Planning application
43 Thomas Street, Armagh, BT61 7QB
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Change of use from retail premises to a console/gaming and entertainment centre (sui generis use class). Includes installation of gaming consoles, seating areas and a reception desk
As published by the council, reference LA08/2026/0199/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA08/2026/0199/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Determined
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 23 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 3 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 21 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Demesne
- Postcode
- BT61 7QB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Feb 2026
Received by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
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3 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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17 Aug 2026
Status changed to Under Consideration
Previously Consultation Open.
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21 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Granted
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
16 documents on file for this application
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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon granted permission on 21 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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