Former Waterford Crystal Factory, Cork Road Killbarry, Waterford
Change of use from restaurant to office space and external alterations at the former Waterford Crystal Factory.
2460253 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 10 May 2024
- Reference
- 2460253
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 May 2024
Summary
AI-generatedAmendments to a previously granted permission (Ref. No. 19/425) at the former Waterford Crystal Factory. The changes include converting a 906 sqm restaurant area to office space, adding 154.5 sqm of office space, altering facades, adding 27 car parking spaces, and constructing a new ESB substation.
- Floor area
- 1,061 m²
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Official record
Development description
For amendments to previously granted planning permission ref. No. 19/425. Proposed changes to consist of: a. Change of use of previously granted 906m2 restaurant area to office space. B. Alterations to internal layout to consist of additional office space of 154.5m2. C. Alterations to facades including provision of additional entrance or exit doors to facilitate alterations to internal layout. D. Alterations to external finish materials. E. Alterations to screening for roof plant areas. F. Alterations to car park areas to include alterations to existing car park entrance, additional 27 no. Car parking spaces, additional cycle shelters, provision of car charging stations and expansion of existing site access road. G. Alterations to landscaped areas. H. New, stand-alone esb substation and switch room building. I. Relocation of bin store.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for enterprise and/ or residential led regeneration.”
National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Ballybeg Park, Waterford | Oct 2025 | €226,000 | 203 m |
| 129 Larchville, Brownes Rd, Waterford | Sept 2025 | €245,000 | 269 m |
| 19 Manor Street, Waterford City, County Waterford | Mar 2025 | €130,000 | 291 m |
| 145 Larchville, Waterford | Dec 2025 | €212,000 | 309 m |
| 45 Manor St John, Church Rd, Lisduggannot full market price | Jul 2025 | €108,000 | 317 m |
| 106 Ballybeg Close, Ballybeg, Waterfordnot full market price | Jul 2026 | €95,000 | 351 m |
| 191 Larchville Est, Waterford, Waterford | Jun 2026 | €216,000 | 387 m |
| 2 Briot Dr, Templers Hall, Kilbarry | Oct 2025 | €268,000 | 409 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 received10 May 2024
- Further information requested1 July 2024
- Further information received20 August 2024
- Decision due16 September 2024
- Decision issued12 September 2024
- Grant issued24 October 2024
- Permission expiry23 October 2029
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