Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedOtherDecided 22 April 2026

Mount Congreve Gardens and Country Estate, Mount Congreve, Kilmeadan Co. Waterford

Construction of two Padel tennis courts at Mount Congreve Estate.

2560738 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 17 October 2025

Reference
2560738
Authority
Waterford City and County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
17 October 2025

Summary

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Permission is sought for two Padel tennis courts with artificial grass, 4-meter fencing, and 6-meter lighting posts. The site is located within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

Othersportsheritageprotected structure

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Development description

The construction of 2 no. Padel tennis courts, complete with artificial grass surface, 4m high fencing around sections of the padel courts perimeter and 6m high lighting posts and all other ancillary site works. The proposed site is within the curtilage of a protected structure.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

TMTR
To provide for tourist uses.

National zoning type: Tourism and related

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Key dates

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  1. Application received17 October 2025
  2. Further information requested9 December 2025
  3. Further information received30 March 2026
  4. Decision due26 April 2026
  5. Decision issued22 April 2026
  6. Grant issued8 June 2026
  7. Appeal submitted18 May 2026
  8. Permission expiry7 June 2031

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