Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedCommercialDecided 9 July 2026

Ionad Pobail agus Fiontraíochta An Rinn, Baile na nGall Beag, An Rinn

Construction of a community and enterprise center expansion including an office block, entrance building, and playground extension.

2660332 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 18 May 2026

Reference
2660332
Authority
Waterford City and County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
18 May 2026

Summary

AI-generated

The development consists of a single-storey entrance building with function and gallery spaces, a two-storey office block, and a service block. Site works include a central courtyard, outdoor performance space, upgraded entrance, bicycle shelter, and an extension to the existing playground.

Commercialofficecommunityplayground
Storeys
2
Floor area
1,568 m²

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Official record

Development description

(a). Single storey entrance building with function space, gallery space, staff kitchen and office space (total gfa: 480 sqm) (b). Two storey office block (total gfa: 1023 sqm) (c). Single storey plant/ service block (total gfa: 65 sqm) the site development works include - a proposed central courtyard, covered walkways and small outdoor performance space. - new circulation road and staff parking. - primary vehicular access to the site is maintained via the existing main entrance to the site from r674 with proposed upgrading of entrance way. - bin refuse storage area and designated bicycle shelter providing for 17 no. Spaces. - new external landscaped areas. - extension to existing playground with new playground facilities and parking. - all associated site development works including all landscaping and site service works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

CDCD
Provide for light industry, general enterprise, business development, office, research and development and high technology/ high technology manufacturing type employment in a high quality built and landscaped environment.

National zoning type: Other commerce/industrial/enterprise uses

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
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Uisneach, Baile Na Ngall Mor, An RinneMay 2025€520,000260 m
5 Pairc Na Chrosaire, Ring, DungarvanFeb 2026€625,000337 m
Baile Na Ngall Mor, Ring, DungarvanNov 2025€150,000366 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

  1. Application received18 May 2026
  2. Decision due12 July 2026
  3. Decision issued9 July 2026

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