Kilmeaden Station, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford
Change of use of a store building to a visitor attraction and railway heritage experience in Kilmeaden.
2632 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 24 March 2026
- Reference
- 2632
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to convert a permitted store building into a railway heritage visitor attraction featuring equipment displays, rolling stock, and virtual reality presentations. The application also includes minor elevational changes and signage.
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Official record
Development description
To change the use of a store building, permitted by planning permission ref 24/60316 to a visitor attraction and railway heritage experience. The development will comprise the display of equipment, rolling stock and other railway associated items and will include an educational section featuring virtual reality presentations. This application also seeks permission for minor alterations to the building elevations including the omission of translucent sheeting and a sectional overhead door for the provision of an additional personal door and for signage on the south and east elevations of the building.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse, Kilmeeden, Co. Waterford | Jan 2026 | €815,000 | 359 m |
| Gortaclode, Kilmeaden, Waterford | Jul 2025 | €350,000 | 399 m |
| Stonehouse, Kilmeaden, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €295,000 | 449 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 March 2026
- Decision due18 May 2026
- Decision issued14 May 2026
- Grant issued19 June 2026
- Permission expiry18 June 2031
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