5-7 Castle Place, BT1 1GA
About 5-7 Castle Place
5–7 Castle Place forms part of the Donegall Arcade, a Victorian-era retail arcade running between Castle Place and Lombard/Rosemary Streets in Belfast city centre. The arcade frontage encompasses four storeys, with retail units at street level and upper-floor space above.
The unit at 5 Donegall Arcade is currently occupied by GAME, a well‑known gaming and electronics retailer providing video games, consoles and accessories. This confirms that the property is in retail use (Class A1) at ground floor level. The first floor servers as storage & office space.
The current retail arcade known as ‘Donegall Arcade’ was built 1989 – 1990. The arcade’s overall management is handled by Donegall Arcade Management, based at 5‑7 Castle Place, the registered address for the shopping centre operator.
In July 2025, 0034 Castle Place Belfast (Freehold Co) Limited submitted a planning application (LA04/2025/1210/F) proposes the following:
A change of use at ground and first floor from retail (Class A1) to fast food restaurant and takeaway (Class A3/A5), inclusive of indoor seating.
External alterations to the ground and first floor façade and entrance arrangement associated with the new use.
Installation of associated external plant equipment (e.g. extract ventilation, air‑conditioning units) required to support commercial kitchen operations.
Project Information
Floors
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Planning References
LA04/2025/1210/FLA04/2025/1210/F
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