Kingsmeadow

134 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kingsmeadow, from 2 m² to 44,021 m² (4.4 ha, 10.88 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 20 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RS (Existing residential)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 88 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M5GB (Other mix of uses)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 27 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M1RE (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 12 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3HA (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 27 Aug 2026N/a

  The proposed development will consist of the construction and operation of a development consisting of an energy centre building, landscaping works, roof mounted solar PV and all other associated ancillary infrastructure within the townland of Kingsmeadow together with an associated heat pipeline network extending from the proposed energy centre building along sections of Kilbarry Road, Cork Road (R680) and Brown’s Road through the townlands of Kingsmeadow, Pastimeknock, Kilbarry and Ballynaneashagh, Waterford City, County Waterford. The Waterford Energy Centre building will integrate multiple low carbon energy technologies including the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), and gas boilers, for peak load support and emergency back up. The proposed energy centre building will have a building height of 6.2m, with solar PV panels mounted on the building rooftop. The proposed development will also include a heat pipeline network consisting of 2no. pipes, with a diameter of 450mm each, spanning a distance of approximately 1,470m in an underground trench, from the proposed energy centre building, extending onto Kilbarry Road, crossing into Cork Road (R680) travelling the length of Cork Road before terminating outside the IDA Industrial Estate on Brown’s Road, linking the proposed Waterford Energy Centre building to future heat customer buildings in the area. Ancillary development will consist of security fencing, access and parking, drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works at the proposed energy centre building. Site preparation will involve foundation works, and construction of essential access facilities to support overall functionality for the purpose of generating renewable heat energy and transmitting it to future heat customer buildings in the area (Proposed Development) within the townlands of Kingsmeadow, Pastimeknock, Kilbarry and Ballynaneashagh, Waterford City, County Waterford. A 10 year permission is sought for the construction of the proposed development. Forthe purposes of the Renewable Energy DirectiveIII(Directive(EU)2023/2413),the proposed development includes relevant solar energy development comprising approximately21.6kWofroofmountedsolar PV and the installationof3no. small scale1.5MWnon-ground, air source heat pumps. InaccordancewithArticle239of the PlanningandDevelopmentRegulations2001(as amended)

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660654

• 3 Feb 2026Refused

  The development will consist of the replacement of 2 No. (6.28m x 3.5m and 6.4m x 3.4m) advertising displays with 1 No. digital 6.28m x 3.4m advertising display on the south western face of the existing structure (with increase in overall height from 4.93m to 5.8m) and provision of a 1m fence on top of existing boundary wall (overall height approx. 2.1m)

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660060

• 14 Jan 2026Conditional

  to construct a single storey extension to the side and rear of existing two storey dwelling and all associated works including demolition of existing attached garage

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2660018

• 22 Dec 2025N/a

  construct a single storey extension to the side and rear of existing two storey dwelling and all associated works including demolition of existing attached garage

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2560950

• 8 Dec 2025N/a

  development which will consist of the replacement of 2 No. (6.28m x 3.5m and 6.4m x 3.4m) advertising displays with 1 No. digital 6.28m x 3.4m advertising display on the south western face of the existing structure (with increase in overall height from 4.93m to 5.8m) and provision of a 1m fence on top of existing boundary wall (overall height approx. 2.1m) at the Western side of the Cork Road and Inner Ring Road Roundabout, Kingsmeadow, Waterford and all associated site works and services and the permanent decommissioning of 1 No. 4m x 3m advertising display at 33 Johnstown, Waterford.

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2560878

• 17 Nov 2025N/a

  The replacement of 2 No. (6.28m x 3.5m and 6.4m x 3.4m) advertising displays with 1 No. digital 6.28m x 3.4m advertising display on the south western face of the existing structure at the Western side of the Cork Road and Inner Ring Road Roundabout, Kingsmeadow, Waterford and all associated site works and services and the permanent decommissioning of 1 No. 4m x 3m advertising display at 33 Johnstown, Waterford.

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2560813

• 5 Jun 2024Conditional

  permission for a) indefinite retention of single storey retail outlets structures (4 no) at on-site ‘fan zone’ areas and b) permission for change of use of existing lounge/meeting rooms in both Old and New stands, and retail outlets structures at on-site ‘fan zone’ areas to licenced bar areas

  Retention · Waterford City and County Council, 2460307

• 11 Mar 2024Conditional

  the construction of a single storey extension forming a new front entrance porch and bay window to front, single storey extension to rear, and attic conversion and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2460111

• 1 Mar 2024Conditional

  for the following Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising of the construction of a student accommodation development which will consist of the construction of 85 no. student accommodation apartments (ranging in size from 5-bed apartments to 8-bed apartments) comprising a total of 582 no. bed spaces in 4 no. blocks ranging in height from 4-6 storeys, with student amenity facilities including 1 no. retail/cafe unit, communal areas, laundry room, reception, student and staff facilities, storage, ESB substation/switch room, bin and general stores and plant rooms. The development also includes the provision of landscaping and amenity areas including a central courtyard space, public realm/plaza (fronting on to the Cork Road), the provision of a set down area, 1 no. vehicular access point onto Ballybeg Drive, car and bicycle parking, footpaths, signage, boundary treatment, pedestrian and cycle improvements to Lacken Road (including a pedestrian crossing) and all ancillary development including pedestrian/cyclist facilities, lighting, drainage (including 2 no. bio retention ponds and upgrades to existing culverts), landscaping, boundary treatments and plant including PV solar at roof level. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. The NIS will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority.

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2460100

• 23 Feb 2024N/a

  for the following Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising of the construction of a student accommodation development which will consist of the construction of 85 no. student accommodation apartments (ranging in size from 5-bed apartments to 8-bed apartments) comprising a total of 582 no. bed spaces in 4 no. blocks ranging in height from 4-6 storeys, with student amenity facilities including 1 no. retail/cafe unit, communal areas, laundry room, reception, student and staff facilities, storage, ESB substation/switch room, bin and general stores and plant rooms. The development also includes the provision of landscaping and amenity areas including a central courtyard space, public realm/plaza (fronting on to the Cork Road), the provision of a set down area, 1 no. vehicular access point onto Ballybeg Drive, car and bicycle parking, footpaths, signage, boundary treatment, pedestrian and cycle improvements to Lacken Road (including a pedestrian crossing) and all ancillary development including pedestrian/cyclist facilities, lighting, drainage (including 2 no. bio retention ponds and upgrades to existing culverts), landscaping, boundary treatments and plant including PV solar at roof level. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. The NIS will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority.

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2460087

• 19 Dec 2023Conditional

  a) single storey lean to front extension to existing dwelling and b) widen existing site entrance for new driveway and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2360618

• 20 Mar 2023Refused

  the replacement of the existing static advertising displays (each 6396mm x 3348mm) and support structure with two digital advertising displays (each 6280mm x 3400mm) and support structures and associated works support structures

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2389

• 7 Mar 2023N/a

  The replacement of the existing static advertising displays (each 6396mm X 3348mm) and support structure with two digital advertising displays (each 6280mm X 3400mm) and support structures and associated works support structures

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2374

• 5 May 2022Conditional

  construct a single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling, for elevation modifications to all elevations and for all associated site development works to facilitate development

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 22370

• 15 Apr 2021Conditional

  to erect external signage on the North East side and on the North West side of the existing Kilbarry Centre Building

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 21307

• 15 Apr 2021Conditional

  to construct a concrete plinth in the Service Yard for external refrigeration equipment at

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 21308

• 8 Mar 2021Refused

  to permit the retail offer from the retail store permitted under planning permission ref: 99/515 to include the sale of convenience goods from up to 17% of the permitted floor area and non-fashion clothing, including, pyjamas, novelty socks, winter hats and gloves, from up to 3% of the permitted floor area at

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 21173

• 8 Dec 2020N/a

  for retention permission for a retail store/car park sign at

  Retention · Waterford City and County Council, 20914

• 10 Aug 2020Refused

  development consisting of the construction of a new retail warehouse unit, signage and all associated works

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 20539

• 13 Aug 2019Conditional

  the change of use of units 3 and 4 from a wholesale warehouse retail unit open to trade and the general public to a retail warehouse use, signage and all associated works

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 19594

• 12 Jul 2019Conditional

  to increase levels of filling (using clean inert soil and stones EU Waste Class 17 0504) from that originally granted under planning permission no. 18/726. An application to revise the existing waste disposal permit in place will be sought post planning

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 19517

• 9 May 2019Conditional

  to demolish existing rear extension and construct new Dining Room, Kitchen, Seating area, Utility Room extension with new internal WC, extend new extension flat roof over existing bedroom. Remove existing bay windows to front elevation Sitting Room and Bedroom and fit new windows and new front door. Connect foul and surface water drainage to existing Public Mains in the road all with associated site works to dwelling house

  Permission, 2 homes · Waterford City and County Council, 19312

• 16 Jan 2019Conditional

  development consisting of replacement of existing fascia signs with new brand signs, addition of a customer entrance feature, repainting of building & general refurbishment

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 1913

• 26 Oct 2018Conditional

  (1) construct a vehicular access to Ballybeg Drive and (2) raise existing levels of a derelict site using clean inert soil and stones (EU Waste Class 17 0504) for the purpose of future development of the site. An application for a waste disposal permit will be sought post planning

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 18726

• 13 Aug 2018Conditional

  for (a) change of use from retail warehouse to fast food drive thru restaurant together with elevation alterations (b) extension to northern elevation and projecting canopy to west elevation (c) two illuminated free standing signs and building mounted illuminated signage (d) height restriction barrier sign (e) Alterations to car park layout including new retaining wall to site boundary and all associated site works

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 18548

The 25 most recent of 33 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 Kingsmeadow.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Kingsmeadow.

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Kingsmeadow.

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 low, low (inferred), 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 Kingsmeadow.

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 Kingsmeadow with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Waterford.

Name

Kingsmeadow · Móinéar an Rí

Area

241,031 m² (24.1 ha, 59.56 acres)

Civil parish

Trinity Without, and its townlands

Electoral division

Kilbarry, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Kilbarry electoral division: 2,758 people in 924 households; 47% of households own their home; 89% of homes were built since 2001; 2% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballytruckle, Kilbarry, Longcourse, Pastimeknock, Priorsknock

Placenames

Kingsmeadow 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.