Knockboy

556 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Knockboy, from 2 m² to 111,667 m² (11.17 ha, 27.59 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 45 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RS (Existing residential)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 507 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1R1 (New/proposed residential)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 13 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3CI (Community facilities)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3HA (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M5GB (Other mix of uses)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R4SRR (Strategic Residential Reserve)
  WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N6TU (Other networks and basic infrastructure/utilities uses)
  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.

• 6 Aug 2026N/a

  alterations and extension comprising new bay window, new entrance porch, side extension and associated elevational changes, internal reconfiguration, including swim-spa and all associated siteworks

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660588

• 21 Jul 2026Conditional

  Division of existing plot, demolition of the existing garage and garden wall, construction of a new dwelling house with a new entrance from the public road and all associated site development works.

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2660541

• 6 Oct 2025Conditional

  The development consists of alterations to the previously permitted Planning Ref: 21/833 & 22/653 to include for a change in house type from 7 No. two & three-storey semi-detached and terraced buildings (containing 27 No. 3 & 4 bedroom units) to 11 No. two & three-storey semi-detached and terraced buildings (containing 27 No. 3 & 4 bedroom units), minor alterations to the internal road layout and all associated site and ancillary works.

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2560706

• 11 Jun 2025Conditional

  construct a new single story extension to the rear and side of the property, extend and re-roof the rear of the house. Construct a new single story detached shed and store to the rear of the garden. To demolish the existing conservatory and the existing shed to rear of property.

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2560410

• 10 Jun 2025Conditional

  residential development of 99 no. units on a site measuring 2.9Ha, comprising: 55 no. 2-storey houses (providing 19 No. 4-bed & 36 no. 3-bed houses), 44 no. apartments within 4 no. 4 storey blocks (providing 20 No. 1-bed & 24 no. 2-bed apts). A creche of c.219m², 4 no. internal communal waste storage facilities (total floor area c.82.8m²), 181 car parking spaces and 80 no. bicycle parking spaces within 4 no storage facilities (total floor area c.140m²), additional visitor bicycle parking provided in the public realm, 1 no. ESB unit sub, vehicular/pedestrian/cyclist accesses to the public road (Ballygunner Hill/St. Mary's Place, including provision of 2 No. pedestrian crossings), all associated site development works, landscaping, open spaces, boundary treatments and services provision (including connection to public foul and surface water drainage at Dunmore Road & Island Drive). A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application.

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2560404

• 19 Nov 2024N/a

  for construction of 25 no. 2-storey dwellings comprising 14 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached and 11 no. 2-bedroom terraced houses and a 2-storey creche (c.272sqm). The development will be accessed from the existing Radharc na Siuire access road and from a new vehicular entrance from The Village access road. The development will include public open space, car parking (50 no. spaces), cycle parking and all associated site works and infrastructure services. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2460693

• 1 Oct 2024N/a

  residential development of 99 no. units on a site measuring 2.9Ha at Knockboy, Waterford, comprising: 55 no. 2-storey houses (providing 19 No. 4-bed & 36 no. 3-bed houses), 44 no. apartments within 4 no. 4 storey blocks (providing 20 No. 1-bed & 24 no. 2-bed apts), a creche of c.219m², 4 no. internal communal waste storage facilities (total floor area c.82.8m²), 181 car parking spaces and 80 no. bicycle parking spaces within 4 no storage facilities (total floor area c.140m²), additional visitor bicycle parking provided in the public realm, 1 no. ESB unit sub-station, vehicular/pedestrian/cyclist accesses to the public road (Ballygunner Hill/St. Mary's Place, including provision of 2 No. pedestrian crossings), all associated site development works, landscaping, open spaces, boundary treatments and services provision (including connection to public foul and surface water drainage at Dunmore Road & Island Drive). A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2460576

• 13 Sept 2024Conditional

  extend the dwelling, convert the garage for use as part of the dwelling and for use of part of the dwelling as a Granny Flat. Works will include extending the existing garage to the front and side at ground and first floor, modification of the roof profile along with all associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2460528

• 28 May 2024Conditional

  permission for indefinite retention of alterations to the front elevation comprising a bay window

  Retention, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2460289

• 26 Feb 2024Conditional

  for the indefinite retention of a domestic garage and for a revised front boundary treatment from that previously permitted under Condition No. 2(g) of Planning Permission Ref. No. 16/677

  Retention, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2460091

• 5 Feb 2024Conditional

  to indefinitely retain a brick and blockwork garden boundary wall with access gate and single story garage

  Retention, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2460054

• 29 Jan 2024N/a

  to indefinitely retain a brick and blockwork garden boundary wall with access gate and single story garage.

  Retention · Waterford City and County Council, 2460041

• 16 Jan 2024Conditional

  for works to existing roof profile at our property. Works will include - remove existing roof, raise eaves level and construct a new roof profile, new translucent windows to Bathroom and Landing to side elevations and new bedroom windows to front and rear gables along with all associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2460018

• 9 Jan 2024Conditional

  The construction of a fully serviced two storey family dwelling and separate garage with new site access and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2460005

• 6 Dec 2023Conditional

  a proposed Columbarium area and associated landscaping site works at the existing Cemetery

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2360593

• 4 Aug 2023Conditional

  for Phase 4A of a residential development consisting of 79 no. units, a creche, 1 no. ESB Substation and all associated site development works including access, footpaths, cycle paths, parking, drainage, landscaping, lighting, bin stores and amenity areas at ‘The Paddocks’, Williamstown Road, Grantstown, Co. Waterford. The proposed development forms part of a Masterplan which will provide for 305 no. units and 1 no. creche and seeks to modify parts of the previously permitted Phase 1 (ref. no. 21/833 & 23/60056) and Phase 2 (ref. no. 22/653) and supersede Phase 3 (ref. no 22/466). The proposed modifications to Phases 1 and 2 include alterations to the site layout to the west of the primary access road that will replace all elements of the permitted layout including the creche and residential units. This will result in a total of 133 no. units to the east of the primary access road being constructed under the Phase 1 and 2 permissions. The proposed modifications to the site layout plan also include amendments to the internal layout of the permitted public open space. The proposed development works include the construction of a new storm water sewer on the Dunmore Road which is associated with Island View pumping station. Access to the site will be via the existing entrance onto Williamstown Road to the south of the site. 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, 79 homes · Waterford City and County Council, 2360345

• 4 Aug 2023Conditional

  for Phase 4B of a residential development consisting of 93 no. units, 2 no. ESB substations and all associated site development works including access, footpaths, cycle paths, parking, drainage, landscaping, lighting, bin stores and amenity areas at ‘The Paddocks’, Williamstown Road, Grantstown, Co. Waterford. The proposed development forms part of a Masterplan which will provide for 305 no. units and 1 no. creche and seeks to modify parts of the previously permitted Phase 1 (ref. no. 21/833 & 23/60056) and Phase 2 (ref. no. 22/653) and supersede Phase 3 (ref no. 22/466). The proposed modifications to Phase 1 and 2 include alterations to the site layout to the west of the primary access road that will replace all elements of the permitted layout including the creche and residential units. This will result in a total of 133 no. units to the east of the primary access road being constructed under the Phase 1 and 2 permissions. The proposed modifications to the site layout plan also include amendments to the internal layout of the permitted public open space. The proposed development works include the construction of a new storm water sewer on the Dunmore Road which is associated with Island View pumping station. Access to the site will be via the existing entrance onto Williamstown Road to the south of the site. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. The EIAR and 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, 73 homes · Waterford City and County Council, 2360349

• 4 Apr 2023Conditional

  to construct a two-storey extension to the rear and one side and also a single-storey extension to the other side of their house at 1 Meadow Road, Riverview, Waterford City in accordance with the drawings submitted

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2360123

• 24 Mar 2023Conditional

  Alterations to previously permitted but not constructed Strategic Housing Development Ref. No. 2019/2 (An Bord Pleanala Ref. No.304423-19) at Knockboy, Waterford. The alterations consist of the omission of 100 No. apartments and 9 No. houses from the ABP permitted layout and the construction of 36 No. semi-detached 3 bed houses, 4 No. semi-detached 4-bed houses and 1 No. 4-bed detached house. (41 No. new houses in total). Permission is also sought to change 2 No. permitted houses (No’s 221 & 231) from single aspect to dual aspect and also to relocate an area of public open space, along with all boundary treatments, services connections and associated site works.

  Permission, 42 homes · Waterford City and County Council, 2360106

• 16 Mar 2023N/a

  Alterations to previously permitted but not constructed development (Planning Ref. ABP-304423-19) at Knockboy, Waterford. The alterations consist of the omission of 100 No. apartments and 9 No. houses from the ABP permitted layout and the construction of 36 No. semi-detached 3 bed houses, 4 No. semi-detached 4-bed houses and 1 No. 4-bed detached house. (41 No. new houses in total). Permission is also sought to change 2 No. permitted houses (No’s 221 & 231) from single aspect to dual aspect and also to relocate an area of public open space, along with all boundary treatments, services connections and associated site works.

  Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2360100

• 17 Feb 2023Conditional

  for the construction of 14 no. residential units, 1 no. ESB substation and all associated site development and landscaping works including boundary fencing at The Paddocks, Williamstown Road, Grantstown, Co. Waterford. The proposed development will result in modifications to the Phase 1 residential scheme permitted by Waterford City and County Council Ref. No. 21/833. The alterations will reduce the total number of residential units for Phase 1 from 99 to 89 units.

  Permission, 14 homes · Waterford City and County Council, 2360056

• 22 Dec 2022Conditional

  for the replacement of existing septic tank system with a new waste water treatment system and percolation area

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 221065

• 5 Aug 2022N/a

  for Phase 4 of a residential development consisting of the construction of 94 no. residential units, 1 no. ESB substation and all ancillary site development works including access, footpaths, cycle paths, parking, drainage, landscaping, lighting, bin stores and amenity areas. The proposed development works include a connection to and the construction of a new storm water sewer on the Dunmore Road which is associated with Island View pumping station. Access to the site will be via the existing entrance onto Williamstown Road to the south of the site. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 22694

• 4 Aug 2022Conditional

  for alterations and a single storey extension

  Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 22691

• 19 Jul 2022Conditional

  Phase 2 of a residential development consisting of the construction of 99 no. residential units and all ancillary development works including access, footpaths, cycle paths, parking, drainage, landscaping, lighting and amenity areas. The proposed development will allow for the laying of roads and services for all of Phase 1 and Phase 2 located to the east and west of the existing access road. The proposed development works include a connection to and the construction of a new storm water sewer on the Dunmore Road which is associated with Island View pumping station. Access to the site will be via the existing entrance onto Williamstown Road to the south of the site. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted to the planning authority with the application

  Permission, 99 homes · Waterford City and County Council, 22653

The 25 most recent of 65 applications.

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

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Lower River Suir SAC 002137
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: King's Channel 001702

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Knockboy.

Architectural heritage

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

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 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are water.

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Knockboy · An Cnoc Buí

Area

957,899 m² (95.79 ha, 236.7 acres)

Civil parish

Ballygunner, and its townlands

Electoral division

Farranshoneen, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Farranshoneen electoral division: 6,004 people in 2,181 households; 76% of households own their home; 24% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballygunnercastle, Ballygunnertemple, Ballymaclode, Ballynakill, Bishopscourt, Grantstown

Placenames

Knockboy 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.