Planning application
CitiGroup, Gateway Building, 60-62 Sydenham Road, Belfast, BT3 9DP
Works: Extension
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Construction of roof canopy to facilitate an infill extension to provide ancillary office floorspace and atrium (1,810sqm), internal reconfiguration, reduction in basement car parking, additional cycle parking / facilities, solar panels, additional plant and all other associated works.
As published by the council, reference LA04/2026/1477/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA04/2026/1477/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Consultation Open
- Received
- 14 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 26 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Sydenham
- Postcode
- BT3 9DP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Aug 2026
Received by Belfast
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26 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 21 October 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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Who's behind it
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Nexus Planning Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in London
Active · incorporated 2013 · London
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