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17324

CONDITIONAL

Waterford - Waterford City and County Council

Proposed Development

internal change of use to protected structure listed as number 584 in development plan 2002 from office space to three number one bedroom apartments to First, Second and Third floors with built in refuse bin storage area to Ground Floor entrance hall, connect foul and surface water drainage to public mains with all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    16 May 2017

  2. Further information requested

    4 Jul 2017

  3. Further information received

    19 Sept 2017

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Oct 2017

  5. Decision due

    16 Oct 2017

  6. Grant issued

    21 Nov 2017

Application Details

Location
41 Merchants Quay , Waterford
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Waterford City and County Council
Floor Area
158.21 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
16 May 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 October 2017
Grant Date
21 November 2017
Permission Expires
20 November 2022

Location

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2660175CONDITIONAL19 Mar 2026

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12m
2660101N/A19 Feb 2026

the demolition of part of the rear annex and the construction of a new rear wall to the remaining section of the rear annex of the building, a Protected Structure

39 Merchants Quay , Waterford , Co Waterford

12m
2660072N/A9 Feb 2026

the demolition of part of the rear annex and the construction of a new rear wall to the remaining section of the rear annex of the building, a Protected Structure

39 Merchants Quay , Waterford , Co Waterford

32m
19379N/A31 May 2019

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 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

35 O'Connell Street & 44 Merchants Quay , Waterford City

34m
19457CONDITIONAL25 Jun 2019

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

35 O'Connell Street & 44 Merchants Quay , Waterford

35m
23128N/A20 Apr 2023

change of use from commercial (offices) to residential comprising 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment at first floor and 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment and 1 no. studio apartment at second floor and 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment and 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment at second floor. Works will comprise internal modifications, reconfiguration of partition walls and removal of a modern stair flight to third floor and construction of a new stair flight in existing stairs core. Along with all associated ancillary site works. No Works are proposed to the Merchants Quay façade. This is a Protected Structure.

47 Merchants Quay , Waterford X91 T2CR , (Cash Convenience)

35m
2360245N/A14 Jun 2023

change of use from commercial (offices) to residential comprising 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment at First floor and 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment and 1 no. studio apartments at second floor and 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment and 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment at second floor. Works will comprise internal modifications, reconfiguration of partition walls and removal of a modern stair flight to third floor and construction of a new stair flight in existing stairs core along with all associated ancillary site works. No Works are proposed to the Merchants Quay façade.

47 Merchants Quay , Waterford , A Protected Structure

35m
2360262CONDITIONAL20 Jun 2023

development which will consist of change of use from commercial (offices) to residential comprising 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment at First floor and 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment and 1 no. studio apartment at second floor and 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment and 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment at second floor. Works will comprise internal modifications, reconfiguration of partition walls and removal of a modern stair flight to third floor and construction of a new stair flight in existing stairs core. Along with all associated ancillary site works. No Works are proposed to the Merchants Quay façade. Protected Structure.

47 Merchants Quay , Waterford , X91T2CR

44m
20738CONDITIONAL9 Oct 2020

planning permission for indefinite retention is being sought for the material change of use from the existing storage yard to retail for the sale of food/crafts in an artisan food and craft outdoor market, incorporating non-permanent units (stalls, trailers, gazebo - 6 no. in total) with an outdoor eating area. In addition to the above, planning permission is also sought for a proposed W.C. on site, at

39 O'Connell Street , Waterford City

44m
221032CONDITIONAL12 Dec 2022

As per Planning Condition no.2 of granted Planning Permission Planning reference no. 20738 the applicant is seeking planning permission to extend the existing permission for the sale of Food / Crafts in an artisan food and craft outdoor market, incorporating non-permanent units (i.e. Stalls, Trailer, Gazebo - 6 no. in total) with an outdoor eating area

39 O'Connell Street , Waterford City

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