Recent decisions

Appeal reference Appellant(s) Development Location Planning authority Decision Decision date Links
2026/E0043 Gillespie, Anabell Alleged unauthorised change of use of 2 Stormount Crescent, Belfast, BT5 4NT from a dwelling house to short-term let accommodation Land at 2 Stormount Crescent, Ballymacarrett, Belfast, BT5 4NT Belfast City Council, Belfast Planning Service Withdrawn 30 October 2026 View
2025/A0130 Hughes, Anne Proposed site for a dwelling and garage within an existing cluster 20m East of 80 Skerry East Road, Skerry East, Ballymena, BT43 6RR Appeal allowed 28 October 2026 View
2025/L0018 O'Connor, Rory Proposed completion of residential development of 26 no dwellings as approved under LA07/2017/0517/F Lands to the south and rear of Nos 2 and 4 Chapel Lane, Drumaroad, Castlewellan, BT31 9PQ Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Local Planning Office Appeal allowed 28 October 2026 View
2025/A0138 Berrill, Michael Change of use of the first floor of the existing two storey retail unit to form a self-contained residential flat, including the formation of a separate access doorway within the ground floor front elevation (amended description) 31 The Mall, Newry, BT34 1AN Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Local Planning Office Appeal allowed 27 October 2026 View
2026/A0038 Cornerstone The proposal comprises of the installation of a 20m monopole, supporting 6 no. antennas, 1 no. transmission dish, 2 no. equipment cabinets, 1 no. electric meter equipment cabinet and ancillary development thereto including 3 no. Ericsson Radio Systems (ERS's), 1 no. GPS module and 1m high retaining wall combined with handrail around the back permitter of the site Grassed verge between Knock Road and Roddens Park, approx. 20m west of 54 Roddens Park, Clarawood, BT5 6QD Belfast City Council, Belfast Planning Service Appeal allowed 27 October 2026 View
2026/A0028 Devine, Claire Erection of replacement dwelling and garage Adjacent to and north east of 114 Coolagh Road, Greysteel Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council, Local Planning Office Appeal dismissed 23 October 2026 View
2026/E0022 Smart Parking Ltd Alleged unauthorised sub-division of an office building with ancillary car-parking to change the use of two floors (basement and lower ground floor) creating a commercial car-park, without the benefit of planning permission Land at Waterfront Plaza Building, 8 Laganbank Road, Belfast Belfast City Council, Belfast Planning Service Withdrawn 23 October 2026 View
2026/A0033 Angus, Alan Dwelling on a farm Land approx. 65m south-east of 1 Dunover Road, Ballywalter Ards & North Down Borough Council, Planning Department Appeal dismissed 23 October 2026 View
2025/E0006 Lawther, Andrew Alleged I. Unauthorised laying of hardcore to form a level surfaced area; II. Unauthorised erection of one wooden building and eco composting facility; III. Unauthorised erection of one yurt with pier foundations; IV. Unauthorised laying of hardcore stone laneway Lands opposite 49 Holly Park Road, Killinchy, Down, BT23 6SN, within forested area (wet woodlands) on eastern side of Holly Park Road, approx. 140m back from Holly Park Road and approx. 520m north of Derryboy Road Ards & North Down Borough Council, Planning Department Enforcement notice upheld 23 October 2026 View
2026/E0008 Black, Roland Stephen Alleged unauthorised change of use of 91 Maryville Street, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT7 1AE, from a dwelling house to short-term let accommodation, without the benefit of planning permission Land at 91 Maryville Street, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT7 1AE Belfast City Council, Belfast Planning Service Enforcement notice quashed 22 October 2026 View