Rear extension and attic conversion at 23 Everton Drive, Belfast

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Belfast Planning Committee on 14 Oct 2025.

LA04/2025/0613/FApproved

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey rear extension, fenestration changes, patios, a garden studio, an attic conversion and a rear dormer.

“Single storey rear extension with fenestration changes. Creation of new patio areas and garden studio. Attic conversion and the creation of a rear dormer.”

“Partial demolition of existing side and rear elevations. Demolition of existing patio areas and shed. Removal of existing rear roof to facilitate attic conversion.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The semi-detached red-brick house has a two-storey rear extension, a garden shed, hedging and fencing, and lies within a townscape character area.

“The dwelling is a semi-detached, 2-storey dwelling finished in red brick with an existing two-storey rear extension that is finished in white painted render. The site is designated within the Belfast limits under BMAP/dBMAP and falls within Designation MCH 024; Cregagh Park and Everton Drive Area of Townscape Character.”

“The prevailing character of the area is semi- detached houses that are finished in red brick. Modest single-storey extensions are common throughout the immediate surrounding context.”

Officer report

Earlier planning permission

Permission was granted in 2006 for a two-storey rear extension to the dwelling.

“Relevant Planning History Y/2006/0505/F 23 Everton Drive, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT06 0LJ. Erection of a two- storey extension to the rear of dwelling. Permission granted on 8/11/2006.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

No statutory or non-statutory consultation was undertaken, and no third-party representations were received.

“No third-party representations were received by the Council.”

“Due to the minor nature of the proposals, no consultation was necessary with statutory or non- statutory consultees.”

Officer report

The committee’s decision

The committee granted planning permission subject to conditions and delegated authority for final wording and other non-substantive matters.

“She reported that no third-party representations had been received and that, having regard to the policy context, the proposal was considered to be acceptable and it was recommended that planning permission be granted.”

“The Committee granted planning permission, subject to conditions and delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Building Control to resolve final consultation responses, finalise the wording of conditions, and to deal with any other matters that might arise provided that they were not substantive.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Belfast Planning Committee minutes, 14 October 2025
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Belfast's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Belfast
Date
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)

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32 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 5 against officer advice.

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