How long do planning decisions take near Whitehouse Upper?

The average planning decision time near Whitehouse Upper is 107 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 Whitehouse Upper?

The planning approval rate near Whitehouse Upper is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whitehouse Upper?

The most common type of planning application near Whitehouse Upper is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whitehouse Upper?

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Whitehouse Upper, Belfast Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whitehouse Upper, Belfast.

Belfast · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Belfast
Parliamentary constituency: Belfast East
LSOA: Titanic_A

Crime Statistics

114 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 34
violent-crime: 32
criminal-damage-arson: 17
other-crime: 8
drugs: 6
shoplifting: 6
vehicle-crime: 5
other-theft: 4
burglary: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whitehouse Upper.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitehouse Upper.

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 Whitehouse Upper based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Whitehouse Upper.

- Edge of carpark at 1 Dargan Road, Belfast, BT3 9JU
Replacement of existing 96-sheet billboard (12 metres x 3 metres) with a smaller 48-sheet (6 metres x 3 metres) digital LED display (static display of 6 rotations with 10-seconds per display).
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Lands immediately north and south of existing film studios, north of Dargan Road (within wider Belfast City Council lands known as North Foreshore/Giants Park), Belfast.
Retrospective application for extension to film studio for switch room/dimmer array building with associated external plant deck, installation of a new sliding access gate and reconfiguration of inter
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Whitehouse Upper in Belfast

Whitehouse Upper is a settlement located in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

The Whitehouse Upper area recorded 114 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, Whitehouse Upper 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 Whitehouse Upper

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Whitehouse Upper. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitehouse Upper may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 107 days, decisions near Whitehouse Upper 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 Whitehouse Upper were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (2), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 70% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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