development consisting of (a) change of use from existing uses to use as an hotel…
35 O'Connell Street & 44 Merchants Quay , Waterford
Proposed development
development consisting of (a) change of use from existing uses to use as an hotel, (b) Internal alterations to link all 3 buildings internally, (c) provide a bar/lounge, kitchens, stores and all other ancillary services at ground floor, restaurant/kitchen, hotel reception/lounge area /external deck and 9 no. guest bedrooms at first floor, function/exhibition space and 11 no. guest bedrooms at 2nd floor and 11 no. guest bedrooms at third floor (total rooms 31) together with (d) modifications to the exterior facades comprising replacement windows, new window openings, extend existing fire escape to second floor and alterations to shop front at no. 44 Merchants Quay, (e) construction of a 3 storey extension to the grain store building containing a fire escape stairs and (f) replacement signage all at 35 O'Connell Street (A Protected Structure - RPS No. 879), 44 Merchants Quay (A Protected Structure - RPS No. 582) and the adjoining four storey grain store building to the rear
What happens next
Permission was granted on 14 Nov 2019. 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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