No. 12 Mary Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Change of use of a residential property to an 8-bedroom guesthouse, including demolition works and a new three-storey rear extension.
2660190 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 25 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660190
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the material change of use of an existing house to an 8-bedroom guesthouse. It includes the demolition of a rear portion of the dwelling and existing sheds, followed by the construction of a new three-storey rear extension. The property is located within an Architectural Conservation Area and will undergo front facade renovations.
- Storeys
- 3
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
Development consisting of the indefinite material change of use of an existing residential property to a guesthouse, the demolition of the rear portion of the existing dwelling, the demolition of existing sheds to the rear, and the construction of a new three-storey extension to the rear of the proposed guesthouse including renovation of front façade comprising of works to render, repairs to roof covering and replacement of windows and entrance door. The proposed guesthouse will comprise 8 no. Guest bedrooms, kitchen, dining rooms, lounge, outdoor communal space, bin storage area, cycle parking area, and ancillary accommodation along with connection to public sewer, public water connection and all associated site works. This building is located within an architectural conservation area.
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mitchell St, Dungarvan, Waterford | Apr 2025 | €160,000 | 101 m |
| 17 Western Tce, Dungarvan, Co Waterford | Mar 2025 | €225,000 | 111 m |
| 15 Western Terrace, Dungarvan, Waterford | Feb 2026 | €197,000 | 114 m |
| 14 O Connell Street, Dungarvan, Waterford | Mar 2026 | €200,000 | 119 m |
| 10 Western Terrace, Dungarvan, Waterford | Mar 2026 | €270,000 | 123 m |
| 4 Mountain Villas, Dungarvan, Waterford | Jan 2026 | €281,000 | 135 m |
| Apt 1, High St, Dungarvan | Feb 2025 | €935,000 | 150 m |
| 14 Keating St, Dungarvan, Waterford | Aug 2025 | €250,000 | 151 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 received25 March 2026
- Further information requested14 May 2026
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