Lismore Castle Gardens, Lismore Castle Castle Avenue, Lismore Co. Waterford
Landscaping, pathways, fencing, and a new entrance at Lismore Castle Gardens.
2460189 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 16 April 2024
- Reference
- 2460189
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 April 2024
Summary
AI-generatedProposed works within the curtilage of Lismore Castle, a protected structure, include soft landscaping of the Castle Greens and creating public access pathways. The project also involves installing perimeter fencing and constructing a new 4-metre-tall stone and timber sheltered entrance.
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of:- the soft landscaping of the castle greens;- the creation of pathways within the greens for the public to safely access the castle gardens;- the installation of new fencing around the perimeter of the property; - the construction of no. 1 new sheltered entrance, 4.00 mt tall, in stone and timber to provide public access to the property at specific dates and times. The proposed works are within the curtilage of lismore castle, a protected structure rps reg. No. Wa750139, niah reg. No. 22809079 and recorded monument rmp reg. No. Wa021- 019001. The proposed works will not affect lismore castle gardens, niah reg. No. 22809071 and recorded monument rmp reg. No. Wa021-019018. The proposed works will not affect the recorded monuments rmp reg. No. Wa021-019008; reg. No. Wa021-019022.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect highly sensitive and scenic location from inappropriate development that would adversely affect the environmental quality of the locations.”
National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Main St, Lismore, Waterford | Nov 2025 | €165,000 | 178 m |
| The Old Market, Lismore, Co Waterfordnot full market price | Sept 2025 | €165,000 | 231 m |
| Linden, North Mall, Lismore | Dec 2025 | €575,000 | 305 m |
| 4 New St, Lismore, Waterford | Jun 2025 | €172,000 | 333 m |
| Chapel St, Lismore, Waterford | Oct 2025 | €133,000 | 339 m |
| 5 Church Lane, Lismore, Co Waterford | Feb 2025 | €260,000 | 354 m |
| 1 Lios An Oir, Lismore, Co Waterford | May 2025 | €251,500 | 410 m |
| Deilginis, Chapel Street, Lismore | Jun 2025 | €159,000 | 411 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 received16 April 2024
- Decision due10 June 2024
- Decision issued4 June 2024
- Grant issued11 July 2024
- Permission expiry10 July 2029
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