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Former Waterford Crystal Offices and Showrooms , Cork Road Kilbarry , Waterford

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560790

Waterford - Waterford City and County Council

Proposed Development

( a period of six years) for the re-establishment and reorganisation of former car parking areas to provide a total of 146 no. overflow car parking spaces, including 7 no. disabled accessible spaces, together with associated access, circulation and site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Nov 2025

  2. Further information requested

    9 Jan 2026

  3. Further information received

    14 Jan 2026

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    4 Feb 2026

  5. Decision due

    10 Feb 2026

  6. Grant issued

    13 Mar 2026

Application Details

Location
Former Waterford Crystal Offices and Showrooms , Cork Road Kilbarry , Waterford
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Waterford City and County Council
Site Area
0.78 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
7 November 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
4 February 2026
Grant Date
13 March 2026
Permission Expires
12 March 2031

Location

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