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Planning in Stormont

Approved
100%
39 of 39 decided
Decision time
about 21 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stormont in the last 24 months, from Belfast City Council's planning register.

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Around Stormont

Postcode districts

BT4 125 applications in the last 12 monthsBT5 159 applications in the last 12 monthsBT16 57 applications in the last 12 monthsBT05BT04BT14 56 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Belfast City Council

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About Stormont

Stormont, located in the east of Belfast, is home to Northern Ireland's main Parliament Buildings, commonly known as "Stormont." Surrounded by lush woods and parkland, this estate not only serves as a political hub but also offers a scenic environment, making it a notable area for planning applications related to both public infrastructure and development projects.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stormont 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Stormont, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Stormont. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 150 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (34), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stormont?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Stormont. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stormont?
The average planning decision time near Stormont is 150 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Stormont?
The planning approval rate near Stormont is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stormont?
The most common type of planning application near Stormont is full planning applications, with 34 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stormont?
You can search and track planning applications near Stormont on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.