Bus Éireann Bus Station, Merchants Quay Waterford City, County Waterford
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.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Decision due
- 25 Jun 2026
Timeline
Application received
6 Oct 2025
Council asked for further information
28 Nov 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
29 May 2026
Decision due
25 Jun 2026
Decision: conditional
19 Jun 2026
Grant issued
27 Jul 2026
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Since 2019 the council has refused these applications for the same kind of development (extension or alterations to a home) within 300 m, and they weren't overturned on appeal. They're useful planning history for your letter, and we'll suggest them when you object.
extension or alterations to a home
the following: 1. Installation of 1 no. new ATM to front elevation, 2. Minor internal alterations, 3. All associated site works
Bank of Ireland, 60 Meagher's Quay, Waterford · refused 22 May 2024 · about 270 m away · 2360459
extension or alterations to a home
SECTION 254 LICENCE for an extension of our outdoor area using a public Amenity Space in order to put 4 large umbrellas, 16 tables and 96 chairs. We plan to sha
The Presbytery, 3-4 Great Georges St., Waterford City · refused 20 Apr 2022 · about 250 m away · 22142
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.