Fitzwilton Hotel, Bridge Street, Waterford
Installation of balustrades to enclose an existing hotel smoking area.
2059 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 5 February 2020
- Reference
- 2059
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 February 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the provision of stainless steel and glass balustrades. These will enclose the existing external smoking area facing onto Bridge Street at the Fitzwilton Hotel.
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Official record
Development description
For the provision of stainless steel and glass balustrades to enclose the existing external smoking area facing onto bridge street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Bridgeview Court, Bridge St, Waterford | Jul 2025 | €160,000 | 42 m |
| Apartment 9, Bridgeview Court, Bridge Street | Jan 2026 | €140,000 | 42 m |
| 10 Marine Court, Bridge St, Waterford | Mar 2026 | €179,000 | 48 m |
| 11 Marine Court, Waterford City, Co Waterford | May 2026 | €195,000 | 48 m |
| 22 O'connell Court, Penrose Lane, Waterford City | Sept 2025 | €117,500 | 66 m |
| 22 O'connell Court, Penrose Lane, Waterford City | Dec 2025 | €122,500 | 66 m |
| Apt 10, Oconnell Court, Penrose Lane | May 2025 | €155,000 | 66 m |
| 12 Oconnell Court, Penrose Lane, Waterford | Jul 2025 | €150,450 | 66 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 received5 February 2020
- Further information requested26 March 2020
- Further information received25 August 2020
- Decision due21 September 2020
- Decision issued17 September 2020
- Grant issued27 October 2020
- Permission expiry26 October 2025
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