Waterford Airport, Killowen, Co. Waterford
Open for comments until 30 Oct.
- 25 Sept 2026Received
- 30 Oct 2026Observations close
- 19 Nov 2026Decision due
- Status
- Open for comments · 5 days left to observe
- Decision
- Due 19 Nov 2026
- Council
- Waterford City and County Council
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Site
- 4.90 ha
What’s proposed
In plain English
Construction of eight hangar units at Waterford Airport
The applicant wants to build eight new hangar units with office space and supporting infrastructure. This includes demolishing an existing hangar on the site.
- Includes two stand-alone ESB substation buildings
- Adds a connecting airside aircraft parking apron
- Includes new security fencing and signage
- A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted
Written by AI from the council’s description
An AI model rewrote the council’s description below in everyday words on 9 Oct 2026. It was told to use only that text, and every number it wrote was checked against it. It says nothing about whether the application will be approved. The council’s wording and planning file are the record.
The council’s description
the construction of 8N0. Hangar units forming a total of 16,553m2 of hangar structures with integrated ancillary office facilities, 2No. stand-alone ESB Substation buildings, stand-alone bin storage units, Sheltered bicycle parking, Car Parking spaces, Set-down areas, wayfinding totem signs and building signage. This application also includes a connecting airside aircraft parking apron, security fencing and the demolition of an existing on-site hangar structure, and all associated site works . A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted as part of this application
Planning details
- Reference
- 2660745
- Local authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Status
- Open for comments · register status “NEW APPLICATION”
- Received
- 25 Sept 2026
- Observations close
- 30 Oct 2026 (5 days left)
- Decision due
- 19 Nov 2026
- Decision
- Not decided
- Site area
- 4.90 ha from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
Nearby 6 · 500 m · 12 months
- OpenWaterford Airport , Killowen , Co. Waterford
- Awaiting decisionMunster Timber Structures Lockheed Avenue , Airport Business Park Ballygarran , Waterford
- Awaiting decisionSites no’s. 1 & 2 Antonov Avenue , Airport Business Park Ballygarron , Co. Waterford.
- RefusedSites no’s. 1 & 2 Antonov Avenue , Airport Business Park Ballygarron , Co. Waterford.
- WithdrawnSites no’s. 1 & 2 Antonov Avenue , Airport Business Park Ballygarron , Co. Waterford.
- GrantedMunster Timber Structures Lockheed Avenue , Airport Business Park Ballygarran , Waterford
- GrantedUnit 5 Cessna Avenue Waterford Airport Business Park , Waterford City , Co. Waterford Ireland
- WithdrawnUnit 5 Cessna Avenue , Waterford Airport Business Park , Waterford City
- WithdrawnUnit 5 Cessna Avenue , Waterford Airport Business Park , Waterford City
- WithdrawnUnit 5 Cessna Avenue , Waterford Airport Business Park , Waterford City
- GrantedUnit 18 Cessna Avenue , Airport Business Park , Waterford
- GrantedLisselan Ballymacleague West , Tramore , Co. Waterford
- CommencedLockheed Avenue Lisselan , Airport Business Park Killowen (E.D. Drumcannon) , Co. Waterford
- GrantedUnit 1 & 3 , Lear Avenue , Airport Business Park
- Commenced46 Airport Business Park , Ballygarran , Co. Waterford
- GrantedUnit 5 Cessna Avenue , Waterford Airport Business Park , Killowen Ballygarron
- WithdrawnUnit 5 Cessna Avenue , Waterford Airport Business Park , Killowen Ballygarron
- WithdrawnAlpha 5 Cessna Avenue , Waterford Airport Business Park , Killowen Ballygarron
- Granted18 Cessna Avenue , Airport Business Park , Killowen
Zoning
Zoned for rural-related business with a demonstrated need for a rural location.
Land tied to a national or strategic asset (airport, port, rail corridor). Uses are controlled by that asset's own plan.
Where this comes from
National planning feed (NPAD), fetched 14 Oct 2026, 01:45.
Source: National Planning Application Database · fetched 14 Oct 2026, 01:45
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 14 Oct 2026, 01:45 | open |
Summary
2660745 is a planning application to Waterford City and County Council for the construction of 8N0. Hangar units forming a total of 16,553m2 of hangar structures, received on 25 Sept 2026; observations close on 30 Oct 2026 (5 days left).