Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at No. 511 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• LA04/2026/1474/LBC Awaiting decision

  Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at No. 511 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

  Retrospective application to amend the new Ormeau Rd access approved under LA04/2026/0021/F & LA04/2026/0022/LBC.

  Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 21 Aug 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 2 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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 106 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• LA04/2026/0022/LBC Granted

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

  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.

  Decided 17 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0021/F Granted

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

  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.

  Decided 17 Aug 2026 Full applications

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• Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at No. 511 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS

  LA04/2026/1474/LBC Submitted 21 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Retrospective application to amend the new Ormeau Rd access approved under LA04/2026/0021/F & LA04/2026/0022/LBC.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

• 511 Former Good Shepherd Centre Ormeau Rd, Belfast, BT7 3GS

  LA04/2026/1705/DC Submitted 24 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  LA04/2026/0021/F condition no. 2 i.Detail for construction and reinstatement of existing dormers ii. Detail for verges and eaves to brick extension iii. Detail at 1:5 for insertion of new door in lieu of window to balcony spaces

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 1 doc

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

  LA04/2026/1443/DC Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

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

  Granted Conditions 5 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 50 yards away

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

  Granted Conditions 6 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

• 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