The Old Couch, 11 O'Connell Street, Waterford
Section 254 licence for outdoor seating.
21694 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 20 July 2021
- Reference
- 21694
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 July 2021
Summary
AI-generatedA Section 254 licence is sought to place 2 tables and 4 chairs outside a restaurant window on O'Connell Street.
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Development description
Section 254 licence for 2 tables and 4 chairs outside restaurant window
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Thomas Hill, Waterford, Co. Waterford | Oct 2025 | €110,000 | 65 m |
| 11 Thomas Hill, Waterford, Waterford | Jan 2026 | €210,000 | 76 m |
| Flat No 1, 55 O'Connell Street, Waterford | Apr 2026 | €65,000 | 110 m |
| Flat No. 2, 55 O'Connell Street, Waterford | Apr 2026 | €65,000 | 110 m |
| Flat No. 3, 55 O'Connell Street, Waterford | Apr 2026 | €65,000 | 110 m |
| 21 Barker St, Waterford, Waterford | Mar 2025 | €135,000 | 112 m |
| 23 Barker St, Waterford, Waterford | May 2026 | €135,000 | 113 m |
| Apt 6, 49 The Quay, Waterford | May 2026 | €203,000 | 127 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received20 July 2021
- Decision due13 September 2021
- Decision issued9 September 2021
- Grant issued18 October 2021
- Permission expiry8 September 2022
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