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Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
221Searchable applications
1Recorded as pending
100%Approval rate · 21 approved or refused records
0Refused applications

21 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Jun 2026 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Consultation OpenLA05/2026/0621/DC

    Discharge condition 23 of LA05/2025/0384/F relating to badger setts

    Lands at 70 Belfast Road, Lisburn, BT27 4AU

    Received 30 Jul 2026
  2. Consultation OpenLA05/2026/0612/F

    Conversion of the existing attached garage to form two habitable rooms ancillary to the dwelling, including associated internal alterations and replacement of the existing garage door with an external wall and window. New bathroom window at first floor gable elevation (Amended proposal description)

    24 Lenaghan Avenue, Belfast, BT8 7JF

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  3. Consultation OpenLA05/2026/0668/F

    Proposed 2 storey house with attached single storey garage

    55m south west of No 14 Crewe Park Road, Glenavy, Crumlin, BT29 4NJ

    Received 14 Aug 2026
  4. Site Inspection CompleteLA05/2026/0568/F

    Proposed dwelling and garage to lands adjacent to no.17 Manns Road

    Lands adjacent to 17 Manns Road, Belfast, BT5 7SS

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  5. ValidLA05/2026/0767/F

    Proposed change of use from retail unit to small animal veterinary surgery

    67 Comber Road, Belfast, BT16 2AE

    Received 29 Sept 2026
  6. DeterminedLA05/2026/0536/F

    Single storey, flat roof rear extension, roof overhang, patio doors and close board timber gate

    17 Lynnwood Mews, Glenavy, Crumlin, BT29 4WX

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  7. ValidLA05/2026/0743/F

    Conversion of integral garage to bedroom and shower room

    48 Riverdale, Hillsborough, BT26 6DH

    Received 21 Sept 2026
  8. DeterminedLA05/2026/0614/F

    Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath

    Public footpath approximately 53 metres southeast of 1 Thornhill Manor, Dunmurry

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  9. Site Inspection CompleteLA05/2026/0675/LBC

    Solar PV Installation on the roof at the rear of the building on the wardsborough road (this is on a newer building extension added to the listed building). Solar PV mounting kit is tilted system that will be ballasted and not fixed to the roof permenantly. so can be removed easily if required. 28 panels to be placed and spaced on the roof to gain maximum production whilst having minimum impact to the building. Plans show the panels are barely visable from both the front AND side elevations

    Exodus, 29 Railway Street, Lisburn, BT28 1XP

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  10. ValidLA05/2026/0734/F

    Proposed improvements to the existing farm access lane (off the Ballymurphy Road) to farmlands, farm yard and dwelling at 47 Cargygray Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6BL

    47 Cargygray Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6BL

    Received 16 Sept 2026
  11. Consultation OpenLA05/2026/0640/LBC

    The proposed development comprises minor repairs, alterations, and landscape improvements to the Grade B2 listed cottage to enhance functionality, accessibility, and long-term durability while preserving its architectural character and historic significance. The works include external landscaping improvements, repair and replacement of existing building elements, installation of new timber windows and French doors, roof repairs, removal of redundant services. All works have been carefully designed to be sympathetic to the existing building fabric, materials, and detailing, ensuring the listed character and appearance of the property are retained.

    6 Purdysburn Village, Belfast, BT8 8LJ

    Received 6 Aug 2026
  12. Site Inspection CompleteLA05/2026/0541/F

    Retention of upgraded field access gate for agricultural use only

    Site adjacent and north of 95 Magheraconluce Road

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  13. ValidLA05/2026/0757/F

    Two storey replacement dwelling with integral garage on the footprint of the original house

    Site 25m south of no. 77 Banbridge Road, Dromara, BT25 2NE

    Received 16 Sept 2026
  14. Consultation OpenLA05/2026/0674/LBC

    Making the building more suitable for disabled users. Reconfiguration of existing toilets to create a disabled complicate WC on the ground floor and creating space for a lift from the ground floor to the first floor.

    2 Galwally House Drumkeen Complex, Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT8 6FY

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  15. ValidLA05/2026/0719/F

    Public realm scheme at the Lake Field adjacent to Royal Hillsborough Fort including path widening and resurfacing; erection of interpretation signage and street furniture; development of timber boardwalk, promontory and seating area at lake; soft landscaping; and associated works.

    Lands to east of Royal Hillsborough Fort & west of the lake at Royal Hillsborough Forest Park, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6AG

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  16. ValidLA05/2026/0752/F

    Construction of proposed storage/distribution unit with ancillary office accommodation and associated car parking

    Carrowreagh Business Park, Carrowreagh Road, Dundonald, BT16 1QQ

    Received 23 Sept 2026
  17. Consultation OpenLA05/2026/0647/F

    Removal of Condition 1 from LA05/2025/0756/F. This proposal is intended to be permanent- it has a permanent substructure, utility connections and associated siteworks. The modular block consists of 6no. modular classrooms however these are not temporary units; they are a bespoke off-site design specifically fabricated for this site. We also have a rainscreen cladding system which is to be installed over the units alongside the school signage further emonstrating the nature of this proposal as permanent accommodation within the school.

    Dundonald High School 764 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT16 1TH

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  18. Site Inspection CompleteLA05/2026/0569/F

    Proposed replacement dwelling (amended location description)

    49 Main Street, Glenavy, BT29 4LN

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  19. DeterminedLA05/2026/0600/F

    Proposed single Storey Extension to rear, Rear Flat roof change to a pitched roof and ground floor rear facade changes

    8 Llewellyn Avenue, Lisburn, BT27 4AG

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  20. Site Inspection CompleteLA05/2026/0592/F

    Proposed Single Storey Side Extension

    24 Magheralave Court, Lisburn, BT28 3BY

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  21. Site Inspection CompleteLA05/2026/0727/F

    Single storey rear extension to provide accessible bedroom for person with disabilities.

    76c Tirowen Drive, Lisburn, BT28 1SD

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  22. Consultation OpenLA05/2026/0652/F

    Refurbishment of the existing two-storey retail property, comprising the replacement of existing windows and shopfront, together with associated internal alterations and mechanical and electrical services.

    53-55 Bow Street, Lisburn, BT28 1BJ

    Received 11 Aug 2026
  23. DeterminedLA05/2026/0651/NMC

    Non-material change to previously approved under LA05/2021/0033/F for the alteration of twenty 3 storey houses to remove attic conversions. The approved 4 bedroom semi Type MM is to be replaced as indicated with the proposed 4 bed semi Type OO. The approved 4 bed detached Type K, K3 &K1 are to be replaced as indicated within proposed 4 bed detached Type N & NH.

    Lands formerly occupied by the Rolls Royce factory north of Upper Newtownards south of Inspire Business Centre east of Ballyoran Lane and west of Carrowreagh Road Dundonald

    Received 13 Aug 2026
  24. Site Inspection CompleteLA05/2026/0700/F

    Change of use of land to site 3no. self-catering holiday accommodation units and 2No. motor home halts, together with associated access, parking, landscaping, administration unit and drainage works.

    11 Bensons Road, Lisburn, BT28 3QX.

    Received 24 Aug 2026

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