Rear of 49 Merchants Quay, Waterford City, Co. Waterford
Change of use from commercial storage to community use at the rear of Merchants Quay.
2660015 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 13 January 2026
- Reference
- 2660015
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for a change of use of a premises at the rear of 49 Merchants Quay, Waterford. The property will change from commercial storage to community use, including associated site works.
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
A change of use from commercial storage to community use with associated site 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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 6, 49 The Quay, Waterford | May 2026 | €203,000 | 33 m |
| 7 Thomas Hill, Waterford, Co. Waterford | Oct 2025 | €110,000 | 164 m |
| 2 Barker St, Waterford, Waterford | Jan 2025 | €206,000 | 165 m |
| 6 Barker St, Waterford, Waterford | Sept 2025 | €280,000 | 168 m |
| 11 Thomas Hill, Waterford, Waterford | Jan 2026 | €210,000 | 183 m |
| 21 Barker St, Waterford, Waterford | Mar 2025 | €135,000 | 202 m |
| 23 Barker St, Waterford, Waterford | May 2026 | €135,000 | 207 m |
| Apt 14, Patricks Sq, Wellington St | Sept 2025 | €150,000 | 209 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 received13 January 2026
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