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Creation of a gap in the wall to create a doorway linking the building at the rear of Waring Street into 96-98 High Str…

The Merchant Hotel 35-39 Waring Street 16 Skipper Street an 90 High Street Belfast.
Reference
LA04/2019/0259/LBC
Status
Granted
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Location
The Merchant Hotel 35-39 Waring Street 16 Skipper Street an 90 High Street Belfast.
Council
Belfast City Council
Received
25-Jan-19
Added
25 Jan 2019

Full proposal: Creation of a gap in the wall to create a doorway linking the building at the rear of Waring Street into 96-98 High Street.

Planning history at this location

23 other applications recorded at or next to this site.

  • LA04/2021/2895/F Granted
    The conversion of storage area to extend existing public house. (Amended description)
    Part of Second Floor Ulster Sports Club 96-98 High Street Belfast BT1 2BG · 13 Dec 2021
  • LA04/2020/1091/LBC Granted
    Blocking up of internal doorway linking the bar and lounge to the Merchant Hotel
    96-98 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 16 Jun 2020
  • LA04/2020/1090/F Granted
    Change of use from hotel bar and lounge to public bar and lounge involving internal alteration to a wall
    96-98 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 16 Jun 2020
  • LA04/2019/0199/F Granted
    Extension to the Merchant Hotel into adjacent building no 96-98 High Street (Ulster Sports Club)- change of use from registered social club to hotel.
    96-98 High Street Belfast. · 25 Jan 2019
  • Z/2012/1340/LBC Granted
    Proposed new pavilion/shelter to 4th Floor Garden Area.
    Merchant Hotel 16 Skipper Street Belfast · 29 Nov 2012
  • Z/2012/1005/F Granted
    Glass pavillion to external terrace-retractable glass walls and aluminium frame.
    Merchant Hotel 16 Skipper Street Belfast BT1 2DZ · 31 Aug 2012
  • Z/2007/1787/DCA Granted
    Demolition of buildings to allow for extension to existing Listed Building (Merchant Hotel).
    26-28 Skipper Street and 78-90 High Street Town Parks Belfast BT01 2DZ · 23 Jul 2007
  • Z/2007/1789/LB Granted
    Demolition of existing buildings to allow for construction of extension to existing listed hotel building.
    The Merchant Hotel 35-39 Waring Street 26-28 Skipper Street and 78-90 High Street Belfast. · 23 Jul 2007
  • Z/2007/1783/F Granted
    Demolition of 26-28 Skipper Street and 78-90 High Street and construction of extension to existing hotel building to provide new elevation to Skipper Street an…
    35-39 Waring Street 26-28 Skipper Street and 78-90 High Street Belfast BT01 2DZ · 23 Jul 2007
  • Z/2004/2001/LB Granted
    Former Ulster Bank Waring Street and Ulster Buildings in Waring Street/Skipper Street restored and refurbished and converted to a high quality 5 star hotel wit…
    33-39 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DY / 10-14 Skipper Street Belfast BT1 2DZ. · 27 Aug 2004
  • Z/2004/1998/F Granted
    Conversion of Waring Street bank and Ulster Buildings to high quality 5 star hotel private restaurant located at grd floor Skipper Street. Relocation of NIE su…
    33-39 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DY / 10-14 Skipper Street Belfast BT1 2DZ. · 27 Aug 2004
  • Z/2001/0060/F Granted
    Refurbishment of existing public house and construction of new bar restaurant and night club
    22-28 Skipper Street Belfast BT1 2DZ · 10 Jan 2001
  • Z/2000/1099/F Granted
    Relocation of ATM & Ancillary Works
    80/90 High Street Belfast · 27 Apr 2000
  • Z/2000/0434/F Granted
    Relocation of Automatic Teller Machine and Ancillery Works
    88-90 High Street Belfast · 15 Feb 2000
  • Z/1999/2533 Granted
    Construction of additional storey for office use.
    92-94 HIGH STREET BELFAST BT12. · 3 Jun 1999
  • Z/1995/2873 Granted
    Alterations including extension and new fire escape. (Listed Building Consent)
    35 WARING STREET BELFAST BT1 · 16 Oct 1995
  • Z/1992/2917 Granted
    Two storey extension to existing bank premises
    ULSTER BANK 35 WARING STREET BELFAST BT1 · 16 Nov 1992
  • Z/1991/2242 Granted
    Demolition and re-building behind existing retained facade with additional upper storey and new entrance lobby.Office banking accommodation
    "ULSTER BUILDINGS" 33 WARING STREET/10-14 SKIPPER STREET BELFAST BT1 · 8 Apr 1991
  • Z/1991/2243 Granted
    Demolition and re-building behind existing retained facade with additional upper storey and new entrance lobby.(Listed Building Consent)
    "ULSTER BUILDINGS" 33 WARING STREET/10-14 SKIPPER STREET BELFAST BT1 · 8 Apr 1991
  • Z/1988/2766 Refused
    Demolition and rebuilding of office/bank premises
    33 WARING STREET/10/14 SKIPPER STREET BELFAST BT1 · 17 Aug 1988
  • Z/1988/2743 Refused
    Demolition and rebuilding of office/bank premises
    33 WARING STREET/10-14 SKIPPER STREET BELFAST BT1 · 29 Jul 1988
  • Z/1987/2382 Refused
    Redevelopment of banking site
    33 WARING STREET 10-14 SKIPPER STREET BELFAST BT1 · 27 Nov 1987
  • Z/1985/2473 Granted
    INSTALLATION OF SIGNS
    94 HIGH STREET · 4 Dec 1985

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