building formally know as Freddies Amusements, Strand Road, Tramore
Renovation of the former Freddies Amusements building in Tramore, including a new roof and facade.
1666 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 8 February 2016
- Reference
- 1666
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 February 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe works will involve removing the existing defective roof, increasing the ceiling and ridge heights, and installing new insulated roof finishes. It also includes decorative facade finishes and the replacement of existing doors and windows.
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Official record
Development description
- Removal of existing defective roof, increase ceiling heights and ridge height
- New insulated roof finishes
- Carry out new decorative facade finishes to the building
- Replacement of existing doors and windows
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for tourist uses.”
National zoning type: Tourism and related
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment Above Strand Leisure, Strand Road, Tramore | Feb 2025 | €300,000 | 39 m |
| 5 Strandhill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €333,920 | 84 m |
| 1 Strandhill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €333,921 | 84 m |
| 12 Strand Hill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €335,683 | 125 m |
| 10 Strand Hill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €338,326 | 155 m |
| 4 Strand Hill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €333,921 | 155 m |
| 8 Strand Hill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €338,326 | 155 m |
| 6 Strand Hill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €320,705 | 155 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received8 February 2016
- Further information requested31 March 2016
- Further information received13 December 2016
- Decision due18 January 2017
- Decision issued12 January 2017
- Grant issued15 February 2017
- Permission expiry14 February 2022
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