Holy Family Junior School and Our Lady of Mercy Senior Primary School, Military Road, Waterford
Proposed development
The installation of 3 no. new single-storey school buildings. The proposed development includes 1 no. single-storey school building with Special Educational Needs classroom (100m²) and a new fenced soft play area (50m²) to Holy Family Junior School; 1 no. single-storey school building with 3 no. mainstream classrooms (250m²) to Holy Family Junior School; 1 no. single-storey school building with Special Educational Needs classroom (100m²) and a new fenced soft play area (50m²) to Our Lady of Mercy Senior Primary School; new fence and gates proposed to the playground of Our Lady of Mercy Senior Primary School; and all associated site and ancillary works.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Decision due
- Not available
Timeline
Application received
18 Dec 2025
Decision due
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Planning history within 750 m
40 No Apartments consisting of 24 No. 1-Bedroom Units, 5 No. 2-Bedroom Units & 11 No. 3- Bedroom Units), Entrance and Access Roads via Keanes Road Connection to public foul and surface water drainage system All associated site works
the construction of a c.45.57m2 two storey extension to front and side of existing two storey dwelling, with a hip roof construction to match existing. The construction of a c.31.18m2 single storey flat roof and part pitched roof extension to rear of existing dwelling incorporating proposed new rooflights. Works are to include; the demolition of existing rear single storey flat-roof kitchen/ dining room & existing WC to rear of existing dwelling, part demolition of existing front garden wall and pier to accommodate the widening of vehicular entrance, the demolition and removal of garden wall to side entrance and part demolition and removal of rear low-level block wall, concrete steps and piers all within the site curtilage including all associated site works, alterations to existing front and rear gardens levels/landscaping, gently sloped pathways, driveway, drainage and all associated services
the construction of 26 No. single-storey residential units for older persons, comprising 6 No. 2-bed mid-terrace bungalow units, 4 No. 2-bed end-terrace bungalow units, 4 No. 1-bed end-terrace universally accessible bungalow units, 2 No. 2-bed end-terrace universally accessible bungalow units, 6 No. 2-bed mid-terrace universally accessible bungalow units and 4 no. 2-bed semi-detached bungalow units. The development will include alterations to the existing access road at the junction with Ozanam Street, the widening of this existing access road to provide for two-way vehicular access and new pedestrian access, along with all associated site development works including roads, paths, vehicular parking, landscaping, open spaces, boundary treatments, sustainable urban drainage systems and all necessary site works and site service provisions.A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted as part of this application.
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.