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Planning applications in BT2

We hold 164 planning applications for the BT2 postcode area, 60 of them submitted in the past year. 94% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 90 days. The area is covered by Belfast, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Ards and North Down.

164
applications held
60
in the past year
94%
approved
90 days
median decision

Councils covering BT2

Belfast (161)Lisburn and Castlereagh (2)Ards and North Down (1)

Recent applications in BT2

Pending
Modify or Discharge a Planning Agreement
3 Sept 2026LA04/2026/1552/MDPA
14 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HNBelfast

Clause 1.4 of the Section 76 Agreement associated with planning permission LA04/2023/4373/F requires a Final Management Plan to be submitted to the Council prior to occupation of the development.

Pending
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7 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1415/A
14 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DBBelfast

4 Digital, 4 Prismatic, 4 Illuminated Shop signs

Pending
Small
Full
30 Jul 2026LA05/2026/0624/F
177 Dromara Road, Royal Hillsborough, BT2 6QALisburn and Castlereagh

First floor extension to dwelling to provide additional bedrooms (2no) and bathroom

Pending
Conservation Area Consent
7 Jul 2026LA04/2026/1199/DCA
1 Catherine Street North, Belfast, BT2 8LRBelfast

Demolition of chimney, rear roof and sections of rear elevation for proposed dormer and rear extension

Pending
Full
6 Jul 2026LA04/2026/1223/F
Fermanagh House, 20A Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8NJBelfast

Change of use from offices to a 40 bedroom hotel including all associated site works.

Permitted
Full
10 Jun 2026LA04/2026/0891/F
The Rooftop of The Ewart Building, 3 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EPBelfast

The installation of a 16no. Antennas, 40no. RRUs, and 2no. 300mm Dishes onto support poles atop the existing external plant wall. The installation of 6no. Cabinets and 1no. metre Cabinet onto proposed supporting steel grillage, and all ancillary works thereto.

Pending
Full
12 May 2026LA04/2026/0881/F
Elms 1 McClintock Street, Belfast, BT2 7GLBelfast

Proposed change of use of 245 rooms from PBMSA to short term let accommodation outside of term time (July and August)

Pending
Listed Building Consent
10 May 2026LA04/2026/0857/LBC
46 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BABelfast

Internal refurbishments including relocating first floor bar servery and reforming first floor trade area.

Undecided
Small
Discharge of Condition
1 May 2026LA04/2026/0811/DC
14 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HNBelfast

Discharge of Condition 8 of LA04/2023/4373/F - SUDs and drainage details

Pending
Small
Full
29 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0786/F
63 Cromac Street, Belfast, BT2 8JABelfast

Proposed roof space conversion creating dormer to rear of dwelling. Sky light to front roof pitch.

Permitted
Full
28 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0782/F
NICS HR, 2-4 Bruce Street, Belfast, BT2 7JDBelfast

Proposed structural bracing works to existing office building, set within existing 2.5m wide external bay along street facing elevation.

Pending
Full
28 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0780/F
39 Hamilton Street, Belfast, BT2 8LPBelfast

Retrospective change of use from residential to short-term let accommodation with internal alterations

Pending
Listed Building Consent
28 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0708/LBC
39 Hamilton Street, Belfast, BT2 8LPBelfast

Retrospective change of use from residential to short-term let accommodation and internal alterations

Pending
Full
27 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0599/F
24 Joy Street, Belfast, BT2 8LEBelfast

Change of Use from residential (Class C1) to short-term let accomodation (Sui Generis) and retrospective internal alterations to Listed Building.

Pending
Conservation Area Consent
23 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0483/DCA
Blackstaff Chambers 2 Amelia Street, Belfast, BT2 7GSBelfast

Demolition of existing Blackstaff Chambers building to accommodate an 11 storey mixed use development comprising of 46no. serviced apartments, retail and office uses, external terraces and cycle storage area, and all associated site works including plant deck at roof level.

Pending
Full
22 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0482/F
Blackstaff Chambers 2 Amelia Street, Belfast, BT2 7GSBelfast

Demolition of existing building and erection of an 11 storey mixed use development comprising of 46no. serviced apartments, retail and office uses, external terraces and cycle storage area, and all associated site works including plant deck at roof level.

Permitted
Small
Full
20 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0274/F
No. 22 & 23 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DBBelfast

2 storey rear extension of existing premises, internal alterations, alterations to shopfront, and change of use of first and second floor from store to residential accommodation

Pending
Small
Full
20 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0727/F
113 Cromac Street, Belfast, BT2 8JEBelfast

Change of use from dwelling (Class C1) to short term let accomodation (Sui Generis). (retaining 1 bedroom for domestic use).

Pending
Full
16 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0528/F
8 - 83 Adelaide Street, Belfast. BT2 8DJBelfast

Retention of widened public pavement and public realm including sheltered structures, seating, planters and elements of incidental play (temporary 2 years)

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
13 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0679/DC
57 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HEBelfast

Discharge Condition 25 of Planning Application LA04/2020/0761/F cladding specification

Pending
Small
Non Material Change
13 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0680/NMC
57 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HEBelfast

Non-material change to planning application LA04/2020/0761/F- Alteration to roof enclosure to provide disabled access, guarding rail to parapet.

Undecided
Small
Discharge of Condition
9 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0669/DC
Lands adjacent to and south east of the River Lagan, west of Olympic Way off Queen's Road, Queen's Island, Belfast, BT2 9EQBelfast

Discharge of conditions 13 & 36 of planning application LA04/2021/2280/F - Verification Reports

Pending
Full
3 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0673/F
1 Catherine Street North, Belfast, BT2 8LRBelfast

Attic conservation with associated rear dormer. Single storey rear extension, balcony at first floor level with external stairwell. New access and dropped kerb to provide car parking space to front of dwelling.

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
2 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0658/DC
14 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HNBelfast

Discharge of Condition 19 of LA04/2023/4373/F - ventilation & glazing verification details

Permitted
Small
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24 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0562/A
20 Brunswick Street, Belfast, BT2 7GEBelfast

Installation of replacement signs to include 4 No. building fascia signs (3 at high level, 1 at low level), 1 No. glazing signage and 1 No. plaque

Pending
Listed Building Consent
19 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0600/LBC
24 Joy Street, Belfast, BT2 8LEBelfast

Change of Use from residential (Class C1) to short-term let accomodation (Sui Generis) and retrospective internal alterations to Listed Building.

Permitted
Small
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18 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0506/A
22 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HSBelfast

2 low level signs; 1 fascia entrance sign and 1 wall logo. 2 high level signs; logo and letter signs.

Undecided
Small
Discharge of Condition
6 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0437/DC
Lands adjacent to and South East of the River Lagan, West of Olympic Way off Queens's Road, Queen's Island, Belfast, BT2 9EQBelfast

Discharge of Condition 28 - LA04/2021/2280/F - Heating Provision

Pending
Small
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5 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0390/A
155 Cromac Street, Belfast, BT2 8JEBelfast

Replacement of existing 48-sheet billboard with 48-sheet digital LED display.

Permitted
Small
Proposal of Application Notice
3 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0406/PAN
Lands at Clarence Court (10-18 Adelaide Street), to include part of building fronting Alfred Street, and Franklin Street, Belfast BT2 8GB.Belfast

Proposed part change of use of existing offices, to facilitate redevelopment for a c.180 bed hotel with reception, bar & lounge, restaurant and offices, car parking and all associated works

Undecided
Modify or Discharge a Planning Agreement
3 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0304/MDPA
Lands adjacent to and South East of the River Lagan, West of Olympic Way of Queen's Road, Queen's Island, Belfast, BT2 9EQBelfast

Discharge Clause 8.1.1 of the Section 76 of LA04/2021/2280/F- Public Transport Fund.

Undecided
Modify or Discharge a Planning Agreement
2 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0377/MDPA
57 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HEBelfast

Section 76 First Schedule, Clauses 1.1- 1.3 LA04/2020/0761/F- Travel Plan

Permitted
Small
Full
13 Feb 2026LA04/2026/0282/F
29-33 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EJBelfast

Renewal of application reference LA04/2020/0659/F - Refurbishment of existing four storey terrace including alteration, extension to rear, partial demolition and reinstatement. Part change of use from art galleries to two cafes at ground floor. Retention of offices within existing building at second, third and fourth floor. Erection of new 13 storey aparthotel building to rear and associated works including public realm improvements

Permitted
Small
Conservation Area Consent
13 Feb 2026LA04/2026/0260/DCA
29-33 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EJBelfast

Partial demolition of the existing terrace building along with the toilet block to the rear. Demolition will also include the raised access floor throughout terraces 31-33 Bedford Street.

Undecided
Small
Discharge of Condition
10 Feb 2026LA04/2026/0228/DC
14 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HNBelfast

Discharge of Condition 7 - LA04/2023/4373/F Roof terrace and glazing detail

Permitted
Small
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2 Feb 2026LA04/2026/0150/A
57-59 & 61-63 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HEBelfast

Display of 1 no. internally illuminated projecting sign, 1 no. acrylic shop sign, 2 no. wall-mounted plaque and safety manifestations to glazing. (Amended Description).

Permitted
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29 Jan 2026LA04/2026/0147/A
19 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EJBelfast

1 Shop sign, 1 Projecting sign

Permitted
Small
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28 Jan 2026LA04/2026/0139/A
14 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HNBelfast

1 PBMSA Illuminated Identification Sign and 1 Self-adhesive Vinyl Signage (Amended Description and Site Boundary)

Permitted
Small
Full
26 Jan 2026LA04/2026/0081/F
19 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EJBelfast

Change of use of ground floor office space to a Private General Practice & Health Care Clinic and all associated site works

Undecided
Modify or Discharge a Planning Agreement
12 Jan 2026LA04/2026/0056/MDPA
Lands adjacent to and south east of the river Lagan, west of Olympic Way of Queen's Road, Queen's Island, Belfast, BT2 9EQBelfast

Clause 2.5 and 14.3 of the Section 76 Agreement associated with planning permission LA04/2021/2280/F requires a Certificate of Completion in respect of Block 9 to be submitted to the Council.

Pending
Full
9 Jan 2026LA04/2025/2207/F
To the rear of 21-33 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EJBelfast

Temporary retention of outdoor covered bar area to rear of 29 – 33 Bedford Street and associated pedestrian link to existing, associated bar at 21 Bedford Street until 31st December 2027, as a meanwhile use prior to the development of the approved aparthotel (ref. LA04/2020/0659/F)

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
8 Jan 2026LA04/2026/0035/LBC
Loaf Cafe, The Ewart, Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7GPBelfast

Insertion of internal aluminium glazed bi-fold 4-leaf automatic doors with double glazed safety glass

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
19 Dec 2025LA04/2025/2218/DC
14 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HNBelfast

Discharge of Condition 18 LA04/2023/4373/F- Ventilation

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
19 Dec 2025LA04/2025/2216/LBC
Ulster Hall, 30 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FFBelfast

Installation of Facade Lighting

Permitted
Full
18 Dec 2025LA04/2025/2204/F
20 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8GDBelfast

Change of use of existing office (Class B1) at 2nd Floor, 20 Adelaide Street, Belfast to Consular Office for the Consulate General of Romania in Edinburgh (sui generis).

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
17 Dec 2025LA04/2025/2187/DC
41-49 Dublin Road and 3-5 Ventry Street, Belfast, BT2 7HDBelfast

Discharge of condition 15 LA04/2023/3030/F- Hard and Soft Landscaping

Pending
Small
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15 Dec 2025LA04/2025/2146/A
Albany House, 73-75 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7AFBelfast

Replacement of backlit billboard with a digital display. Replacement of existing 48-sheet backlit LED billboard with 48-sheet digital LED display (static display of 6 rotations - 10 seconds per display).

Undecided
Discharge of Condition
11 Dec 2025LA04/2025/2126/DC
29-33 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EJBelfast

Discharge of Condition No. 02 LA04/2020/0669/DCA- Redevelopment Contract

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
9 Dec 2025LA04/2025/2115/DC
41-49 Dublin Road and 3-5 Ventry Street, Belfast, BT2 7HDBelfast

Discharge Conditions 9, 10 & 11 of planning application LA04/2023/3030/F

Permitted
Small
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19 Nov 2025LA04/2025/2000/A
Inland Revenue Tax Credit Office, Dorchester House 52-58 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7BBBelfast

3 No. High, 1 No. mid and 1 No. low level internally illuminated signage (5 No. total)