2-8 Botanic Avenue / Ratcliffe Street carpark
2-8 Botanic Avenue, BT7 1JQ
Carpark
2-8 Botanic Avenue is currently a surface-level car park bounded by Botanic Avenue, Ratcliffe Street and Donegall Pass.
In December 2023, Irish News confirmed on X that Belfast-based hotel group Andras House had purchased the site for £1.7 million.
In September 2024, a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) LA04/2024/1602/PAN, was submitted to Belfast City Council, outlining plans for the site’s redevelopment.
In February 2025, Andras House submitted a full planning application LA04/2025/0242/F proposing the construction of a 164-bedroom hotel. The development includes a ground floor bar and restaurant, along with associated works such as the demolition of the existing building.
Click here to follow the progress of the YOTEL Hotel development
Last updated 1 month ago
Current & Historic Planning Applications
| Ref | Received date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA04/2025/0242/F | 13 Feb 2025 | Full | Pending |
| LA04/2024/1602/PAN | 25 Sep 2024 | Proposal of Application Notice | Acceptable |
Aerial view
Date: September 2024
Image: NI Planner
Site outline
Date: September 2024
Image: NI Planner
Aerial view
Date: September 2024
Image: NI Planner
Aerial view
Date: March 2022
Image: NI Planner
Artist’s impression of the proposed YOTEL hotel view from Shaftsbury Square
Date: September 2024
Image: Andras House
View of the proposed YOTEL hotel from Botanic Avenue
Date: September 2024
Image: Andras House
View of the proposed YOTEL hotel from Donegall Pass
Date: September 2024
Image: Andras House
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