Knockanore, Co. Waterford, Co. Waterford
Extension and change of use of an existing building to a community social space with a café and occasional pub use.
2660154 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 13 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660154
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes an extension and change of use of an existing building in Knockanore, Co. Waterford. The new facility will serve as a community social space, incorporating a café and occasional pub use to provide a socially inclusive community hub.
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Official record
Development description
A proposed extension and change of use of the existing building to a community social space, incorporating a café and occasional pub use with the primary purpose of providing a community-focused, socially inclusive facility.
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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Timeline
- Application received13 March 2026
- Decision due7 May 2026
- Decision issued6 May 2026
- Grant issued15 June 2026
- Permission expiry14 June 2031
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