14 things worth knowing before you buy
Radharc Na Siuire
What we found
- 4 applications on this site; latest 2460693, withdrawn.
- Zoned R2 (existing residential); not protected; on the vacant land tax map.
- 12 sites nearby could change: 4 approved schemes, 8 empty zoned plots.1415
- 1 application open for comments nearby; nearest closes 29 Oct 2026.1
- 1 application refused within 100 m since 2021; latest for extension (2021).13
- 139 homes approved nearby, not started; largest 55 at Knockboy.5
- Ballygunner (bus 607, 617) 268 m away: 3 an hour at morning peak; 16 from all stops within 500 m.
- Here (2022 census): 81% owner-occupied (council 65%); 2% of homes empty (council 11%); most built 2001–2010; 70% drive to work (council 63%); population up 7% since 2016.
Questions to ask before you buy 6 to ask
- Extension (21622) approved 2022, not started: still planned?Ask for: The grant, and whether it stays with the house.
- On the vacant land tax map: is the 3% tax being paid?Ask for: Your solicitor's check of liability or exemption.
- 28 homes approved 12 m away (Radharc na Suire), not started: what is planned?Ask for: The planning file for 21622.
- 55 homes approved 156 m away (Knockboy), not started: what is planned?Ask for: The planning file for 2560404.
- Application 350 m away open for comments until 29 Oct 2026: comment?Ask for: The plans on the council's website (€20 to comment).
- Any work done without planning permission?Ask for: An opinion of compliance for the whole house.
The street 15 numbered
| # | What | Status | Distance | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 The Anchorage, Grandstown 2660735 | No decision yet | 350 m | open for comments until 29 Oct 2026 |
| 2 | 8 The Village, Ballygunner 2660541 | Approved with conditions | 180 m | time to appeal ends 9 Oct 2026 |
| 3 | 26 Hazel Road, Riverview 2660588 | Approved with conditions | 273 m | time to appeal ends 22 Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Radharc na Suire 21622 | Approved, not started, approval runs out within a year | 12 m | 28 homes approved 2022, no sign building has started; the approval runs out 3 Mar 2027 |
| 5 | Knockboy 2560404 | Approved, no sign building has started | 156 m | 55 homes approved 2025, no sign building has started |
| 6 | Knockboy 2360106 | Approved, no sign building has started | 308 m | 42 homes approved 2023, no sign building has started |
| 7 | 'The Paddocks' 2360056 | Approved, no sign building has started | 398 m | 14 homes approved 2023, no sign building has started |
| 8 | 'The Paddocks', Williamstown Road 22653 | Approved with conditions | 319 m | 99 homes · approved with conditions · received 19 Jul 2022 |
| 9 | Lands at Knockboy, Dunmore Road 22146 | Approved with conditions | 405 m | 69 homes · approved with conditions · received 1 Mar 2022 |
| 10 | 'The Paddocks', Williamstown Road Grantstown 2360345 | Approved with conditions | 414 m | 79 homes · approved with conditions · received 4 Aug 2023 |
| 11 | 'The Paddocks', Williamstown Road 22466 | Approved with conditions | 417 m | 14 homes · approved with conditions · received 31 May 2022 |
| 12 | The Paddocks Williamstown Road, Grantstown 2360349 | Approved with conditions | 447 m | 73 homes · approved with conditions · received 4 Aug 2023 |
| 13 | Radharc na Siure, Knockboy 211002 | Refused | 79 m | refused 20 Dec 2021 |
| 14 | 0.1 ha zoned for homes | Empty land zoned for homes | 58 m | no homes built on it yet |
| 15 | 0.2 ha zoned for homes | Empty land zoned for homes | 73 m | no homes built on it yet |
This property's history 6 on this site
- 20242460693 · new house · withdrawnapproved?started?signed off?
- 202222588 · new house · withdrawnapproved?started?signed off?
- 202221622 · extension · approved 2022 · not started, runs out 2027approvedstartedsigned off
- 202121563 · extension · withdrawnapproved?started?signed off?
- 2022211202 · extension · refused 2022 · wider areaapprovedstarted?signed off?
- 20181868 · extension · approved 2018 · ran out unbuilt · wider areaapprovedstartedsigned off
How we work this out
The site zoning, protection, tax, flood
What it says
RS: Provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity.
An established residential area. The objective is to protect existing residential amenity as well as to provide housing — which is the objective a neighbour's objection to an overbearing extension is usually argued under.
wccc development plan 2022 2028 · 19 Jul 2022 – 18 Jul 2028
Not on this site: protected building, heritage inventory, monument zone, conservation area, EU nature site, EU bird site, natural heritage area, tree order, landslide risk, derelict list.
| Within 500 m | Count | For example |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage inventory buildings | 1 | Saint Mary's Catholic Church |
How we work this out
Sources: zoning, rzlt, constraints, constraints.niah · fetched 4 Oct 2026, 23:11
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| zoning | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026, 23:11 | open |
| rzlt | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026, 23:59 | open |
| constraints | mixed — CC-BY-4.0 except OPW flood (CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0, publishable=false) | 27 Sept 2026, 19:37 | open |
| constraints.niah | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 19:35 | open |
Sites that could change 12 within 500 m
Approved, not started, approval running out 1
- Radharc na Suire · 28 homes approved, not started; runs out Mar 2027 · 12 m
Approved, not started 3
- Knockboy · 55 homes approved Nov 2025, not started · 156 m
- Knockboy · 42 homes approved Oct 2023, not started · 308 m
- 'The Paddocks' · 14 homes approved May 2023, not started · 398 m
Empty land zoned for homes 8
- 140.1 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 58 m source
- 150.2 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 73 m source
- 0.8 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 80 m source
- 0.2 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 86 m source
- 0.1 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 96 m source
- 0.1 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 117 m source
- 0.1 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 118 m source
- 1.0 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 0 m source
Not covered here: council land to be sold, empty land zoned for homes (Dublin only).
How we work this out
What closes soonest 3 open
- Time to appeal ends 9 Oct 20263 days left22660541 · CONDITIONAL — Division of existing plot, demolition of the existing garage and garden wall, construction of a new…€220 to An Coimisiún Pleanála (€110 observer) · 180 m away
- Time to appeal ends 22 Oct 202616 days left32660588 · CONDITIONAL — alterations and extension comprising new bay window, new entrance porch, side extension and associated…€220 to An Coimisiún Pleanála (€110 observer) · 273 m away
- Comments close 29 Oct 202623 days left12660735 · application received — A first-floor extension to the side and a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing…€20 to the council · 350 m away
Planning around you 49 in 5 years
| Last 24 months | Received | Approved | More details asked | Days to decide | Work already built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford City and County Council | 2,250 | 89% | 40% | 56 | 21% |
Open for comments €20 to comment
- 11 The Anchorage , Grandstown , Waterford comments close 29 Oct 2026A first-floor extension to the side and a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, a new…
Every application newest first
- The Paddocks , Williamstown Road Grantstown , Waterford No decision yetThe development consists of alterations to the previously permitted Planning References 23/60345 & 23/60349…
- 326 Hazel Road , Riverview , Waterford Approved with conditionsalterations and extension comprising new bay window, new entrance porch, side extension and associated…
- 28 The Village , Ballygunner , Waterford Approved with conditionsDivision of existing plot, demolition of the existing garage and garden wall, construction of a new dwelling…
- The Paddocks , Williamstown Road Grantstown , Waterford Withdrawn or not validthe development consists of alterations to the previously permitted Planning References 23/60345 & 23/60349…
- Bishopscourt , Waterford , Co. Waterford Approved with conditionsof a) change of dwelling design as previously permitted under P21/746; b) retention of the layout of the…
- Bishopscourt , Waterford , Co. Waterford Withdrawn or not valida) change of dwelling design as previously permitted under P21/746; b) retention of the layout of the access…
- The Paddocks , Williamstown Road Grantstown , Waterford Withdrawn or not validThe development consists of alterations to the previously permitted Planning References 23/60345 & 23/63049…
- The Paddocks , Williamstown Road Grantstown , Co. Waterford Approved with conditionsThe development consists of alterations to the previously permitted Planning Ref: 21/833 & 22/653 to include…
- No.1 Garranmore , Farmleigh Dunmore Road , Waterford Refusedconstruct a new dormer dwelling and all associated works including subdivision of the existing site
- No.1 Garranmore , Farmleigh Dunmore Road , Waterford Withdrawn or not validconstruct a new dormer dwelling and all associated works including subdivision of the existing site
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- 5Knockboy , Waterford , Waterford Approved with conditionsresidential development of 99 no. units on a site measuring 2.9Ha, comprising: 55 no. 2-storey houses…
- Rivendell , Bishopscourt Williamstown , Co. Waterford Approved with conditionsfor the indefinite retention of alterations to existing dwelling, comprising of ground and first floor…
- St Marys Church , Ballygunner , Waterford Refusedfor a graveyard extension (to the south of the existing Church graveyard), proposed works will include new…
- St Marys Church , Ballygunner , Waterford Withdrawn or not validfor a graveyard extension (to the south of the existing Church graveyard), proposed works will include new…
- Radharc na Siuire , Ballygunner , Waterford Withdrawn or not validfor construction of 25 no. 2-storey dwellings comprising 14 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached and 11 no. 2-bedroom…
- St Marys Church , Ballygunner , Waterford Withdrawn or not validfor a graveyard extension (to the south of the existing Church graveyard), proposed works will include new…
- Knockboy , Waterford Withdrawn or not validresidential development of 99 no. units on a site measuring 2.9Ha at Knockboy, Waterford, comprising: 55 no.…
- 15 Heathervue Road , Riverview , Waterford Approved with conditionsextend the dwelling, convert the garage for use as part of the dwelling and for use of part of the dwelling…
- 4 Knockboy Village Knockboy , Ballygunner , Waterford Approved with conditionspermission for indefinite retention of alterations to the front elevation comprising a bay window
- Bishopscourt , Co. Waterford , Waterford Approved with conditionsfor development consisting of a) change of dwelling design as previously permitted under P22/151; b) access…
- 8 The Village , Ballygunner , Waterford Approved with conditionsto indefinitely retain a brick and blockwork garden boundary wall with access gate and single story garage
- 8 The Village , Ballygunner , Waterford Withdrawn or not validto indefinitely retain a brick and blockwork garden boundary wall with access gate and single story garage.
- 13 Dunmore Avenue , Riverview , Waterford Approved with conditionsfor works to existing roof profile at our property. Works will include - remove existing roof, raise eaves…
- Site No. 1 Rockmount , Knockboy Dunmore Road , Waterford Approved with conditionsThe construction of a fully serviced two storey family dwelling and separate garage with new site access and…
- St Mary's Church , Knockboy Ballygunner , Waterford Approved with conditionsa proposed Columbarium area and associated landscaping site works at the existing Cemetery
- 12The Paddocks Williamstown Road , Grantstown , Co. Waterford Approved with conditionsfor Phase 4B of a residential development consisting of 93 no. units, 2 no. ESB substations and all…
- 10'The Paddocks' , Williamstown Road Grantstown , Co. Waterford Approved with conditionsfor Phase 4A of a residential development consisting of 79 no. units, a creche, 1 no. ESB Substation and all…
- 1 Meadow Road , Riverview , Waterford City Approved with conditionsto construct a two-storey extension to the rear and one side and also a single-storey extension to the other…
- 6Knockboy , Dunmore Road , Waterford Approved with conditionsAlterations to previously permitted but not constructed Strategic Housing Development Ref. No. 2019/2 (An…
- Knockboy , Dunmore Road , Waterford Withdrawn or not validAlterations to previously permitted but not constructed development (Planning Ref. ABP-304423-19) at…
- 7'The Paddocks' , Williamstown Road , Grantstown Co. Waterford Approved with conditionsfor the construction of 14 no. residential units, 1 no. ESB substation and all associated site development…
- 'The Paddocks' , Williamstown Road , Grantstown Withdrawn or not validfor Phase 4 of a residential development consisting of the construction of 94 no. residential units, 1 no.…
- 27 Hazel Road , Riverview , Waterford Approved with conditionsfor alterations and a single storey extension
- 8'The Paddocks' , Williamstown Road , Grantstown Approved with conditionsPhase 2 of a residential development consisting of the construction of 99 no. residential units and all…
- Radharc na Siure , Knockboy , Waterford Withdrawn or not validfor a two storey creche building (total area135 sq m) together with all associated site works (as previously…
- Radharc na Suire , Knockboy , Waterford Withdrawn or not validfor 2 no two storey 4 bed detached houses, 18 two storey 3 bed semi detached houses, and 8 no 2 bed two…
- St. Mary's Place / The Village / Knockboy Village , Ballygunner , Waterford Approved with conditionsconstruct a neighbourhood centre development consisting of:- a single-storey building comprising of a…
- Knockboy , Dunmore Road , Waterford Refusedthe construction of a residential development of 79 No. units consisting of the following; 2 No.…
- 11'The Paddocks' , Williamstown Road , Grantstown Approved with conditionsPhase 3 of a residential development consisting of the construction of 14 no. residential units, 1 no.…
- 'The Paddocks' , Williamstown Road , Grantstown Withdrawn or not validPhase 3 of a residential development consisting of the construction of 14 no. residential units and all…
- Bishopscourt , Co. Waterford Approved with conditionsthe construction of a new fully serviced part single storey/part 2 storey detached dwelling house with…
- 9Lands at Knockboy , Dunmore Road , Co. Waterford Approved with conditionsdevelopment which will consist of: (i) construction of a residential development comprising 74 no. two-storey…
- Land to the North of Dunmore Road , Co. Waterford Withdrawn or not validdevelopment which will consist of: (I) construction of a residential development comprising 74 no. two-storey…
- Radharc na Siure , Knockboy , Waterford RefusedEXTENSION OF DURATION of Planning Ref 05/60 (PL 31.216423) extended under Planning Ref. 18/68 under SI 458…
- 67 Cnoic Caislean , Waterford Approved with conditionsPERMISSION for a 48.8m2 single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling house and all associated…
- Castleview , Knockboy , Williamstown RefusedFURTHER EXTEND DURATION of Planning Permission Ref. 07/500196 for the proposed erection of 23 Number two…
- 13Radharc na Siure , Knockboy , Waterford RefusedExtension of Duration of 19/636 to alter the previously approved site layout (as permitted under Planning…
- The Paddocks , Williamstown Road , Grantstown RefusedPERMISSION for Phase 2 of a residential development consisting of the construction of 99 no. residential…
How we work this out
Extensions and refusals near you 0 extensions within 250 m
No home extensions within 250 m in 5 years.
Refused within 100 m 1 in 5 years
- 211002 · extension · refused 20 Dec 2021 · 79 m
How we work this out
Building work nearby 5 in 3 years
- The Paddocks, Waterford · 9 Mar 2026 · 25 homes · start notice not signed off · 2560706 & 21833 & 22653 · 436 m
- Paddocks Avenue, Port Láirge, Waterford · 25 Aug 2025 · 14 homes · start notice not signed off · 21833 · 490 m
- Knockboy, Dunmore Road, Waterford · 27 Dec 2024 · 89 homes · start notice not signed off · ABP-315967-23 [22146] · 492 m
- Waterford, X91 D9Y7 · 8 Jul 2024 · 1 homes · start notice, opted out no sign-off needed · 2460018 · 340 m
- Williamstown, Waterford City, Waterford · 23 Apr 2024 · 133 homes · start notice signed off · 21833 & 22653 & 2360056 · 409 m
How we work this out
Source: bcms · fetched 6 Oct 2026, 04:57
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
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| bcms | CC-BY-4.0 | 6 Oct 2026, 04:57 | open |
Homes coming 139 not started
- "The Paddocks" · 99 homes · building started · 410 m
- 5Knockboy · 55 homes · not started · runs out 11 May 2031 · 156 m
- 6Knockboy · 42 homes · not started · runs out 25 Oct 2028 · 308 m
- Radharc na Siure · 34 homes · building started · 141 m
- 4Radharc na Suire · 28 homes · runs out soon · runs out 3 Mar 2027 · 12 m
- 7'The Paddocks' · 14 homes · not started · runs out 15 May 2028 · 398 m
How we work this out
Named places estate, developments, inspections
Who applies most nearby
- Glenveagh Homes Limited — 3 applications, latest 17 Feb 2023
- Marina Quarter Ltd — 2 applications, latest 4 Aug 2023
Crèches and schools inspected
| Name | Latest inspection | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Montessori School · Crèche | 11 Feb 2025 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | approx. 285 m |
| Little Explorers Montessori School · Crèche | 20 Mar 2026 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 561 m |
| Bluebells Playgroup · Crèche | 12 Jan 2024 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 710 m |
How we work this out
Sources: organisations, schools, tusla_ey · fetched 4 Oct 2026, 23:03
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| organisations | n/a — derived; organisations only; DLR-sourced links withheld | 4 Oct 2026, 23:03 | — |
| schools | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 23:32 | open |
| tusla_ey | public (Tusla statutory register; acknowledgement required, no open licence stated) | 5 Oct 2026, 23:33 | open |
How busy is this area within 1 km, 3 years
Busier than most of Waterford City and County Council.
How we work this out
Appeals 9 in 5 years
- 500461 Granted with conditions · Knockboy , Waterford , Waterford · 120 m
- 500722 Invalid · The Paddocks , Williamstown Road Grantstown , Co. Waterford · 327 m
- 318284 Granted with conditions · The Paddocks, Williamstown Road, Grantstown, Waterford · 414 m
- 320320 Open · The Paddocks, Williamstown Road, Grantstown, Co. Waterford. · 314 m
- 315967 Granted with conditions · Lands at Knockboy, Dunmore Road, Co. Waterford · 405 m
- 316422 Other · "The Paddocks" Williamstown Road, Grantstown, Co. Waterford. · 314 m
- 316410 Split · Knockboy, Dunmore Road, Co. Waterford. · 417 m
- 312996 Withdrawn · "The Paddocks", Williamstown Road, Grantstown, Co. Waterford. · 313 m
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- 312971 Pending · "The Paddocks", Williamstown Road, Grantstown, Co. Waterford · 313 m
Sales 0 in 3 years
No recorded sales nearby.
Source: ppr · fetched 6 Oct 2026, 01:12
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| ppr | PSI — PSRA re-use terms (psr.ie/re-use-of-public-sector-information). Free re-use in any format provided the source and PSRA copyright are acknowledged, the data is reproduced accurately and not used misleadingly, and it is NOT used 'for the principal purpose of advertising or promoting a particular product or service'. Attribution: 'Contains PSRA Residential Property Price Register data, © Property Services Regulatory Authority.' | 6 Oct 2026, 01:12 | open |
Schools and transport within 1.0 km
Schools
- GAELSCOIL PHORT LAIRGE · primary · 207 pupils · 435 m
- S N NAOMH MHUIRE · primary · 641 pupils · 878 m
Stops 18
- Ballygunner · 607, 617, 627 · 269 m
- Ballygunner · 607, 617, 627 · 269 m
- Knockboy · 607, 617, 627 · 312 m
- Knockboy · 607, 617, 627 · 314 m
- The Anchorage · 607, 617 · 401 m
- Riverview · 354, 607, 617, 627 · 411 m
- Riverview · 354, 607, 617, 627 · 414 m
- Kilcaragh Vlg · 607, 617 · 423 m
Schools growing or shrinking planning in 3 years · pupils last year
- Gaelscoil Phort Lairge · 435 m+2.5% pupils (207)
- S N Naomh Mhuire · 878 m-1.7% pupils (641) · an extension 2025, approved with conditions
The council consultations, meetings, land
No open consultation covers this place.
Where this is
- Townland
- Knockboy
- Electoral division
- Farranshoneen
- Electoral area
- Waterford City East
- Council
- Waterford City And County Council
What the terms mean 8 terms
- Vacant land tax (Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)): A yearly tax of 3% of the land's value on land that is zoned for homes and serviced but left unbuilt.
- Building started (Commencement notice (BCMS)): The builder must tell the council's building control office 14 to 28 days before work starts.
- Signed off as finished (Certificate of Compliance on Completion): A certificate filed when a building is finished, confirming it meets the building regulations.
- Approved (Grant of permission): The council said yes, usually with conditions.
- Approval ran out without being built (Permission lapsed / expired): Most permissions last five years.
- Comment on an application (Observation / submission): Anyone can comment on a planning application within five weeks of it being lodged, for a €20 fee.
- Appeal (Appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála): The applicant, or anyone who commented in time, can appeal the council's decision within four weeks.
- What the land is zoned for (Zoning objective): The council's development plan sets what each area is for: homes, shops, open space and so on.
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