23 Orchard Drive, Ursuline Court, Waterford
Change of use of a detached domestic garage to a reflexology clinic.
21714 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 23 July 2021
- Reference
- 21714
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 July 2021
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to change the use of an existing detached single-storey domestic garage into a reflexology clinic. The works will include alterations to the elevations to install a new entrance door and windows.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
The change of use of existing detached single storey domestic garage to use as a reflexology clinic and for alterations to existing elevations to include the provision of a new entrance door and windows, all with associated site development works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Orchard Dr, Ursuline Court, Waterford | Jun 2025 | €310,000 | 86 m |
| 10 Ashley Crescent, Cherrymount, Waterford | Jan 2025 | €100,000 | 125 m |
| 43 Ashley Crescent, Cherrymount, Waterford | Mar 2025 | €235,000 | 157 m |
| 45 Ashley Avenue, Cherrymount, Waterford Citynot full market price | Mar 2025 | €120,000 | 197 m |
| 35 Ashley Ave, Cherrymount, Waterford | Jul 2025 | €220,000 | 200 m |
| 30 Ursuline Crescent, Waterford, Waterford | Sept 2025 | €305,000 | 203 m |
| 19 Ashley Ave, Cherrymount, Waterford | Mar 2025 | €255,000 | 209 m |
| 31 Ursuline Crescent, Kilcohan, Waterford | Oct 2025 | €350,000 | 215 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 received23 July 2021
- Further information requested14 September 2021
- Further information received29 October 2021
- Decision due25 November 2021
- Decision issued23 November 2021
- Grant issued11 January 2022
- Permission expiry10 January 2027
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