7 Merchants Quay, Waterford
Section 254 licence for outdoor tables, chairs, and planters in Waterford.
21526 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 31 May 2021
- Reference
- 21526
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 May 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking a Section 254 licence to place removable tables, chairs, and a flower bed/planter to the front of the premises at 7 Merchants Quay.
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Official record
Development description
Section 254 licence is sought for removable tables, chairs and flower bed/planter to the front of the premises
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 310, Oconnell Court, 64 Oconnell St | Apr 2026 | €141,000 | 54 m |
| 12 Oconnell Court, Penrose Lane, Waterford | Jul 2025 | €150,450 | 79 m |
| 22 O'connell Court, Penrose Lane, Waterford City | Dec 2025 | €122,500 | 79 m |
| 22 O'connell Court, Penrose Lane, Waterford City | Sept 2025 | €117,500 | 79 m |
| Apt 10, Oconnell Court, Penrose Lane | May 2025 | €155,000 | 79 m |
| Apt 1, 17/18 Merchants Quay, Waterford | Nov 2025 | €985,000 | 84 m |
| 302 Oconnell Court, Oconnell St, Waterford | Mar 2025 | €147,000 | 89 m |
| 202 O'Connell Court, O'Connell St, Waterford | Apr 2026 | €150,000 | 89 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received31 May 2021
- Decision due25 July 2021
- Decision issued29 June 2021
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