Waterford North Quays, Dock Road, Ferrybank Waterford
Proposed development
The development will consist of modifications to the previously permitted Blocks C to H (Ref: 2460304) to include revisions to the unit mix and floorplan layouts and associated minor revisions to the building facades and private balconies within the same building envelope previously permitted. Permitted Block C to H included comprising 350no. apartments (106no. 1bed, 32no. 2bed(3p), 175no. 2bed(4p) and 37no. 3bed apartments) with supporting uses (1964sqm) at lower levels. The revised block C to H will accommodate 430no. units (228no. 1bed, 7no. 2bed(3p), 195no. 2bed(4p) apartments) with supporting uses (1734sqm) at lower levels. Total GFA of Blocks C to H is 34239sqm (was 33862sqm) as follows: Block C (5725sqm GFA) is a 9 storey block with 71no. apartments (comprising 37no. 1bed and 34no. 2bed(4p)) and retail accommodation at Level 0 and Level 1 (289sqm); Block D (5725sqm GFA) is a 9 storey block with 71no. apartments (comprising 37no. 1bed and 34no. 2bed(4p)) and retail accommodation at Level 0 and Level 1 (275sqm); Block E (5251sqm GFA) is an 8 storey block with 66no. apartments (comprising 33no. 1bed, 3no. 2bed(3p) and 30no. 2bed(4p)) and retail accommodation at Level 0 and Level 0-UPR (312sqm); Block F (5865sqm GFA) is a 9 storey block with 75no. apartments (comprising 40no. 1bed and 35no. 2bed(4p)) and retail accommodation at Level 0 (242sqm); Block G (5923sqm GFA) is a 9 storey block with 75no. apartments (comprising 39no. 1bed, 3no. 2bed(3p) and 33no. 2bed(4p)) and retail accommodation at Level 0 (240sqm); Block H (5750sqm GFA) is a 9 storey block with 72no. apartments (comprising 42no. 1bed, 1no. 2bed(3p) and 29no. 2bed(4p)) and retail accommodation (376sqm) at Level 0 and Level 0-UPR. Ancillary accommodation and other supporting infrastructure and all associated site and development works are as previously permitted
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Decision due
- 26 Oct 2026
Timeline
Application received
27 Feb 2026
Council asked for further information
22 Apr 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
15 Sept 2026
Decision due
26 Oct 2026
Decision: conditional
21 Oct 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.