Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAlterationsDecided 20 June 2025

Walsh Park, Keane’s Road Slievekeale Road Browley West, Waterford

Amendments to the redevelopment of Walsh Park GAA Grounds in Waterford.

2560278 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 29 April 2025

Reference
2560278
Authority
Waterford City and County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
29 April 2025

Summary

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The proposed amendments include a revised uncovered western terrace with undercroft spectator facilities, modifications to the northern stand, and a revised two-to-three storey pavilion building to the east. It also features a reconfigured southeastern entrance and public realm upgrades.

Alterationsstadiumsportsredevelopment
Storeys
3

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Development description

Amendments to the redevelopment of the walsh park gaa grounds, from that permitted by waterford city and county council planning reference 18/448 (abp reference 302598-18) as extended by waterford city and county council planning reference 24/1, and all ancillary site development works. The proposed amendments include. (a) the construction of a revised uncovered western terrace with associated undercroft spectator facilities. The proposed development also includes a revised western boundary treatment from keane’s road to include revised turnstile locations, revised vehicular access location and public realm upgrades. (b) modifications to the uncovered northern stand to allow for an existing clubhouse building to remain to the west of the stand and the provision of new toilet facilities to the east of the stand. (c) the construction of a revised two/three storey pavilion building to the east of the site to accommodate revised team/referee changing and welfare facilities at ground floor level and administrative/multi-purpose areas at first floor level. (d) the reconfiguration of the southeastern area of the site to provide for a revised site entrance arrangement, parking areas, relocated turnstiles, concession stand, additional toilet facilities, bicycle parking and bin stores. (e) modifications to the existing southern stand to accommodate a new disability access point to the stadium from slievekeale road. (f) the installation of roof mounted pv panels on roof of the southern stand. (g) the provision of 2 no. Electronic scoreboard structures. (h) the relocation of concession stands and toilet facilities in western areas of the site and all other ancillary site development works which include revised elevational and boundary treatments.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

OSOS
Preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities.

National zoning type: Open space, park

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
125 Griffith Place, Waterford, WaterfordJul 2026€230,000120 m
41 Christendom Square, Ferrybank, County KilkennyMar 2025€265,000138 m
77 Slievekeale Rd, Waterford, WaterfordMay 2025€200,000147 m
70 Ard Na Greine, Waterford City, WaterfordApr 2025€209,000159 m
35 Arbour Rd, Lisduggan, WaterfordJan 2025€177,000234 m
19 Sexton St, Waterford, WaterfordFeb 2025€290,000266 m
15 Sexton Street, Waterford City, Co WaterfordJul 2025€126,000276 m
12 Sexton St, Waterford, WaterfordMar 2025€165,000279 m

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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

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  1. Application received29 April 2025
  2. Decision due23 June 2025
  3. Decision issued20 June 2025
  4. Grant issued28 July 2025
  5. Permission expiry27 July 2030

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