Belfast City Airport is proposing a programme of improvements to enhance passenger facilities improve aircraft operatio…
- Reference
- LA06/2026/0775/PAN
- Status
- PROPOSAL OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS ACCEPTABLE
- Application type
- Proposal of Application Notice
- Location
- Belfast City Airport Sydenham Bypass Belfast. BT3 9JH
- Council
- Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Received
- 24 Aug 2026
- Added
- 28 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 22 Sept 2026
Full proposal: 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.
Planning history at this location
5 other applications recorded at or next to this site.
- LA04/2026/1498/PAN PROPOSAL OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS ACCEPTABLE
This PAN relates to a proposed full planning application affecting land within the administrative areas of both Belfast City Council and Ards and North Down Bo…
- LA04/2026/1499/PAN PROPOSAL OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS ACCEPTABLE
This PAN relates to a proposed outline planning application affecting land within the administrative areas of both Belfast City Council and Ards and North Down…
- LA06/2026/0778/PAN VALID
Belfast City Airport is proposing a programme of improvements to enhance passenger facilities improve aircraft operations and strengthen connectivity to and fr…
- Z/2008/2306/F Withdrawn
Proposed runway extension by 590m at North-East end of existing runway and retraction by 120m at South-West end of existing runway associated landing lights an…
- Z/2008/0134/A Refused
Permanent free standing billboard
Recent applications nearby
- LA04/2026/1504/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
Installation of 8no. electric vehicle charging bays with 8no. Tesla illuminated charging units supercharger power cabinet equipment substation and all associat…
- LA04/2026/1503/A CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
Erection of associated free standing EV signage.
- LA04/2026/1227/NMC VALID
Non-Material Change to approval LA04/2019/2850/F- minor adjustments including slightly increased office area changes to office elevations change to roof profil…
- LA04/2025/1890/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
Part retrospective permission for retention of warehouse for storage and distribution including ancillary office use erection of unmanned petrol station above…
- LA04/2026/0137/F SITE INSPECTED
Retention of hardstanding area for the storage of vehicles. Amendments to existing access; Erection of boundary treatments lighting and access control gates.
- LA04/2025/1780/PAN PROPOSAL OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS ACCEPTABLE
Erection of a new associated office building (approx. 10 125 m² GIA) with associated infrastructure and ancillary facilities including substations security and…
- LA04/2025/0928/F Approved
External alterations / upgrades to facade of existing building multistorey car park including trade dress improvements. Additional site works.
- LA04/2025/0927/A CONSENT GRANTED
20no. shop signs on external façade of buildings and directional signage on premises. 17no. flag advertisements.