Thomas Maher Pub, 20 O'Connell Street, Waterford
Licence to continue placing outdoor tables and benches outside a pub in Waterford.
23171 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 1 June 2023
- Reference
- 23171
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 June 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking a Section 254 licence to continue placing street furniture outside the Thomas Maher Pub. This includes placing 10 tables with parasols and 20 two-seater benches in a demarcated area during weekend pedestrianisation.
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
Section 254 licence to continue with the street furniture outside the pub as per current licence planning file ref. 22/321. O'connell street is pedestrianised at the weekends and applicant currently places 10 tables with parasols and 20 x 2 seater benches on the street in the demarcated licensed area. Applicant also uses the parasols which were placed on the street by the council.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 6, 49 The Quay, Waterford | May 2026 | €203,000 | 76 m |
| 7 Thomas Hill, Waterford, Co. Waterford | Oct 2025 | €110,000 | 99 m |
| 11 Thomas Hill, Waterford, Waterford | Jan 2026 | €210,000 | 118 m |
| 6 Barker St, Waterford, Waterford | Sept 2025 | €280,000 | 120 m |
| 2 Barker St, Waterford, Waterford | Jan 2025 | €206,000 | 122 m |
| 21 Barker St, Waterford, Waterford | Mar 2025 | €135,000 | 139 m |
| 23 Barker St, Waterford, Waterford | May 2026 | €135,000 | 143 m |
| 32 Patrick's Square, Wellington Road, Waterford | May 2025 | €204,825 | 154 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received1 June 2023
- Decision due26 July 2023
- Decision issued25 July 2023
- Grant issued5 September 2023
- Permission expiry4 September 2024
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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