The Former Waterford Crystal Offices & Showrooms, Cork Road, Kilbarry
Major redevelopment of the former Waterford Crystal offices and showrooms, including extensions and a new food court.
19425 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 14 June 2019
- Reference
- 19425
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 14 June 2019
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 2680 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves replacing cladding and glazing on the existing three-storey office block, constructing a 920 sqm office extension, and adding a new 1,760 sqm third floor. It also includes converting part of the showrooms to offices, creating a food court and retail unit, and demolishing a single-storey former restaurant.
- 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
Works consisting of the following: a. Replacement of the cladding and glazing on all elevations of the existing three storey office block. B. Alterations to existing internal layout and elevations to include removal and relocation of existing windows and doors. C. Construction of a 920m2 office extension at ground floor, first floor and second floor level. D. Construction of a 1760m2 third floor level over the existing and extended office block. E. Change of use of a section of the former showrooms to office use. F. Provision of a food court and retail unit in a section of the former showrooms. G. Demolition of single storey former restaurant. H. Construction of an outside tiered seating along with a new pedestrian access to the cork road. Planning permission is also sought for car parking, lighting, drainage connections and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for enterprise and/ or residential led regeneration.”
National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Ballybeg Park, Waterford | Oct 2025 | €226,000 | 206 m |
| 129 Larchville, Brownes Rd, Waterford | Sept 2025 | €245,000 | 276 m |
| 19 Manor Street, Waterford City, County Waterford | Mar 2025 | €130,000 | 295 m |
| 145 Larchville, Waterford | Dec 2025 | €212,000 | 316 m |
| 45 Manor St John, Church Rd, Lisduggannot full market price | Jul 2025 | €108,000 | 322 m |
| 106 Ballybeg Close, Ballybeg, Waterfordnot full market price | Jul 2026 | €95,000 | 355 m |
| 191 Larchville Est, Waterford, Waterford | Jun 2026 | €216,000 | 394 m |
| 2 Briot Dr, Templers Hall, Kilbarry | Oct 2025 | €268,000 | 405 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 received14 June 2019
- Further information requested7 August 2019
- Further information received13 September 2019
- Decision due10 October 2019
- Decision issued8 October 2019
- Grant issued18 November 2019
- Permission expiry17 November 2024
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