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Planning in Sydenham

Approved
90%
88 of 93 decided
Decision time
about 21 weeks
on average

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

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Around Sydenham

Postcode districts

BT4 125 applications in the last 12 monthsBT3 48 applications in the last 12 monthsBT5 159 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 Sydenham

Sydenham, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, was part of the Victoria district electoral area (DEA) from 1985 until 2014, when it transitioned to the Ormiston district. This change reflects the area's evolving administrative landscape, which may be relevant for those researching planning applications and local governance in Sydenham.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sydenham 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 Sydenham, 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, 137 planning applications were submitted near Sydenham. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 150 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (92), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sydenham?
In the last 24 months, 137 planning applications were submitted near Sydenham. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sydenham?
The average planning decision time near Sydenham 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 Sydenham?
The planning approval rate near Sydenham is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sydenham?
The most common type of planning application near Sydenham is full planning applications, with 92 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sydenham?
You can search and track planning applications near Sydenham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.