[plank007]

I thought they sold all of the units in that fx development for more than they where expecting in which case they should have been able to move onto this site next. It doesn't make a lot of sense but it's a joke they levelled the site and then pulled the plug. BCC should take note next time they apply for permission.

On the market for offers in the region of £2 million.

 

[belfastuniguy]

I thought they sold all of the units in that fx development for more than they where expecting in which case they should have been able to move onto this site next. It doesn't make a lot of sense but it's a joke they levelled the site and then pulled the plug. BCC should take note next time they apply for permission.

A buyer may already have expressed interest but depending on circumstances it may have to advertised publicly before an offer accepted.

Property developers are a canny yet mysterious bunch

 

[plank007]

Planning permission was granted in November 2013, so would have expired in November 2018 had they not demolished the existing buildings? Which they started doing in September last year. Now selling the site with full planning permission for another 5 years.

 

[belfastuniguy]

Planning permission does not expire once enabling works have commenced.

 

[plank007]

Planning permission does not expire once enabling works have commenced.

If they'd done nothing, it would have expired in November 2018. That's probably why they demo'd the buildings last year. Canny indeed.

 

[Andy H]

Also on sale for twice what they paid I believe

 

[JohnnyNI]

Anyone got updates on the Odyssey Pavilion refurb; is it still happening?

 

[Not Tall Enough]

Also on sale for twice what they paid I believe

At least they did actually complete the FX development so they have built more in Belfast that I ever will.

But there are developers out there who literally do nothing but flatten prime sites for redevelopment, milk them for years as a car park while applying for permission then when they get it flip the site for maximum price they could possible extract out of it, the developer that does want to building something goes bust because they bought at the top of the property bubble and the site sits undeveloped for another 10 years.

 

[plank007]

Can't wait for this to open....

Image from @belfastcitycouncil on Flickr

Robinson Centre in East Belfast set to be renamed Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre

A leisure centre in East Belfast named after former DUP leader Peter Robinson is set to be renamed.

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/robinson-centre-east-belfast-set-15870752

 

[ulsterjamesie]

Is Don Pedro going to be changing his surname to Lisnasharragh then?! :lol:

 

[Not Tall Enough]

I love how the council claimed this was a refurbishment rather than a new build. I can't see any part of the old Robinson Centre in that photo.

 

[hypnotoad24]

Can't wait for this to open....

Image from @belfastcitycouncil on Flickr

Doesn't look like the most efficient use of the site!

Good to see an up to date centre in here all the same.

 

[belfastuniguy]

 

[plank007]

So good to see our council invest in leisure facilities rather than let the private sector deliver them. Infact BCc have invested a total of £45 million in upgrading leisure facilities in East Belfast alone and over £100 million across the city. I can't wait to get back swimming here. I believe they plan to upgrade the Templemore Baths and Avoniel next...

 

[belfastuniguy]

^^

BCC facilities are managed by a private company though.

 

[plank007]

^^

BCC facilities are managed by a private company though.

Make sense, but BCC are directly investing the money into the upgrades.

 

[belfastuniguy]

Not a big development but welcome nevertheless for this part of the Donegall Road

Former Monarch Laundry

residential scheme comprising 53no. apartments is expected to be submitted during 2019.

Credit - MCE Public Relations

 

[hypnotoad24]

Image on FutureBelfast of the aparthotel proposal for Queen Street.

 

[belfastuniguy]

I like the lower section. The dark brick and bronze looks rather nice. Not keen on the taller section. The upper section is typical Like Architects as well....

 

[hypnotoad24]

Agree with that. Large blank walls and random windows. Check and check. Not a patch on the bronze tower on Swanston House across the road.