Former Waterford Crystal Offices and Showrooms, Cork Road, Waterford
Amendments for external illuminated signage and window displays at the former Waterford Crystal offices.
2660176 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 19 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660176
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks minor amendments to a previous planning reference for the installation of external signage. This includes two illuminated signs and a large window manifestation featuring an eye logo on the building's elevations.
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
Minor amendments to reg. Ref: 25/163 for installation of external signage and manifestations, comprising 1no. 4.78m long x 1.9m high external illuminated sign and 1no. 7.5m long x 3.5m high window manifestation with eye logo on southern elevation, and 1no. 4.43m long x 1.2m high external illuminated sign on eastern elevation
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for enterprise and/ or residential led regeneration.”
National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 March 2026
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