The Tower Hotel, The Mall, Waterford
Multi-storey extensions to the Tower Hotel in Waterford, adding 36 guest bedrooms and a restaurant.
17596 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 15 August 2017
- Reference
- 17596
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 August 2017
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for major extensions to the Tower Hotel. The works include a bar extension, a four-storey extension with a riverside restaurant and 12 bedrooms, a two-storey extension with 4 bedrooms, a penthouse extension with 20 bedrooms, and elevation alterations.
- Storeys
- 4
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
The following extensions/alterations: a) single/two storey extension to the existing bar area at ground floor level; b) four storey extension at existing first floor level (containing a new riverside restaurant & 12 no guest bedrooms on 3 floors over); c) two storey bedroom extension at existing second floor level to the rear block fronting rose lane (containing 4 no. Guest bedrooms); d) single/two storey penthouse extension at existing roof level (containing 20 no. Guest bedrooms); e) illuminated building mounted signage and, f) alterations to existing front and side elevations together with all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for the development and enhancement of town core uses including retail, residential, commercial, civic and other uses.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 13 March 2018. A completion certificate was lodged on 22 December 2023.
2 commencement notices are linked to this development.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7c Mahon Mills, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford | Oct 2025 | €205,000 | 53 m |
| 8 Adelphi Qy, Waterford, Waterford | May 2026 | €131,250 | 57 m |
| 48a Adelphi Quay, Waterford | Jul 2025 | €202,000 | 61 m |
| 44c Adelphi Quay, Waterford, Waterford | Mar 2026 | €175,000 | 75 m |
| 45c Adelphi Quay, Waterford, Waterford | Jun 2026 | €210,000 | 75 m |
| 4 Mall Lane, Waterford | May 2026 | €171,000 | 93 m |
| 9 Cois Caladh, Scotch Quay, Waterford | Mar 2026 | €160,000 | 104 m |
| 1 Cois Caladh, Georges Quay, Waterford | Jan 2025 | €130,000 | 113 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 received15 August 2017
- Decision due9 October 2017
- Decision issued5 October 2017
- Grant issued9 November 2017
- Permission expiry8 November 2022
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
(a) the change of use at ground floor level from office to hotel use at no. 36 The Mall (PROTECTED STRUCTURE…
The Tower Hotel The Mall , No. 36 The Mall , the rear of No.'s 16-20 Lombard Street and Rose Lane
21902WaterfordLodged 28 Sept 2021Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
(a) the demolition of existing 4 storey terrace No.'s 16-20 Lombard Street inclusive and 4 storey over…
The Tower Hotel The Mall Waterford through No. 36 The Mall , through No's 16-20 Lombard Street & Rose Lane , Waterford
1982WaterfordLodged 14 Feb 2019Commercial
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
(a) the demolition of existing 4 storey terrace No.'s 16-20 Lombard Street inclusive and 4 storey corner…
The Tower Hotel , The Mall through 36 The Mall , through No.'s 16-20 Lombard Street & Rose Lane
1918WaterfordLodged 18 Jan 2019Commercial
- RefusedAt this site
(a) the demolition of existing 4 storey terrace No.'s 16-20 Lombard Street inclusive, (b) external…
The Tower Hotel The Mall through No. 36 The Mall , through No.'s 16-20 Lombard Street and , Rose Lane
20883WaterfordLodged 27 Nov 2020Commercial
- Awaiting decision50 m away
Demolition of existing 3 storey buildings, no’s 12 and 13 Lombard Street and existing 4 storey building at…
Site bound by Rose Lane and 12/13 Lombard Street , Waterford , Ireland
2460300WaterfordLodged 31 May 2024Commercial
- Refused60 m away
SECTION 254 LICENCE for Fingerpost Sign
Junction of Lombard Street and , The Mall , Waterford
22141WaterfordLodged 24 Feb 2022Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision60 m away
Change of use from offices to single family dwelling unit, together with all associated ancillary works to…
No. 2 The Mall , Waterford
18271WaterfordLodged 20 Apr 2018Change of use
- Awaiting decision60 m away
Change of use from offices to single family dwelling unit, together with all associated ancillary works to…
No. 2 The Mall , Waterford
17802WaterfordLodged 20 Nov 2017Change of use
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