Royal Hillsborough Fort Dark Walk, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6AG

1. 4 Sep 2026

   Received by Lisburn and Castlereagh

2. 14 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 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.

   Lisburn and Castlereagh took a median of 95 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• Royal Hillsborough Fort & Dark Walk The Square, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6AG

  LA05/2026/0720/F Submitted 4 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Public realm scheme at the ‘Dark Walk and entrance to Royal Hillsborough Fort including footpath widening and resurfacing; erection of totem signage, bollards, lighting and street furniture; restoration of gates; soft landscaping including tree felling and tree planting to improve character of tree-lined avenue; and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 30 docs

• Lands to east of Royal Hillsborough Fort & west of the lake at Royal Hillsborough Forest Park, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6AG

  LA05/2026/0719/F Submitted 4 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Public realm scheme at the Lake Field adjacent to Royal Hillsborough Fort including path widening and resurfacing; erection of interpretation signage and street furniture; development of timber boardwalk, promontory and seating area at lake; soft landscaping; and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 28 docs

• Plough Inn, 3 The Square, Hillsborough, BT26 6AG

  LA05/2026/0660/F Submitted 14 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  Proposed solar panels to south facing roofs

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs

• 22 Main Street, Hillsborough, BT26 6AE

  LA05/2026/0006/DCA Submitted 30 Dec 2025 200 yards away

  Proposed demolition of existing garage within rear garden. New garage proposed under separate application LA05/2023/0737/F. Current garage in poor condition and constructed from single block walls.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 11 docs

• 2 and 3 Large Park, Hillsborough, BT26 6DP

  LA05/2023/0416/DCA Submitted 17 May 2023 200 yards away

  Permission to demolish garages at 2 and 3 Large Park (amended proposal description and address)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 16 docs

• Existing Outbuilding to Rear 18 Main Street, Hillsborough, BT26 6AE

  LA05/2025/0687/F Submitted 25 Sep 2025 200 yards away

  Change of use from a Grade B1 Listed Building Coach House to a one bedroom dwelling (amended proposal description and plans)

  Withdrawn Full applications 32 docs
  Domestic

• LA05/2026/0752/F Awaiting decision

  Carrowreagh Business Park, Carrowreagh Road, Dundonald, BT16 1QQ

  Construction of proposed storage/distribution unit with ancillary office accommodation and associated car parking

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA05/2026/0751/F Awaiting decision

  Lands 250m north of 40 Dunlady Rd, Dundonald

  Proposed wind turbine with 54m rotor diameter and 59m hub height

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA05/2026/0745/F Awaiting decision

  71 Ballylintagh Road, Annahilt, BT26 6QQ

  Single stroey rear extension

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA05/2026/0743/F Awaiting decision

  48 Riverdale, Hillsborough, BT26 6DH

  Conversion of integral garage to bedroom and shower room

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA05/2026/0617/F Granted

  20 Myrtledene Road, Belfast, BT8 6GQ

  Addition of single storey flat roof dining extension to the rear of the property, along with the renovation/modification of the existing flat roof to the adjacent kitchen. The works also include the conversion of part of the attached garage to habitable accommodation, along with a single storey flat roof rear extension to the garage. New external finishes and hard landscaping (patios and deck) are also proposed, including all associated site works.

  Received 25 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications