Planning application · Waterford City and County Council

This development at St Joseph’s House, Manor Hill

St Joseph’s House, Manor Hill, Waterford ( A Protected Structure/s RPS Nos 680 and 809)

2660305 · WaterfordLodged

2.29 ha · Lodged

Planning application 2660305 to Waterford City and County Council: This development consists of retention of alterations to works approved under planning ref. 20/871, at St Joseph’s House, Manor Hill, Waterford. A council decision is due by 2 July 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
2660305
Planning authority
Waterford City and County Council
Received
8 May 2026
Decision due
2 Jul 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Residential
Dwellings (estimated)
8
Read from the description, not stated on the register.
Site area
2.29 ha

Homes and mix

Apartments and duplexes8
1-bed6
2-bed2
Total homes8
  • ESB substations

Read from the description, not stated on the register. Shown only where the parts add up to the total.

Proposed development

This development consists of retention of alterations to works approved under planning ref. 20/871 which include – Changes to internal layout of 8 no apartments within the Convent Building as was required on site, to achieve Fire Compliance & preserve the integrity of the existing structure, consisting; change of 5 No Apts. from 1-Bed units to Studios, change of one 1-Bed to a 2-Bed apartment, change of one 2-bed to a Studio apartment and change of one 2-bed to a 1-Bed apartment. Substitution of the as approved new and replacement windows throughout the development with u-PVC windows to match existing. Changes to the number of new dormer windows built & locations of some dormers to the roof of the Convent Building. Replacement natural slate finish to the roofs of the Convent Building, Presbytery House and School and Courtyard Buildings in lieu of existing. Alterations to Courtyard Buildings as approved including substitution of plaster finish in lieu of approved timber cladding to select areas and change to the permitted external stairs finish to metal in lieu of masonry. Alterations to site works including; alterations to footpaths, alterations to internal roads layouts, provision of new retaining walls, alterations to car parking layouts, relocation of esb sub-station, removal of stepped access through front green, alterations to bin store locations, adjustment of site levels and any relevant site works. Retention of existing shed at Courtyard Building, which was to be demolished and PLANNING PERMISSION to replace rear boundary of Courtyard Building 2 with concrete block wall as approved. Reinstating bike stores, landscaping, all as approved.

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 2 Jul 2026.

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