GrantedHousing estateDecided 26 September 2023

The Paddocks Williamstown Road, Grantstown, Co. Waterford

Construction of 93 residential units as Phase 4B of a larger housing development.

2360349 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 4 August 2023

Reference: 2360349
Authority: Waterford City and County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 4 August 2023
Residential units: 73
Floor area: 5819.8 m²

Summary

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This application is for Phase 4B of 'The Paddocks' residential development, consisting of 93 units and two ESB substations. It forms part of a 305-unit masterplan and proposes modifications to previously permitted layouts for Phases 1 and 2, as well as a new storm water sewer on Dunmore Road.

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Official record

Development description

For phase 4b of a residential development consisting of 93 no. Units, 2 no. Esb substations and all associated site development works including access, footpaths, cycle paths, parking, drainage, landscaping, lighting, bin stores and amenity areas at ‘the paddocks’, williamstown road, grantstown, co. Waterford. The proposed development forms part of a masterplan which will provide for 305 no. Units and 1 no. Creche and seeks to modify parts of the previously permitted phase 1 (ref. No. 21/833 & 23/60056) and phase 2 (ref. No. 22/653) and supersede phase 3 (ref no. 22/466). The proposed modifications to phase 1 and 2 include alterations to the site layout to the west of the primary access road that will replace all elements of the permitted layout including the creche and residential units. This will result in a total of 133 no. Units to the east of the primary access road being constructed under the phase 1 and 2 permissions. The proposed modifications to the site layout plan also include amendments to the internal layout of the permitted public open space. The proposed development works include the construction of a new storm water sewer on the dunmore road which is associated with island view pumping station. Access to the site will be via the existing entrance onto williamstown road to the south of the site. An environmental impact assessment report (eiar) and natura impact statement (nis) have been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. The eiar and nis will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the planning authority.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RSRS

“Provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
3 Paddocks Heights, The Paddocks, Williamstown Roadprice excludes VAT	Sept 2025	€361,233	16 m
11 Paddocks Heights, The Paddocks, Williamstownprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€361,233	20 m
6 Paddocks Heights, The Paddocks, Williamstown Roadprice excludes VAT	Sept 2025	€361,234	20 m
58 Paddocks Green, The Paddocks, Williamstown Roadprice excludes VAT	Sept 2025	€422,026	20 m
61 Paddocks Glen, The Paddocks, Williamstown Roadprice excludes VAT	Sept 2025	€422,863	20 m
59 Paddocks Green, The Paddocks, Williamstownprice excludes VAT	Oct 2025	€361,233	20 m
2 Paddocks Heights, The Paddocks, Williamstown Roadprice excludes VAT	Sept 2025	€361,233	20 m
116 The Paddocks, Grantstown Farm, Williamstown Rd	Feb 2026	€241,700	52 m

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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 received4 August 2023
Decision due28 September 2023
Decision issued26 September 2023
Grant issued7 November 2023
Permission expiry6 November 2028

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