Former Waterford Crystal Offices and Showrooms , Cork Road , Waterford

Mar 19 2026

Application Received

Submitted: 19 / 03 / 2026
Waterford City and County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

minor amendments to Reg. Ref: 25/163 for installation of external signage and manifestations, comprising 1No. 4.78m long x 1.9m high external illuminated sign and 1No. 7.5m long x 3.5m high window manifestation with eye logo on southern elevation, and 1No. 4.43m long x 1.2m high external illuminated sign on eastern elevation

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
110m	27/08/2026	N/A	Kingsmeadow Pastimeknock , Kilbarry Ballynaneashagh , Waterford City County Waterford	The proposed development will consist of the construction and operation of a development consisting of an energy centre building, landscaping works, roof mounted solar PV and all other associated ancillary infrastructure within the townland of Kingsmeadow together with an associated heat pipeline network extending from the proposed energy centre building along sections of Kilbarry Road, Cork Road (R680) and Brown’s Road through the townlands of Kingsmeadow, Pastimeknock, Kilbarry and Ballynaneashagh, Waterford City, County Waterford. The Waterford Energy Centre building will integrate multiple low carbon energy technologies including the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), and gas boilers, for peak load support and emergency back up. The proposed energy centre building will have a building height of 6.2m, with solar PV panels mounted on the building rooftop. The proposed development will also include a heat pipeline network consisting of 2no. pipes, with a diameter of 450mm each, spanning a distance of approximately 1,470m in an underground trench, from the proposed energy centre building, extending onto Kilbarry Road, crossing into Cork Road (R680) travelling the length of Cork Road before terminating outside the IDA Industrial Estate on Brown’s Road, linking the proposed Waterford Energy Centre building to future heat customer buildings in the area. Ancillary development will consist of security fencing, access and parking, drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works at the proposed energy centre building. Site preparation will involve foundation works, and construction of essential access facilities to support overall functionality for the purpose of generating renewable heat energy and transmitting it to future heat customer buildings in the area (Proposed Development) within the townlands of Kingsmeadow, Pastimeknock, Kilbarry and Ballynaneashagh, Waterford City, County Waterford. A 10 year permission is sought for the construction of the proposed development. Forthe purposes of the Renewable Energy DirectiveIII(Directive(EU)2023/2413),the proposed development includes relevant solar energy development comprising approximately21.6kWofroofmountedsolar PV and the installationof3no. small scale1.5MWnon-ground, air source heat pumps. InaccordancewithArticle239of the PlanningandDevelopmentRegulations2001(as amended)	Details...
910m	18/08/2026	N/A	Tramore Rd , Priorsknock , Waterford	development will consist of demolition of existing supermarket with ancillary off-licence (1711sqm) and construction of a new supermarket with ancillary off-licence (2571.8sqm) and reconfiguration of car parking to include 77no. car parking spaces (in lieu of 126no. existing car parking spaces) with access from existing vehicular access from R675, standalone ESB substation (25.8sqm), new plaza with pedestrian access from R675, hard and soft landscaping, service / delivery area, plant compound, bicycle parking, trolley bays, totem sign, building mounted signage, PV solar panels and all associated site and development works	Details...
910m	06/08/2026	N/A	Tramore Rd , Priorsknock , Waterford	The development will consist of demolition of existing supermarket with ancillary off-licence (1711sqm) and construction of a new supermarket with ancillary off-licence (2571.8sqm) and reconfiguration of car parking to include 77no. car parking spaces (in lieu of 126no. existing car parking spaces) with access from existing vehicular access from R675, standalone ESB substation (25.8sqm), new plaza with pedestrian access from R675, hard and soft landscaping, service / delivery area, plant compound, bicycle parking, trolley bays, totem sign, building mounted signage, PV solar panels and all associated site and development works	Details...
830m	28/07/2026	N/A	13 Arbor Road , Lisduggan , Waterford	for a Dormer extension to the rear roof plane of the existing dwelling and the use of the attic as a storage space, retention is also sought for the widening of the opening in the front boundary wall and the widening of the paved area for the driveway along with all associated site development works	Details...
970m	09/07/2026	N/A	Ballybeg Drive , Ballybeg Kilbarry , Waterford	development consisting of a change of use from retail use (Gross Floor Area 374 sq.m.) (as granted under Planning Permission Reg Ref 19/589) to retail with ancillary off Licence use. The retail unit will include Costcutter neighbourhood store , a mechanical plant area, and all necessary ancillary services area. The development will also comprise of minor modifications to the elevations previously granted under Planning Permission Reg Ref 19/589 and 2560275 at this site	Details...
970m	02/07/2026	N/A	Ballybeg Drive , Ballybeg Kilbarry , Waterford	for development consisting of a change of use from retail use (Gross Floor Area 374 sq.m.) (as granted under Planning Permission Reg Ref 19/589) to retail with ancillary off Licence use. The retail unit will include Costcutter neighbourhood store , a mechanical plant area, and all necessary ancillary services area. The development will also comprise of minor modifications to the elevations previously granted under Planning Permission Reg Ref 19/589 and 2560275 at this site	Details...
700m	10/06/2026	N/A	Farrells Autoport , Cork Road , Waterford	For change of use of existing shop to restaurant and for new signage on front and side of existing building, also 12 proposed new parking spaces at the rear of building.	Details...
830m	02/06/2026	CONDITIONAL	Saint Anthony's , 92 Lismore Park , Waterford	is sought for existing external 2 no. arches to front elevation at ground floor level, conversion of ground floor garage into a bedroom with independent access front door (from previously granted 2 no. arches) with additional adjoining ground floor bedroom extension to side elevation with 2 no. Velux rooflights, with ground floor Dining Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, and external adjoining Boiler House to rear elevation of my dwelling, with attic / internal roofspace conversion into office / storage use (with internal access stairway) and 2 no. additional Velux rooflights to roof of main dwelling (rear elevation) at second floor level together with all associated site works	Details...
700m	29/05/2026	N/A	Farrells Autoport , Cork Road , Waterford	Change of use of existing shop to restaurant and for new signage on front and side of existing building	Details...
760m	29/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Hibernians Football Club , Tramore Road , Waterford	planning permission for a single storey detached coffee kiosk, signage and all other associated site works, within the existing car park at The Hibernians Football Club, Tramore Road, Waterford.	Details...
2.8km	17/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	IDA Waterford Business and Technology Park , Cork Road , Waterford	the development will consist of a section of single carriageway road (c.155 metres in total) to extend the existing internal roadway to provide access to a future development site within the Business and Technology Park, together with landscaping, public lighting and all associated development above and below ground.	Details...
0m	10/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Former Waterford Crystal Offices and Showrooms , Cork Road , Waterford	for minor amendments to Reg. Ref: 25/163 for installation of external signage and manifestations, comprising 1No. 4.78m long x 1.9m high external illuminated sign and 1No. 7.5m long x 3.5m high window manifestation with eye logo on southern elevation, and 1No. 4.43m long x 1.2m high external illuminated sign on eastern elevation.	Details...
540m	01/04/2026	REFUSED	9 Briot Walk , Templars Hall , Waterford	EXT of Duration on pl file 20/340 erection of a new two storey dwelling house with associated site connections, new site entrance and all associated site development works	Details...
470m	03/02/2026	REFUSED	The Western side of the Cork Road and Inner Ring Road Roundabout , Kingsmeadow , Waterford.	The development will consist of the replacement of 2 No. (6.28m x 3.5m and 6.4m x 3.4m) advertising displays with 1 No. digital 6.28m x 3.4m advertising display on the south western face of the existing structure (with increase in overall height from 4.93m to 5.8m) and provision of a 1m fence on top of existing boundary wall (overall height approx. 2.1m)	Details...
510m	19/01/2026	CONDITIONAL	Block 2 , Lacken Road Business Park , Kilbarry Waterford	revisions to a previously granted planning permission (Planning Register Reference No. 24/60414) , The proposed development will consist of a change of use from the permitted light industrial / storage use to leisure use (paddle court facility) and the construction of an additional mezzanine floor with a floor area of 122 sq.m, together with all associated internal alterations and ancillary works.	Details...
3km	16/01/2026	N/A	Holycross , Butlerstown , Waterford	the construction of a car rental hub comprising of 101m2, single storey office building along with an adjoining canopy to be used as a car wash/valeting bay. Site works to consist of a new entrance from the R680 road, 45 No. car parking spaces to include EV charging and disabled access spaces, landscaping, lighting, entrance gates, signage, boundary treatment, foul pumping station with connection to public foul sewer via a rising foul mains and water mains connection, together with all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application.	Details...
660m	14/01/2026	CONDITIONAL	No.12 Plunkett Road , Kingsmeadow , Waterford	to construct a single storey extension to the side and rear of existing two storey dwelling and all associated works including demolition of existing attached garage	Details...
3km	14/01/2026	N/A	Holycross , Butlerstown , Waterford	the construction of a car rental hub comprising of 101m2, single storey office building along with an adjoining canopy to be used as a car wash/valeting bay. Site works to consist of a new entrance from the R680 road, 45 No. car parking spaces to include EV charging and disabled access spaces, landscaping, lighting, entrance gates, signage, boundary treatment, foul pumping station with connection to public foul sewer via a rising foul mains and water mains connection, together with all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application.	Details...
660m	22/12/2025	N/A	No.12 Plunkett Road , Kingsmeadow , Waterford	construct a single storey extension to the side and rear of existing two storey dwelling and all associated works including demolition of existing attached garage	Details...

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