Facade street art at Telegraph Building, Belfast
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Belfast Planning Committee on 12 Aug 2025.
What was proposed
Advertisement consent was sought for street art directly on the Donegall Street-facing facade of the Telegraph Building.
“Proposal: Street Art directly on facade of Donegall Street Elevation Location: Telegraph Building, 124-144 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DN”
“Advertisement Consent is sought for Street Art directly on facade of Donegall Street Elevation.”
Officer report
The site and its surroundings
The site is a multi-storey office and retail area, with the University of Ulster Belfast Campus to the east.
“The site is located at Telegraph Building 124-132 Royal Avenue, Donegall Street. The area is characterized by a variety of multi-storey office development with ground floor retail outlets. The University of Ulster Belfast Campus is located to the east of the site.”
Officer report
Earlier planning history
Earlier permissions covered redevelopment, listed-building works, event space and temporary banner signage at the former Belfast Telegraph complex.
“LA04/2024/0190/F - Former Belfast Telegraph complex at 124-144 Royal Avenue - Renewal of planning permission ref: LA04/2018/1991/F for the demolition of existing non listed buildings and redevelopment of site with 6-8 storey buildings to accommodate office led mixed use development comprising Class B1 (a) office, ancillary Class B2 industrial floorspace, active ground floor uses retail (A1), restaurants, cafes and bars (sui generis); basement parking and associated access…”
“LA04/2022/0155/F - Ground floor print hall, 122-144 Royal Avenue - Extension of time for temporary change of use of and alterations of former printing hall to event space for a period of 18 months – Permission Granted, 30.08.2022 LA04/2021/2825/A - Former Belfast Telegraph Printworks, 124-132 Royal Avenue - Retention of mesh banner signage (19.1m by 9.84m) for a temporary period of 24months. Permission Refused, 15.04.2022.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
HED and DfI Roads had no objection, and there were no objections or representations from third parties.
“Representations There have been no objections or representations from third parties.”
Officer report
What the committee heard
The Principal Planning Officer highlighted listed buildings, public safety and amenity, and described the design and streetscape effects positively.
“The Principal Planning Officer summarised the application and referred the Committee to the following key considerations:”
“Impact on Listed Building; • Impact on public safety; and • Impact on amenity.”
Minutes
Sources
- Belfast Planning Committee minutes, 12 August 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Belfast's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Tuesday 12 August 2025
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This committee's year
24 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 5 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.