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George's Court Shopping Centre , Great George's Street & Barronstrand Street , Waterford

Dec 19 2025

Application Received

Feb 18 2026

Decision

Feb 21 2026

Decision Due

Mar 27 2026

Granted

Mar 26 2031

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 19 / 12 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

Proposed Alterations include: Removal of existing mall linking Barronstrand Street and Great George’s Street resulting in an increase in commercial floor area of 340 Sq.m. Internal expansion of Unit 1 (Phelan’s Shoes). Expansion of unit 19 (Boots Pharmacy) including amalgamation of internal units 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, & 20 on level 1. Expansion of unit 21 (No.9 Café) on level 2 including the amalgamation and change of use of a portion of unit 19 (Boots Pharmacy) to café use. Expansion of Unit 21 (No.9 Café) storage area on level 3 including the amalgamation of unit 19 (Boots Pharmacy) storage area. Alterations and change of use to units 25 & 26 on level 2 to provide 3 no. new units 25A (class 2 use), 25B (service retail) & 26 (service retail). Alterations to units 22 & 23 on level 3 to include the creation of 2 additional units 30 & 31 making a total of 4 no. units at level 3. 2 No. facades, at No. 9 Barronstrand Street (Boots) and No.’s 26-28 Great George’s Street, are included on Waterford City & County Council Development Plan 2022-2028, Appendix 9: Record of Protected Structures: RPS No: WA730668 (NIAH No: 22501087), (Boots Front Façade Only). RPS No: WA730805 (NIAH No: 22501094), 26-28 Great George's Street (Façade Only).

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