Stranmillis, Belfast Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stranmillis, Belfast.
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About Stranmillis
Stranmillis is a vibrant area in south Belfast, Northern Ireland, serving as an electoral ward for Belfast City Council within the Laganbank district. Nestled in the Queen's Quarter, it boasts key attractions like the Ulster Museum and Botanic Gardens, while Stranmillis Road runs through its heart, bordered by Malone Road to the west and the River Lagan to the east. The area's name, meaning "the sweet stream" in Irish, reflects the fresh waters of the Lagan at this point before they blend into Belfast Lough.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Belfast
- Parliamentary constituency: Belfast South and Mid Down
- LSOA: Balmoral_F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stranmillis.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stranmillis.
- 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 Stranmillis based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Stranmillis.
- - Public Footpath approximately 33m North of Sainsburys Forestside Shopping Centre, Newtownbreda
Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Public Footpath approximately 33m north of Sainsburys Forestside Shopping Centre, Newtownbreda
Proposed digital advertisement unit on rear of telephone kiosk
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 10 Knockbreda Drive, Belfast, BT6 0HJ
Demolition of existing single storey rear return and garage, and erection of single storey rear extension and detached single storey garden room, and associated siteworks and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 21 Knockbreda Gardens, Belfast, BT6 0HH
Change of roof profile from hipped to gable and rear dormer and rooflight window to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Lands to the north of No. 33 and No. 35 Hampton Park, Galwally, Belfast, BT7 3JP and to the west of Lowry Court, 27 Hampton Park, Galwally, Belfast, BT7 3JY and to the south of 7 and 8 Mornington, Galwally, Belfast, BT7 3JS.
Discharge Condition 6 of planning permission Z/2007/1401/F relating to remediation works on site
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Lands to the north of No. 33 and No. 35 Hampton Park, Galwally, Belfast, BT7 3JP and to the west of Lowry Court, 27 Hampton Park, Galwally, Belfast, BT7 3JY and to the south of 7 and 8 Mornington, Galwally, Belfast, BT7 3JS.
Application to Vary Condition 6 of Z/2007/1401/F (Contamination)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 559 Ormeau Road, Ballynafoy, Belfast, BT7 3JA
Demolition of existing lean-to, wooden bin store and rear boundary fence and gate and replacement with single-storey rear extension, brick rear yard wall, gate and bin store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 559 Ormeau Road, Ballynafoy, Belfast, BT7 3JA
Demolition of existing lean-to, wooden bin store and rear boundary fence and gate and replacement with single-storey rear extension, brick rear yard wall, gate and bin store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 17 KNOCKBREDA DRIVE GALWALLY BELFAST BT6 0HJ
Single storey side extension, 2 storey side and rear extension; change of roof profile from hipped to gable; rear dormer window; rooflight on front elevation and change to existing windows (Amended pl
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Rosetta Primary School 21-23 Knockbreda Road, Belfast, BT6 0JA
Temporary toilet block and storage container located within the grounds of the existing Primary School
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Former Homebase site, 3 Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT8 6FY
Demolition of existing retail warehouse, erection of discount foodstore, parking, landscaping and associated site works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 4 Galwally Park, Belfast, BT8 6AH
Single storey side extension. Replacement windows. Single storey store & garden room to replace garage. Raised rear patio area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-12-20
View full details - - 11 Hampton Park, Belfast, BT7 3JL
Demolition of existing detached garage and partial demolition to the rear and side of dwelling to accomodate single storey rear extension and fenestration alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 549 Ormeau Road, Ormeau, Belfast, BT7 3JA
Re-conversion of 3 flats back to original dwelling, fenestration changes and alterations to chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 20 St Johns Park, Belfast, BT7 3JG
Two storey extension to rear of existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 22 Galwally Park, Belfast, BT8 6AH
Two-storey side and rear extension (amendment to approved application LA04/2022/1995/F)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-04-26
View full details - - Lands approx. 65m north west of 35 Hampton Park BT7 3JP and 75m south west of 7 Mornington, Belfast BT7 3JS
Erection of 1no. dwelling (change of house type and revision of layout to site no.11 previously approved under Z/2007/1401/F) and associated site works (Amended Description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 6 St Johns Park, Belfast, BT7 3JF
Two-storey side extension and single storey rear extension (Amended Plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Lands approx. 50m north west of 35 Hampton Park BT7 3JP, and 100m south west of 7 Mornington, Belfast BT7 3JS
Erection of 1no. detached dwelling (change of house type to site no.32 approved under Z/2007/1401/F), garage and all associated site works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 39 Church Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, BT8 7AL
Two storey side/rear extension with dormer to rear and associated site works (Amended Proposal Description & Amended Plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2023-05-28
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A brief summary of Stranmillis in Belfast
Stranmillis is a vibrant area in south Belfast, Northern Ireland, serving as an electoral ward for Belfast City Council within the Laganbank district. Nestled in the Queen's Quarter, it boasts key attractions like the Ulster Museum and Botanic Gardens, while Stranmillis Road runs through its heart, bordered by Malone Road to the west and the River Lagan to the east. The area's name, meaning "the sweet stream" in Irish, reflects the fresh waters of the Lagan at this point before they blend into Belfast Lough.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stranmillis a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stranmillis 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 Stranmillis
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Stranmillis. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 145 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stranmillis may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 145 days, decisions near Stranmillis 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 Stranmillis were full planning applications (41), advertising consent (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 84% 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, 47 smaller schemes were submitted.
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