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Waterford - Waterford City and County Council

Proposed Development

A change of use from commercial storage to community use with proposed new works to include two west facing windows at ground floor and three west facing windows at upper floor level, replacement of existing west facing external sliding doors to ground floor with secure glazed door sets, provision of two fire protected internal staircases to the upper floor level, and the installation at ground floor of two additional WC’s and two universal accessible toilets together with associated site works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Jan 2026

  2. Further information requested

    13 Mar 2026

  3. Further information received

    7 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Rear of 49 Merchants Quay , Waterford City , Co. Waterford
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Waterford City and County Council
Site Area
0.03 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 January 2026
Status
FURTHER INFORMATION
Decision
N/A

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2660015N/A13 Jan 2026

A change of use from commercial storage to community use with associated site works.

Rear of 49 Merchants Quay , Waterford City , Co. Waterford

22m
17261N/A18 Apr 2017

the removal of existing plaster and joinery, together with all associated site works (Protected Structure No. 720)

9 Gladstone Street , Waterford

22m
17621N/A24 Aug 2017

the following works including the continuance to construct and the completion of same to an existing listed building, these works include, replacement of internal and external joinery with new double glazed hardwood sash windows throughout, removal of ad hoc rear annex extensions, redundant walls and enlarging and blocking existing openings to comply with fire and building regulations, leveling of floors, provision of replacement slate roof to the main building to provide sarking felt and insulation to same, replacement flat roof membrane to leaking rear retained annex roofs and re-rending the annex extensions and making good around all openings. Removal of internal structural walls and linings in poor repair and replacement of same with a new internal steel encased structure and walls as per engineers requirements, stiffening and replacement of floor joists and flooring throughout. Replacement of partially collapsed internal stairs with new deal stairs complete with balustrades and upgrade the stair in a fire protected enclosue, replacement of internal doors to fire rated door setts, provision of internal fire rated corridors to the apartments and retail unit, provision of shower rooms and en-suites to the apartments, provision of 4 no. roof lights to the rear of the building, 2 no. at ground floor in the retail unit annex, 1 no. ADV to the stair enclosure and 1 no. to the top floor unit all located to the rear of the premises, including of the replastering of all of the new walls, linings, ceilings etc throughout. Replacement of outdated electrics and provision of life saving services, fire alarm and detection systems, emergency exit lighting etc., provision of gas heating to all of the units in the building, connection of new foul and storm drains throughout the building to connect into the existing ground floor service on site, provide new hardwood painted shopfront fascia and raised letter signage and lighting to same, new limestone plinth stall riser to same, together with all associated site works (A PROTECTED STRUCTURE)

9 Gladstone Street , Waterford

22m
17657CONDITIONAL5 Sept 2017

indefinite retention permission for existing works as constructed on site:- 1. new internal steel structure and supports. 2. replacement of internal and external joinery with new double glazed hardwood sash windows. 3. fire protection works to stairs and new corridors, including fire safety alarm and emergency lighting systems. 4. alterations and revisions to layouts and opes. 5. demolition of annex structures and making good. 6. new rooflights and new A.O.V. (automatic opening vent) to rear. 7. re-roof premises. 8. new shopfront fascia and signage and plinth. Planning permission is also sought to complete the following works:- 1. new internal link/ope at third floor level to adjoining building (8 Gladstone Street). 2. internal finishes and decorations together with all associated site works. This is a Protected Structure, RPS Number 720

9 Gladstone Street , Waterford

26m
18250CONDITIONAL13 Apr 2018

external alterations to existing shopfront at ground floor level to include new shopfront fascia, limestone plinths, new doors and glazing, together with all other associated site works

M.W. Keller & Sons Solicitors , 8 Gladstone Street , Waterford

31m
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

31m
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)

31m
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

31m
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

33m
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

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