Villierstown Quay Enhancement Works

Closed16 Dec, 2024, 09:00 - 5 Feb, 2025, 16:00

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DEVELOPMENT UNDER SECTION 179 OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2000 AS AMENDED 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 renovate the existing quay at Villierstown, County Waterford.

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 at the existing quay at Villierstown County Waterford. The development will consist of:

  • Construction of reinforced concrete canoe steps on the riverbank of the river Blackwater. With associated filling in of lawn area at the rear of the canoe step structure.
  • Replacement of the existing floating pontoon with a modern floating pontoon.
  • Provision of a canoe washdown area.
  • Resurfacing of the existing asphalt surface of the quay.
  • Resurfacing of the existing slipway.
  • Construction of a path and steps to the south of the quay to provide access to the water.
  • Landscape works including removal of overgrown native vegetation on the river’s edge.
  • Provision of natural play features, and signage/interpretation boards in lawn area in front of existing boathouse.
  • Provision of accessible, observation deck with knee-height rail to edge and bench to centre.
  • Provision of bicycle parking.

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 City between the hours of 9:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday for the period 16th December 2024 – 22nd January 2025 inclusive (excluding Bank and Public Holidays).

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.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area can be made by the following means:

  • In writing to the Director of Economic Development, Waterford City & County Council, The Mall, Waterford to be received on or before 4pm on the 5th February 2025 and should be clearly marked "Villierstown Quay Enhancement Works"
  • By email to outdoorrecreation@waterfordcouncil.ie 
  • Online, by clicking "MAKE A SUBMISSION" on the right hand side of this page.

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.