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362 in the last 90 days118 in the last 3040 in the last 1493% approveddecisions typically take 126 days

Source: Belfast City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 723 · received or decided in the last 90 days

84 Balmoral Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6NY
Demolition of front boundary wall and fence.
PendingConservation Area ConsentReceived 23 Oct 2026LA04/2026/1824/DCA
Fisher & Fisher Office 1st Floor 165 Sandy Row, Belfast, BT12 5ET
2 Shop sign
PendingAdvertisementReceived 22 Oct 2026LA04/2026/1825/A
Custom House Square 1 Ulster Street, Belfast, BT1 3ES
Temporary use of Custom House Square as festive entertainment venue/market, including the erection of a temporary Spiegeltent, covered seating, food and beverage concessions, entrance structures, decorative lighting, generators, toilets, fencing and associated operational infrastructure, for a limited seasonal period, including installation and removal.
PendingFullReceived 22 Oct 2026LA04/2026/1872/F
8a Balmoral Park, Finaghy, Belfast, BT10 0QD
Change of use of land from former pumping station ground curtilage to residential amenity space to extend in-curtilage space to no's 8 & 9 Balmoral Park.
PendingFullReceived 21 Oct 2026LA04/2026/1756/F
Our Lady & St. Patricks College Knock Our Lady & St Patricks College 120 Gilnahirk Road, Belfast, BT5 7DL
Extension to existing ball stop netting on south-eastern end of pitch.
PendingFullReceived 20 Oct 2026LA04/2026/1861/F

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Belfast City Council received?

Belfast City Council received 3,303 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.

How long does Belfast City Council take to decide applications?

Belfast City Council takes an average of 126 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Belfast City Council?

Belfast City Council approves 93% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Belfast City Council?

Submit your representation to Belfast City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Belfast City Council planning portal.

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Belfast City Council oversees a portion of Belfast, the largest city in Northern Ireland, serving an estimated population of 352,390 as of 2024. As the smallest council by area yet the largest by population in Northern Ireland, it plays a crucial role in the Belfast Metropolitan Area, which encompasses six former district councils and a total population of 579,276. This makes it a key authority for anyone researching planning applications in the region. The council was established in | house_type = District council.

The council area encompasses 25 towns and villages, including Belfast and Castlereagh. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Belfast City Council received 3,303 planning applications. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 126 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (2,057), outline applications (17), advertising consent (2). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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