Planning application
LA05/2025/0610/NMC
Lands within car park at Lesley Forestside shopping centre Lesley Forestside Shopping Centre, Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT2 8LE
Proposal
Non-material change to Units T1, T2, T3 and T4 of approval LA05/2024/0274/F comprising changes to elevational materials, internal alterations, window fenestration and unit entrances
As published by the council, reference LA05/2025/0610/NMC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Aug 2025
Received by Lisburn and Castlereagh
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10 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Granted
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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LA05/2026/0380/A Granted
Rear of Unit 41 in retail terrace Lesley Forestside Shopping Centre, Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT8 6FX
Retention of 1 no. non-static LED digital advertising display
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LA05/2025/0785/A Granted
Units T3 & T4 Forestside Retail Park, Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT8 6FX
2 Projecting sign, 1 Shop sign, 1 Other - Sign to rear of building, 1 Other - Vinyl graphic to shop front glass, 1 Other - Sign to window display unit
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LA05/2026/0074/F Granted
Lands to the west of Starbucks and south west of Pop Eyes within the existing car park, Lesley Forestside Shopping Centre, Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT8 6FX
Extension of existing retail unit (Unit 1) with public realm improvements including new seating and landscaping, and all associated site works including reconfiguration of car parking.
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LA05/2026/0339/F Granted
Public Footpath approximately 33m North of Sainsburys Forestside Shopping Centre, Newtownbreda
Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath
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LA05/2026/0338/A Granted
Public Footpath approximately 33m north of Sainsburys Forestside Shopping Centre, Newtownbreda
Proposed digital advertisement unit on rear of telephone kiosk
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LA05/2025/0885/F Granted
Costa Coffee Unit at Drumkeen Retail Park Bradford Court, Belfast BT8 6RB
Provision of a drive-thru lane for the Costa Coffee unit, including a canopy and service hatch on the Northwest side of the unit, a height restrictor / entrance barrier on the access lane, 3.5m wide drive-thru lane, and associated hard and soft landscaping; Associated alterations to the existing car parking layout including the removal of 6 no. existing car parking spaces; Relocation of the new bin store to North of the Costa Coffee unit; An increase in the floor area of the building by 18 sq.m; and Alterations to landscaping, outdoor seating area and all associated development. (Amended plans)
Other amendments applications
In Lisburn and Castlereagh
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LA05/2026/0406/NMC Refused
126 Hillsborough Road, Lisburn, BT28 1JZ
Non-material change to planning approval LA05/2022/0018- amendment to site 23 to provide a handed version of the previously approved house type
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LA05/2026/0588/NMC Awaiting decision
Lands to the rear and North of 21-57 Marlborough Crescent accessed from Mealough Road and South of 6 14 and 16 Mealough Road (Part of BMAP Zoning CF03/05)
Non material change to previously approved Y/2008/0224/F. Side Boundary wall to the rear of plots 80 and 83 to be replaced with a double boarded boundary fence.
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LA05/2026/0148/NMC Granted
To the rear of 8 Lurgan Road and west of 18-27 Broadwater Park, Aghalee
Non material change to planning approval LA05/2024/0098/F- Increase the overall length of the building by 1200mm to facilitate installation of shower cubicles in changing rooms 1 and 2. Adjustment to the location of external doors and windows on the front and rear elevations to suit revised floor plan layout
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LA05/2026/0416/NMC Granted
80A Belsize Road, Lisburn, BT27 4BP
The original design proposed a full white render finish with a charred timber-clad, single-storey side extension. Our amended design retains the white render on the first floor and introduces red facing brick to the ground floor and chimney. The proposed material palette establishes a strong contextual relationship with the surrounding streetscape. By introducing red facing brick to the ground floor and chimney, the design directly references the architectural vernacular of neighboring properties, which typically feature brick ground floors and rendered first floors. The brick chimney honors the traditional brick gable ends of adjacent homes. This strategic use of materials ensures the new dwelling sits comfortably within its established context, successfully balancing local heritage with a modern, contemporary aesthetic.
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LA05/2026/0041/NMC Withdrawn
81 Ballynahinch Road, Belfast, BT8 8DP
Increase in height of entrance pillars to 1.9m, addition of sliding entrance gate and relocation of pedestrian gate and pathway into site - LA05/2018/1135/F.