5 Larkfield Avenue, Belfast, BT10 0LY

1. 14 Sep 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 19 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 November 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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  LA04/2026/0006/NMC Submitted 2 Jan 2026 300 yards away

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• Makro, 97 Kingsway, Belfast, BT17 9NS

  LA04/2024/1913/PAN Submitted 18 Nov 2024 350 yards away

  Subdivision of existing cash and carry and change of use of c. 4,000 sq,m gross floorspace for use as Class A1 shop for occupation by Tesco (after relocation from existing store in Dunmurry), reconfiguration of car park, junction alterations and erection of petrol filling station

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  LA04/2025/1991/F Submitted 19 Nov 2025 350 yards away

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