Loughside Park, 180m southwest of Loughside Recreation Centre, Shore Road,, Belfast, BT15 4AS

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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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• Loughside Recreation Centre Shore Road, Belfast, BT15 4HP

  LA04/2023/2665/F Submitted 13 Feb 2023 300 yards away

  Replacement of existing all weather playing pitch with 3G pitch, new fencing, floodlights and dugouts

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• 20 Oakmount Drive, Belfast, BT15 3RE

  LA04/2026/0790/F Submitted 22 Apr 2026 350 yards away

  Dormer roof extension to rear and roof lights to front.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs

• Lands adjacent and north of No. 219 Shore Road; and adjacent and east of Nos. 23 & 24 Oakmount Drive

  LA04/2025/0906/F Submitted 2 Jun 2025 350 yards away

  Proposed residential development comprising 29 social housing units (including 25 dwellings and 4 apartments), landscaping, open space, access and ancillary site works

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 65 docs
  Major scheme

• McDonalds 233 Shore Rd, Belfast, BT15 3PR

  LA04/2025/1345/F Submitted 13 Aug 2025 400 yards away

  2 No. electric vehicle charging stations.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 117 Fortwilliam Park, Belfast, BT15 4AS

  LA04/2026/0249/F Submitted 12 Feb 2026 400 yards away

  First-floor rear extension and single-storey front porch extension with external changes to dwelling. Replacement of conservatory roof and provision of rear raised decking and steps.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 117 Fortwilliam Park, Belfast, BT15 4AS

  LA04/2026/1456/DC Submitted 19 Aug 2026 400 yards away

  Discharge of Condition No.2 of Planning Approval LA04/2026/0249/F - Climate Change Statement

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• 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• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn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