A third level educational building comprising of engineering, computing
South East Technological University, Cork Road, Waterford
up to 5 storeys · 1.013 ha · On Site
Planning application 2460499 to Waterford City and County Council: A third level educational building comprising of engineering, computing and general teaching facilities of a floor area of 12,894 sq. metres, at South East Technological University, Cork Road. Granted by the council on 22 October 2024. Work commenced on 15 May 2025.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council granted
- Work commenced
Key facts
Proposed development
for development which will consist of a third level educational building comprising of engineering, computing and general teaching facilities of a floor area of 12,894 sq. metres. The application site is located within the SETU Waterford Campus which is generally bounded by Paddy Browne's Road on the west and the Cork Road to the south. The building consists of a five storey over lower ground floor building, together with roof top plant and architectural screening. The application includes for 2 no. new disabled access parking bays, 360 no. cycle spaces, and removal of existing campus service road. In addition, the creation of soft landscaping with SuDS measures and footpath connections to the existing campus landscaping, hard landscaped entrance area, seating and lighting stands is proposed. Internally the building will incorporate a central atrium and provide general teaching spaces including lecture theatres, laboratories, workshops, studio spaces and administration. The application includes for all site signage, utility connections and ancillary site works associated with the project.
Planning status
A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.
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