Greenbank House, 5 Bridge Street, Waterford
Proposed development
Change of use from disused retail to a one-bedroom apartment and internal link to no 5 Bridge street (Protected Structure WA730613)
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Decision due
- 24 Mar 2026
Timeline
Application received
6 May 2025
Council asked for further information
27 Jun 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
25 Feb 2026
Decision due
24 Mar 2026
Decision: conditional
20 Mar 2026
Grant issued
24 Apr 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
is sought for continuation of use of land as a temporary car park for a period of 2 years at site bounded by Exchange Street & High Street, Waterford City.
for the removal indefinitely of the old unsafe slated “A” roof and the upper loose sections of the rubble walls of the existing single storey, terraced, street fronted building and planning PERMISSION to extend (upwards through two further floors), alter, refurbish and upgrade this stre et front building at 3 Conduit Lane to include for retail/retail service use through the ground floor and though the first floor and a three bedroom, self contained residential apartment through the second floor. All together with the installation of all necessary services and the completion of all associated site development works, including exit from second floor residential apartment unit through it’s fire protected exit staircase route down to the external street (Conduit Lane). All at No. 3 Conduit Lane, Waterford. (A Protected Structure RPS WA730386)
to retain indefinitely the removal of the old slated “A” roof and the upper loose sections of the rubble walls of the existing single storey, terraced, street fronted building and planning permission to extend (upwards through two further floors), alter, refurbish and upgrade this stre et front building at 3 Conduit Lane to include for retail/retail service use through the ground floor and though the first floor and a three bedroom, self contained residential apartment through the second floor. All together with the installation of all necessary services and the completion of all associated site development works, including exit from second floor residential apartment unit through it’s fire protected exit staircase route down to the external street (Conduit Lane).
section 254 license renewal
renewal of Section 254 license unchanged from Reg:24/186, namely a section 254 license for outdoor tables and chairs on O' Connell St only when the road is closed to traffic
development will consist of: Refurbishment of the existing building, including repair refurbishment and modification of original sliding sash windows and internal doors; Internal alterations to improve accessibility, security and functionality; Energy retrofit works including installation of internal wall insulation, with the addition of an air-to-water heat pump and solar panels behind parapet to rear roof area; Addition of green roof and rainwater harvesting to side entrance extension roof; And associated site works. A Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. WA730335) within the Waterford City Architectural Conservation Area.