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Former petrol station, east Belfast

25 years ago there were four petrol stations on the Holywood Road. One is still trading, two have been demolished and the sites redeveloped. There is also this one (ex-Esso and then ex-Maxol) almost opposite the “Strand” cinema J3774 : The "Strand" cinema, Belfast (2).
Note added 9 April 2013 – the following application for planning permission was advertised in late February 2013: “0123/F 117 Holywood Road , Belfast Alterations to existing service station to allow for the demolition of existing forecourt building. Removal of existing lance wash. Reduction in overall canopy size, but the raising of the canopy covering the forecourt area by 1.4 metres. The provision of replacement pumps and pump islands new control kiosk building, and new wall in position of existing rear wall of building. To provide unmanned station at 117 Holywood Road, Belfast”. This photograph appears as a matter of geographical and historical record only. It does not express any opinion, for or against the application.