51 & 51 Michael Street, Waterford
Conversion and extension of commercial buildings on Michael Street to create six apartments.
22938 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 1 November 2022
- Reference
- 22938
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 November 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will convert the upper floors of a protected structure into three one-bed apartments and one studio. It also includes reconstructing a second floor and adding a third floor to the adjacent building to create two more apartments, alongside a two-storey rear extension.
- Residential units
- 6
- Storeys
- 4
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
- To convert first floor and second floor of no. 51 michael street (a protected structure) to 3 no. 1 bed apartments, and 1 no. Studio apartment, and to construct a toilet at ground floor level - rear of shop unit. It is also proposed to reconstruct a 'former' second floor level (to no. 50 michael street) to provide an additional studio apartment, and to construct a third floor (at no. 50 michael street) to provide an additional 1 bed apartment. It is further proposed to construct a 2 storey extension to the rear elevation of no. 50 & 51 michael street to allow for the rear apartments (as mentioned above). Rear apartments and third floor apartment (at no
- Will feature balconies, together with all associated site works at no. 50 michael street
- (formerly karl's hair salon) & 51 michael street (gino's gelato)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Alexandra St, Waterford, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €150,000 | 110 m |
| 3 Stephens Court, Stephen St, Waterford | Jul 2026 | €140,000 | 115 m |
| 28 Michael St, Waterford, Waterford | Apr 2025 | €130,000 | 146 m |
| Apt 4, 37 Stephen Street, Waterford | Feb 2026 | €145,000 | 147 m |
| Apartment 5, 37 Stephen Street, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €45,000 | 147 m |
| 13 Keiler House, Waterford, Waterford | Aug 2025 | €170,000 | 189 m |
| Apt 11, Keizer House, High St | Feb 2025 | €145,000 | 189 m |
| Apt 16 Keizer House, High Street, Waterford | Jun 2026 | €176,500 | 189 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 received1 November 2022
- Further information requested16 December 2022
- Further information received30 May 2023
- Decision due12 July 2023
- Decision issued11 July 2023
- Grant issued14 August 2023
- Permission expiry13 August 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
For conversion of first floor and second floor of no — Michael Street (a Protected Structure) to 3 no. 1 Bed…
No. 50 Michael Street Waterford- (formerly Karl's Hair Salon) , & 51 Michael Street Waterford (Gino's Gelato) , (A Protected Structure)
22912WaterfordLodged 25 Oct 2022Apartments
- GrantedAt this site
Modifications to existing shop front comprising of — a new doorway at ground floor level, creating a new…
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17890WaterfordLodged 21 Dec 2017Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
Indefinite retention for existing shopfront, glazed retractable door system, and signage panels to front…
Gino's Gelato , 51 Michael Street , Waterford
16542WaterfordLodged 17 Aug 2016Retention
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Indefinite retention for existing shopfront, glazed retractable door system, and signage panels to front…
Gino's Gelato , 51 Michael Street , Waterford
16528WaterfordLodged 10 Aug 2016Retention
- RefusedAt this site
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19904WaterfordLodged 29 Nov 2019Infrastructure
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for development on the public footpath, the development will consist of the replacement of the…
Footpath at Dunnes Stores , Michael Street , Waterford
20904WaterfordLodged 2 Dec 2020Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision30 m away
For material alterations to our premises at 13 Broad Street, Waterford, (Protected Structure RPS WA730685)…
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2460685WaterfordLodged 18 Nov 2024Apartments
- Awaiting decision50 m away
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