Permission granted for changes to North Quays development in Waterford city
Harcourt Developments has been given the go-ahead for its revised plans for the North Quays in Waterford
Planning permission has been granted for a number of changes to the private development planned for the North Quays in Waterford city.
Harcourt Developments has been given the go-ahead in relation to its revised plans for the residential and retail development.
The decision will see the construction of additional apartments, in line with the latest apartment guidelines.
An additional 80 apartments will be constructed, bringing the total number of apartments to 430.
The number of one-bed apartments will more than double, with 228 now envisaged, as opposed to the original plan for 106.
The number of two-bed four-person apartments will also increase, going from 175 to 195.
However, there is set to be a reduction in two-bed three-person apartments, with just seven now planned, as opposed to the original 32.
Meanwhile, the plans for 37 three-bedroom apartments have been dropped completely.
Under the plans, the total area of the development will increase to 34,239 square units.
While there are minor changes to the external façade of the buildings proposed, all units will retain private balconies or terraces for ground floor units.
Plans for a hotel, retail units and office space also remain unchanged.
The planning application was submitted by Hopcast Limited on February 27.
Waterford City and County Council sought further information in relation to the application in April.
The council granted permission for the development to proceed on Wednesday, October 21, with five conditions attached.