Royal Hillsborough Courthouse The Square, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6AG

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• LA05/2026/0722/F Awaiting decision

  Royal Hillsborough Courthouse The Square, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6AG

  New ramped access and steps to west of Royal Hillsborough courthouse; internal and external restoration of courthouse; amendments to public realm granted by planning permission ref: LA05/2023/0281/F at lands to west and north of courthouse; and associated works.

  Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Full applications

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.

• LA05/2023/0281/F Granted

  Royal Hillsborough Village, Royal Hillsborough. Includes Lisburn Street, Ballynahinch Street extending through Main Street and The Square to Dromore Road. This area also includes Park Street and Park Lane

  Public Realm improvement works which include: enhanced civic spaces at The Square and Lower Main Street. Also upgrade of streetscape to include new high quality surfacing, rationalisation of parking with defined parking/loading bays introduced; upgraded street furniture and new cycle stands, lighting and street tree planting on lands within Royal Hillsborough village centre (amended drawing package)

  Decided 29 Jun 2026 Full applications

This application is with Lisburn and Castlereagh for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lisburn and Castlereagh decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 142 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Royal Hillsborough Courthouse The Square, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6AG

  LA05/2026/0722/F Submitted 4 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  New ramped access and steps to west of Royal Hillsborough courthouse; internal and external restoration of courthouse; amendments to public realm granted by planning permission ref: LA05/2023/0281/F at lands to west and north of courthouse; and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 41 docs

• Royal Hillsborough Village, Royal Hillsborough. Includes Lisburn Street, Ballynahinch Street extending through Main Street and The Square to Dromore Road. This area also includes Park Street and Park Lane

  LA05/2023/0281/F Submitted 31 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Public Realm improvement works which include: enhanced civic spaces at The Square and Lower Main Street. Also upgrade of streetscape to include new high quality surfacing, rationalisation of parking with defined parking/loading bays introduced; upgraded street furniture and new cycle stands, lighting and street tree planting on lands within Royal Hillsborough village centre (amended drawing package)

  Granted Full applications 207 docs

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

  LA05/2026/0660/F Submitted 14 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  Proposed solar panels to south facing roofs

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs

• Mrs Beattie's, Hillsborough Castle, The Square, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6AG

  LA05/2025/0880/LBC Submitted 3 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  Minor internal alterations to facilitate improved access and internal layout enhancements

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• 22 Main Street, Hillsborough, BT26 6AE

  LA05/2026/0006/DCA Submitted 30 Dec 2025 100 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

• Hillsborough Castle, The Square, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6AG

  LA05/2025/0338/F Submitted 18 Apr 2025 100 yards away

  The proposed erection of a temporary glazed marquee structure on the west terrace of Hillsborough Castle and associated site works

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 19 docs

• LA05/2026/0674/LBC Awaiting decision

  2 Galwally House Drumkeen Complex, Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT8 6FY

  Making the building more suitable for disabled users. Reconfiguration of existing toilets to create a disabled complicate WC on the ground floor and creating space for a lift from the ground floor to the first floor.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA05/2026/0675/LBC Granted

  Exodus, 29 Railway Street, Lisburn, BT28 1XP

  Solar PV Installation on the roof at the rear of the building on the wardsborough road (this is on a newer building extension added to the listed building). Solar PV mounting kit is tilted system that will be ballasted and not fixed to the roof permenantly. so can be removed easily if required. 28 panels to be placed and spaced on the roof to gain maximum production whislt having minimum impact to the building. Plans show the panels are barely visable from both the front AND side elevations

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA05/2026/0666/LBC Awaiting decision

  23 Ballinderry House 23 Lower Ballinderry Road, Ballinderry, Lisburn, BT28 2JH

  Demolition and rebuilding/set back of part of existing wall and metal railings to facilitate visibility splay

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA05/2026/0152/LBC Granted

  Exodus 29 Railway Street, Lisburn, BT28 1XP

  Proposed signage and lighting over entrance door and new entrance doors to replace existing (amended description and plans).

  Received 24 Feb, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA05/2026/0640/LBC Awaiting decision

  6 Purdysburn Village, Belfast, BT8 8LJ

  The proposed development comprises minor repairs, alterations, and landscape improvements to the Grade B2 listed cottage to enhance functionality, accessibility, and long-term durability while preserving its architectural character and historic significance. The works include external landscaping improvements, repair and replacement of existing building elements, installation of new timber windows and French doors, roof repairs, removal of redundant services. All works have been carefully designed to be sympathetic to the existing building fabric, materials, and detailing, ensuring the listed character and appearance of the property are retained.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings