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Up to five-storey apartment block proposed for former Waterford pub

Up to five-storey apartment block proposed for former Waterford pub

A multi-storey residential development is proposed on the site of a former historic pub in Waterford city.

The Showboat, which ceased trading in 2014, has been vacant since its closure.

The former pub and snooker hall on the Glen, together with the property at 17. The Glen are under the ownership of company Celtic Showboat Ltd.

Company director, Mr. Quoqing Wu, together with shareholders Danyang Lu, Colm Wu, and Hongbo Song have requested permission to demolish the two properties on the Glen in Waterford city.

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The proposed development will consist of the complete demolition of the house, the now derelict pub, and the associated snooker halls and outbuildings.

In its place, it is proposed that a multi-storey residential development would be built.

38 apartments in five blocks ranging from two-storeys to five-storeys are proposed, together with the creation of two new laneways opening from James Street.

Additionally, permission is requested for a two-storey commercial unit of 203sqm.

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Mr. Quoqing Wu is the director of 31 other active Irish companies, he previously held an additional 19 other directorships, and was the director of five now-insolvent companies.

A commercial judgement is held against Celtic Showboat Limited by Waterford City & County Council for a sum of €36,932.

A decision is expected from Waterford Council on or before November 26.

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