Belfast planning applications

Search, track and analyse every planning application in Belfast— updated daily from the council’s own register.

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Planning appeals · HM Planning Inspectorate

55.1% of appeals overturn this council

Ranks #368 of 371 for decisions upheld · national average 32.0% · 107 appeals decided

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Overturn rate = appeals allowed ÷ decided (lower is better). Procedure mix and the year-by-year trend are available on paid plans.

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Reference	Address	Description	Type	Received
LA04/2026/1714/F	9 Sandown Park South, Belfast	Partial demolition to rear to accommodate single storey extension. Demolition of Garage.	Householder	27 Sept 2026
LA04/2026/1705/DC	511 Former Good Shepherd Centre Ormeau Rd, Belfast	LA04/2026/0021/F condition no. 2 i.Detail for construction and reinstatement of existing dormers ii. Detail for verges…	Dischargeconditions	24 Sept 2026
LA04/2026/1699/DC	Halifax Building, 24 Cromac Place, Building	LA04/2025/2215/F Condition no. 11. Employability and Skills Plan prepared by Healthcare Ireland Group	Dischargeconditions	23 Sept 2026
LA04/2026/1706/A	Unit 14 Lg 1 Victoria Square, Belfast	1 Shop sign	Advertisement	22 Sept 2026

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  "https://api.plannexus.io/v1/applications?\
  authority_gss=N09000003&limit=50"

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About this data

We index every application published on Belfast’s planning portal (NI Planning Portal) and refresh several times per day. The original portal:

https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk

Newest application received 27 Sept 2026.

Belfast planning FAQs

How do I search Belfast planning applications for free?

This page lists the latest applications received by Belfast, updated several times a day. A free PlanNexus account searches the full archive of 88,007 indexed applications by postcode, date, status and type, and includes 1,000 requests a month plus email alerts. PlanNexus is independent of Belfast — we index what the council publishes and add the decisions, approval rates and appeal outcomes the register itself doesn't show. The council's own portal is linked above.

How often is Belfast planning data updated?

PlanNexus indexes Belfast's planning register several times a day. The newest application on record was received 27 Sept 2026.

How often are Belfast planning decisions overturned at appeal?

55.1% of appeals against Belfast decisions were allowed by the Planning Inspectorate, against a national average of 32.0%, across 107 decided appeals.

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