Recent decisions

Appeal reference Appellant(s) Development Location Planning authority Decision Decision date Links
2025/E0072 Tobin, Peter Alleged unauthorised change of use of 20 Brown Street, Town Parks, Belfast, BT13 2GN, from a dwelling house to short term let accommodation without the benefit of planning permission Land at 20 Brown Street, Town Parks, Belfast, BT13 2GN Belfast City Council, Belfast Planning Service Enforcement notice upheld 6 August 2026 View
2026/A0007 Devlin, Gary 1no detached chalet dwelling and garage clustered with existing built form along Seacoast Road, under PPS 21 CTY2a Lands 30m South West to the rear of 152 Seacoast Road, Limavady Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council, Local Planning Office Appeal dismissed 5 August 2026 View
2025/E0071 Whyte, Glenn Alleged unauthorised rebuilding of a ruined structure with extensions to create 2 new agricultural sheds including an underground tank; unauthorised erection of a lean-to extension; unauthorised erection of an agricultural building; unauthorised rebuilding works to create a storage building Land 150m south of No 285 Mowhan Road, Glenanne, Armagh, BT60 2JE Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, Local Planning Office Enforcement notice terms varied 31 July 2026 View
2026/A0008 Graham, Hugh Replacement dwelling (off Site) Lands 50m Southwest of No. 61A Leitrim Road, Castledawson Mid Ulster District Council, Planning dept. Appeal dismissed 31 July 2026 View
2025/A0113 Beatty, Christopher Section 54 application to vary Condition Nos.2 and 3 (Access) of planning application LA10/2020/1114/F (Storage Shed and retail outlet building for the sale of coal, gas and firewood) 81 Enniskillen Road, Ballinamallard, BT94 2GW Fermanagh & Omagh District Council, Planning Department Appeal dismissed 31 July 2026 View
2026/A0006 Mackle, Gerald Change of use from a 7-bedroom dwelling house (C1) to a 7 bed/ 9 person House of Multiple Occupancy (Sui Generis) 432 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6EN Belfast City Council, Belfast Planning Service Appeal allowed 30 July 2026 View
2025/A0134 Smyth, Catherine Anna Proposed front porch extension, rear/side extension & repositioned vehicular access 38 Merrion Avenue, Newcastle, BT33 0BJ Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Local Planning Office Appeal dismissed 24 July 2026 View
2025/L0009 Cleland, Crosby Application seeking confirmation of lawful commencement of development under planning reference's R/2003/0583/O and R/2006/0946/RM by way of the excavation and pouring of foundations within required time limits 150m North of, 32 Greens Road, Saintfield, BT24 7EE Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Local Planning Office Appeal allowed 23 July 2026 View
2025/A0109 Shields, Ronald Retention of private amenity/shelter building made from sustainable recycled materials, wildlife hide, timber footbridge and associate landscaping and planting Land approx. 200m SE of 110 Kempe Stones Road, Newtownards with existing access to Greengraves Road Ards & North Down Borough Council, Planning Department Appeal dismissed 23 July 2026 View
2026/E0006 Townsley, Samual Alleged 1. Three No unauthorised buildings with unauthorised decking; 2. Unauthorised tourism use, known as Cuan Mor Lodges, including reception area and 5 No buildings providing tourism accommodation Land at 86 Ballydrain Road, Comber, Down, BT23 6EA Ards & North Down Borough Council, Planning Department Withdrawn 22 July 2026 View