252 Orby Drive, Belfast, BT5 6BG

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 30 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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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• 251 Orby Drive, Belfast, BT5 6BE

  LA04/2026/0339/F Submitted 24 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Demolition of timber/ concrete store and erection of a single storey extension to rear/side.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Houston Drive, Belfast, BT5 6AZ

  LA04/2026/0547/F Submitted 19 Mar 2026 350 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~14 May

  Proposed single storey rear extension and two storey side extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 178 Orby Drive, Belfast, BT5 6BB

  LA04/2026/0463/F Submitted 10 Mar 2026 350 yards away

  single storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Unit 3c & 3d Alexander House, Castlereagh Business Park, 478 Castlereagh Road, Belfast, BT5 6BQ

  LA04/2025/2041/F Submitted 24 Nov 2025 350 yards away

  Change of use and amalgamation of units 3c and 3d from offices (Use Class B1) to GP surgery (Use Class D1)

  Granted Full applications 35 docs

• 37 Marina Park, Nultyhogy, Belfast, BT5 6BA

  LA04/2024/1485/F Submitted 29 Aug 2024 400 yards away

  Proposed loft conversion into single bedroom with new velux window to front elevation.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 40 Houston Drive, Belfast, BT5 6AZ

  LA04/2026/0134/F Submitted 28 Jan 2026 400 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 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• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn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