TOMÁS MURRAY AND PARTNERS, 14 Grattan Square, Dungarvan Co. Waterford
Change of use from a retail shop to a dental practice at a protected structure in Dungarvan.
2460377 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 5 July 2024
- Reference
- 2460377
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 July 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves converting a former retail unit into a dental practice. Works include upgrading the shopfront to double glazing, reinstating glazed window units, and modifying the rear extension facade of this protected structure.
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
Change of use from retail to dental practice. Works to include upgrade of single glazed shopfront to double glazed, reinstatement of glazed units to 4 # windows to grattan sq. And modifications of level g and 1 window and door openings to non-original rear extension facade. Internal fit out works within former retail area at level g to provide ancillary patient and administrative accommodation. This building is a protected structure - niah record number 22821037.
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 8, The Bridge, Bridge St | Jun 2025 | €192,500 | 64 m |
| 32 The Bridge, T F Meagher St, Dungarvan | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 64 m |
| Apt 1, High St, Dungarvan | Feb 2025 | €935,000 | 118 m |
| Doolin, Apt 6 Cois Mara, Davitts Quay | Jun 2025 | €185,000 | 125 m |
| Apt 34, Cois Mara, The Quay | Feb 2026 | €130,000 | 125 m |
| Apt.33 - Cois Mara, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan | Mar 2025 | €140,000 | 125 m |
| Apt 28 Cois Mara, Davitt's Quay, Dungarvan | Aug 2025 | €287,000 | 125 m |
| Apt.33 - Cois Mara, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan | Sept 2025 | €245,000 | 125 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 received5 July 2024
- Further information requested26 August 2024
- Further information received6 September 2024
- Decision due3 October 2024
- Decision issued17 September 2024
- Grant issued31 October 2024
- Permission expiry30 October 2029
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