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Conversion refurbishment and extension (one floor on the north south and east elevation and two floors on the west elev…

1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6JD
Reference
Z/2014/1172/F
Status
Granted
Application type
Full
Location
1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6JD
Council
Belfast City Council
Received
04-Sep-14
Added
4 Sept 2014

Full proposal: Conversion refurbishment and extension (one floor on the north south and east elevation and two floors on the west elevation) of the former college building for managed student accommodation comprising 292 no ensuite bedrooms with shared living rooms and kitchens and 121 studios and other ancillary accommodation including a reception/management suite: communal areas:plant and storage areas: and cycle parking.

Planning history at this location

26 other applications recorded at or next to this site.

  • LA04/2026/0474/LBC CONSENT GRANTED
    Listed building consent for the installation of kitchenettes to existing bedrooms and the installation of a tea station and associated works
    Student Roost John Bell House College Square East Belfast BT1 6DJ · 19 Mar 2026
  • LA04/2025/1773/LBC CONSENT GRANTED
    Proposed metal chimney flue to external west elevation of John Bell House (student accommodation)
    Belfast Institute Of Further & Higher Education John Bell House 1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6DJ · 27 Nov 2025
  • LA04/2025/1737/F Approved
    Proposed metal chimney flue to external west elevation of John Bell House (student accommodation)
    Institute of Further & Higher Education John Bell House 1a College Square East Belfast BT1 6DJ · 18 Nov 2025
  • LA04/2022/1882/LBC Approved
    Renewal of copper cladding to north cupola and repairs to supporting steel structure.
    John Bell House College Square East Belfast BT1 6DJ. · 16 Sept 2022
  • LA04/2018/1584/DC Refused
    Discharge of condition 12 - Z/2014/1172/F
    1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6JD · 25 May 2018
  • LA04/2016/1702/DC Granted
    Discharge of conditions
    1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6JD · 10 Aug 2016
  • LA04/2016/1285/DC Granted
    Discharge of conditions of Z/2014/1172/F.
    1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6JD · 16 Jun 2016
  • LA04/2016/0847/DC Granted
    Discharge of condition Z/2014/1172/F
    1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6JD · 26 Apr 2016
  • Z/2014/1163/LBC Granted
    External and internal restoration and conversion of the former college building for managed student accommodation including an extension (one floor on the nort…
    1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6JD · 4 Sept 2014
  • Z/2011/1033/F Granted
    Change of use from existing educational facility (Class D1) to hotel use (sui generis)
    Belfast Metropolitan College 1 A College Square East Belfast BT1 6JD · 24 Aug 2011
  • Z/2011/1037/LBC Granted
    Change of use of educational facility to hotel and residential use and the undertaking of internal alterations
    Belfast Metropolitan College 1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6DJ · 24 Aug 2011
  • Z/2011/1039/LBC Granted
    Change of use of educational facility to hotel use and the undertaking of internal alterations
    Belfast Metropolitan College 1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6DJ · 24 Aug 2011
  • Z/2011/1044/F Granted
    Change of use from existing educational facility (Class D1) to residential use (96 apartments)
    Belfast Metrolpolitan College 1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6DJ · 24 Aug 2011
  • Z/2011/1032/F Granted
    Change of use from existing educational facility (Class D1) to office use (Class B1)
    Belfast Metropolitan College 1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6JD · 24 Aug 2011
  • Z/2011/1036/LBC Granted
    Change of use of educational facility to office use and the undertaking of internal alterations.
    Belfast Metropolitan College 1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6DJ · 24 Aug 2011
  • Z/2011/1040/LBC Granted
    Change of use of educational facility to residential use and the undertaking of internal alterations
    Belfast Metropolitan College 1a College Square East Belfast BT1 6DJ · 24 Aug 2011
  • Z/2011/1043/F Granted
    Change of use from existing educational facility (Class D1) to residential (26 apartments) and hotel uses (sui generis)
    Belfast Metropolitan College 1A College Square East Belfast BT1 6DJ · 24 Aug 2011
  • Z/2005/0619/F Granted
    Change of use from existing educational facility to residential use (96 apartments).
    BIFHE junction of College Square East and College Square North Belfast Northern Ireland BT01 6DZ · 18 Mar 2005
  • Z/2005/0617/F Granted
    Change of use from existing educational facility to residential and hotel use.
    BIFHE junction of College Square East and College Square North Town Parks Belfast Northern Ireland BT01 6DZ · 18 Mar 2005
  • Z/2005/0621/LB Granted
    Change of use from existing educational facility to hotel use and internal alterations.
    BIFHE junction of College Square East and College Square North Belfast · 18 Mar 2005
  • Z/2005/0618/LB Granted
    Change of use from existing educational facility to residential use and internal alterations.
    BIFHE junction of College Square East and College Square North Belfast Northern Ireland BT01 6DZ · 18 Mar 2005
  • Z/2005/0624/F Granted
    Change of use from existing educational facility to office use.
    BIFHE Junction of College Square East and College Square North Town Parks Belfast Northern Ireland BT01 6DZ · 18 Mar 2005
  • Z/2005/0620/LB Granted
    Change of use from existing educational facility to office use and internal alterations.
    BIFHE junction of College Square East and College Square North Belfast · 18 Mar 2005
  • Z/2005/0623/F Granted
    Change of use from existing educational facility to hotel.
    BIFHE junction of College Square East and College Square North Belfast · 18 Mar 2005
  • Z/2005/0616/LB Granted
    Change of use from existing educational facility to residential and hotel use and internal alterations.
    BIFHE junction of College Square East and College Square North Town Parks Belfast Northern Ireland BT01 6DZ · 18 Mar 2005
  • Z/1997/2771 Granted
    Construction of ramps and steps at main entrance to B.I.F.H.E. building
    B.I.F.H.E. BUILDING COLLEGE SQUARE EAST BELFAST BT1 · 14 Oct 1997

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