Part 8 - Proposed development of Kilmacthomas Railway Station as short stay accommodation

Closed4 Mar, 2024, 11:19am - 15 Apr, 2024, 11:59pm

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Development Under Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 and Notice Pursuant to the Requirements of Part 8, Article 81 & Article 120(3) of The Planning And Development Regulations 2001, as Amended

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council propose to develop Kilmacthomas Railway Station, (a protected structure, RPS number WA750624) as short stay accommodation.

In accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the above Regulations, Waterford City & County Council hereby gives notice of proposals to carry out development works at the site of the Kilmacthomas Railway Station, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford to provide short stay accommodation.

The development will consist of:

  • Internal alterations to the existing railway station building to provide a two bedroom short stay accommodation.
  • Construction of two “Line Huts” each providing one roomed short stay accommodation.
  • Construction of a single storey exhibition space adjacent to the station platform.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase, at a reasonable fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making   a copy, at: Customer Care Offices, Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford; and Customer Care Desk, Baileys New Street, Waterford between the hours of 9:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday for the period 4th March to 1st April inclusive (excluding Bank and Public Holidays).

Particulars of the proposed scheme are also be available to view opposite.

The proposed development has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended, and the Planning Authority has determined that a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment is not required in this instance. In addition, the proposal has also undergone screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2014/52/EU (and the relevant provisions of the Planning and Development Act, as amended), and the Planning Authority has determined that there will be no likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required.

In accordance with Article 120 (3) of the Planning & Development Regulations (as amended), any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of this notice, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. An Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment has been prepared to accompany the proposal.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area shall be made in writing to the Director of Economic Development, Waterford City & County Council, No. 35 The Mall, Waterford, to be received on or before 15th April 2024 and should be clearly marked Kilmacthomas Railway Station or by email to projectsteam@waterfordcouncil.ie

All comments, including names of those making comments, submitted to the Council in regard of this scheme will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented at a meeting of the elected members. Accordingly, they will also be included in the minutes of that meeting and may appear in the public domain.

Waterford City & County Council is subject to the provision of Freedom of Information (FOI Acts 1997 and 2014) and the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2013.