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Planning applications in BT3

We hold 81 planning applications for the BT3 postcode area, 44 of them submitted in the past year. 100% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 53 days. The area is covered by Belfast, NI Strategic Planning, Ards and North Down.

81
applications held
44
in the past year
100%
approved
53 days
median decision

Councils covering BT3

Belfast (75)NI Strategic Planning (4)Ards and North Down (2)

Recent applications in BT3

Pending
Full
18 Sept 2026LA04/2026/1680/F
Lands west of Musgrave Channel Road and south of Ashbank units at Channel Commercial Park, Belfast, BT3 9DJBelfast

Erection of a Magnet Recycling Facility with ancillary office space, associated car parking, landscaping, site works, and access arrangements from Harland Road and Musgrave Channel Road.

Pending
Full
10 Sept 2026LA04/2026/1494/F
Lands located approximately 70m west of Titanic Belfast, Olympic Way, Queen's Road BT3 9EP and south east of River Lagan (Lofter House and Shipwright House, Loftlines)Belfast

Retractable awnings to front elevation of units D.1-D.5 and unit E (Lofter House) and units A, B and C (Shipwright House). Minor elevational changes including an additional door (unit D.3, Lofter House) and a new serving hatch and door (unit E, Lofter House) (retrospective) and a replacement cycle store with a plant room to serve unit F (Lofter House) (retrospective).

Undecided
Proposal of Application Notice
26 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1498/PAN
Belfast City Airport Sydenham Bypass Belfast BT3 9JH Northern IrelandBelfast

This PAN relates to a proposed full planning application affecting land within the administrative areas of both Belfast City Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council. Separate PANs have been submitted to each Council and should be read alongside the parallel PAN for the proposed outline planning application at Belfast City Airport. The consultation arrangements set out in Section G apply to both planning applications and to the proposed amendments to the Planning Agreement, which are being undertaken as part of a voluntary public consultation process. Belfast City Airport is proposing a programme of improvements to enhance passenger facilities, improve aircraft operations and strengthen connectivity to and from the airport. The proposals include both physical redevelopment works and changes to existing operational controls set out in the Planning Agreement, including an increase in the permitted number of aircraft take-offs and landings per annum and amendments to the hours during which aircraft operations may take place. The proposed development comprises: •Extensions and alterations to the existing passenger terminal, including construction of a replacement passenger pier and associated aircraft boarding facilities. •Additional aircraft stands and improvements to apron and taxiway infrastructure. •Improvements to airfield operational facilities and supporting infrastructure. •Inclusion of sustainable construction measures and low carbon technologies. •Surface access and infrastructure improvements comprising a multi-modal forecourt. •Enhancements to vehicular access, egress and internal circulation, including creation of a new left slip road from the Sydenham Bypass into the airport and improvements to the airport entrance through a dual right turn lane. •Rationalisation and enhancement of car parking provision, including a creation of a multi-storey car park and long stay car park. •Installation of a foul sewer connection from the onsite pumping station to Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works. •A temporary construction compound, and associated infrastructure, engineering, landscaping and ancillary works.

Pending
Full
26 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1477/F
CitiGroup, Gateway Building, 60-62 Sydenham Road, Belfast, BT3 9DPBelfast

Construction of roof canopy to facilitate an infill extension to provide ancillary office floorspace and atrium (1,810sqm), internal reconfiguration, reduction in basement car parking, additional cycle parking / facilities, solar panels, additional plant and all other associated works.

Undecided
Proposal of Application Notice
26 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1499/PAN
Belfast City Airport Sydenham Bypass Belfast BT3 9JH Northern IrelandBelfast

This PAN relates to a proposed outline planning application affecting land within the administrative areas of both Belfast City Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council. Separate PANs have been submitted to each Council and should be read alongside the parallel PAN for the proposed outline planning application at Belfast City Airport. The consultation arrangements set out in Section G apply to both planning applications and to the proposed amendments to the Planning Agreement, which are being undertaken as part of a voluntary public consultation process. Belfast City Airport is proposing a programme of improvements to enhance passenger facilities, improve aircraft operations and strengthen connectivity to and from the airport. This PAN relates to a proposed outline planning application for supporting airport infrastructure and associated development including:: •ancillary aviation operations, including aircraft hangars, aviation fuel tanks and associated infrastructure; •a hotel; •the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at various locations across the airport; • an electric vehicle charging hub; and • improvements to landscaping, drainage, utilities, servicing infrastructure, and other ancillary development.

Undecided
Proposal of Application Notice
24 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0775/PAN
Belfast City Airport, Sydenham Bypass, Belfast. BT3 9JHArds and North Down

Belfast City Airport is proposing a programme of improvements to enhance passenger facilities, improve aircraft operations and strengthen connectivity to and from the airport. The proposals include both physical redevelopment works and changes to existing operational controls set out in the Planning Agreement, including an increase in the permitted number of aircraft take-offs and landings per annum and amendments to the hours during which aircraft operations may take place. The proposed development comprises: • Extensions and alterations to the existing passenger terminal, including construction of a replacement passenger pier and associated aircraft boarding facilities. • Additional aircraft stands and improvements to apron and taxiway infrastructure. • Improvements to airfield operational facilities and supporting infrastructure. • Inclusion of sustainable construction measures and low carbon technologies. • Surface access and infrastructure improvements comprising a multi-modal forecourt. • Enhancements to vehicular access, egress and internal circulation, including creation of a new left slip road from the Sydenham Bypass into the airport and improvements to the airport entrance through a dual right turn lane. • Rationalisation and enhancement of car parking provision, including a creation of a multi-storey car park and long stay car park. • Installation of a foul sewer connection from the onsite pumping station to Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works. • A temporary construction compound, and associated infrastructure, engineering, landscaping and ancillary works.

Pending
Proposal of Application Notice
24 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0778/PAN
Belfast City Airport, Sydenham Bypass, Belfast. BT3 9JHArds and North Down

Belfast City Airport is proposing a programme of improvements to enhance passenger facilities, improve aircraft operations and strengthen connectivity to and from the airport. This PAN relates to a proposed outline planning application for supporting airport infrastructure and associated development, including: • ancillary aviation operations, including aircraft hangars, aviation fuel tanks and associated infrastructure; • a hotel; • the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at various locations across the airport; • an electric vehicle charging hub; and • improvements to landscaping, drainage, utilities, servicing infrastructure, and other ancillary development

Pending
Full
11 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1429/F
Milewater Basin, Barnett Dock Road, Belfast, BT3 9AABelfast

Three-storey extension to the south-east of existing operations engineering workshop to provide replacement port operations control centre, ancillary office accommodation, staff welfare facilities and all associated site works.

Undecided
Discharge of Condition
17 Jul 2026LA04/2026/1281/DC
Lands at the Titanic Quarter, between Hamilton Road, Queens Road and Sydenham Road. Immediately NE, E and SE of Belfast Metropolitan College, approximately 150m SE of Titanic Hotel, 8 Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT. Belfast

Discharge of condition 5 of Planning approval LA04/2026/0393/F - Verification Report

Pending
Non-Material Change
15 Jul 2026LA04/2026/1227/NMC
Airbus WPU, Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9EDBelfast

Non-Material Change to approval LA04/2019/2850/F- minor adjustments including slightly increased office area, changes to office elevations, change to roof profile of autoclave bay, addition of roof access stair to east elevation (of Phase 1A), and increase in comms room to east elevation (of Phase 1A).

Pending
Full
9 Jul 2026LA04/2026/1262/F
AMIC Harbour Building, 5 Airport Road, Belfast, BT3 9EFBelfast

Demolition of buildings to south-west of main building, erection of double height extension on south-west side facing Airport Road (18.08m height) with triple height extension (21.85m height) to rear on south-west side, erection of double height extension (12.07m height) on north-east side (total additional 6,754m² floorspace Use Class (B1)(c)). PV panels, access from Airport Road, car parking, cycle parking, boundary fencing and all other associated works.

Pending
Full
1 Jul 2026LA04/2026/1078/F
Alliance Healthcare, 3A Edgewater Road, Belfast, BT3 9JQBelfast

Retrospective: Installation of 3no. portacabins on site for ancillary office use.

Pending
Full
25 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1088/F
R S P B Visitor Centre (Hide 1) Rspb Belfast Lough Visitor Centre 100 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9EDBelfast

Erection of shipping container (3m x 2.5m x 2.6m)

Pending
Full
25 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1152/F
R S P B Visitor Centre (Hide 2) Rspb Belfast Lough Visitor Centre 100 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9EDBelfast

2x shipping containers (3m x 2.5m x 2.6m) and 1x extension to existing shipping container (6m x 2.4m x 2.6m)

Pending
Advertisement
12 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1039/A
Odyssey Pavilion 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQBelfast

2 No. Digital LED screens.

Pending
Discharge of Condition
1 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1021/DC
ECIT Building Queen's Road, Queen's Island, Belfast, BT3 9DTBelfast

Discharge condition 12 of planning approval LA04/2024/0393/F Written specification and sample panel for external brickwork and external cladding.

Undecided
Proposal of Application Notice
29 May 2026LA04/2026/1023/PAN
1-9 Duncrue Place, Belfast, BT3 9JPBelfast

Erection of waste transfer facility, ancillary office accommodation, staff welfare facilities, service yard, car parking and access arrangements from Duncrue link and Duncrue Place and associated site works.

Pending
Non-Material Change
1 May 2026LA04/2026/0836/NMC
Lands located on the corner junction of Hamilton Road, to the south of the T13 Building (We are Vertigo) located on Queens Road, Titanic Quarter, Belfast BT3 9DT.Belfast

NMC LA04/2022/1420/F - Please see accompanying Cover Letter Minor amendment to access arrangements and boundary wall as previously approved under planning reference LA04/2022/1420/F

Undecided
Small
Proposal of Application Notice
17 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0719/PAN
NIACE Building, 5 Airport Road, Belfast, BT3 9EFBelfast

Extension to and internal reconfiguration of the NIACE Building (Use Class B1(c). The development of an additional 6,750 sqm (approx.) gross floorspace to the southwest and northeast of the existing NIACE Building and the internal reconfiguration of 1,100 sqm (approx.) of the existing 3,912 sqm gross floorspace. Demolition of dilapidated buildings to the southwest, access from Airport Road, car parking, associated operational development and enabling works.

Permitted
Small
Full
15 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0549/F
Ground Floor, W5 Unit 5 Odyssey Pavilion 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQBelfast

Reconfiguration of ground floor of W5 science museum (Use Class D1) to include change of use to gym use (sui generis) and MRI suite and medical consulting rooms (Use Class D1) and associated works. Minor elevational works to reposition an existing external door.

Permitted
Small
Advertisement
14 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0705/A
Odyssey Pavilion 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQBelfast

8 internally illuminated signs

Permitted
Small
Proposal of Application Notice
2 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0653/PAN
Lands west of Musgrave Channel Road and south of Ashbank units at Channel Commercial Park, Belfast, BT3 9DJBelfast

Proposed erection of Magnet Recycling Facility with ancillary office space associated car parking, landscaping, site works and access arrangements from Donegall Lane and Musgrave Channel Road

Pending
Small
Full
24 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0442/F
Land at D3 adjacent to the RSPB Reserve Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9DYBelfast

Revisions to terrestrial elements of Planning Permission ref. LA04/2016/0421/F (Construction of a new multi-purpose berthing facility at D3) comprising upgrade of existing access track along northeastern boundary of site and installation of associated street lighting/parking area; additional security hut; relocation and extension of main cruise terminal building and associated parking/drop-off areas with covered walkways; additional baggage building; and other associated site works in respect of lighting, landscaping and ancillary infrastructure. Retention of approved cruise quay with minor relocation of mooring dolphins, 25m wide piled relieving slab along quay length, associated hardstanding on hinterland, tower lights (with one to be relocated), security hut, access road adjacent to RSPB lands and other ancillary works.

Pending
Small
Advertisement
13 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0395/A
209 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9EDBelfast

6 No. Illuminated signage. 2 No. Illuminiated signage internally fixed.

Permitted
Small
Full
6 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0393/F
Lands at the Titanic Quarter, between Hamilton Road, Queens Road and Sydenham Road. Immediately NE, E and SE of Belfast Metropolitan College, approximately 150m SE of Titanic Hotel, 8 Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT. Belfast

Temporary planning approval for a caravan / campervan / motorhome site, with ancillary facilities including communal recreational spaces, toilets, showers, waste disposal points, food and drink area, site office, waste collection, lights, storage areas and all associated temporary structures and works

Pending
Full
25 Feb 2026LA04/2026/0401/F
Harland and Wolff Queens Island, Belfast, BT3 9DUBelfast

4no moving tent covers for final assembly of ship components (Class B3)

Pending
Small
Full
24 Feb 2026LA04/2026/0341/F
Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works Duncrue Street, Belfast, BT3 9JBBelfast

New Inlet Pumping Station Motor Control Centre (MCC) Building on vacant land within the existing Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works boundary, to include new building and fencing to the site boundary.

Pending
Full
23 Feb 2026LA04/2025/1890/F
Click Oil, 84 Heron Road, Belfast, BT3 9EABelfast

Part retrospective permission for retention of warehouse for storage and distribution including ancillary office use, erection of unmanned petrol station, above ground tanks and associated works. Prospective single storey rear extension to existing warehouse, underground fuel tank and associated works including a new canopy, two wash bays, lighting columns, re-siting of existing fuel pump, landscaping, boundary treatments, control gates and amended access.

Permitted
Small
Full
19 Feb 2026LA04/2026/0137/F
Lands adjacent to 84 Heron Road, Belfast, BT3 9EABelfast

Retention of hardstanding area for the storage of vehicles. Amendments to existing access; Erection of boundary treatments, lighting and access control gates.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
16 Feb 2026SPD/2026/0004/DC
Land at D3 adjacent to the RSPB Reserve Airport Road West Belfast BT3 9DYNI Strategic Planning

The full Discharge of Condition 4 (the requirement to undertake survey of black guillemots) of planning permission Ref: LA04/2016/0421/F for the Construction of a new multi-purpose facility at D3 for the berthing of cruise ships, and for lay-by and transient storage of project cargo, breakbulk and dry bulk during cruise ship off season

Permitted
Small
Advertisement
27 Jan 2026LA04/2026/0113/A
Edge of carpark at 1 Dargan Road, Belfast, BT3 9JU Belfast

Replacement of existing 96-sheet billboard (12 metres x 3 metres) with a smaller 48-sheet (6 metres x 3 metres) digital LED display (static display of 6 rotations with 10-seconds per display).

Pending
Full
26 Jan 2026LA04/2025/2178/F
Cabletel Northern Ireland Ltd, 209 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9EDBelfast

Provision of a new storage warehouse facility for Portview Fit-Out. The addition of a new gated access point for third party services along Airport Road West adjacent to the existing NIE substation access for 301 Airport Road. Existing vehicular and pedestrian access is provided from Heron Avenue to 209 Airport Road West. Provision of PV Panels to existing roof(s) on 209 Airport Road West.

Pending
Full
15 Jan 2026LA04/2025/2088/F
Centra, 1 West Bank Way, Belfast, BT3 9LBBelfast

Re-development of petrol filling station and adjacent lands including the change of use of existing office space to retail use, elevational changes, replacement and additional forecourt, new canopy and pumps, site re-surfacing, adjusted parking and access arrangements including new site exit onto West Bank Link, and new internal fencing, lighting and all associated landscape works

Undecided
Proposal of Application Notice
27 Nov 2025LA04/2025/2046/PAN
Lands at the Titanic Quarter, between Hamilton Road, Queens Road and Sydenham Road. Immediately NE, E and SE of Belfast Metropolitan College, approximately 150m SE of Titanic Hotel, 8 Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT Belfast

Temporary planning approval for a caravan / campervan / motorhome site, with ancillary facilities that may include communal recreational spaces, toilets, showers, waste disposal points, food, drink, tuck shop and coffee shop areas, site office, waste collection, lights, storage areas and all associated temporary structures and works

Pending
Full
26 Nov 2025LA04/2025/2026/F
Lands at Airport Road West, approximately 250m south east of 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9ED Belfast

Proposed erection of 2no. Seahorse sculptures and associated hard and soft landscaping works, including the removal of structures on site, road & path alterations, lighting and all other associated site works.

Permitted
Full
24 Nov 2025LA04/2025/2025/F
On lands within the roundabout at Sydenham Road and Queens Quay, c.200m south west of the SSE Arena, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ.Belfast

Proposed erection of 1no. seahorse sculpture including hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site works.

Permitted
Small
Full
24 Nov 2025LA04/2025/1857/F
Amazon Warehouse, Titanic Quarter Musgrave Channel Road, Belfast, BT3 9WABelfast

Installation of a waste compactor, smoking shelter and the partial removal of an existing armco barrier

Permitted
Small
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21 Nov 2025LA04/2025/1790/A
Loft Lines 13 Loftlines Way Belfast BT3 9FT Belfast

Erection of 2 no. internally illuminated aluminium main site ID signs, 3 no. internally illuminated acrylic, aluminium and stainless-steel site projecting signs, and 2 no. internally illuminated wall mounted aluminium car park signs.

Permitted
Full
6 Nov 2025LA04/2025/1767/F
Odyssey Pavilion, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQBelfast

Facade improvements: removal of existing silver coloured composite cladding and replacement with same cladding.

Withdrawn
Full
24 Oct 2025LA04/2025/1529/F
81 Sydenham Road, Belfast, BT3 9DJBelfast

Change of use of storage and distribution (Class B4) to offices (Class B1) with elevational changes

Pending
Full
24 Oct 2025LA04/2025/1779/F
Lands c. 75m South of 19 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9EEBelfast

Erection of a two storey modular office building for a temporary period of 3 years.

Undecided
Proposal of Application Notice
22 Oct 2025LA04/2025/1780/PAN
Spirit Aerosystems, Lands circa. 150m East of 7 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9DZBelfast

Erection of a new associated office building (approx. 10,125 m² GIA) with associated infrastructure and ancillary facilities, including substations, security and waste management facilities, parking for cars, HGVs and cycles spaces, new site access, internal roads, and all associated works.

Permitted
Full
10 Oct 2025LA04/2025/1632/F
Sainsbury's, Holywood Exchange, 302 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9EJBelfast

Erection of retail pod

Permitted
Small
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29 Sept 2025LA04/2025/1634/A
Sainsbury's, Holywood Exchange, 302 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9EJBelfast

3no. illuminated fascia signs and 4no. non-illuminated fascia signs on detached retail pod

Permitted
Small
Advertisement
24 Sept 2025LA04/2025/1490/A
Lands adjacent to main entrance of George Best Belfast City Airport, Sydenham Bypass, Belfast, BT3 9JH.Belfast

3 hoardings, 2 digital billboards

Permitted
Advertisement
16 Sept 2025LA04/2025/1491/A
Lands adjacent to main entrance of George Best Belfast City Airport, Sydenham Bypass, Belfast, BT3 9JH.Belfast

Replacement of backlit billboard with a digital display

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
16 Sept 2025LA04/2025/1539/DC
ECIT Building Queen's Road, Queen's Island, Belfast, BT3 9DTBelfast

Discharge condition 8 of LA04/2024/0393/F-Proposed drainage layout and details.

Undecided
Discharge of Condition
18 Aug 2025LA04/2025/1372/DC
ECIT Building Queen's Road, Queen's Island, Belfast, BT3 9DTBelfast

Discharge Condition 7 of LA04/2024/0393/F- Final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

Undecided
Discharge of Condition
18 Aug 2025LA04/2025/1373/DC
ECIT Building Queen's Road, Queen's Island, Belfast, BT3 9DTBelfast

Discharge of Condition 2 of LA04/2024/0393/F- Contamination Assessment & Remediation Strategy Report.

Permitted
Small
Full
11 Aug 2025LA04/2025/1220/F
Amazon Distribution Centre (DBT3) Titanic Quarter, Belfast, BT3 9DTBelfast

Provision of a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) Ring Main Unit (RMU) in a steel enclosure, an extensible High Voltage (HV) switchboard enclosed by security fencing, and a package Substation housed in a Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) kiosk to faciliate EV charging points.