University Hospital Waterford, Dunmore Road, Waterford
Construction of a hospital extension and a new plant room at University Hospital Waterford.
16119 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 26 February 2016
- Reference
- 16119
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 February 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves building a 21.5 square metre extension on an existing flat roof at level 2 to house a decontamination facility. It also includes removing and raising an existing lean-to roof to create a new 142 square metre plant room.
- Floor area
- 164 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
(a) the construction of a 21.5m2 extension to an old disused medical ward on level 2 adjacent to the existing (cssd) central sterile supplies department. The proposed extension on existing flat roof will include domestic services room and a gus/toe decontamination room which will form part of a new central decontamination facility for endoscopic and ultrasound equipment. B) removal and raising of existing lean to roof over decontamination unit to create new 142m2 plant room
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for and protect civic, educational, religious, community, health care and social infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Community facilities
Objective set by the WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinakill Lodge, Dunmore Rd, Waterford | Jul 2025 | €125,000 | 180 m |
| Apt 42, Ardkeen Woods, Ardkeen | May 2026 | €280,000 | 243 m |
| 88 Viewmount Park, Dunmore Rd, Waterford | May 2025 | €425,000 | 253 m |
| Apt 46, Ardkeen Woods, Ardkeen | Mar 2026 | €240,000 | 256 m |
| Apt 32, Ardkeen Woods, Ardkeen | Mar 2025 | €196,000 | 272 m |
| Apt 18, Ardkeen Woods, Ardkeen | Oct 2025 | €250,000 | 272 m |
| 7 Viewmount Park, Dunmore Road, Waterford | May 2025 | €347,500 | 287 m |
| 17 Sandy Ridge, Ardkeen Woods, Dunmore Rd | Jun 2025 | €226,000 | 301 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 February 2016
- Decision due21 April 2016
- Decision issued12 April 2016
- Grant issued20 May 2016
- Permission expiry19 May 2021
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