Recent planning decisions in Belfast City Council
2025
Minor demolition of part external wall of dwelling to facilitate a single storey
Approved
2025
Change of use of second floor of 3 storey office building to a residential apart
Approved
2025
Single-storey rear extension
Approved
2025
Retention of change of use from residential dwelling (C1) to short term let acco
Refused
2025
Two storey side and rear extension. Rear garden store with covered walkway & add
Approved
2025
Partial demolition to rear wall to facilitate two/one storey extension with a si
Approved
2025
Change of use from offices (B1) to short term let (Sui generis) (5 bedrooms), 2
Approved
2025
Proposed Erection of Storage Warehouse, including Car Parking and all associated
Approved
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About this data
This page analyses 13,127 planning decisions made by Belfast City Council, from June 2006 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Belfast City Council planning approval rates page.