of LA04/2024/1551/F -Archaeological works.

  Decided Conditions 5 docs

• Little Patrick Street and Little York Street, Belfast, BT15 1BH

  LA04/2026/0449/NMC Submitted 9 Mar 2026 146m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~7 May

  NMC to LA04/2023/3691/f- Alterations to road layout.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 1 doc

• 84-94 Great Patrick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LU

  LA04/2023/4240/F Submitted 19 Oct 2023 154m away

  Change of use on ground floor from Art Gallery to eye clinic. Change of use on first floor from offices to eye clinic surgery with extension to rear. Elevational changes and ancillary works including lift provision and escape stairs.

  Granted Full applications Extension 28 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