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Extension to external terrace / beer garden creation of two storey brick structure with gable front installation of bar…

Rear of 62-68 High Street and vacant land between Nos 3 and 19-21 Skipper Street Belfast BT1 2DZ
Reference
LA04/2025/1951/F
Status
Approved
Application type
Full
Location
Rear of 62-68 High Street and vacant land between Nos 3 and 19-21 Skipper Street Belfast BT1 2DZ
Council
Belfast City Council
Received
12 Nov 2025
Added
25 Nov 2025
Last updated
8 Jan 2026

Full proposal: Extension to external terrace / beer garden creation of two storey brick structure with gable front installation of bar counter toilet block and food servery area and extraction flue. Erection of brick and rendered facade with sliding timber doors and glazed shop frontages.

Planning history at this location

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

  • LA04/2025/2023/DCA CONSENT GRANTED
    Demolition of 2.1m high wall
    Rear of 62-68 High Street and vacant land between Nos 3 and 19-21 Skipper Street Belfast BT1 2DZ · 27 Nov 2025
  • LA04/2025/0055/LBC APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
    Change of use from retail to restaurant and bakery. Alterations to ground floor frontage and additional site works.
    70 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 13 Jan 2025
  • LA04/2024/0004/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
    Extension to external terrace/ beer garden and installation of bar counter toilet block and food servery area. Erection of masonry façade with sliding timber d…
    Rear of 62 - 68 High Street and vacant land between Nos 3 and 19 - 21 Skipper Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 21 Dec 2023
  • LA04/2021/2043/LBC Granted
    Indent stone repairs to match existing sandstone servicing crittall windows and providing lead flashings to vulnerable stone ledges.
    Imperial Buildings 72 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 24 Aug 2021
  • LA04/2019/1251/F Granted
    Change of use from grocery retail/coffee shop to restaurant use and external alterations comprising new extractor vent (Retrospective).
    Ground Floor 23-31 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX. · 21 May 2019
  • LA04/2018/1378/F Granted
    Minor alterations to LA04/2016/1628/F including extension minor alterations to site layout and front and rear elevations.
    48-60 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 10 May 2018
  • LA04/2015/1053/A Granted
    Combination of shop signs including 3 no. individual back lit letter signs and 2 no. projecting signs which will be internally illuminated And 3no. printed sig…
    Ground Floor Cathedral House 23-31 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX · 21 Sept 2015
  • LA04/2015/1055/F Granted
    Alterations to ground floor facade. Existing canopy to be removed and recessed areas of facade to be built-out to provide a flush facade. Render finish to new…
    Ground Floor Cathedral House 23-31 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX · 21 Sept 2015
  • Z/2015/0197/F Granted
    Change of use from office to mixed use - grocery retail with coffee shop and sandwich bar with associated kitchen and staff facilities (amended description).
    Ground Floor Cathedral House 23-31 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX · 18 Feb 2015
  • Z/2014/0340/F Granted
    Installation of 1 ATM unit within existing frontage
    Cathedral House 23-31 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX · 12 Mar 2014
  • Z/2014/0159/F Granted
    Change of use of upper floors from storage area to public bar to include internal alterations.
    62-68 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 7 Feb 2014
  • Z/2014/0161/LBC Granted
    Change of use of upper floors from storage area to public bar to include internal alterations.
    62-68 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 7 Feb 2014
  • 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/2012/0380/LBC Granted
    Change of use of ground floor to be used as a Public House. Works to upper floors relating to emergency escape
    62-68 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 4 Apr 2012
  • Z/2012/0387/F Granted
    Change of use of ground floor to public house including works to the upper floors relating to emergency escape.
    62-68 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 4 Apr 2012
  • Z/2008/1805/F Granted
    New hotel development comprising refurbishment of existing listed office building and construction of new bedroom wing to rear of site. (Amended Plans).
    62 - 68 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 19 Aug 2008
  • Z/2008/1806/LB Granted
    Demolition of existing block to rear of site. Construction of new bedroom wing to rear of site. Remaining listed building to be restored for use within luxury…
    62-68 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 19 Aug 2008
  • Z/2007/1422/F Granted
    Re-development of ground floor only of existing office building. For use as a public house.
    62-68 High Street Town Parks Belfast BT01 2BE · 11 Jun 2007
  • Z/2007/1424/LB Granted
    Re-development of ground floor only of existing office building for use as public house.
    62-68 High Street Town Parks Belfast BT01 2BE · 11 Jun 2007
  • Z/2006/0109/A Refused
    Shroud advertisement on gable wall.
    Belfast Business Centre Cathedral House 23-31 Waring Street Town Parks Belfast Northern Ireland BT01 2DX · 13 Jan 2006
  • Z/2005/2525/LB Granted
    Refurbishment of existing 5-storey office building and erection of new 8-storey office building to rear of site with shared atrium to existing.
    62-68 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 24 Nov 2005
  • Z/2005/2474/A Granted
    Erection of fascia signs and one projecting sign.
    1 Skipper Street & 29-31 Waring St Town Parks Belfast BT01 2DZ · 17 Nov 2005
  • Z/2005/2124/F Granted
    Refurbishment of existing 5-storey office building and erection of new 8-storey office building to rear of site with shared atrium to existing.
    62-68 High Street Town Parks Belfast BT01 2BE · 5 Oct 2005
  • Z/2004/1715/F Granted
    Construction of new 14 storey disabled lift shaft to rear of building including ground floor rear entrance lobby.
    River House 48 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE. · 14 Jul 2004
  • Z/2003/2895/F Granted
    Extension of existing betting shop use into adjacent premises
    1 Skipper Street and 29-31 Waring Street Belfast · 1 Dec 2003
  • Z/2003/2896/A Granted
    Illuminated shop sign
    1 Skipper Street and 29-31 Waring Street Belfast · 1 Dec 2003
  • Z/2003/1491/F Granted
    New shop front and entrance system refurbishment of common areas re-cladding existing external lift
    48-60 High Street Belfast · 17 Jun 2003
  • Z/2002/2623/CA Withdrawn
    2 storey low grade ancillary block extension to the rear of an existing listed building which is to be totally refurbished as part of development.
    62-68 High Street Belfast BT1 2BE · 20 Nov 2002
  • Z/2002/2622/LB Granted
    Refurbishment and extension of upper office floors demolition of 2 storey rear ancillary extension strip out existing modern bank fit-out and minor modificatio…
    62-68 High Street Belfast · 20 Nov 2002

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