21 Grattan Square, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Change of use from retail to a restaurant and takeaway in a protected structure in Dungarvan.
22918 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 26 October 2022
- Reference
- 22918
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 October 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks a change of use from retail to a restaurant and takeaway on the ground and first floors of 21 Grattan Square. The building is a Protected Structure located within an architectural conservation area.
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
For change of use from retail to restaurant and takeaway and all ancillary works on ground and first floor areas. This building is protected structure and is located in an area of architectural conservation
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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 31 December 2024.
Notified floor area: 216.24 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 The Bridge, T F Meagher St, Dungarvan | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 42 m |
| Apt 8, The Bridge, Bridge St | Jun 2025 | €192,500 | 42 m |
| Apt 1, High St, Dungarvan | Feb 2025 | €935,000 | 52 m |
| 14 O Connell Street, Dungarvan, Waterford | Mar 2026 | €200,000 | 119 m |
| 17 Western Tce, Dungarvan, Co Waterford | Mar 2025 | €225,000 | 145 m |
| Apt.33 - Cois Mara, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan | Mar 2025 | €140,000 | 191 m |
| Doolin, Apt 6 Cois Mara, Davitts Quay | Jun 2025 | €185,000 | 191 m |
| Apt 28 Cois Mara, Davitt's Quay, Dungarvan | Aug 2025 | €287,000 | 191 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 received26 October 2022
- Further information requested30 November 2022
- Further information received3 February 2023
- Decision due18 May 2023
- Decision issued16 May 2023
- Grant issued19 June 2023
- Permission expiry18 June 2028
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
Section 254 Street Furniture Scheme - outdoor seating
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20448WaterfordLodged 10 Jul 2020Commercial
- RefusedAt this site
EXTENSION OF DURATION of planning ref. 17/236 for a second public entrance to the front of the property
Unit 5 Dungarvan Shopping Centre , High Street , Dungarvan
22524WaterfordLodged 14 Jun 2022Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
A second public entrance to the front of the property
Unit 5 , Dungarvan Shopping Centre , High Street Dungarvan
17236WaterfordLodged 7 Apr 2017Alterations
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
A second public entrance to the front of the property
Unit 5 , The Bridge , Dungarvan
17206WaterfordLodged 30 Mar 2017Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
Section 254 Licence Application - outdoor seating at the front and side of the premises
Meades Cafe , 22 Grattan Square , Dungarvan
20846WaterfordLodged 13 Nov 2020Other
- Granted40 m away
Section 254 License Application — Tables and chairs outside with plants and wind breakers
Lawlors Hotel , Bridge Street , Dungarvan
21755WaterfordLodged 4 Aug 2021Other
- Granted40 m away
For alterations to ground floor front elevation shop front to include a separate entrance doorway and…
24/25 Grattan Square , Dungarvan , Co. Waterford
22834WaterfordLodged 22 Sept 2022Alterations
- Granted50 m away
Section 254 Street Furniture Grant Scheme - placement of six wooden picnic style tables
Ormond Cafe , 4 Grattan Square , Dungarvan Co Waterford
20376WaterfordLodged 19 Jun 2020Other
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