Ballynafeigh, Castlereagh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ballynafeigh, Castlereagh.
Castlereagh · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Ballynafeigh
Ballynafeigh is a ward located in the south of Belfast, Northern Ireland, previously part of the Laganbank electoral area from 1985 to 2014. This area elected five representatives to the Belfast City Council and is adjacent to other notable wards such as Botanic and Stranmillis. Ballynafeigh, along with Balmoral, plays a significant role in the Belfast South constituencies for both the Northern Ireland Assembly and the UK Parliament, making it a key focus for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Belfast
- Parliamentary constituency: Belfast East
- LSOA: Lisnasharragh_R
Crime Statistics
114 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 37
- violent-crime: 29
- drugs: 12
- shoplifting: 12
- other-theft: 8
- criminal-damage-arson: 6
- vehicle-crime: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- other-crime: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- burglary: 1
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ballynafeigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ballynafeigh.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ballynafeigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Ballynafeigh.
- - 11 Wynchurch Terrace, Belfast, BT6 0HP
Changing roof from hipped to gable. Addition of dormer window to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 190 Upper Knockbreda Road, Belfast, BT6 0NB
The original application LA04/2024/1504/F included raising roof of existing garage to create roof space office. This is to be omitted. The proposed extension to the front will be retained with the exi
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 98 Galwally Park, Belfast, BT8 6AH
Retention of patio and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 49 Beechgrove Gardens, Belfast, BT6 0NN
Two storey side and rear extension with partial single storey rear extension and raised rear patio area with under croft. Fenestration changes, Installation of PV panels and heat pump and associated s
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 3 Beechgrove Crescent, Belfast, BT6 0NG
Proposed porch over front door and proposed rear single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 88 Galwally Park, Belfast, BT8 6AH
2-storey side extension and conversion of single-storey rear conservatory to sun room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 63 Wynchurch Road, Belfast, BT6 0JJ
NMC to LA04/2025/0308/F- addition of rear veranda.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 5 Wynchurch Avenue, Belfast, BT6 0JP
Rear dormer, with the previously approved change of hipped roof to pitched roof type under application LA04/2023/4339/F.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 126 Knockbreda Park, Belfast, BT6 0HG
Roofspace conversion with rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 17 Glencregagh Drive, Belfast, BT6 0NJ
Two story rear extension (extension to loft area within same)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Costa Coffee Unit at Drumkeen Retail Park Bradford Court, Belfast BT8 6RB
Provision of a drive-thru lane for the Costa Coffee unit, including a canopy and service hatch on the Northwest side of the unit, a height restrictor / entrance barrier on the access lane, 3.5m wide d
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2025-11-29
View full details - - 13 Everton Drive, Belfast, BT6 0LJ
Demolition of existing garage to side; existing one-storey extension to rear; and partial demolition of side of existing return to rear. Construction of a one-storey extension to the side. Constructio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-06-21
View full details - - 23 Wynchurch Park, Belfast, BT6 0JL
Single storey rear extension, 2 new windows in existing side elevation and changes to front door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-06-15
View full details - - 28 Glencregagh Drive, Belfast, BT6 0NL
Non Material Change to application LA04/2023/4028/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-04-19
View full details - - 13 Beechgrove Park, Belfast, BT6 0NQ
Two storey rear extension with new raised patio and steps down to rear garden. Associated fenestration changes, addition of juliet balcony and garden store beneath raised patio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 9 Rosetta Road East, Belfast, BT6 0LP
Proposed side and rear single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 16 Everton Drive, Belfast, BT6 0LJ
Demolition of existing garage and construction of 2 storey garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2024-03-09
View full details - - 28 Downshire Road, Belfast, BT6 9JL
Two Storey Side Extension (renewal of LA04/2018/0704/F)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2023-09-17
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A brief summary of Ballynafeigh in Castlereagh
Ballynafeigh is a ward located in the south of Belfast, Northern Ireland, previously part of the Laganbank electoral area from 1985 to 2014. This area elected five representatives to the Belfast City Council and is adjacent to other notable wards such as Botanic and Stranmillis. Ballynafeigh, along with Balmoral, plays a significant role in the Belfast South constituencies for both the Northern Ireland Assembly and the UK Parliament, making it a key focus for planning applications and developments in the region.
The Ballynafeigh area recorded 114 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ballynafeigh planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ballynafeigh
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Ballynafeigh. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 130 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ballynafeigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 130 days, decisions near Ballynafeigh take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Ballynafeigh were full planning applications (36), amendments (3), advertising consent (3). Full planning applications account for 78% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 44 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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