Pastimeknock
Townland in the civil parish of Trinity Without, Co. Waterford; in Irish Cnoc na Fastaím
- Area
- 20.3 ha
- 50 acres
- Land parcels
- 39
- registered freehold, median 358 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- RS
- Planning
- 17
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
39 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Pastimeknock, from 8 m² to 120,549 m² (12.05 ha, 29.79 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 20 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2RS (Existing residential)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 26 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M1RE (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 13 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S3CI (Community facilities)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1OS (Open space, park)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1R1 (New/proposed residential)
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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
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
10 Apr 2026Conditional
for minor amendments to Reg. Ref: 25/163 for installation of external signage and manifestations, comprising 1No. 4.78m long x 1.9m high external illuminated sign and 1No. 7.5m long x 3.5m high window manifestation with eye logo on southern elevation, and 1No. 4.43m long x 1.2m high external illuminated sign on eastern elevation.
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660225
19 Mar 2026N/a
minor amendments to Reg. Ref: 25/163 for installation of external signage and manifestations, comprising 1No. 4.78m long x 1.9m high external illuminated sign and 1No. 7.5m long x 3.5m high window manifestation with eye logo on southern elevation, and 1No. 4.43m long x 1.2m high external illuminated sign on eastern elevation
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660176
7 Nov 2025Conditional
( a period of six years) for the re-establishment and reorganisation of former car parking areas to provide a total of 146 no. overflow car parking spaces, including 7 no. disabled accessible spaces, together with associated access, circulation and site works
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2560790
7 Nov 2025Conditional
for the proposed internal changes of use of 795 sqm tenant office space to the provision of medical clinical services and associated facilities
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 25163
13 Dec 2024Conditional
Extension of Duration of Planning Ref: 19/425 for A. Replacement of the cladding and glazing on all elevations of the existing three storey office block. B. Alterations to existing internal layout and elevations to include removal and relocation of the existing windows and doors. C. Construction of a 920m2 office extension at ground floor, first floor and second floor level. D. Construction of a 1760m2 third floor level over the existing and extended office block. E. Change of use of a section of the former showrooms to office use. F. Provision of a food court and retail unit in a section of the former showrooms. G. Demolition of single storey former restaurant. H. Construction of an outside tiered seating along with a new pedestrian access to the Cork Road. Planning Permission is also sought for car parking, lighting, drainage connections and all associated site works at the Former Waterford Crystal Offices & Showrooms
Extension of duration · Waterford City and County Council, 24240
28 May 2024Conditional
Section 254 Licence for Streetpole and Cabinet which are already in place and licence is due to expire in August 2024
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 24114
10 May 2024Conditional
for Amendments to previously granted Planning Permission Ref. No. 19/425. Proposed changes to consist of: A. Change of use of previously granted 906m2 restaurant area to office space. B. Alterations to internal layout to consist of additional office space of 154.5m2. C. Alterations to facades including provision of additional entrance or exit doors to facilitate alterations to internal layout. D. Alterations to external finish materials. E. Alterations to screening for roof plant areas. F.Alterations to car park areas to include alterations to existing car park entrance, additional 27 No. car parking spaces, additional cycle shelters, provision of car charging stations and expansion of existing site access road. G. Alterations to landscaped areas. H. New, stand-alone ESB Substation and switch room building. I.Relocation of bin store.
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2460253
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
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
14 Jun 2019Conditional
works consisting of the following: A. Replacement of the cladding and glazing on all elevations of the existing three storey office block. B. Alterations to existing internal layout and elevations to include removal and relocation of existing windows and doors. C. Construction of a 920m2 office extension at ground floor, first floor and second floor level. D. Construction of a 1760m2 third floor level over the existing and extended office block. E. Change of use of a section of the former showrooms to office use. F. Provision of a food court and retail unit in a section of the former showrooms. G. Demolition of single storey former restaurant. H. Construction of an outside tiered seating along with a new pedestrian access to the Cork Road. Planning permission is also sought for car parking, lighting, drainage connections and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 19425
14 May 2019Conditional
Section 254 Licence Application for 15m high telecommunications smart streetpole solution
Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 19334
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
14 Aug 2018Conditional
a five year temporary planning permission for a change of use of the existing staff and visitor carpark, consisting of 382 car spaces to use as a carpark for staff and students of Waterford Institute of Technology together with the provision of public lighting, CCTV cameras, siganage and associated site works
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 18553
30 Nov 2017Conditional
construction of a two-storey detached house, site entrance and all ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 17825
30 Jun 2017Conditional
garden shed/store at rear garden and removal of boundary wall at front garden and widening of vehicular entrance together with all associated site works
Retention, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 17478
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Pastimeknock.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Pastimeknock.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Pastimeknock.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility 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 Pastimeknock.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Pastimeknock with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Waterford.
The townland
- Name
- Pastimeknock · Cnoc na Fastaím
- Area
- 202,644 m² (20.26 ha, 50.07 acres)
- Civil parish
- Trinity Without, and its townlands
- Electoral division
- Larchville, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Larchville electoral division: 1,008 people in 424 households; 38% of households own their home; 15% of homes were built since 2001; 2% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Kilbarry, Kingsmeadow, Lisduggan Big, Longcourse
- Placenames
- Pastimeknock 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.