Tourism accommodation planned at disused farm buildings in Dungarvan
Views from the proposed plan location.
A planning application has been submitted for tourist accommodation in disused farm outbuildings at a picturesque location in County Waterford.
The former single-storey farm buildings are located at Strandside South, Abbeyside, on the shores of the river Colligan.
The site currently also accommodates an existing thatched cottage, which is a protected structure.
Applicant Ian Tierney submitted plans to Waterford City and County Council last week, seeking to transform the buildings into four en suite bedroom short-stay holiday units and associated tourism accommodation services, which include a breakfast room and utility area/store.
An archaeological impact assessment report has been prepared as part of the planning application.
The report states: “The site forms part of the applicant’s family ancestral home, which operated as Abbey Farm, a town farm, which retailed farm produce directly to the local community until approximately the year 2000.
"The applicant now wishes to develop the heritage tourism potential of the existing site by providing tourism accommodation and associated tourism services, by utilizing the site's unique characteristics and reusing the existing heritage farm buildings.”
A decision on the development is due to be made from Waterford City & County Council by May 13.
