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The scheme involves demolition of the existing buildings within the red line. The proposed development has the followin…

1-7 Fountain Street 24-40 Castle Street and 6-8 Queen Street Belfast BT1 5EA.
Reference
LA04/2019/0447/PAN
Status
Not Available
Application type
Proposal of Application Notice
Location
1-7 Fountain Street 24-40 Castle Street and 6-8 Queen Street Belfast BT1 5EA.
Council
Belfast City Council
Received
25-Feb-19
Added
25 Feb 2019

Full proposal: The scheme involves demolition of the existing buildings within the red line. The proposed development has the following characteristics: Re-Development of the site including the provision of approximately 206 000 sq. ft gross new build floorspace comprising class B1(a) office with active ground floor uses including retail (A1) restaurants cafes and bars (sui generis0 with a hotel of approximately 180 bedrooms and associated parking and related access for the redevelopment.

Planning history at this location

30 most recent other applications recorded at or next to this site.

  • LA04/2025/0995/DC Decided
    Discharge of condition 22 & 23 LA04/2024/1138/F- Design details & Lighting details
    Lands including and to the rear of 24-54 Castle Street 2-6 Queen Street 1-7 & 21 Fountain Street Belfast · 12 Jun 2025
  • LA04/2025/0975/DC Decided
    Discharge of Condition 18 of LA04/2024/1138/F - Archaeological Programme of Works
    Lands including and to the rear of 24-54 Castle Street 2-6 Queen Street 1-7 & 21 Fountain Street Belfast. · 9 Jun 2025
  • LA04/2025/0916/DC CONDITION PARTIALLY DISCHARGED
    Discharge of condition 13 LA04/2024/1138/F- Construction Environmental Management Plan
    Lands including and to the rear of 24-54 Castle Street 2-6 Queen Street 1-7 & 21 Fountain Street Belfast · 3 Jun 2025
  • LA04/2025/0917/DC Decided
    Discharge of condition 3 LA04/2024/1141/DCA- Redevelopment Contract
    Lands including and to the rear of 24-54 Castle Street 2-6 Queen Street 1-7 & 21 Fountain Street Belfast. · 3 Jun 2025
  • LA04/2025/0918/MDPA Decided
    Section 76 Agreement LA04/2024/1138/F- Community Action Plan
    Lands including and to the rear of 24-54 Castle Street 2-6 Queen Street 1-7 & 21 Fountain Street Belfast · 3 Jun 2025
  • LA04/2024/1138/F Approved
    Demolition of existing buildings and construction of Purpose Built Multi Storey Managed Student Accommodation (895no. rooms) with heights of between 6-10 store…
    Lands including and to the rear of 24-54 Castle Street 2-6 Queen Street 1-7 & 21 Fountain Street Belfast · 28 Jun 2024
  • LA04/2024/1141/DCA CONSENT GRANTED
    Demolition of existing buildings and construction of Purpose Built Multi Storey Managed Student Accommodation (895no. rooms) with heights of between 6-10 store…
    Lands including and to the rear of 24-54 Castle Street 2-6 Queen Street 1-7 & 21 Fountain Street Belfast · 28 Jun 2024
  • LA04/2024/0562/PAN PROPOSAL OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS ACCEPTABLE
    Demolition of existing buildings and construction of Purpose Built Multi Storey Managed Student Accommodation and associated shared/ancillary spaces with groun…
    Lands including and to the rear of 24-54 Castle Street 2-6 Queen Street 1-7 & 21 Fountain Street Belfast · 4 Apr 2024
  • LA04/2021/1925/F Granted
    Proposed change of use from retail (butchers) to coffee shop. Includes installation of extract flue on rear elevation.
    50 Castle Street Belfast BT1 1HB · 28 Jul 2021
  • LA04/2019/2385/F Granted
    Installation of 7 projector units to create an interactive lighting installation along ground floor facades (Temporary 2 years).
    Norwich Union House (1-7 Fountain Street0 IPHIX (46 Castle Street) Pound Stretcher (56 Castle Street) Belfast. · 8 Oct 2019
  • LA04/2019/2302/DCA Granted
    Demolition of 6 storey office known as Norwich Union House and associated ground floor retail units and demolition of multi deck carpark on lands to rear.
    1-7 Fountain Street 22-40 Castle Street Belfast BT1 5EA. · 18 Sept 2019
  • LA04/2019/2299/F Granted
    Demolition of existing property and re-development of the site including the provision of approximately 230 730sqft gross new build floorspace comprising class…
    1-7 Fountain Street 24-40 Castle Street and 6-8 Queen Street Belfast BT1 5EA. · 18 Sept 2019
  • LA04/2019/1664/F Granted
    Change of use from retail to offices on first and second floor refurbishment of existing ground floor retail unit and elevational alterations.
    21 Fountain Street Belfast BT1 5EA. · 8 Jul 2019
  • LA04/2019/1665/DCA Granted
    Demolition of walls (Internal and external) stairs and roof parapet.
    21 Fountain Street Belfast BT1 5EA. · 8 Jul 2019
  • LA04/2019/0253/DCA Granted
    Demolition of walls (internal and external) stairs and roof parapet.
    21 Fountain Street Belfast BT1 5EA. · 1 Feb 2019
  • LA04/2019/0352/F Granted
    Change of use from vacant retail to 4No. residential apartments on first and second floors and refurbishment of existing retail on ground floor including eleva…
    21 Fountain Street Belfast BT1 5EA. · 1 Feb 2019
  • LA04/2016/0063/F Granted
    retrospective change of use from office to tattoo studio and laser tatoo removal clinic
    2nd Floor 44 Castle Street Belfast BT1 1HB · 24 Dec 2015
  • Z/2006/2294/DCA Withdrawn
    Demolition of existing building clearance of site for redevelopment and erection of 7 storey building.
    Norwich Union House 18-22 Castle Street Belfast · 4 Oct 2006
  • Z/2006/2040/F Withdrawn
    Demolition of existing building and erection of 7 storey building retail on ground floor with office above.
    Norwich Union House 18-22 Castle Street Belfast · 1 Sept 2006
  • Z/2004/2049/F Granted
    Change of use from a baby goods store (Class 1) to a restaurant.
    44 Castle Street Belfast BT1 1HB · 26 Aug 2004
  • Z/2002/1551/F Granted
    Change of use from retail unit to hot/cold food sit-in/takeaway.
    28 Castle Street Belfast · 28 Jun 2002
  • Z/2001/3160/F Granted
    Proposed change of use of offices to retail shop.
    21 Fountain Street Belfast. · 10 Dec 2001
  • Z/1997/2802 Granted
    Refurbishment of existing office block.
    21 FOUNTAIN STREET BELFAST BT1 · 20 Oct 1997
  • Z/1997/2496 Granted
    Internally illuminated fascia/projecting sign
    21 FOUNTAIN STREET BELFAST BT1 · 23 Jun 1997
  • Z/1997/2460 Refused
    Addition of 1 floor on 2 levels to existing 3 storey car park
    NORWICH UNION BUILDING FOUNTAIN STREET/CASTLE STREET BELFAST BT1 · 12 Jun 1997
  • Z/1997/2443 Granted
    Change of use from vacant ground floor shop and 1st floor offices to ground and 1st floor restaurant including alterations to facade.
    21 FOUNTAIN STREET BELFAST BT1 · 9 Jun 1997
  • Z/1995/2133 Granted
    Erection of illuminated projecting sign
    7 FOUNTAIN STREET BELFAST BT1 · 22 Feb 1995
  • Z/1992/2238 Granted
    Erection of illuminated signs
    LEISUREWORLD 6 QUEEN STREET BELFAST BT1 · 19 Mar 1992
  • Z/1992/2237 Granted
    Re-cladding of external frontage
    LEISUREWORLD 6 QUEEN STREET BELFAST BT1 · 19 Mar 1992
  • Z/1991/2651 Granted
    Installation of satellite dish
    NORWICH UNION HOUSE 7 FOUNTAIN STREET BELFAST BT1 · 12 Aug 1991

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