GrantedChange of useDecided 19 December 2022

Ballyduff Lower, Co. Waterford, P51 FX26

Conversion of the former Ballyduff Garda Station, a protected structure, into a 6-bedroom short-stay holiday accommodation facility.

22950 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 8 November 2022

Reference: 22950
Authority: Waterford City and County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 8 November 2022

Summary

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The project involves the internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of the three-storey former Garda station. It also includes the partial demolition of an outbuilding to construct a single-storey extension for guest and occasional community use, linked to the main building via a glazed corridor.

Change of usetourismheritagedemolition

Storeys: 3
Floor area: 180 m²

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Official record

Development description

Development on a site of c. 0.177ha at the former ballyduff garda station (a protected structure-rps no. Wa750018). The development will consist of the change of use of the existing 3 no. Storey former garda station (c. 180sqm. ) including the internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing structure, with revised internal layout to form 6no. Bedroom short-stay holiday accommodation facility with associated ancillary living space, servicing and guest facilities. The dev. Also includes the partial demolition of the existing 1no. Storey outbuilding to the rear of the existing protected structure to the south of the main building, within the existing courtyard (c. 10.6sqm. To be demolished, and the replacement of an expanded single storey extension (c. 45.2sqm. ) building to the south within the existing courtyard. This single storey extension will also provide for occasional community use/event space. This extension is to be linked to the existing main building via a proposed 15.8sqm. Glazed link, which is to extend from the existing outbuilding eastern wall, connecting into the main building at the southern or primary façade of the building at lower ground floor level. The removal of the existing guardrails and window, partial removal of existing handrails, partial façade and hardstanding removal at lower ground floor level of the main building and partial removal of the eastern courtyard wall and boundary wall of the existing outbuilding is required to facilitate the glazed link. In addition, car parking is to be provided in a new designated set down area along the western boundary of the site. A new subterranean wastewater treatment system is proposed to the north of the main building. The development also includes the repointing and repair of the external stoneworks and walls; repair and refurbishment works to the roof, chimneys, rainwater goods and windows of the protected structure, where required; garden and bin stores; plant; chanes in level; external lighting; cctv; landscaping; retaining walls; bat boxes; suds internal pathways and boundary treatments; cycle parking facility; piped infrastructure (incl. 2no. New french drains) and ducting; the relocation of the existing water pump within the existing courtyard; installation of 2 no. New security gates at the western boundary and all associated site excavation and development works above and below ground

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 1 March 2023. A completion certificate was lodged on 8 October 2024.

Notified floor area: 178.1 m²

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

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Application received8 November 2022
Decision due11 January 2023
Decision issued19 December 2022
Grant issued31 January 2023
Permission expiry30 January 2028

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