Dobbynsparks

230 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Dobbynsparks, from 2 m² to 21,452 m² (2.15 ha, 5.3 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 10 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RS (Existing residential)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 227 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3CI (Community facilities)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C7CD (Other commerce/industrial/enterprise uses)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 4 Sept 2026N/a

  the construction of 26 No. single-storey residential units for older persons, comprising 6 No. 2-bed mid-terrace bungalow units, 4 No. 2-bed end-terrace bungalow units, 4 No. 1-bed end-terrace universally accessible bungalow units, 2 No. 2-bed end-terrace universally accessible bungalow units, 6 No. 2-bed mid-terrace universally accessible bungalow units and 4 no. 2-bed semi-detached bungalow units. The development will include alterations to the existing access road at the junction with Ozanam Street, the widening of this existing access road to provide for two-way vehicular access and new pedestrian access, along with all associated site development works including roads, paths, vehicular parking, landscaping, open spaces, boundary treatments, sustainable urban drainage systems and all necessary site works and site service provisions .A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted as part of this application.

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660683

• 5 Mar 2026N/a

  the construction of 26 No. single-storey residential units for older persons, comprising 6 No. 2-bed mid-terrace bungalow units, 4 No. 2-bed end-terrace bungalow units, 4 No. 1-bed end-terrace universally accessible bungalow units, 2 No. 2-bed end-terrace universally accessible bungalow units, 6 No. 2-bed mid-terrace universally accessible bungalow units and 4 no. 2-bed semi-detached bungalow units. The development will include alterations to the existing access road at the junction with Ozanam Street, the widening of this existing access road to provide for two-way vehicular access and new pedestrian access, along with all associated site development works including roads, paths, vehicular parking, landscaping, open spaces, boundary treatments, sustainable urban drainage systems and all necessary site works and site service provisions

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660126

• 17 Feb 2026Conditional

  the installation of 3 no. new single-storey school buildings at Holy Family Junior School and Our Lady of Mercy Senior Primary School, Military Road, Waterford. The proposed development includes 1 no. single-storey school building with Special Educational Needs classroom (100m²) and a new fenced soft play area (50m²) to Holy Family Junior School; 1 no. single-storey school building with 3 no. mainstream classrooms (250m²) to Holy Family Junior School; 1 no. single-storey school building with Special Educational Needs classroom (100m²) and a new fenced soft play area (50m²) to Our Lady of Mercy Senior Primary School; new fence and gates proposed to the playground of Our Lady of Mercy Senior Primary School; and all associated site and ancillary works.

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660097

• 18 Dec 2025N/a

  The installation of 3 no. new single-storey school buildings . The proposed development includes 1 no. single-storey school building with Special Educational Needs classroom (100m²) and a new fenced soft play area (50m²) to Holy Family Junior School; 1 no. single-storey school building with 3 no. mainstream classrooms (250m²) to Holy Family Junior School; 1 no. single-storey school building with Special Educational Needs classroom (100m²) and a new fenced soft play area (50m²) to Our Lady of Mercy Senior Primary School; new fence and gates proposed to the playground of Our Lady of Mercy Senior Primary School; and all associated site and ancillary works.

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2560923

• 23 Oct 2024Conditional

  of an existing single storey flat roof kitchen , dining room extension to the side (area = 20.48m2) , single storey flat roof shower room ,store room extension to the rear (area = 13.73m2) of the existing house

  Retention, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2460622

• 18 Apr 2024Conditional

  for the construction of a new first floor rear extension & a rear dormer style roof window extension at attic level and all associated site works. This is a Protected Structure

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2460196

• 19 Dec 2023Refused

  The sub-division of an existing single storey semi-detached three bedroom house into 2No. residential units (1No. two bed & 1No. one bed). The application includes the indefinite permission for retention of an existing single storey flat roof extension to the side of the existing house. This application also involves the demolition of the existing single storey rear extension & the construction of a single storey extension to the front of the existing house & all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2360617

• 13 Dec 2023N/a

  The sub-division of an existing single storey semi-detached three bedroom house into 2No. residential units (1No. two bed & 1No. one bed). The application includes the retention of an existing single storey flat roof extension to the side of the existing house. This application also involves the demolition of the existing single storey rear extension & the construction of a single storey extension to the front of the existing house & all associated site works

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2360608

• 22 Feb 2023Conditional

  for 2no new velux rooflights to the front elevation and for 2no new first floor windows to the east and west gables

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2360065

• 20 Feb 2023N/a

  for 2no new velux rooflights to the front elevation and for 2no new first floor windows to the east and west gables

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2360059

• 26 Aug 2022Conditional

  for a single storey extension inclusive of all associated site works

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 22753

• 15 Aug 2022Conditional

  to demolish existing kitchen and glazed link, and construct new single storey, flat roofed extension incorporating new kitchen and living area, external terrace and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 22714

• 27 Jan 2022Refused

  INDEFINITE RETENTION of change of use of existing garden & domestic store to office use

  Retention · Waterford City and County Council, 2253

• 18 Jan 2022N/a

  INDEFINITE RETENTION of change of use of existing garden & domestic store to office use

  Retention · Waterford City and County Council, 2222

• 8 Nov 2021Conditional

  alterations to existing vehicular entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 211036

• 1 Nov 2021Conditional

  INDEFINITE RETENTION of the relocation and replacement of 1 No. emissions chimney-stack, 1 No. vent chimney-stack, bag filter hoppers together with inspection platform to same and all other associated site works. PLANNING PERMISSION for the demolition of an existing warehouse unit (in use as jigging and stores unit) and replacement with a new warehouse unit for similar use but with an increased footprint and raised ridge/eaves height and all other associated site works

  Retention · Waterford City and County Council, 211009

• 4 Jun 2021N/a

  Construction of 24 no.two-bed terraced & semi-detached bungalows for the elderly. The proposed development will also include alterations to the existing access road at the junction with Oznam Street, the widening of this existing access road to provide for two-way vehicular access and a new footpath, new internal estate roads and footpaths on the site, boundary treatments, landscape and all necessary sit works and site services

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 21521

• 27 Apr 2021Conditional

  change of use from commercial (licenced premises/public house) to residential comprising 1 no. 2 bedroom apartment and 1 no. studio apartment at ground floor. Works will comprise of select demolition works and reconfiguration of the existing structure with modifications to existing facades and all associated ancillary site works at

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 21345

• 23 Dec 2020Conditional

  a single storey extension consisting of bedroom, WC, living room and kitchenette, alterations to existing garden shed, together with all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 201014

• 13 Aug 2020Conditional

  to construct a single-storey extension to the front of existing dwelling together with connection to on-site services and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 20553

• 13 Jul 2020Conditional

  for the construction of a first floor extension to the side of the existing dwelling and all associated site development works at

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 20467

• 13 Mar 2020Conditional

  for a single storey extension to consist of new GP Store Room and Tea Station complete with all associated ancillary works and associated site works at

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 20174

• 27 Feb 2020Conditional

  the demolition of an existing garage, the construction of a new single storey side extension as Family flat (Area 24sqm) in its place including all internal modifications to existing dwelling, and all associated site works

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 20118

• 8 May 2019Conditional

  construction of a two-story extension to the side and single story extension to the rear of the existing building, together with all associated ancillary works

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 19308

• 14 Mar 2019N/a

  two storey extension and raise of ridge height and all associated site works

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 19169

The 25 most recent of 29 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Dobbynsparks.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Dobbynsparks.

Architectural heritage

• House, 1820–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced single-bay two-storey house with dormer attic, c.1830, retaining some early fenestration. Part refenestrated, c.1980. Now disused. One of a terrace of eight. Pitched (shared) slate roof with clay ridge tiles, rendered (shared) chimney stacks, square rooflight, and cast-iron rainwater goods on timber eaves. Unpainted rendered walls. Square-headed window openings with stone sills. 1/1 timber sash window to ground floor with replacement timber casement window, c.1980, to first floor. Round-headed door opening approached by two cut-limestone steps with rendered hood moulding over, timber panelled door and spoked fanlight. Road fronted with concrete footpath to front.

• House, 1860–1880 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced two-bay two-storey house, c.1870. Extensively renovated, c.1995. Pitched (shared) roof with replacement artificial slate, c.1995, red clay ridge tiles, rendered (shared) chimney stack, and replacement uPVC rainwater goods, c.1995, on timber eaves. Painted rendered walls. Square-headed window openings with stone sills, and moulded rendered surrounds (shouldered to first floor) having keystones. Replacement uPVC casement windows, c.1995. Round-headed door opening with moulded rendered surround having lion mask detailing, replacement timber panelled door, c.1995, and overlight. Road fronted with concrete footpath to front.

• House, 1910–1930 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced three-bay two-storey house, c.1920, retaining original aspect. One of a pair. Pitched (shared) slate roof with clay ridge tiles, rendered (shared) chimney stack, rendered coping, and cast-iron rainwater goods on rendered eaves. Painted roughcast walls with painted rendered plinth. Square-headed window openings with rendered stepped sills and surrounds (shared between storeys). 1/8 timber sash windows to ground floor with 1/1 timber sash windows to first floor. Square-headed door opening with rendered surround having moulded entablature over, and glazed timber panelled door with sidelights and overlight. Road fronted with concrete footpath to front.

• House, 1820–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced three-bay two-storey house, c.1830. Refenestrated, c.1880. Reroofed, c.1955. Pitched roof with replacement artificial slate, c.1955, with clay ridge tiles, rendered (shared) chimney stack, rendered coping, and cast-iron rainwater goods. Unpainted rendered walls (probably replacement). Square-headed window openings with stone sills. Replacement 2/2 timber sash windows, c.1880. Round-headed door opening with moulded rendered surround, replacement timber panelled door, c.1955, and overlight. Road fronted with concrete footpath to front.

• House, 1880–1900 · Regional interest
  Description

  End-of-terrace two-bay two-storey house, c.1890, on a corner site with single-bay single-storey canted bay window to right ground floor and single-bay two-storey return to south-west. Refenestrated, c.1990. One of a terrace of five. Pitched (shared) slate roof with clay ridge tiles, rendered chimney stack, and cast-iron rainwater goods on moulded rendered eaves. Painted rendered walls with moulded rendered band to eaves. Square-headed window openings (including to canted bay window) with moulded rendered sills and surrounds. Replacement 1/1 timber sash windows, c.1990. Square-headed door opening with moulded rendered surround, replacement timber panelled door, c.1990, and overlight. Road fronted on a corner site with concrete footpath to front.

• House, 1840–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  End-of-terrace three-bay two-storey house, c.1850. Extended, c.1975, comprising single-bay single-storey flat-roofed return to south-west. Reroofed and refenestrated, c.2000. Pitched roof with replacement artificial slate, c.2000, clay ridge tiles, red brick Running bond chimney stacks, and cast-iron rainwater goods. Flat asphalt felt roof to return. Painted roughcast walls. Square-headed window openings with rendered sills. Replacement uPVC casement windows, c.2000. Round-headed door opening with replacement timber panelled door, c.2000, retaining original spoked fanlight. Road fronted with concrete footpath to front.

• Summerland, house, 1780–1810 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, c.1795, retaining some original fenestration with five-bay two-storey return to north-west. Extended, c.1870, comprising two-bay two-storey advanced block to south-west having single-bay two-storey canted bay window to right, and single-bay single-storey bowed projecting bay (incorporating chapel) extending into single-bay single-storey canted oriel window over, with single-bay single-storey canted entrance bay to junction of two blocks to accommodate use as novitiate. Part refenestrated, c.1970. Reroofed, c.1995. Now in use as school. Hipped roofs with replacement artificial slate, c.1995, red clay ridge tiles, rendered chimney stacks, and replacement uPVC rainwater goods, c.1995, on timber eaves. Unpainted rendered walls (possibly replacement, c.1995) with moulded rendered band to eaves to main block, moulded rendered courses to canted bay windows, and rendered parapets to bowed projecting bay and to entrance bay having rendered stringcourses and cornices. Square-headed window openings with stone sills. 3/6 and 6/6 timber sash windows to original portion with 1/1 timber sash windows to additional block, and some replacement timber casement windows, c.1970, throughout. Square-headed window openings to bowed projecting bay with fixed-pane stained glass windows. Square-headed door opening with Doric doorcase on rendered pedestals, and replacement glazed timber panelled door, c.1970, with overlight. Set back from road in shared grounds.

• House, 1910–1930 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced three-bay two-storey house, c.1920. Refenestrated, c.1995. One of a pair. Pitched (shared) slate roof with clay ridge tiles, rendered (shared) chimney stack, rendered coping, and cast-iron rainwater goods on rendered eaves. Painted roughcast walls with painted rendered plinth. Square-headed window openings with rendered stepped sills and surrounds (shared between storeys). Replacement uPVC casement windows, c.1995. Square-headed door opening with rendered surround having moulded entablature over, and glazed timber panelled door with sidelights and overlight. Road fronted with concrete footpath to front.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately high, moderately low, low, on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Dobbynsparks.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Dobbynsparks with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Waterford.

Name

Dobbynsparks · Páirceanna an Doibínigh

Area

184,024 m² (18.4 ha, 45.47 acres)

Civil parish

Trinity Without, and its townlands

Electoral division

Military Road, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Military Road electoral division: 844 people in 422 households; 63% of households own their home; 3% of homes were built since 2001; 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Clashrea, Gibbethill, Logloss, Rathfadden

Placenames

Dobbynsparks on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.