Partial demolition and replacement of building with facade retention and restoration on Castle Street and part of Queen…

Reference

LA04/2026/0110/DCA

Status

CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED

Application type

Conservation Area Consent

Location

56-70 Castle Street Belfast BT1 1HD

Council

Belfast City Council

Received

19 Jan 2026

Added

16 Feb 2026

Full proposal: Partial demolition and replacement of building with facade retention and restoration on Castle Street and part of Queen Street and construction of additional floors above existing roof level to provide 2no ground floor retail units 38no short-term let apartments on the floors above and ancillary roof-mounted solar panels.

10 other applications recorded at or next to this site.

• LA04/2026/0109/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
  Partial demolition and replacement of building with facade retention and restoration on Castle Street and part of Queen Street and construction of additional f…
  56-70 Castle Street Belfast BT1 1HD · 16 Feb 2026
• LA04/2016/2039/F Granted
  Change of use from yoga studio to office accommodation
  Suite 6 4th Floor 9-15 Queen Street Belfast BT1 6EA · 21 Sept 2016
• Z/2011/0479/F Granted
  Part change of use from retail to office accommodation and creation of additional floor space at ground first floor level & alterations to part of external fa…
  9-15 Queen Street Belfast BT1 6EA · 8 Apr 2011
• Z/1999/2336 Refused
  Shop fascia signage.
  56 CASTLE STREET BELFAST BT1. · 31 Mar 1999
• Z/1997/2775 Refused
  Change of use from shop to gaming machine centre (for use by over 21 year olds)
  72-78 CASTLE STREET BELFAST BT1 · 16 Oct 1997
• Z/1997/2128 Refused
  Addition of new balcony to 1st floor level
  5-7 QUEEN STREET BELFAST BT1 · 19 Feb 1997
• Z/1991/2134 Granted
  Shop signage
  CAFE RENOIR 5/7 QUEEN STREET BELFAST · 20 Feb 1991
• Z/1990/2747 Granted
  Change of use from first floor offices to coffee lounge
  5/7 QUEEN STREET BELFAST BT1 · 16 Aug 1990
• Z/1989/2034 Granted
  Refurbishment of Castle St/College Court facades and extension of roof over existing light well
  72/78 CASTLE STREET BELFAST BT1 · 18 Jan 1989
• Z/1989/2037 Granted
  Shop signage
  72/78 CASTLE STREET BELFAST · 18 Jan 1989

• LA04/2026/1742/DC VALID
  Discharge condition no.3 of planning approval LA04/2025/1390/F- Noise Impact Assessment
  6 Chichester Street Belfast BT1 4LA · 6 Oct 2026
• LA04/2026/1718/DC VALID
  Discharge of Condition No. 6 of Planning Approval LA04/2020/1666/F Piling Method Statement and accompanying reports and plans.
  Lands at 102-127 Grosvenor Road and adjoining the Westlink/Grosvenor Road Junction Belfast BT12 4GH. · 5 Oct 2026
• LA04/2026/1735/DCA CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
  External alterations and refurbishment of the existing retail premises including demolition of building facade the internal demolition of ground and first floo…
  Iceland Foods Plc 5-17 Ann Street Belfast BT1 4FN · 2 Oct 2026
• LA04/2026/1613/DCA CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
  Rooftop bar
  The Flint Hotel 48 Howard Street Belfast BT1 6PG · 2 Oct 2026
• LA04/2026/1612/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
  Rooftop bar
  The Flint Hotel 48 Howard Street Belfast BT1 6PG · 2 Oct 2026
• LA04/2026/1674/DCA CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
  Proposed part change of use of existing offices and redevelopment to provide a 233 bedroom hotel with reception bar and lounge restaurant and ancillary facilit…
  Lands at Clarence Court (10-18 Adelaide Street) to include part of building fronting Alfred Street and Frankl… · 1 Oct 2026
• LA04/2026/1670/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
  Proposed part change of use of existing offices and redevelopment to provide a 233 bedroom hotel with reception bar and lounge restaurant and ancillary facilit…
  Lands at Clarence Court (10-18 Adelaide Street) to include part of building fronting Alfred Street and Frankl… · 1 Oct 2026
• LA04/2026/1706/A VALID
  1 Shop sign
  Unit 14 Lg 1 Victoria Square Belfast BT1 4QG · 1 Oct 2026