Planning and building control

The Planning Application Validation Checklist will set out the information, plans or evidence which must be submitted with your planning application from April 2025. We are asking for your views on our Draft Planning Application Validation Checklist. The survey closes on Monday 10 February 2025.

Information about applying for a licence or permit in Belfast for such things as dogs, pavement cafés, entertainment, food businesses, street trading, lotteries and markets.

Information about building control regulations, fees, improvements, inspections and dangerous structures in Belfast.

Information about road closure applications in the Belfast City Council area and who needs to apply.