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Belfast City Airport is proposing a programme of improvements to enhance passenger facilities, improve aircraft operations and strengthen connectivity to and from the airport. The proposals include both physical redevelopment works and changes to existing operational controls set out in the Planning Agreement, including an increase in the permitted number of aircraft take-offs and landings per annum and amendments to the hours during which aircraft operations may take place. The proposed development comprises: • Extensions and alterations to the existing passenger terminal, including construction of a replacement passenger pier and associated aircraft boarding facilities. • Additional aircraft stands and improvements to apron and taxiway infrastructure. • Improvements to airfield operational facilities and supporting infrastructure. • Inclusion of sustainable construction measures and low carbon technologies. • Surface access and infrastructure improvements comprising a multi-modal forecourt. • Enhancements to vehicular access, egress and internal circulation, including creation of a new left slip road from the Sydenham Bypass into the airport and improvements to the airport entrance through a dual right turn lane. • Rationalisation and enhancement of car parking provision, including a creation of a multi-storey car park and long stay car park. • Installation of a foul sewer connection from the onsite pumping station to Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works. • A temporary construction compound, and associated infrastructure, engineering, landscaping and ancillary works.

Belfast City Airport, Sydenham Bypass, Belfast. BT3 9JH

DeterminedReference: LA06/2026/0775/PANArds and North Down Borough Council

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Application location

Belfast City Airport, Sydenham Bypass, Belfast. BT3 9JH

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Application summary

Status
Determined
Application type
Proposal of Application Notice
Received
24 Aug 2026
Validated
24 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Ards and North Down Borough Council

Application overview

Belfast City Airport is proposing a programme of improvements to enhance passenger facilities, improve aircraft operations and strengthen connectivity to and from the airport. The proposals include both physical redevelopment works and changes to existing operational controls set out in the Planning Agreement, including an increase in the permitted number of aircraft take-offs and landings per annum and amendments to the hours during which aircraft operations may take place. The proposed development comprises: • Extensions and alterations to the existing passenger terminal, including construction of a replacement passenger pier and associated aircraft boarding facilities. • Additional aircraft stands and improvements to apron and taxiway infrastructure. • Improvements to airfield operational facilities and supporting infrastructure. • Inclusion of sustainable construction measures and low carbon technologies. • Surface access and infrastructure improvements comprising a multi-modal forecourt. • Enhancements to vehicular access, egress and internal circulation, including creation of a new left slip road from the Sydenham Bypass into the airport and improvements to the airport entrance through a dual right turn lane. • Rationalisation and enhancement of car parking provision, including a creation of a multi-storey car park and long stay car park. • Installation of a foul sewer connection from the onsite pumping station to Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works. • A temporary construction compound, and associated infrastructure, engineering, landscaping and ancillary works.

Proposal details

Reference
LA06/2026/0775/PAN
Ward
Garnerville
Agent
Turley

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Documents 6 of 6

DocumentPublishedAction
Redacted Application FormApplication Form28 Aug 2026View
Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor28 Aug 2026View
Redacted - Decision LetterPlanning decisions and reports22 Sept 2026View
DRG 03 - LPA Boundary map for PANSite Layout or Block Plan28 Aug 2026View
DRG 01 - Site Location PlanSite Location Plan28 Aug 2026View
DRG 02 - PAN MAPMiscellaneous28 Aug 2026View

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