Development which will consist of 1) internal alterations/revisions to amalgamate Forster…
Forster Court Hotel , Forster Street , Galway
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.
What happens next
Permission was granted on 16 Mar 2021. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.
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