Strand Road, Tramore, Co. Waterford
Demolition of Freddies in Tramore and replacement with a single-storey amusement arcade.
21584 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 22 June 2021
- Reference
- 21584
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 June 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks the demolition of the existing premises known as 'Freddies' on Strand Road, Tramore. It will be replaced with a single-storey amusement and gaming arcade featuring new front and rear signage.
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Official record
Development description
Replacement of existing premises known as "freddies" incorporating demolition of the existing building and replacement with a single storey amusement/gaming arcade, new signage (front & rear) and all associated sit works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for tourist uses.”
National zoning type: Tourism and related
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
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment Above Strand Leisure, Strand Road, Tramore | Feb 2025 | €300,000 | 37 m |
| 5 Strandhill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €333,920 | 86 m |
| 1 Strandhill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €333,921 | 86 m |
| 12 Strand Hill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €335,683 | 128 m |
| 10 Strand Hill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €338,326 | 158 m |
| 4 Strand Hill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €333,921 | 158 m |
| 8 Strand Hill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €338,326 | 158 m |
| 6 Strand Hill Lane, Strand Hill, Tramoreprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €320,705 | 158 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 received22 June 2021
- Further information requested12 August 2021
- Further information received11 October 2021
- Decision due15 November 2021
- Decision issued11 November 2021
- Grant issued16 December 2021
- Permission expiry15 December 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Removal of existing defective roof, increase ceiling heights and ridge height — new insulated roof finishes
building formally know as Freddies Amusements , Strand Road , Tramore
1666WaterfordLodged 8 Feb 2016Alterations
- Granted40 m away
Section 254 Licence for 11 no. tables and associated chairs outside the hotel
The Sands Hotel , Strand Road , Tramore
19281WaterfordLodged 25 Apr 2019Other
- Granted40 m away
Section 254 Licence - outdoor seating area of 99m2 to provide 15 no. tables, 60 no. chairs and associated…
The Sands Hotel , Strand Road , Tramore Co Waterford
21407WaterfordLodged 14 May 2021Other
- Granted40 m away
For alterations to Hotel,namely to provide an additional 10 guest bedrooms bringing the total to 52, all with…
Sands Hotel , Strand Road , Tramore
2360559WaterfordLodged 20 Nov 2023Commercial
- Granted50 m away
The indefinite retention of partially erected boundary fencing and for full planning permission for…
Ranch Restaurant , Strand Road , Tramore
2182WaterfordLodged 8 Feb 2021Retention
- Awaiting decision50 m away
Section 254 Licence Application — 8 tables and 16 chairs outdoor dining
The Vee Bistro , Main Street , Tramore Co Waterford
21406WaterfordLodged 14 May 2021Other
- Awaiting decision50 m away
Full planning permission for change of use of existing yard area to an outdoor seating area and for the…
Ranch Restaurant , Strand Road , Tramore
201007WaterfordLodged 23 Dec 2020Retention
- Granted60 m away
(1) New Sliding/Folding doors to front elevation to Strand Road, (2) New signage to be mounted on the…
Strand Leisure , Strand Road , Tramore
22162WaterfordLodged 3 Mar 2022Alterations
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