Belfast Harbour has formally submitted a planning application to Belfast City Council for the residential and mixed-use redevelopment of Clarendon Wharf, following a period of public consultation.

The proposals aim to transform an underutilised section of the waterfront into a sustainable, vibrant city-centre neighbourhood within the Belfast Harbour Estate. Plans include over 600 homes, incorporating affordable housing, alongside cafés, shops, leisure and community spaces, as well as a hotel and aparthotel.

The scheme also envisions repurposing the historic Clarendon Building as a Food & Beverage destination, while creating new walking and cycling routes, a public square, and streets designed to reconnect the waterfront with the city centre and surrounding communities.

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The project aligns with Belfast Harbour's 'Advance Regional Prosperity' Strategy 2025-29, which prioritises sustainable and inclusive spaces that support living, working, and city growth. As a Trust Port, Belfast Harbour reinvests all post-tax profits into the harbour estate and has already committed £130 million to regenerating the city’s waterfront, including the landmark City Quays development. Clarendon Wharf is a key component of the harbour’s draft 2050 Masterplan, which remains open for public consultation until 14 January.

Kevin Ryan, Director of Development at Belfast Harbour, said: "We've had a very positive response to the public consultation on our proposed Clarendon Wharf development, and we'd like to thank everyone who took the time to find out about the project and those who submitted responses. It is important to also acknowledge the Planning Team at Belfast City Council for the collaborative and efficient process to date.

"With the delivery of over 600 homes, the Clarendon Wharf development would truly transform this underused part of the Harbour Estate and help to address the growing housing need, a key goal of the NI Executive’s Programme for Government. Belfast Harbour is also committed to playing our part in the delivery of Belfast City Council's Belfast Agenda and its goal for 3,500 new homes in this area within the next ten years."