Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Council planning record
Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT1 5GS
Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT1 5GS
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Removal and retention of the existing timber sliding sash window components and installation of a new commemorative stained glass leaded window within the existing retained sash box at ground floor level of Belfast City Hall. No demolition is proposed.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Historic Environment Division (HED) responseConsultation Responses | 28 Sept 2026 | View |
| Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Design and Access StatementOther Supporting Information | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Site locationSite Location Plan | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing and proposed elevationsExisting and Proposed Elevations | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Window location (8)Existing and Proposed Floor Plans | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing elevationsExisting Elevations | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
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