The Kings, No.8 Lombard Street, Waterford
Conversion of a derelict public house into 13-bedroom tourist accommodation.
2460259 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 14 May 2024
- Reference
- 2460259
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 14 May 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to change the use of a derelict pub into short-stay tourist accommodation with 13 en-suite bedrooms. Works include internal alterations, demolition of first-floor rear extensions, and construction of a new two-storey rear extension on a protected structure.
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Official record
Development description
For the change of use of an existing derelict public house to short stay tourism accommodation consisting of 13no. Ensuite bedrooms on ground, first & second floor & ground floor reception area, storage room, laundry & cleaners store. This application includes internal alterations to the existing fabric & the demolition of the existing first floor rear extensions & the construction of a new two storey flat roof rear extension at first & second floor level . The front façade of this building is protected structure ref. No. Wa730255.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for the development and enhancement of town core uses including retail, residential, commercial, civic and other uses.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mall Lane, Waterford | May 2026 | €171,000 | 22 m |
| 9 Cois Caladh, Scotch Quay, Waterford | Mar 2026 | €160,000 | 82 m |
| 1 Cois Caladh, Georges Quay, Waterford | Jan 2025 | €130,000 | 100 m |
| 45c Adelphi Quay, Waterford, Waterford | Jun 2026 | €210,000 | 103 m |
| 44c Adelphi Quay, Waterford, Waterford | Mar 2026 | €175,000 | 103 m |
| 11 Beau St, Waterford, Waterfordnot full market price | Mar 2026 | €165,000 | 112 m |
| Apartment 7, Ensign House, Scotts Quay | Dec 2025 | €133,000 | 114 m |
| 48a Adelphi Quay, Waterford | Jul 2025 | €202,000 | 120 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received14 May 2024
- Decision due8 July 2024
- Decision issued2 July 2024
- Grant issued9 August 2024
- Permission expiry8 August 2029
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