Parnell House, Parnell Street, Waterford
Retention of the amalgamation and change of use of two commercial units into an adjoining pub.
2660186 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 24 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660186
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 24 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for material alterations at Parnell House. This includes the change of use and amalgamation of a former betting office and a printing shop into the adjoining licensed premises, along with internal alterations.
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Official record
Development description
Material alterations made at parnell house, parnell street, waterford, namely for the change of use and amalgamation of two existing ground floor commercial units, previously operating as a betting office (1 parnell house) and a printing shop (2 & 3 parnell house), to licensed premises use, and there incorporation into the adjoining licensed premises, together with all associated internal alterations and ancillary 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.
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Recent sales nearby
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 March 2026
- Further information requested14 May 2026
In the area
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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