Two significant planning applications were approved by Belfast City Council’s Planning Committee at its meeting last night.
The first was an application for an amendment to the construction of a new multi-purpose berthing facility for cruise ships to the city – at land on Airport Road West in the Harbour Estate.
This planning application by Belfast Harbour Commissioners was given the green light which will also see the relocation and extension of the main cruise terminal building, an additional baggage building and site works including lighting, landscaping and ancillary infrastructure.
The Committee further approved the renewal of an application by hospitality group Andras House for the refurbishment of a four-storey terrace at 29 – 33 Bedford Street including an extension to the rear and the creations of a new 13 storey aparthotel.
Planning permission was also given to resurfacing work and a minor extension to the existing 3G pitch at Hammer Playing Fields in the Shankill Road area as well as replacement floodlighting, 50-seater covered mini-stand, additional fencing and replacement dugouts.
For more information on council’s Planning Committee and Planning Service, visit the council website at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/planning