Development on a site of c.0.177ha at the Former Ballyduff Garda Station (A PROTECTED STRUCTURE-RPS No.WA750018).

Application details

Planning reference

22950

Council

Waterford City and County Council

Proposal description

Development on a site of c.0.177ha at the Former Ballyduff Garda Station (A PROTECTED STRUCTURE-RPS No.WA750018). The development will consist of the change of use of the existing 3 no. storey Former Garda Station (c.180sqm.) including the internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing structure, with revised internal layout to form 6no. bedroom Short-Stay Holiday Accommodation facility with associated ancillary living space, servicing and guest facilities. The dev. also includes the partial demolition of the existing 1no. storey outbuilding to the rear of the existing protected structure to the south of the main building, within the existing courtyard (c.10.6sqm. to be demolished, and the replacement of an expanded single storey extension (c.45.2sqm.) building to the south within the existing courtyard. This single storey extension will also provide for occasional community use/event space. This extension is to be linked to the existing main building via a proposed 15.8sqm. glazed link, which is to extend from the existing outbuilding eastern wall, connecting into the main building at the southern or primary façade of the building at lower ground floor level. The removal of the existing guardrails and window, partial removal of existing handrails, partial façade and hardstanding removal at lower ground floor level of the main building and partial removal of the eastern courtyard wall and boundary wall of the existing outbuilding is required to facilitate the glazed link. In addition, car parking is to be provided in a new designated set down area along the western boundary of the site. A new subterranean wastewater treatment system is proposed to the north of the main building. The development also includes the repointing and repair of the external stoneworks and walls; repair and refurbishment works to the roof, chimneys, rainwater goods and windows of the Protected Structure, where required; garden and bin stores; plant; chanes in level; external lighting; CCTV; landscaping; retaining walls; bat boxes; SUDs internal pathways and boundary treatments; cycle parking facility; piped infrastructure (incl. 2no. new French drains) and ducting; the relocation of the existing water pump within the existing courtyard; installation of 2 no. new security gates at the western boundary and all associated site excavation and development works above and below ground

Location / address

Ballyduff Lower , Co. Waterford , P51 FX26

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

8 Nov 2022

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

19 Dec 2022

Final grant date

31 Jan 2023

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   8 Nov 2022

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   19 Dec 2022

3. Final grant

   31 Jan 2023

4. Works commenced

   1 Mar 2023Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   8 Oct 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data