No. 13/14 Park Road Business Park, Newtown Road, Waterford
Retention of alterations, an extension, signage, and change of use to a marine search and rescue headquarters.
17520 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 17 July 2017
- Reference
- 17520
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 17 July 2017
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for alterations and an extension to the existing building. This includes new window and door locations, external signage, and a change of use from commercial/retail to the Waterford Marine Search & Rescue headquarters.
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Official record
Development description
Of alterations and extension to the existing building as constructed including new window and door locations plus new external signage and retention permission of change of use from commercial/retail to waterford marine search & rescue headquarters
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities.”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nore House, Canada Sq, Waterford | Jun 2025 | €187,000 | 136 m |
| Apt 4, Woodpark Apts, Park Rd | Mar 2025 | €152,000 | 148 m |
| 3 Woodpark, Park Rd, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €164,000 | 148 m |
| 1 Nore House, Canada Square, Waterford | Mar 2025 | €177,000 | 151 m |
| Apt 9, Woodpark, Newtown Rd | Nov 2025 | €160,000 | 159 m |
| 13 Suir House, Canada Sq, Waterford | Mar 2025 | €164,000 | 169 m |
| 7 Suir House, Canada Sq, Waterford City | Jul 2025 | €206,000 | 170 m |
| 7 Marine House, Canada Sq, Waterford | May 2026 | €213,000 | 207 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 July 2017
- Decision due10 September 2017
- Decision issued31 August 2017
- Grant issued6 October 2017
- Permission expiry5 October 2022
In the area
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Alterations to existing structure to include new window and door locations plus new external signage
No. 13/14 Park Road Business Park , Newtown Road , Waterford
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16505WaterfordLodged 26 Jul 2016Alterations
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