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Planning Applications in
Belfast

Belfast is part of the Northern Ireland region. Search any postcode in Belfast to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

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Search any Belfast postcode above, then save it to a free PlanWatch account so it is ready next time. Paid plans add email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.

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Planning Application Types in Belfast

Based on 1007 applications tracked between 2025-02-05 and 2026-10-27.

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Full

552 applications

55% of all applications

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Planning Application

160 applications

16% of all applications

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Discharge of Condition

113 applications

11% of all applications

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60 applications

6% of all applications

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Conservation Area Consent

37 applications

4% of all applications

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Listed Building Consent

33 applications

3% of all applications

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1007
Applications tracked
661
Unique locations
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Most common type
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Application categories

Data period: 2025-02-05 to 2026-10-27 · Updated 28 October 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Belfast

PlanWatch currently holds 1,007 Belfast planning records across 661 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2025-02-05 to 2026-10-27. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (552), Planning Application (160), Discharge of Condition (113).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Recent Planning Applications in Belfast

Latest applications submitted to Belfast council.

LA04/2026/1895/DC 2026-10-27

Discharge Condition no.10 of Planning Approval LA04/2025/2183/F

Units 2a and 2b 38 Boucher Road, Belfast, BT12 6HR

Valid
LA04/2026/1882/DC 2026-10-23

Discharge of condition 9 & 14 of planning approval LA04/2018/0618/F - Contamination remediation verification report.

Vacant site bounded by First Street, North Howard Street, Third Street and Conway Street, Belfast

Consultation Open
LA04/2026/1878/DC 2026-10-21

Discharge Condition 1 of Planning Approval LA04/2020/2200/F-

8-10 Clarence Street 27-37 Linenhall Street and existing car park at the corner of Linenhall Street and Clarence Street Belfast

Consultation Open
LA04/2026/1866/F 2026-10-20

Dormer window to the rear and 2 roof lights to the front elevation

16 Onslow Gardens, Belfast, BT6 0AP

Consultation Open
LA04/2026/1872/F 2026-10-20

Temporary use of Custom House Square as festive entertainment venue/market, including the erection of a temporary Spiegeltent, covered seating, food and beverage concessions, entrance structures, decorative lighting, generators, toilets, fencing and associated operational infrastructure, for a limited seasonal period, including installation and removal.

Custom House Square 1 Ulster Street, Belfast, BT1 3ES

Consultation Open
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Official Planning Portal

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Objecting to a Planning Application in Belfast

Belfast Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Belfast's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

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Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Belfast Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Belfast Planning

How do I check planning applications in Belfast? expand_more
Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Belfast. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.
How do I object to a planning application in Belfast? expand_more
To object to a planning application in Belfast, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Belfast council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.
How long does planning permission take in Belfast? expand_more
Most planning applications in Belfast are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.
Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Belfast? expand_more
You can search and save a postcode for Belfast in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.
What planning applications don't need permission in Belfast? expand_more
Some developments in Belfast fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Belfast council before starting work.
Can planning applications affect my property value in Belfast? expand_more
Planning applications near your home in Belfast may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.
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Planning Guides for Belfast Residents

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How to Object to a Planning Application
Your rights as a neighbour
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Permitted Development Rights Explained
What you can build without permission
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Planning Permission Process
Complete guide from application to decision
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Conservation Areas & Planning
Extra restrictions and protections
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Party Wall Act Explained
Building near a shared boundary
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Planning Enforcement
When rules are broken
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How to Appeal a Planning Decision
Your options after a refusal
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Planning Permission Costs
2025 fee schedule and what to expect
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How Long Does Permission Take?
Timescales from application to decision
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Material Planning Considerations
What councils must and can't consider
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Can Permission Be Refused?
Common reasons and what to do next
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Retrospective Planning Permission
Applying after building without consent
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How to View Planning Applications Near You
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Planning Alerts
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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

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Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

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