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Planning applications in BT16

We hold 575 planning applications for the BT16 postcode area, 53 of them submitted in the past year. 97% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 106 days. The area is covered by Lisburn and Castlereagh, Belfast, Ards and North Down.

575
applications held
53
in the past year
97%
approved
106 days
median decision

Towns and villages in BT16

Councils covering BT16

Lisburn and Castlereagh (561)Belfast (8)Ards and North Down (6)

Recent applications in BT16

Pending
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23 Sept 2026LA05/2026/0752/F
Carrowreagh Business Park, Carrowreagh Road, Dundonald, BT16 1QQLisburn and Castlereagh

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

Pending
Full
2 Sept 2026LA05/2026/0697/F
12 Culross Place, Belfast, BT16 2SNLisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed single storey extension to rear

Pending
Full
27 Aug 2026LA05/2026/0686/F
Garden area relating to 2 Cherryhill Avenue, Belfast, BT16 1JDLisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed erection of 1No. Detached, Three Bedroom House within the separated garden area of 2 Cherryhill Avenue (existing property & site)

Pending
Full
25 Aug 2026LA05/2026/0681/F
42 Wanstead Road, Belfast, BT16 2ELLisburn and Castlereagh

Single storey rear extension

Pending
Full
14 Aug 2026LA05/2026/0662/F
15 Ballyregan Avenue, Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 1JWLisburn and Castlereagh

1st floor Bedrooms extension on top of existing integrated garage and blocking up existing Bathroom window at first floor level to rear of existing dwelling all within the curtilage of existing dwelling.

Pending
Full
13 Aug 2026LA05/2026/0654/F
Lands approx 160m Southeast of no. 22, 24 & 26 Hobart Hall, Comber Rd, Dundonald, BT16 1UY, lands approx 240m West of 4 Millmount Village Walk, BT16 1YZ.Lisburn and Castlereagh

This application seeks approval for the erection of 4 dwellings associated with planning permission LA05-2024-0618-F, including change of house types to sites 66-67 & 75-76 (omitting internal garage for family room) as well as the provision of car parking and associated site works.

Pending
Full
10 Aug 2026LA05/2026/0647/F
Dundonald High School 764 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT16 1THLisburn and Castlereagh

Removal of Condition 1 from LA05/2025/0756/F. This proposal is intended to be permanent- it has a permanent substructure, utility connections and associated siteworks. The modular block consists of 6no. modular classrooms however these are not temporary units; they are a bespoke off-site design specifically fabricated for this site. We also have a rainscreen cladding system which is to be installed over the units alongside the school signage further emonstrating the nature of this proposal as permanent accommodation within the school.

Pending
Full
3 Aug 2026LA05/2026/0629/F
Dundonald High School, 764 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT16 1THLisburn and Castlereagh

Proposal to install a Temporary Single Classroom Modular Building for SEN Specialist Provision.

Pending
Full
3 Aug 2026LA05/2026/0628/F
Pumping Station, approximately 30m from Millmount Road, Dundonald, BT16 2DYLisburn and Castlereagh

Removal of the existing 17.5-metre lattice tower and six existing antennas. Proposed replacement lattice telecommunications tower with a height of 25.0 metres, installed on a 5.4m × 5.4m × 1.0m reinforced concrete base and headframe. The proposed installation will comprise 12 new antennas and 30 associated ERS units mounted on the new tower headframe.

Pending
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24 Jul 2026LA05/2026/0607/A
Unit 1C Omni Park, Old Dundonald Road, Dundonald, BT16 1XTLisburn and Castlereagh

2 shop sign-fascia shop sign with individual acrylic characters that are internally illuminated (to replace existing shop signage), 2 Digital signs, 9 Prismatic-5 internally applied vinyl's and 4 externally applied vinyl's

Permitted
Small
Full
10 Jul 2026LA05/2026/0586/F
46d Gransha Road, Belfast, BT16 2HDLisburn and Castlereagh

Attic conversion

Pending
Full
3 Jul 2026LA05/2026/0565/F
919-923 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT16 1RQLisburn and Castlereagh

Refurbishment of the restaurant to include the redecoration of elevations, reconfiguration of the roof line with the construction of extensions to incorporate a new entrance, formation of new access door and glazing. Replacement drive thru booths with new cladding and associates works to the site.

Pending
Small
Full
1 Jul 2026LA05/2026/0555/F
7 Longstone Avenue, Belfast, BT16 2DXLisburn and Castlereagh

Single storey rear extension

Pending
Small
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26 Jun 2026LA05/2026/0539/A
The Middle Ale and Lidl Supermarket 2 Dunlady Road, Dundonald, BT16 1TTLisburn and Castlereagh

2 Shop sign, 2 Other - roller shutter door with signage, 1 Other - billboard, 1 Other - vinyl wrap over firedoor

Pending
Small
Full
23 Jun 2026LA05/2026/0530/F
Rear of apartments at 58 Old Dundonald Road, Belfast, BT16 1XSLisburn and Castlereagh

Change of use from commercial store to dwelling

Undecided
Discharge of Condition
29 May 2026LA05/2026/0470/DC
Lands 300m to the south east of 206 Millmount Road Dundonald BT16 1UT and 1-8 Millmount Chase Dundonald BT16 1WLLisburn and Castlereagh

Discharge of conditions 23 and 26 previously approved under LA05/2022/0861/F

Permitted
Full
19 May 2026LA06/2026/0417/F
79a Whinney Hill, Dundonald, BT16 1UAArds and North Down

Single storey side sunroom and double garage with link to main dwelling.

Permitted
Small
Full
19 May 2026LA05/2026/0429/F
36 Lambert Rise, Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 1LQLisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed single storey rear extension to dwelling (sunroom)

Permitted
Small
Full
1 May 2026LA05/2026/0369/F
23m north west of No. 47 Moatview Park, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 2BELisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed telephone kiosk on public footpath

Pending
Small
Full
1 May 2026LA05/2026/0365/F
Public Footpath 9m north east of No. 919 Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1RQLisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed Telephone Kiosk on public Footpath

Pending
Small
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1 May 2026LA05/2026/0364/A
Public Footpath 13m north east of No. 919 Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1RQLisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed digital unit on rear of telephone kiosk

Permitted
Small
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1 May 2026LA05/2026/0368/A
Public Footpath 23m north west of 45 Moatview Park, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 2BELisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed digital unit on rear of telephone kiosk

Permitted
Small
Full
1 May 2026LA05/2026/0367/F
Public Footpath 51m south west of No.919 Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1RQLisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed Telephone Kiosk set on the public footpath

Permitted
Small
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1 May 2026LA05/2026/0366/A
Public footpath 51 south west of No. 919 Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1RQLisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed digital unit on rear of telephone kiosk

Permitted
Small
Full
29 Apr 2026LA05/2026/0333/F
78 Grangewood Road, Dundonald, BT16 1GBLisburn and Castlereagh

Two storey side extension to existing dwelling

Permitted
Small
Full
24 Apr 2026LA05/2026/0317/F
49 Reaville Park, Belfast, BT16 2ARLisburn and Castlereagh

Single storey side and rear extension

Pending
Small
Reserved Matters
24 Apr 2026LA05/2026/0336/RM
57 Cherryhill Road, Belfast, BT16 1JLLisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed detached two-storey dwelling

Pending
Small
Non Material Change
20 Apr 2026LA05/2026/0298/NMC
Dundonald International Ice Bowl (DIIB) (including the existing building and adjacent land within the Ice Bowl complex), 111 Old Dundonald Road, Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 1XTLisburn and Castlereagh

The proposed amendments comprise a combination of interim changes to enable an Operational Phase 1 of the development, together with a small number of permanent design adjustments. The interim proposals include the phased delivery of the adventure play, sensory rooms and healthcare facility, with their footprints temporarily treated through extended play surfacing and courtyard finishes. Associated temporary revisions to access, fire escape arrangements, façades, landscaping, civil works and drainage are proposed to allow the completed ice rink, bowling facility and gym to operate during this phase. Permanent amendments include a change to the approved external cladding material to perforated aluminium panels with the same decorative tree effect, and minor internal layout adjustments to suit operational requirements, with no change to the overall floorspace or external form of the building. Further detail is provided in the enclosed cover letter.

Permitted
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Full
14 Apr 2026LA05/2026/0282/F
23 Old Dundonald Road, Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 2EGLisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed new First floor extension above the existing kitchen to provide a new bedroom with en suite facilities and replacement shower room. This forms an extension to the existing first floor rear return situated above the existing flat roofed kitchen, to be finished with a slated pitched roof. The walls shall be built of red brick to match the existing walls.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
10 Apr 2026LA05/2026/0277/DC
Lands 300m to the south east of 206 Millmount Road Dundonald BT16 1UT and 1-8 Millmount Chase Dundonald BT16 1WLLisburn and Castlereagh

Discharge of conditions 23 and 26 previously approved under LA05/2022/0861/F

Permitted
Small
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31 Mar 2026LA05/2026/0250/F
7 Mount Regan Avenue, Belfast, BT16 1JALisburn and Castlereagh

Single storey rear extension to kitchen and family area

Permitted
Small
Full
18 Mar 2026LA05/2026/0204/F
57 Ardnoe Avenue, Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 2LULisburn and Castlereagh

Addition of a two-storey side extension

Pending
Small
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2 Mar 2026LA05/2026/0165/A
Charles Hurst (Nissan), Unit 1 Quarry Corner, 788 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT16 1UDLisburn and Castlereagh

4 Other - fascia 2 no and 2 x pylon sign

Permitted
Small
Full
17 Feb 2026LA05/2026/0124/F
Brooklands Primary School 2a Brooklands Avenue, Belfast, BT16 2PALisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed single storey Triple Classroom Modular building with toilets and ancillary accommodation; proposed single storey Special Educational Needs extension to main school building containing Quiet Room, Toilets and Cloaks; removal of temporary Single Classroom Modular building; associated drainage, landscaping, path and fencing.

Permitted
Small
Full
17 Feb 2026LA05/2026/0129/F
7 Grangewood Manor, Belfast, BT16 1GJLisburn and Castlereagh

Single storey toilet & utility extension to the side of existing detached dwelling

Permitted
Small
Non Material Change
10 Feb 2026LA05/2026/0100/NMC
Lidl Uk Gmbh 2 Dunlady Road, Dundonald, BT16 1TTLisburn and Castlereagh

Non material change application: Y/2000/0261 as mofified by LA05/2024/0617/F- insertion of new fire door, alterations to pub shop front and internal reorganisation of public house floorspace

Permitted
Small
Full
4 Feb 2026LA05/2026/0092/F
9 Grangewood Road, Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 1GWLisburn and Castlereagh

Single storey extension to provide sunroom & bedroom with ensuite alongside widening the existing driveway and access.

Permitted
Small
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30 Jan 2026LA05/2026/0079/A
Outside 45 Comber Road, Dundonald, BT16 2AA.Lisburn and Castlereagh

Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit. The Hub is to replace an existing BT telephone box.

Permitted
Small
Full
30 Jan 2026LA05/2026/0078/F
Outside 45 Comber Road, Dundonald, BT16 2AA.Lisburn and Castlereagh

Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit. The Hub is to replace an existing BT telephone box.

Permitted
Small
Full
15 Jan 2026LA05/2026/0051/F
34 Millmount Village Crescent, Belfast, BT16 1YTLisburn and Castlereagh

Addition of a single-storey side / rear extension

Permitted
Small
Full
2 Jan 2026LA05/2026/0004/F
10m northwest of Hanwood Farm, Old Dundonald Road, Dundonald, BT16 1XNLisburn and Castlereagh

Installation of a 20.0m streetworks pole, supporting 6no, antennas and 3no. RRUs. The installation of 2no. cabinets and all ancillary works thereto

Undecided
Discharge of Condition
15 Dec 2025LA05/2025/0906/DC
Lands 300m to the south east of 206 Millmount Road Dundonald BT16 1UT and 1-8 Millmount Chase Dundonald BT16 1WLLisburn and Castlereagh

Conditions 23 and 26: Verification Report (Plots 30 and 31 only) - LA05/2022/0861/F.

Permitted
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Full
10 Dec 2025LA05/2025/0894/F
St. Marys Parish Church Hall 1a Craigleith Drive, Belfast, BT16 2RYLisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed store room extension and internal alterations to the existing church building, including external path and retaining wall

Permitted
Small
Full
2 Dec 2025LA05/2025/0869/F
12 Brooklands Avenue, Belfast, BT16 2PALisburn and Castlereagh

Addition of a single-storey rear extension

Permitted
Small
Full
2 Dec 2025LA05/2025/0870/F
34 Brooklands Gardens, Belfast, BT16 2PQLisburn and Castlereagh

Addition of a single-storey rear extension

Undecided
Discharge of Condition
27 Nov 2025LA05/2025/0861/DC
Lands 300m to the south east of 206 Millmount Road, Dundonald, BT16 1UT and 1-8 Millmount Chase, Dundonald, BT16 1WL Lisburn and Castlereagh

Conditions 23, 24, 25 and 26: Remediation Validation Report (Plots 1,2, 16 & 18 only)

Permitted
Small
Full
20 Nov 2025LA05/2025/0843/F
Adjacent to Ballyoran Lane, Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald, BT16 1XJLisburn and Castlereagh

The installation of proposed new 20m Hutchison Pole with 6no. Antennas, 3no. RRUs, and 1no. proposed Dish onto Pole. The installation of 2no. proposed new Cabinets, 1no. proposed new Metre Cabinet and all ancillary works therein.

Permitted
Small
Full
18 Nov 2025LA05/2025/0829/F
21 Canberra Gardens, Belfast, BT16 1JYLisburn and Castlereagh

Single storey extension to rear of dwelling

Permitted
Full
14 Nov 2025LA05/2025/0822/F
33 Greengraves Gate, Belfast, BT16 1ZGLisburn and Castlereagh

Proposed single storey extension to the rear of the dwelling

Permitted
Small
Full
13 Nov 2025LA05/2025/0819/F
3 Ardara Avenue, Dundonald, BT16 2BZLisburn and Castlereagh

Removal of existing single storey flat roof extension and garage. Addition of single storey pitched roof extension and office/ storage to replace existing garage