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2560708

CONDITIONAL

Waterford - Waterford City and County Council

Proposed Development

the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing bus station, the reconfiguration of the internal layout of the building to improve accessibility and functionality, the partial demolition of Canopy No. 2 to accommodate the new extension, the demolition of Canopy No. 3 to facilitate the construction of 5 No. new bus shelters with advertisement displays incorporated within; the reconfiguration of existing bus bays, the construction of outdoor storage area for goods and refuse, the provision of a guide dog relief area with associated landscaping, the reconfiguration of the drop-off area to improve accessibility to the bus station, and all associated site and development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Oct 2025

  2. Further information requested

    28 Nov 2025

  3. Further information received

    29 May 2026

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    19 Jun 2026

  5. Decision due

    25 Jun 2026

  6. Grant issued

    27 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
Bus Éireann Bus Station , Merchants Quay Waterford City , County Waterford
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Waterford City and County Council
Site Area
0.331 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
6 October 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
19 June 2026
Grant Date
27 July 2026
Permission Expires
26 July 2031

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