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Former Allied Irish Bank (gb) 4-8 Market Street (and lands immediately adjacent and NE), Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6AQ

Granted Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon LA08/2026/0286/DCA Conservation Area Consent

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Change of use from bank (Use Class A2) to Community Hub (Use Class D1) including refurbishment comprising internal layout alterations, external works to existing building and associated site works

As published by the council, reference LA08/2026/0286/DCA

Application record

Reference
LA08/2026/0286/DCA
Type
Conservation Area Consent
Status
Determined
Decision
Granted
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Decided
28 May 2026
Ward
Parklake
Postcode
BT66 6AQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • Former Allied Irish Bank (gb) 4-8 Market Street (and lands immediately adjacent and NE), Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6AQ

    Change of use from bank (Use Class A2) to Community Hub (Use Class D1) including refurbishment comprising internal layout alterations, external works to existing building and associated site works

    Decided 28 May 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Mar 2026

    Received by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

  2. 30 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 May 2026

    Decision issued: Granted

  4. 29 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • LA08/2026/0807/DCA Awaiting decision

    Allied Irish Bank (gb), 4-8 Market Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6AQ

    Revision to previously approved application reference LA08/2026/0286/DCA to include the following: Formation of a roof terrace at first floor level; Provision of a new balustrade/rail fixed to the top of the existing coping – top of rail to be 1.1 metres above finished floor level, enclosing the roof terrace on all open sides; Removal of the existing spiral fire escape stairs and roof access, and it’s replacement with a new passenger lift within a built-up former stair shaft, under a new flat roof; Erection of an external fire escape staircase leading from the roof terrace down to rear car park level; Provision of larger windows to the rear elevation, and one less window to the side elevation adjacent to alleyway. Re-positioning of rear entrance door and window at lower ground floor level. Associated works including adjustment of the existing retaining wall to accommodate the new external fire escape staircase, reinstatement of former rooflights at roof terrace level, and internal alterations including a new disabled W.C. at ground floor level

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

21 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon granted permission on 28 May 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.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Allied Irish Bank (gb), 4-8 Market Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6AQ

    LA08/2026/0806/F Submitted 23 Jul 2026 0m away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

    Revision to previously approved application reference LA08/2026/0285/F to include the following: Formation of a roof terrace at first floor level; Provision of a new balustrade/rail fixed to the top of the existing coping – top of rail to be 1.1 metres above finished floor level, enclosing the roof terrace on all open sides; Removal of the existing spiral fire escape stairs and roof access, and it’s replacement with a new passenger lift within a built-up former stair shaft, under a new flat roof; Erection of an external fire escape staircase leading from the roof terrace down to rear car park level; Provision of larger windows to the rear elevation, and one less window to the side elevation adjacent to alleyway. Re-positioning of rear entrance door and window at lower ground floor level. Associated works including adjustment of the existing retaining wall to accommodate the new external fire escape staircase, reinstatement of former rooflights at roof terrace level, and internal alterations including a new disabled W.C. at ground floor level

    Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 22 docs
  • Allied Irish Bank (gb), 4-8 Market Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6AQ

    LA08/2026/0807/DCA Submitted 23 Jul 2026 0m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

    Revision to previously approved application reference LA08/2026/0286/DCA to include the following: Formation of a roof terrace at first floor level; Provision of a new balustrade/rail fixed to the top of the existing coping – top of rail to be 1.1 metres above finished floor level, enclosing the roof terrace on all open sides; Removal of the existing spiral fire escape stairs and roof access, and it’s replacement with a new passenger lift within a built-up former stair shaft, under a new flat roof; Erection of an external fire escape staircase leading from the roof terrace down to rear car park level; Provision of larger windows to the rear elevation, and one less window to the side elevation adjacent to alleyway. Re-positioning of rear entrance door and window at lower ground floor level. Associated works including adjustment of the existing retaining wall to accommodate the new external fire escape staircase, reinstatement of former rooflights at roof terrace level, and internal alterations including a new disabled W.C. at ground floor level

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 21 docs
  • Former Allied Irish Bank (gb) 4-8 Market Street (and lands immediately adjacent and NE), Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6AQ

    LA08/2026/0285/F Submitted 20 Mar 2026 0m away

    Change of use from bank (Use Class A2) to Community Hub (Use Class D1) including refurbishment comprising internal layout alterations, external works to existing building and associated site works

    Granted Full applications 28 docs
  • 14-16 Market Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6AP

    LA08/2025/1149/LBC Submitted 26 Sep 2025 47m away

    Installation of 5 no. roof lights into existing ground-floor flat roof rear extension

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer 17 docs
  • 14-16 Market Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6AP

    LA08/2025/1150/F Submitted 26 Sep 2025 47m away

    Installation of 5 no. roof lights into existing ground-floor flat roof rear extension

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 22 docs
  • 14-16 Market Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6AP

    LA08/2025/1152/A Submitted 26 Sep 2025 47m away

    Erection of 1no. illuminated projecting sign and 3no. Shop signs on front elevation

    Granted Advertising 14 docs

In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

  • LA08/2026/0675/LBC Withdrawn

    Danske Bank 74-76 Scotch Street, Armagh, BT61 7DH

    External redecoration works and essential repairs to chimney render and roof covering. Replacement of timber single glazed sliding sash fittings with new security glazed and safety glazed pre-finished hardwood double glazed sliding sash fittings.

    Received 23 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • LA08/2026/0923/LBC Awaiting decision

    Middletown Market House, 6-8 Main Street, Middletown, Armagh, BT60 4JF

    Proposed Internal works to building to include replacing all existing fluorescent lighting to low energy LED units throughout the building.

    Received 25 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • LA08/2026/0920/LBC Awaiting decision

    D H Millar Ltd, 20 Church Place, Lurgan, Craigavon BT66 6EY

    Change of use from vacated dental surgery (Use Class D1) to 6no. self service short term stay apartments (Use Class C2), with 2nd floor extension, and alteration and refurbishment to entire building.

    Received 25 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • LA08/2026/0918/LBC Awaiting decision

    Patricks Fold 36 Scotch Street, Armagh, BT61 7HB

    Proposed Window Repairs and Selective Replacement of Timber Sashes at Patrick’s Fold, Former Bank of Ireland Building (HB15/18/003)

    Received 24 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 20 Main Street, Scarva, BT63 6LS

    Refurbishment of existing property to include reslating of roof, repair of chimney, replacement of doors to front elevation, 2 new windows to replace 2 existing doors to rear elevation, 1 new door to replace existing window to rear elevation, repair of windows(to include upgrade of glass), upgrading/ repair of floors, internal replastering and general alterations to internal layout.

    Received 17 Dec, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings