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Forster Court Hotel , Forster Street , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2112

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which will consist of 1) internal alterations/revisions to amalgamate Forster Court Hotel & the adjoining building formally known as 'Aras Failte Tourist Information Office' at basement, ground and first floor levels 2) Change of use of the adjoining building formally known as 'Aras Failte Tourist Information Office' from Tourist information centre including ancillary offices and retail space to a Hotel / Conference centre. Changes to include - a) 11 no. hotel sites at first floor level, b) Alterations at ground floor level to facilitate the enlargement of the existing Forster Court Hotel restaurant bar area and new conference centre reception with ancillary refreshment area, meeting room & toilet facilities, c) New stairs & lift to conference centre at basement level to include conference/function room(s), meeting rooms, kitchen and toilets. 3) Associated external signage, together with all associated site works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Jan 2021

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    16 Mar 2021

  3. Decision due

    22 Mar 2021

  4. Grant issued

    26 Apr 2021

Application Details

Location
Forster Court Hotel , Forster Street , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.149 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
26 January 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
16 March 2021
Grant Date
26 April 2021
Permission Expires
25 April 2026

Location

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