lands at former Good Shepherd Centre, Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road, Belfast

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

This type of application deals with conditions attached to an existing permission, either by supplying the details a condition requires, called discharging it, or by asking to vary or remove one. It does not reopen the principle of the permission itself. Building often cannot lawfully start, or continue past a set stage, until the named conditions are discharged.

More on conditions applications in our guide

• Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

  LA04/2026/1443/DC Submitted 17 Aug 2026 1m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Discharge of Condition 6 from planning permission for the redevelopment of Former Good Shepherd Centre, Belfast (LA04/2026/0022/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

  LA04/2026/1444/DC Submitted 17 Aug 2026 1m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Discharge of Condition no. 7 for the redevelopment of Former Good Shepherd Centre, Belfast (LA04/2026/0022/LBC).

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs

• Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

  LA04/2026/0022/LBC Submitted 5 Jan 2026 1m away

  Conversion of former convent to 28no. apartments (1, 2 & 3 bed) involving internal and external refurbishment/retention and re-configuration. Provision of ground floor extension with partial demolition and provision of new stairwell and lift. Provision of dormers, rooflights and extension to first, second floor and attic levels regarding new stairwell and lift. External layout reconfigurations to include construction of new access from Ormeau Road, amended parking layout, provision of cycle parking, bin stores, landscaping, substation and associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension +2 94 docs
  Major scheme

• Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

  LA04/2026/0021/F Submitted 5 Jan 2026 1m away

  Conversion of former convent to 28no. apartments (1, 2 & 3 bed) involving internal and external refurbishment/retention and re-configuration. Provision of ground floor extension with partial demolition and provision of new stairwell and lift. Provision of dormers, rooflights and extension to first, second floor and attic levels regarding new stairwell and lift. External layout reconfigurations to include construction of new access from Ormeau Road, amended parking layout, provision of cycle parking, bin stores, landscaping, substation and associated works.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 146 docs
  Major scheme

• Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

  LA04/2026/1462/DC Submitted 19 Aug 2026 1m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Letter to HED for Discharge of Conditions 2 iv., v., vi., & vii. of LA04/2026/0022/LBC & LA04/2026/0021/F, following site visit to review samples.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 2 docs

• Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

  LA04/2026/1464/DC Submitted 19 Aug 2026 1m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Window Survey Report to Discharge of Condition 3 LA04/2026/0022/LBC - Window Survey

  Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 3 docs

• LA04/2026/1526/DC Awaiting decision

  236 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3EU

  Written declaration from contractor confirming that the window schedule and alternative means of ventilation schedule have been installed in accordance with the approved details. Discharge of condition 8 - LA04/2021/0911/F

  1 Sep 2026 Conditions
• LA04/2026/1318/DC Decided

  11-13 Templemore Avenue, Belfast, BT5 4FP

  PDE as issued by NI Water Discharge of condition 2 - LA04/2025/1131/F

  23 Jul 2026 Conditions
• LA04/2026/1281/DC Decided

  Lands at the Titanic Quarter, between Hamilton Road, Queens Road and Sydenham Road. Immediately NE, E and SE of Belfast Metropolitan College, approximately 150m SE of Titanic Hotel, 8 Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT.

  Discharge of condition 5 of Planning approval LA04/2026/0393/F - Verification Report

  17 Jul 2026 Conditions
• LA04/2026/1149/DC Decided

  29 Parkside Gardens, Belfast, BT15 3AW

  Discharge condition 6 of LA04/2021/2285/F. Verification Report for a Remedial capping System, Social Housing Development at 29 Parkside Gardens Belfast

  19 Jun 2026 Conditions
• LA04/2026/0590/DC Decided

  237 Lower Braniel Road, Belfast, BT5 7NQ

  Discharge of condition no.5 of LA04/2022/2158/F relating to foul and surface water drainage

  26 Mar 2026 Conditions