Planning application received: The development consists of alterations to the previously permitted Planning References 23/60345 & 23/63049 to include f

A planning application has been lodged with Waterford City and County Council for a development on Williamstown Road in the Grantstown area of Waterford. The applicant, The Paddocks, is seeking to amend the previously granted permissions under Planning References 23/60345 and 23/63049. The changes involve a re‑definition of the house types that will be built on the site.

Under the original permission the site was to contain 103 residential units spread across 25 two‑storey detached, semi‑detached and terraced houses. The new application proposes a reduction to 96 units. Of those, 69 will remain as two‑storey detached, semi‑detached or terraced dwellings, while the remaining 27 will be one‑ and two‑bedroom apartments situated in a building that will rise to three storeys in part and four storeys in another part. The apartment block will be accompanied by a single‑storey bin store and associated car parking facilities.

In addition to the change in house type, the applicant requests minor alterations to the site’s infrastructure. These include adjustments to the footpaths, the internal road network and the public open space that already exist on the site. The application also covers retaining walls and the foul and surface water drainage system that will be required around the new apartment building. All of these works are described as ancillary to the main development and are intended to ensure that the site remains functional and compliant with local planning standards.

The application was received by the council on 13 May 2026 and a decision is expected by 7 July 2026. The council has not yet issued a decision code, and the application is currently listed as “Decision due” in the council’s planning portal. The Paddocks application is one of several recent submissions in Waterford that involve alterations to previously granted permissions. Other recent applications include a 64‑unit development comprising semi‑detached and terraced houses, a single‑storey dwelling house that changes its design from a previously permitted plan, and a series of amendments to existing properties in the city.

The changes proposed by The Paddocks are significant in that they reduce the overall number of units while introducing a mix of apartment dwellings. This shift reflects a broader trend in the Waterford area, where developers are increasingly looking to diversify housing types to meet local demand. The inclusion of apartments also brings additional considerations for the council, such as the need for adequate parking, drainage and public space to accommodate a higher density of residents.

The council’s decision will be guided by a range of factors, including the impact on local traffic, the adequacy of infrastructure, the character of the surrounding neighbourhood and compliance with the county’s planning policies. The applicant has provided detailed plans and specifications for the new apartment building, the bin store and the associated site works, which will be scrutinised by the council’s planning officers. Public consultation may also be required, particularly if the changes are deemed to have a significant impact on the local community.

For residents of Grantstown and the wider Waterford area, the outcome of this application could influence the type of housing available in the neighbourhood and the overall density of the development. The introduction of apartments may offer more affordable options for young professionals and small families, while the retained detached and semi‑detached houses will continue to provide larger family homes. The council’s decision will therefore be closely watched by local stakeholders, including homeowners, prospective buyers and community groups.

The Paddocks application is part of the council’s ongoing review of the site, which has been under consideration for several years. The original planning references, 23/60345 and 23/63049, were granted in previous years and have now been amended to reflect the current proposal. The council’s planning portal lists the application under reference 2660318, and the decision timeline indicates that the council will have approximately six weeks to review the submission and issue a decision.

The application’s status and any subsequent decision will be published on the council’s website and will also be reported by local news outlets. Residents and interested parties can monitor the progress of the application through the council’s online portal or by contacting the planning department directly.

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