64 John Street, Waterford, Waterford
Alterations to a cafe including larger windows, and retention of awnings, a toilet block, and outdoor seating.
2460426 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 26 July 2024
- Reference
- 2460426
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 July 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for alterations to the Vault Cafe, including larger windows on the northwestern elevation. The application also seeks retention for existing awnings, an as-constructed toilet block, and outdoor seating areas.
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
Alterations to existing vault cafe at 64 john street, waterford, namely for alterations to north western elevation to increase the size of windows and also for full planning permission for the indefinite retention of existing awnings to north western elevation, for as constructed toilet block to south eastern elevation and for outdoor seating area to north east and south east elevations, all with associated site development works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Michael St, Waterford, Waterford | Apr 2025 | €130,000 | 38 m |
| 19 Parnell St, Waterfordnot full market price | Dec 2025 | €220,000 | 111 m |
| Apt 401 The Infirmary, Waterford City, Waterford | Oct 2025 | €161,000 | 115 m |
| 18 Parnell St, Waterford City | Oct 2025 | €258,000 | 115 m |
| 6 Alexandra St, Waterford, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €150,000 | 149 m |
| 8 Parliament St, Waterford, Waterford | Apr 2026 | €258,000 | 190 m |
| Apt 1, 5 Parnell St, Waterford | May 2026 | €262,000 | 191 m |
| 27 Stephen St, Waterford, Waterford | May 2026 | €162,000 | 191 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 July 2024
- Further information requested16 September 2024
- Further information received22 October 2024
- Decision due18 November 2024
- Decision issued15 November 2024
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