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Planning in Stranmillis

Approved
97%
127 of 128 decided
Decision time
about 20 weeks
on average

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

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Around Stranmillis

Postcode districts

BT7 110 applications in the last 12 monthsBT6 115 applications in the last 12 monthsBT8 135 applications in the last 12 monthsBT9 250 applications in the last 12 monthsBT2 57 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 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.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Stranmillis, 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, 185 planning applications were submitted near Stranmillis. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 137 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (142). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stranmillis?
In the last 24 months, 185 planning applications were submitted near Stranmillis. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stranmillis?
The average planning decision time near Stranmillis is 137 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 Stranmillis?
The planning approval rate near Stranmillis is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stranmillis?
The most common type of planning application near Stranmillis is full planning applications, with 142 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stranmillis?
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