1 Galwey's Lane, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Retention permission for the change of use of a semi-detached townhouse to a short-term letting in Dungarvan.
2560858 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 1 December 2025
- Reference
- 2560858
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 1 December 2025
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought to change the use of a semi-detached two-bedroom townhouse from residential to commercial. This is to facilitate its continued use as a short-term holiday letting.
- Residential unit
- 1
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 residential to commercial for the continued use of property as a short-term letting. The property consists of a semi-detached 2 bed house townhouse.
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Harbour Mill, Galweys Lane, Dungarvan | Nov 2025 | €240,000 | 33 m |
| 10 Harbour Mill, Dungarvan, Co Waterford | Jun 2025 | €229,000 | 33 m |
| Apt 24, Harbour Mill Davitts Quay, Dungarvan | Jun 2025 | €300,000 | 33 m |
| 25 Lower Main St, Dungarvan, Co Waterford | Jan 2025 | €215,000 | 46 m |
| Apt.33 - Cois Mara, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan | Mar 2025 | €140,000 | 48 m |
| Doolin, Apt 6 Cois Mara, Davitts Quay | Jun 2025 | €185,000 | 48 m |
| Apt 28 Cois Mara, Davitt's Quay, Dungarvan | Aug 2025 | €287,000 | 48 m |
| Apt.33 - Cois Mara, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan | Sept 2025 | €245,000 | 48 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 received1 December 2025
- Decision due3 February 2026
- Decision issued28 January 2026
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