Waterpark College, Park Road, Newtown Road
Installation of solar panels and roof modifications to a permitted classroom block within a protected school site.
18656 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 28 September 2018
- Reference
- 18656
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 September 2018
Summary
AI-generatedModifications are proposed for a previously permitted classroom block extension at Waterpark College, which is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure. The changes include installing approximately 225 square meters of photovoltaic solar panels on the roof and modifying the roof parapet to create an enclosed mechanical riser.
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
Modification to the new classroom block extension as originally permitted under reg no. 17/556. The proposed modification comprises of the incorporation of photovoltaic solar panels onto the roof of the proposed classroom block extension, which is within the curtilage of a protected structure. Approximately 120m2 of cell area (80 panels) to be incorporated on the south-western side & 105m2 of cell area (70 panels) on the north eastern side of proposed school building extension roof. A further modification to the roof parapet, at the rear of proposed new classroom block, to create an enclosed riser for mechanical extracts above roof level
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 4, Woodpark Apts, Park Rd | Mar 2025 | €152,000 | 193 m |
| 3 Woodpark, Park Rd, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €164,000 | 193 m |
| Apt 9, Woodpark, Newtown Rd | Nov 2025 | €160,000 | 206 m |
| 3 Nore House, Canada Sq, Waterford | Jun 2025 | €187,000 | 226 m |
| 1 Nore House, Canada Square, Waterford | Mar 2025 | €177,000 | 241 m |
| 7 Suir House, Canada Sq, Waterford City | Jul 2025 | €206,000 | 251 m |
| 13 Suir House, Canada Sq, Waterford | Mar 2025 | €164,000 | 256 m |
| Apt 4b - Newtown Court, Newtown Road, Waterford | Oct 2025 | €260,000 | 287 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received28 September 2018
- Decision due22 November 2018
- Decision issued20 November 2018
- Grant issued10 January 2019
- Permission expiry9 January 2024
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