Deadline looms for submissions on hostel plans for former bank in Waterford town

Members of the public are being reminded the deadline for receipt of submissions and observations regarding the proposed development of a boutique hostel at the former Bank of Ireland Building in Lismore is this Monday, November 18.

Waterford City and County Council launched a public consultation last month after it revealed its intention to transform the former bank building which is located at West Street in the town.

According to a public notice, the development of the hostel, if approved, will be an expansion of the previously approved construction of Glamping Pods in the rear garden.

"The Lismore Boutique Hostel shall include kitchen and dining area, storage and bedroom on the ground floor with bedroom accommodation on the first and second floors," reads the notice.

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According the portal on the council's website, just one submission has been received to date - from a local resident who raised concerns about the existing pressures on the public water supply in Lismore.

The deadline for receipt of submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area is 4pm on Monday, November 18 - click here fore more details on how to make a submission.