Gradys Yard, Johns Bridge, Waterford
Licence application for a canopy and heaters to facilitate winter outdoor dining at Gradys Yard.
20614 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 31 August 2020
- Reference
- 20614
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 August 2020
Summary
AI-generatedA Section 254 street furniture licence is sought for the installation of a canopy and heaters. This will allow the outdoor space to be used throughout the winter for serving food and drinks.
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Official record
Development description
Section 254 street furniture scheme - installation of canopy and heaters in order to use outdoor space throughout the winter to serve food and drinks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment11, Johnsbridge, Waterford City | Aug 2025 | €127,000 | 12 m |
| 16 Johnstown Bridge, Johnstown, Waterford | Dec 2025 | €160,000 | 12 m |
| 1 Johnstown Bridge, Waterford City, Waterford | Dec 2025 | €165,000 | 12 m |
| 26 Johnstown Bridge, Johnstown, Waterford | Dec 2025 | €216,500 | 12 m |
| 2 St James Wood, Stradbally, Co Waterford | Aug 2025 | €314,000 | 34 m |
| 79 Johnstown, Waterford | Feb 2026 | €177,000 | 50 m |
| 5 Johnstown, Waterford | Jun 2026 | €195,000 | 69 m |
| Apt 211 Block B, Castle Place, Railway Squareprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €145,000 | 87 m |
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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 received31 August 2020
- Decision due25 October 2020
- Decision issued22 October 2020
- Grant issued30 November 2020
- Permission expiry29 November 2025
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