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Planning applications in BT7

We hold 344 planning applications for the BT7 postcode area, 104 of them submitted in the past year. 93% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 105 days. The area is covered by Belfast.

344
applications held
104
in the past year
93%
approved
105 days
median decision

Towns and villages in BT7

Councils covering BT7

Belfast (344)

Recent applications in BT7

Pending
Full
24 Sept 2026LA04/2026/1601/F
230a Ormeau Road, Ormeau, Belfast, BT7 2FZBelfast

Proposed Change of use from offices (B1) to residential flat (C3)

Pending
Full
21 Sept 2026LA04/2026/1636/F
23 Rosetta Drive, Belfast, BT7 3HLBelfast

Replacement rear/side extension and side window.

Pending
Discharge of Condition
16 Sept 2026LA04/2026/1655/DC
1 Havelock House Havelock Place, Ormeau, Belfast, BT7 1EBBelfast

Condition 8 of LA04/2024/0626/F. Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan -

Pending
Discharge of Condition
7 Sept 2026LA04/2026/1568/DC
87-91 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JNBelfast

Discharge of condition no. 5 of planning approval LA04/2016/0737/F - Methodology statement detailing all procedures for any demolition works hereby permitted.

Pending
Discharge of Condition
7 Sept 2026LA04/2026/1567/DC
87-91 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JNBelfast

Discharge of condition No. 5 - LA04/2016/0737/F Methodology statement detailing all procedures for any demolition works hereby permitted.

Pending
Discharge of Condition
4 Sept 2026LA04/2026/1556/DC
Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast 70 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NNBelfast

Discharge of condition no.3 of planning approval LA04/2026/0631/F Arboricultural Report; Tree Constraints Plan; Tree Impact & Protection Plan; Tree Schedule

Pending
Full
2 Sept 2026LA04/2026/1555/F
Layalina Restaurant, 9 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JG Belfast

Retrospective change of use from café to hot food take away and restaurant

Pending
Full
2 Sept 2026LA04/2026/1505/F
Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at No. 511 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GSBelfast

Retrospective application to amend the new Ormeau Rd access approved under LA04/2026/0021/F & LA04/2026/0022/LBC.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
2 Sept 2026LA04/2026/1474/LBC
Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at No. 511 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GSBelfast

Retrospective application to amend the new Ormeau Rd access approved under LA04/2026/0021/F & LA04/2026/0022/LBC.

Pending
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25 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1496/A
Hampton Estates 373 Ormeau Road, Ormeau, Belfast, BT7 3GPBelfast

5 fasica level shop signs, 1 high level sign and 1 digital screen. (Amended description)

Pending
Full
20 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1388/F
11 Lower Crescent, Belfast, BT7 1NSBelfast

Proposed change of use from offices to 3 no. serviced apartments (short-term let accommodation).

Pending
Discharge of Condition
19 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1464/DC
Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GSBelfast

Window Survey Report to Discharge of Condition 3 LA04/2026/0022/LBC - Window Survey

Pending
Discharge of Condition
19 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1462/DC
Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GSBelfast

Letter to HED for Discharge of Conditions 2 iv., v., vi., & vii. of LA04/2026/0022/LBC & LA04/2026/0021/F, following site visit to review samples.

Pending
Discharge of Condition
17 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1444/DC
Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GSBelfast

Discharge of Condition no. 7 for the redevelopment of Former Good Shepherd Centre, Belfast (LA04/2026/0022/LBC).

Pending
Discharge of Condition
17 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1443/DC
Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GSBelfast

Discharge of Condition 6 from planning permission for the redevelopment of Former Good Shepherd Centre, Belfast (LA04/2026/0022/LBC)

Pending
Non-Material Change
7 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1406/NMC
30 Ailesbury Road, Belfast, BT7 3FHBelfast

NMC to approval LA04/2022/1691/F - alteration to materials and addition of gable window to second floor office for purpose of fire escape.

Pending
Full
17 Jul 2026LA04/2026/1285/F
Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NNBelfast

Change of use of QUB Administration Building from office to community and cultural use (Class D1) for visitor attraction and gallery space for academic, research engagement, heritage, exhibitions, events, and visitor services; and associated improvements to public realm to east and west of the Administration Building

Pending
Full
11 Jul 2026LA04/2026/1254/F
69 Kimberley Street, Belfast, BT7 3DYBelfast

Partial demolition of rear boundary walls and rebuild to form an enclosed rear yard with PVC roofing sheets (Retrospective)

Pending
Small
Full
7 Jul 2026LA04/2026/1230/F
48 Balfour Avenue, Belfast, BT7 2EXBelfast

Retrospective change of use for short term holiday let (retaining 1 bedroom for domestic use)

Pending
Small
Conservation Area Consent
3 Jul 2026LA04/2026/1189/DCA
91 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NGBelfast

Removal of entrance canopy, entrance door and glazing.

Pending
Small
Full
30 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1079/F
Lands between 120 Ormeau Road and 128-130 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 2EB, Belfast, BT7 2EBBelfast

Temporary Planning Permission (3 years) for outdoor beer garden, bar, servicing area, toilet block, covered seating areas and new doorway. All other ancillary development. (Retrospective)

Pending
Full
30 Jun 2026LA04/2026/0858/F
9 Annadale Mews, Belfast, BT7 3LRBelfast

Change of use from residential 3 bedroom dwelling to sui generis 3 bedroom house of multiple occupation for 4 persons (Renewal)

Pending
Full
29 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1175/F
8 St Judes Crescent, Belfast, BT7 2GWBelfast

Proposed change of use from dwelling to short term let accommodation

Undecided
Small
Discharge of Condition
26 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1154/DC
Family Ministry Office 3 Good Shepherd Centre 511 Ormeau Road, Ormeau, Belfast, BT7 3GSBelfast

Discharge of condition 2 for application LA04/2025/0850/LBC - Columbarian Units and Face Plate Finishes

Pending
Small
Full
24 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1147/F
91 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NGBelfast

Change of use from Class A2 (a) financial services to Class B1 (c) Business, Research & Development. Alterations to facade including adjustments to existing access door.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
24 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1161/LBC
Former City Of Belfast School Of Music 99 Donegall Pass, Belfast, BT7 1DRBelfast

Alterations and refurbishment, including construction of new lift to external courtyard

Pending
Small
Full
24 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1160/F
Former City Of Belfast School Of Music 99 Donegall Pass, Belfast, BT7 1DRBelfast

Alterations and refurbishment, including construction of new lift to external courtyard

Permitted
Small
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7 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1067/A
2 - 10 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JGBelfast

3 high level signs, 2 fascia signs, 2 projecting signs, 1 Vinyl sign, 3 awnings.

Permitted
Small
Conservation Area Consent
5 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1059/DCA
Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NNBelfast

Demolition of existing elevational treatment to facilitate recladding and extension of QUB Administration Building under LA04/2026/0631/F

Pending
Small
Full
4 Jun 2026LA04/2026/0740/F
19A Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JGBelfast

Conversion of existing offices to Purpose Built Managed Student Accommodation (Sui Generis)

Permitted
Full
4 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1051/F
25 Deramore Gardens, Belfast, BT7 3FNBelfast

Single storey side and rear extension; 1st floor rear extension; garden shed; removal of gates and widening of driveway.

Pending
Small
Full
4 Jun 2026LA04/2026/0818/F
15 Donegall Pass, Belfast, BT7 1XABelfast

Change of use of first, second and third floors from office to self-catering visitor accommodation (comprising 3 units.

Pending
Full
4 Jun 2026LA04/2026/0886/F
Carroll House, 463 Ormeau Road, Ormeau, Belfast, BT7 3GRBelfast

Proposed change of use from vacant office space to gym at first floor

Pending
Small
Full
3 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1042/F
18 Haypark Avenue, Belfast, BT7 3FDBelfast

Demolition of existing outbuildings, proposed single storey rear extension with new boundary walls, provision of new vehicular access and driveway

Pending
Small
Full
21 May 2026LA04/2026/1032/F
5-19 Mount Charles Belfast BT7 1NYBelfast

Conversion of existing buildings to accommodate educational, research & event space with ancillary office and meeting rooms. Other ancillary development including public realm and repointing of the rear façade on properties 11-19 Mount Charles.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
21 May 2026LA04/2026/0945/LBC
5-19 Mount Charles Belfast BT7 1NYBelfast

Conversion of existing buildings to accommodate educational, research & event space with ancillary office and meeting rooms. Other ancillary development including public realm and repointing of the rear façade on properties 11-19 Mount Charles.

Permitted
Small
Full
21 May 2026LA04/2026/0899/F
60 Hampton Park, Belfast, BT7 3JPBelfast

2-storey front extension, single-storey rear extension, part demolition of external walls to accommodate new window openings and fenestration changes, demolition of chimney, change of material finish to brick and render, two new rooflights , solar panels to roof and patio area to rear.

Permitted
Listed Building Consent
15 May 2026LA04/2026/0787/LBC
Bandstand, Ormeau Park, Ormeau Rd, Belfast, BT7 3GGBelfast

Proposed remedial works to the bandstand

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
13 May 2026LA04/2026/0870/LBC
35 Rugby Road, Belfast, BT7 1PTBelfast

Non-structural internal alterations to ground floor, removal & replacement of non-original windows, replacement of attic level balustrade, new bathroom to second floor, new yard gate & railings

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
11 May 2026LA04/2026/0859/DC
68 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HBBelfast

Conditions 18 & 19 of Planning Approval LA04/2020/1412/F Survey Document outlining the current condition of the building and method for repair, Construction Details Document describing the proposed works to be undertaken to existing building elements and Drawings to illustrate the proposed works.

Pending
Small
Full
1 May 2026LA04/2026/0813/F
44 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HBBelfast

Change of use on the ground floor from hairdressers (Class A1)  to a hot food restaurant and takeaway (sui generis), internal alterations and flue to the rear (Amended Plans)

Permitted
Full
27 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0783/F
19 Annadale Avenue, Ballynafoy, Belfast, BT7 3JJBelfast

Single storey rear extension

Pending
Full
27 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0789/F
8 Rosetta Avenue, Belfast, BT7 3HGBelfast

Demolition of existing 2 storey rear return and garage to make way for garden, shed and garden room including terrace, re-located pedestrian access and ground floor remodelling.

Permitted
Small
Full
15 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0696/F
2 Cairo Street, Belfast, BT7 1QSBelfast

Two storey rear extension and associated demolition works.

Permitted
Small
Full
13 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0692/F
70 Rushfield Avenue, Belfast, BT7 3FRBelfast

Single storey rear extension.

Undecided
Small
Proposal of Application Notice
3 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0667/PAN
Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NNBelfast

Change of use of QUB Administration Building from office to community and cultural use (Class D1) for visitor attraction and gallery space for academic, research engagement, heritage, exhibitions, events, and visitor services; and associated improvements to public realm to east and west of the Administration Building

Pending
Full
2 Apr 2026LA04/2026/0478/F
Belfast Sports & Spinal 346 Ormeau Road, Ormeau, Belfast, BT7 2HLBelfast

Two Storey extension to rear and sides of existing 3 storey end terrace commercial property

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
31 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0636/LBC
Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NNBelfast

Demolition of three steps and retaining wall; reprofiling of lower groundfloor level; addition of three natural stone steps; and erection of stainless steel handrail

Permitted
Small
Full
31 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0631/F
Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NNBelfast

Four storey extension to northern elevation of existing office building, recladding of all external elevations, development of amphitheatre seating and covered colonnade, minor works to existing steps to south of building, landscaping and all ancillary works.

Pending
Non-Material Change
30 Mar 2026LA04/2026/0623/NMC
30 Ailesbury Road, Belfast, BT7 3FHBelfast

Revision of cladding to first floor walls of extension to a painted smooth render finish Non material change - LA04/2022/1691/F