Planning application
Allied Irish Bank (gb), 4-8 Market Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6AQ
Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Relates to LA08/2026/0285/F
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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
As published by the council, reference LA08/2026/0806/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA08/2026/0806/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Decision Pending
- Received
- 23 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 30 Jul 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.
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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
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Jul 2026
Received by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
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30 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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14 Aug 2026
Status changed to Consultation Open
Previously Valid.
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12 Oct 2026
Status changed to Decision Pending
Previously Consultation Open.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 24 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon took a median of 118 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Related applications
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LA08/2026/0285/F Granted
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
Documents
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29 documents on file for this application
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