Decision due on proposed changes to North Quays development in Waterford
Waterford City and County Council is due to make a decision on the North Quays private development
A decision is due to be made on proposed changes to the private development planned for the North Quays in Waterford city.
A revised planning application for the residential and retail development was submitted by Harcourt Developments earlier this year.
It detailed plans for the construction of additional apartments, in line with the latest apartment guidelines.
An additional 80 apartments would be constructed if permission is granted, bringing the total number of apartments to 430.
The number of one-bed apartments would more than double, with 228 now envisaged, as opposed to the original plan for 106.
The number of two-bed four-person apartments would also increase, going from 175 to 195.
However, there is set to be a reduction in two-bed three-person apartments, with just seven now planned, as opposed to the original 32.
Meanwhile, the plans for 37 three-bedroom apartments have been dropped completely.
Under the plans, the total area of the development would increase to 34,239 square units.
While there are minor changes to the external façade of the buildings proposed, all units will retain private balconies or terraces for ground floor units.
Plans for a hotel, retail units and office space also remain unchanged.
The planning application was submitted by Harcourt Developments on February 27.
Waterford City and County Council sought further information on the application in April.
The council’s website now lists the decision due date as Monday, October 26, meaning a decision on the revised plans could be made in the coming days.