Heaney's Cottage X42YO92, 2 Western Terrace Kilmacthomas., Co. Waterford
Retention of change of use of a cottage to short-term tourist letting.
2660054 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 30 January 2026
- Reference
- 2660054
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 30 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought to continue using a two-bedroom cottage for short-term tourist accommodation. The property has been operating as an Airbnb since 2019 to support tourism on the Waterford Greenway.
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Official record
Development description
Change the use of the above property to allow short-term letting in accordance with current planning and short-term letting regulations. The property is a two-bedroom cottage currently used for tourist accommodation through the airbnb platform since 2019. The proposal seeks permission to continue operating the property as short term tourist accommodation and support tourism on the waterford greenway. The intended use involves letting the property for stays of fewer than [14/21] nights, with an annual occupancy pattern typical of 80% seasonal tourism demand. Appropriate management arrangements are in place, including professional cleaning, guest verification, and a clearly communicated house manual to ensure respect for neighboring residents. No structural changes are proposed. The property is rated as a superhost airbnb excellence the proposed development has not adversely impact residential amenities, parking, noise levels. Measures will be taken to minimise disturbance, including noise monitoring, check-in limits, and a neighbour contact line.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect and promote the character of the Rural Village and promote a vibrant community appropriate to available physical and community infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Built up 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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyre, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterfordnot full market price | Apr 2025 | €250,000 | 56 m |
| Faha, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford | Sept 2025 | €510,000 | 56 m |
| Furraleigh, Mahon Bridge, Kilmacthomas | Nov 2025 | €291,000 | 56 m |
| 3 Walshs Place, Kilmacthomas, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €180,000 | 190 m |
| 8a Mahon Mills, Kilmacthomas, Waterford | Aug 2025 | €225,000 | 206 m |
| 2c Mahon Mills, Kilmacthomas, Waterford | Jul 2025 | €220,000 | 214 m |
| 1c Mahon Mills, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford | Feb 2025 | €195,000 | 214 m |
| 4c Mahon Mills, Kilmacthomas, Waterford | Nov 2025 | €200,000 | 214 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
Timeline
- Application received30 January 2026
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