Fitzwilton Hotel, Bridge Street, Waterford
Fifth-floor extension to the Fitzwilton Hotel to add new guest rooms.
19409 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 10 June 2019
- Reference
- 19409
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 June 2019
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for a new fifth-floor extension to the Fitzwilton Hotel in Waterford. The works will include subdividing an existing fourth-floor suite to create two double rooms, adding 22 new rooms overall, and installing new signage.
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Official record
Development description
The construction of a proposed new fifth floor extension to the existing fitzwilton hotel. Works to include the subdivision of existing 4th floor suite to provide 2 new separate double rooms, 22 proposed new rooms (inclusive of 5th floor suite), elevational signage and 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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Marine Court, Bridge St, Waterford | Mar 2026 | €179,000 | 33 m |
| 11 Marine Court, Waterford City, Co Waterford | May 2026 | €195,000 | 33 m |
| 28 Clanwilliam Court, Mary St, Waterford | May 2025 | €206,508 | 50 m |
| 22 Clonwilliam Court, Waterford, Waterford | May 2025 | €136,000 | 50 m |
| Apt 5 The Malthouse, 16 Mary Street, Waterford | Oct 2025 | €125,000 | 54 m |
| Apt 21, The Malthouse, Mary St | Jan 2025 | €135,000 | 54 m |
| 19 The Malthouse, Mary St, Waterford | May 2026 | €140,000 | 54 m |
| 24 Bridgeview Court, Bridge St, Waterford | Jul 2025 | €160,000 | 56 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 received10 June 2019
- Further information requested1 August 2019
- Further information received25 September 2019
- Decision due22 October 2019
- Decision issued17 October 2019
- Appeal submitted8 November 2019
- Appeal decided26 February 2020
- Permission expiry25 February 2025
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