6–14 Chichester Street is located within Belfast city centre, close to City Hall and in a prominent position on one of the city’s main commercial streets. The site itself consists of two adjoining blocks:

• 6–10 Chichester Street is a four-storey commercial building dating to around 1830.

• 12–14 Chichester Street is a four-storey building constructed around 1890.

Together, the properties formed a long retail frontage historically associated with SS Moore sports store.

History of the site

The buildings at 6–14 Chichester Street have been occupied by various commercial tenants since the nineteenth century. Their most notable and long-standing use was by SS Moore, a sports equipment retailer established in 1947 by Olympic athlete Sammy Moore. The store became a well-known fixture in Belfast, operating on Chichester Street for approximately 75 years.

In 2022, SS Moore announced plans to relocate, and the property was placed on the market with an asking price of around £4 million. Marketing materials promoted the site as a major redevelopment opportunity within the city centre.

Past planning applications

The most significant previous planning approval is:

• Z/2003/0917/F: In April 2003, SS Moore submitted a planning application proposing the redevelopment of the site to provide a six-storey office scheme, branded “The Square”, with ground- and first-floor retail units and office accommodation above. The scheme was designed by Todd Architects. This application was approved in November 2005. Although approved, the redevelopment did not progress.

Current planning applications and future use

In September 2025, Tesco submitted two applications for alterations to facilitate a new Tesco Express store at the site:

• LA04/2025/1392/A (Advertisement Consent): Installation of shop signs, including fascia signage, a projecting sign and internal window vinyls.

• LA04/2025/1390/F (Full Planning): Installation of plant on the rear roof and alterations to the shopfront.