Permission for development which will consist of 1) internal alterations/revisions to amalgamate Forster Court Hotel &…

Application details

Planning reference

2112

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

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.

Location / address

Forster Court Hotel , Forster Street , Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

26 Jan 2021

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

16 Mar 2021

Final grant date

26 Apr 2021

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   26 Jan 2021

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   16 Mar 2021

3. Final grant

   26 Apr 2021

4. Works commenced

   11 Nov 2021Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   9 Mar 2022Official NBCO/BCMS data