81 the Quay, Waterford, X91 R266 (a protected structure)
Retention of a takeaway use and signage at a protected structure on the Quay, Waterford.
229 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 11 January 2022
- Reference
- 229
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 11 January 2022
Summary
AI-generatedIndefinite retention is sought for the change of use from a shop with an associated takeaway to a dedicated takeaway. Retention is also sought for the advertising signage on the front façade of the premises, which is a protected structure.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Indefinite retention permission for change of use from a shop with associated takeaway to use as a takeaway and indefinite retention of advertising signage on the front façade of premises
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for the development and enhancement of town core uses including retail, residential, commercial, civic and other uses.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 5, 5 Cathedral Lane, Waterford | Dec 2025 | €220,000 | 6 m |
| Apt 11, Keizer House, High St | Feb 2025 | €145,000 | 156 m |
| Apt 16 Keizer House, High Street, Waterford | Jun 2026 | €176,500 | 156 m |
| 13 Keiler House, Waterford, Waterford | Aug 2025 | €170,000 | 156 m |
| Apt 6, 49 The Quay, Waterford | May 2026 | €203,000 | 224 m |
| 3 Stephens Court, Stephen St, Waterford | Jul 2026 | €140,000 | 266 m |
| Apartment 5, 37 Stephen Street, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €45,000 | 299 m |
| Apt 4, 37 Stephen Street, Waterford | Feb 2026 | €145,000 | 299 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 received11 January 2022
- Decision due7 March 2022
- Decision issued3 March 2022
- Grant issued14 April 2022
- Permission expiry13 April 2027
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