Belfast, Belfast Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Belfast, Belfast.
Belfast · Northern Ireland · City
About Belfast
Belfast is the capital and major port of Northern Ireland, situated along the River Lagan and connected to the sea via Belfast Lough and the North Channel. As the second-largest city in Ireland, it boasts an estimated population of 352,390 in 2024, while its metropolitan area is home to approximately 671,559 residents, making it a significant hub for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Belfast
- Parliamentary constituency: Belfast South and Mid Down
- LSOA: Botanic_D
Crime Statistics
897 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 324
- violent-crime: 235
- other-theft: 78
- drugs: 65
- criminal-damage-arson: 63
- shoplifting: 44
- other-crime: 19
- vehicle-crime: 14
- burglary: 13
- robbery: 11
- theft-from-the-person: 11
- bicycle-theft: 7
- public-order: 7
- possession-of-weapons: 6
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Belfast.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Belfast.
- 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 Belfast based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Belfast.
- - Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN
Four storey extension to northern elevation of existing office building to create 373 sq. metres of floorspace, recladding of all external elevations, development of amphitheatre seating, minor works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN
Demolition of three steps and retaining wall; reprofiling of lower groundfloor level; addition of three natural stone steps; and erection of stainless steel handrail
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - On the pavement outside 91 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NA
Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the Street Hub.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - On the pavement outside 91 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NA
Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace a BT Telephone as existing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 44 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HB
Change of use on the ground floor to a hot food restaurant and takeaway, internal alterations, and installation of an external canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Global House B & B 87 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HP
Replace water damaged dormers to the front of the building with new and install an additional dormer to the front of the building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Church Of Ireland & Methodist Chaplaincy 18 Elmwood Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6AY
Proposed alterations and refurbishment to the rear return to provide improved communal kitchen and dining facilities. Works include raising the existing single storey return roof and new external fini
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Church Of Ireland & Methodist Chaplaincy 18 Elmwood Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6AY
Proposed alterations and refurbishment to the rear return to provide improved communal kitchen and dining facilities. Works include raising the existing single storey return roof and new external fini
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University Belfast 97 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7BL
Erection of a new 5.2m high Totem Sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - The Mcclay Library, 10 College Park Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1LP
2.1m high signage structure for digital display screen
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Queen's University Belfast 70 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN
2.1m high signage structure for digital display screen
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 19 Sandhurst Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AW
Retention of change of use from dwelling to short term let
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - One Elmwood Student Centre Queens University Students Centre 1 Elmwood Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6AZ
2100mm high totem signage structure for permanent digital signage installation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Queen's University Belfast David Keir Building 39-123 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AG
2.1m high signage structure for digital display screen
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - David Keir Building, 18 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5BN
New 2100mm high Totem Signage Structure for proposed permanent Digital Signage installation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 38-52 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 6AA
Discharge of condition 7 of LA04/2025/0305/F- Foul and Surface Water Drainage (Original Approval LA04/2023/3778/F)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Flat 1, 2 & 3, No. 8 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 6AA
Extension to rear return and increase in ridge height to facilitate a change in layout to three existing apartments (amended)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Apartment 28, Block B, 110 Cromwell Road, Belfast, BT7 1NE
Variation of Condition no. 2 (removal of reference to primary residence and second home use) on planning approval LA04/2024/0392/F (amedned description)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - The Parlour Bar, No. 2-8 Elmwood Avenue and lands at No. 8 Elmwood Avenue, Belfast
Extension and redesign of existing Beer Garden to include rear of No. 8 Elmwood Avenue. Change of use of No. 8 to office accommodation with rear car-parking area. Modification to rear of existing prem
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 33 Wellington Park, Belfast, BT9 6DL
Proposed demolition of two storey rear return and rear elevation, sections of the ground floor of the front elevation, sections of roof and single garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-04-18
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A brief summary of Belfast in Belfast
Belfast is the capital and major port of Northern Ireland, situated along the River Lagan and connected to the sea via Belfast Lough and the North Channel. As the second-largest city in Ireland, it boasts an estimated population of 352,390 in 2024, while its metropolitan area is home to approximately 671,559 residents, making it a significant hub for planning applications and developments in the region.
The Belfast area recorded 897 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, Belfast 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 Belfast
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Belfast. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 110 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Belfast may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 110 days, decisions near Belfast take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Belfast were full planning applications (56), advertising consent (15), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 93 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 71 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.