Recent decisions

Appeal reference Appellant(s) Development Location Planning authority Decision Decision date Links
2025/E0032 The National Alleged unauthorised change of use of the land to provide an extension to a beer garden incorporating the following elements: Enclosed walkway entrance; Tent Structure; All associated fixtures and fittings associated with the beer garden; Hot food take-away cabin with a serving hatch to Skipper Street; Steel boundary with wooden covering (incorporating access gates and windows) adjacent to Skipper Street; Shipping Container for storage; Shipping Container acting as a bar; Boundary fencing in excess of 2m in height; Beer Keg storage area; Bin storge area Land to the rear of The National, 62 High Street, Belfast, BT1 2BE Belfast City Council, Belfast Planning Service Withdrawn 23 October 2025 View
2025/A0029 Logan, Trevor Dwelling and Garage (infill Site) 20m NE of 26 Ballybeg Road, Ahoghill Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, Planning Office Appeal dismissed 22 October 2025 View
2024/E0054 Downey, Thomas Alleged a. Unauthorised erection of a building (under construction); b. Unauthorised deposition of hardcore aggregate being development carried out without the benefit of planning permission required Lands approx. 190m south-west of 50 Maghereagh Road, Randalstown Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, Local Planning Office Enforcement notice upheld 20 October 2025 View
2024/A0052 Fletcher, Colin Demolition of existing buildings on site and erection of 12 No. apartments, including associated and ancillary works 28 The Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, Local Planning Office Appeal allowed 15 October 2025 View
2024/E0053 Scott, Robert Alleged unauthorised vehicular access, pillars, walls and gates being development without the grant of planning permission so required Land at 55 Curr Road, Beragh, BT79 0UW Fermanagh & Omagh District Council, Planning Department Enforcement notice quashed 10 October 2025 View
2025/A0066 Butler, Robert Martin Dwelling and garage 115m north of 1 Corbally Road, Aldergrove, Crumlin, BT29 4EB Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, Local Planning Office Finding 8 October 2025 View
2025/A0032 White, Adam Retrospective single storey garden room for domestic use. 3m x 6m 40 Loughmourne Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9AW Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, Planning Office Appeal dismissed 7 October 2025 View
2025/E0007 McCaul, Paul and Petrina Alleged a) Unauthorised extension of curtilage to No. 14 Tullydraw Road; b) Unauthorised alteration of ground levels by way of site works to include the deposition of hardcore, gravel, tarmac, concrete and topsoil; c) Unauthorised erection of a mixed use domestic and business use building; d) Unauthorised construction of a wall; a-d listed above has occurred without the requisite planning permission so required Lands at 14 Tullydraw Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT70 1RE Mid Ulster District Council, Planning dept. Enforcement notice upheld 7 October 2025 View
2025/A0026 Bhaskaran, Venugopal Retrospective application for the conversion of a flat to short term let accommodation Apartment 3, 1 Utility Street, Belfast, BT12 5JS Belfast City Council, Belfast Planning Service Appeal allowed 6 October 2025 View
2024/E0044 Wylie, Mr William & Mrs Helen Alleged 1. unauthorised ancillary building; 2. unauthorised wooden pergola; 3. unauthorised extension of domestic curtilage which includes concrete path; 4. unauthorised building; 5. unauthorised building; 6. unauthorised shelter; 7. unauthorised laying of hardstanding laneway Lands at 107 Comber Road, Newtownards, BT23 4QS Ards & North Down Borough Council, Planning Department Enforcement notice upheld 3 October 2025 View