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Change of use of Howard Buildings from offices and dry cleaners unit into a hotel (81 bedrooms) and ground floor cafe.…

24-40 Howard Street Belfast BT1 6PA
Reference
LA04/2016/2693/F
Status
Granted
Application type
Full
Location
24-40 Howard Street Belfast BT1 6PA
Council
Belfast City Council
Received
15-Dec-16
Added
15 Dec 2016

Full proposal: Change of use of Howard Buildings from offices and dry cleaners unit into a hotel (81 bedrooms) and ground floor cafe. Single storey ground floor and third floor extension. Elevation changes.

Planning history at this location

28 other applications recorded at or next to this site.

  • LA04/2018/1365/A Refused
    Projecting restaurant sign and high level banner signs
    21 James Street South Belfast BT2 7GA · 22 May 2018
  • LA04/2018/0399/F Granted
    Proposed revisions to window on Brunswick Street.
    21 James Street South Belfast BT2 7GA · 15 Feb 2018
  • LA04/2018/0115/F Granted
    Relocation of existing extractor and provision of odour filtration equipment
    28-40 Howard Street Belfast BT1 6PF · 18 Dec 2017
  • LA04/2017/1610/A Granted
    Proposed signage to café/hotel/office entrance with associated surrounds and projecting signs.
    Howard Buildings/Dax House 18-40 Howard Street Belfast BT1 6PA · 18 Jul 2017
  • LA04/2016/2666/DCA Granted
    Removal of several internal walls old boiler and internal oil tank. Elevation changes. (The associated planning application will be for a "Change of Use of How…
    Howard Buildings 24-40 Howard Street Belfast BT1 6PA · 15 Dec 2016
  • Z/2013/1037/F Granted
    Change of use from retail to licensed restaurant with amalgamation of existing restaurant at 34-40 Howard Street.
    28 30 & 32 Howard Street Belfast BT1 6PF · 11 Sept 2013
  • Z/2013/0181/F Granted
    Erection of bus shelter on Public Footpath
    Howard Street outside 28-32 Belfast BT1 6PF · 14 Feb 2013
  • Z/2011/0709/F Granted
    Change of use of upper floors of No.10 from night club to private dining/cookery school. Alterations to ground floor windows and door screens to No.8 and No.10
    8 and 10 Brunswick Street Belfast BT2 7GE · 31 May 2011
  • Z/2009/0907/A Granted
    Projecting sign.
    21 James Street South Belfast. BT2 7GA. · 26 Jun 2009
  • Z/2008/1885/A Refused
    Projecting Sign.
    21 James Street South Belfast BT2 7GA · 3 Sept 2008
  • Z/2007/1201/A Refused
    Projecting sign
    19-21 James Street South Town Parks Belfast Northern Ireland BT02 7GA · 16 May 2007
  • Z/2006/1343/F Granted
    Proposed installation of new windows to front of building to extend to ground level.
    34-40 Howard Street Belfast BT01 6PF · 9 Jun 2006
  • Z/2006/1278/A Granted
    Illuminated sign and painted lettering on front facade of building at ground floor level.
    36-40 Howard Street Belfast BT01 6PF · 2 Jun 2006
  • Z/2003/2330/F Granted
    New shop front to allow for the extension of Equinox to adjacent premises.
    Adjacent to 32 Howard Street Belfast BT1 6PF · 23 Sept 2003
  • Z/2002/2261/F Granted
    Change of use from office to restaurant
    Ground floor Shields House 19-21 James Street South Belfast BT2 7GA · 2 Oct 2002
  • Z/2001/3268/F Granted
    Change of use on first floor from offices to restaurant area to allow extension of existing restaurant at first floor.
    Deanes Restaurant 36-40 Howard Street/2-6 Brunswick Street Belfast BT1 6PF · 21 Dec 2001
  • Z/2000/0318/A Withdrawn
    Poster Panels 1.8m x 1.2m each as integral part of bus shelters.
    Outside 18-22 Howard Street 45m west of Bedford Street Belfast · 4 Feb 2000
  • Z/2000/0304/F Withdrawn
    Erection of bus shelter on public footpath.
    45m West of Bedford Street outside 18-22 Howard Street Belfast BT1 6PA · 4 Feb 2000
  • Z/1999/2042 Granted
    The installation of an antenna on the corner at 1st floor level.
    HOWARD BUILDINGS HOWARD STREET BELFAST BT1 · 19 Jan 1999
  • Z/1997/2846 Granted
    Change of use and conversion of existing 2 retail units to licensed restaurant by linking with existing licensed restaurant at 38-40 Howard Street including al…
    34-36 HOWARD STREET BELFAST BT1 · 7 Nov 1997
  • Z/1997/2237 Granted
    Change of use from offices to offices stores and staff rest rooms.
    19-21 JAMES STREET SOUTH BELFAST BT1 · 2 Apr 1997
  • Z/1996/2847 Granted
    Change of use from stores to restaurant on 1st floor and changes to ground floor elevations
    38-40 HOWARD STREET BELFAST BT2 · 14 Oct 1996
  • Z/1995/2908 Granted
    Erection of illuminated signage
    38/40 HOWARD STREET BELFAST · 25 Oct 1995
  • Z/1995/2725 Granted
    Change of use from shop to restaurant including alterations to ground floor facades.
    38/40 HOWARD STREET BELFAST BT1 · 29 Aug 1995
  • Z/1995/2205 Granted
    Change of use from ground floor office to coffee shop
    SHIELDS HOUSE 19-21 JAMES STREET SOUTH BELFAST BT2 · 16 Mar 1995
  • Z/1989/2314 Granted
    Conversion from vacant warehouse to offices
    19-21 JAMES STREET SOUTH BELFAST BT2 · 20 Apr 1989
  • Z/1988/3054 Granted
    Alterations to facade including change to shop fronts and installation of roof dormers
    DAX HOUSE 18/22 HOWARD STREET BELFAST BT1 · 19 Oct 1988
  • Z/1987/2313 Granted
    Hot food carry out bar
    8 BRUNSWICK STREET BELFAST BT2 · 26 Nov 1987

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