Waterpark College, Park Road, Waterford
Extension of duration for school redevelopment including a new three-storey classroom block and sports hall extension.
221005 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 30 November 2022
- Reference
- 221005
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 30 November 2022
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for major school works including the demolition of single-storey offices and a technology room. The project features a new three-storey classroom building, a link building, a sports hall extension, and upgrade works to a protected 1939 building.
- Storeys
- 3
- Floor area
- 3,600 m²
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Official record
Development description
Extension of duration of file no. 17/556 - demolition of single storey offices, (29m2) technology room and corridor (198m2) to the rear of the school. Construction of a new three storey classroom building with an adjacent two storey general purpose room and new school entrance. Construction of a three storey link building between the new classroom block and existing building. (3600 m2 in total) construction of a new single storey extension to the existing sports hall building (62.5 m2). Extension of the double height sports hall to include new ballcourt (139 m2). Upgrade works to the existing 2004 building, including replacement of the existing windows and doors with modifications to remove existing link building entrance. Upgrade works to the existing & 1939 building (protected structure), including refurbishment and upgrade of existing windows. Upgrades & repairs to damaged render and decorative façade features. Construction of ancillary external storage areas and associated site development works including landscaping, alterations to existing vehicular entrance to facilitate set down area and carparking along with an existing wayleave adjacent to the site boundary.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for and protect civic, educational, religious, community, health care and social infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Community facilities
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 4, Woodpark Apts, Park Rd | Mar 2025 | €152,000 | 192 m |
| 3 Woodpark, Park Rd, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €164,000 | 192 m |
| Apt 9, Woodpark, Newtown Rd | Nov 2025 | €160,000 | 205 m |
| 3 Nore House, Canada Sq, Waterford | Jun 2025 | €187,000 | 225 m |
| 1 Nore House, Canada Square, Waterford | Mar 2025 | €177,000 | 240 m |
| 7 Suir House, Canada Sq, Waterford City | Jul 2025 | €206,000 | 250 m |
| 13 Suir House, Canada Sq, Waterford | Mar 2025 | €164,000 | 256 m |
| Apt 4b - Newtown Court, Newtown Road, Waterford | Oct 2025 | €260,000 | 287 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received30 November 2022
- Further information requested23 January 2023
- Further information received16 February 2023
- Decision due15 March 2023
- Decision issued8 March 2023
- Permission expiry24 October 2027
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