Forner Hibernian Bar, Bank Lane / Bolton Street / Mall Lane, Waterford
Retention of a first-floor terrace and change of use from retail/cafe to a gastro pub.
1875 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 7 February 2018
- Reference
- 1875
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 7 February 2018
Summary
AI-generatedIndefinite retention is sought for a first-floor terrace on the south-western corner of the premises. Permission is also requested to change the use of part of the ground and first floors from retail/cafe to a public house gastro pub.
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
For indefinite retention of first floor terrace on south-western corner of premises together with permission for change of use from existing retail / cafe use to public house gastro pub at part ground and first floors
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mall Lane, Waterford | May 2026 | €171,000 | 30 m |
| 11 Beau St, Waterford, Waterfordnot full market price | Mar 2026 | €165,000 | 80 m |
| 9 Cois Caladh, Scotch Quay, Waterford | Mar 2026 | €160,000 | 117 m |
| 11 Bailey's New St, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €81,000 | 118 m |
| 1 Cois Caladh, Georges Quay, Waterford | Jan 2025 | €130,000 | 135 m |
| 44c Adelphi Quay, Waterford, Waterford | Mar 2026 | €175,000 | 143 m |
| 45c Adelphi Quay, Waterford, Waterford | Jun 2026 | €210,000 | 143 m |
| 1 Catherine Court, Catherine St, Waterford | Sept 2025 | €283,000 | 146 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 received7 February 2018
- Decision due3 April 2018
- Decision issued28 March 2018
- Grant issued8 May 2018
- Permission expiry7 May 2023
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