Aurora building facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aurora building |
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| General information | |
| Status | Planning permission refused Planning appeal withdrawn Never built |
| Location | Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 54°35′31″N 5°56′03″W / 54.591873°N 5.934151°W |
| Height | |
| Roof | 109 metres (358 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 37 |
The Aurora building was a plan for a very tall building in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was never built because it did not get the necessary approval, called planning permission.
If it had been built, the Aurora building would have been 109 metres (358 feet) tall. It would have had 37 floors. This would have made it the tallest building on the entire island of Ireland.
The building was planned for a spot in Belfast city centre. This spot was at the corner of Great Victoria Street and Ventry Street. It used to be the last petrol station in that part of the city. Great Victoria Street is also home to other famous Belfast buildings. These include the Grand Opera House, the Europa Hotel, and The Crown Liquor Saloon.
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What the Aurora Building Would Have Been
The Aurora building was designed to be a busy place. It would have had almost 300 apartments for people to live in. It also planned for about 7,000 square feet (650 square metres) of space for shops or offices.
Who Was Involved
Several companies were working on this big project. They included McAlister Holdings, Strategic Planning, and HKR Architects. These companies help design and plan large buildings.
Why the Building Was Not Built
The plan for the Aurora building faced some problems. The city officials did not give it planning permission. This means they did not approve the building to be constructed.
Appeal Withdrawn
The people behind the Aurora project tried to challenge this decision. They made an appeal in February 2011. However, they later decided to stop their appeal. This meant the building would definitely not be built.
Financial Issues
Around the same time, the Aurora project faced financial difficulties. On January 27, 2011, a bank called Anglo Irish Bank took control of the project. This is called "receivership." It happens when a bank takes over a project because of money problems. The bank also took control of two other building sites owned by McAlister Construction Ltd. These sites were in Coleraine and Dundonald.
