Temporary shopfront alterations at 35-39 Royal Avenue, Belfast

“The application seeks Full and Listed Building Consent for ‘Alterations to Shopfront’ at 35-39 Royal Avenue.”

“The temporary shopfront will be made of timber with 3 no. downlighters installed and 8 no. fixed uplighters. The existing ridge height and massing of the building is not impacted by the proposal.”

“The site is located at 35-39 Royal Avenue, a Grade B2 listed building (HB26/50/226) which is of special architectural or historic interest. The subject property is a 5-storey red- brick Victorian Era building with retail and/or commercial units occupying the ground floor. The site is also in the setting of Grade B1 listed building 41-51 Royal Avenue (HB26/50/227)”

“The site is located within the City Centre and within the City Centre Conservation Area.”

“Planning history relevant to the site is listed below:”

“Z/2011/0009/LBC – repairs to roof, guttering, downpipe, front elevation masonry and reinforcement of dormer windows • Z/2002/2272/F – change of use from storage to retail on the first floor with internal alterations and refurbishments • Z/1995/2985 – change of use from fast food restaurant to retail unit, including construction of new shopfront • Z/1995/2986 – shop signage of fascia with projecting sign…”

“DFC Historic Environment Division (HED) were consulted in relation to the proposal and are content. Belfast City Council’s Conservation Area Officer (CAO) offered no objection to the proposal, subject to condition.”

“The application has been advertised in local press and relevant neighbours have been notified. No representation has been received from third-parties or neighbours.”

“The Planning Manager provided the Committee with an overview of the application Full and Listed Building Consent for alterations to the shopfront at 35-39 Royal Avenue.”

“He stated that, having regard to the development plan, relevant planning policies and consultation responses, the application was considered acceptable.”

“The Committee approved full and listed building consent and delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Building Control to finalise the wording of the conditions and to deal with any other matters that might arise, provided they were not substantive.”

“No development shall commence unless details of the proposed lighting equipment have been submitted to and approved by the Council. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and Listed Building…”

“No works shall commence unless details of the proposed lighting equipment have been submitted to and approved by the Council. No works shall be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and Listed Building…”