Billionaire James Dyson has been granted planning permission for a helipad at his Waterford estate despite the objections of some nearby residents. Since acquiring the property, close to the Cork and Waterford border, Dyson has carried out modifications to the property including the addition of a tennis court and, in October 2024, sought permission from Waterford Council to add a helipad and an upgraded wastewater treatment system. The historic Ballynatray House will host one of the scheduled events in May as part of the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. Waterford Council granted permission for the helipad last June to be built under certain conditions. The historic Ballynatray House willone of the scheduled events in May as part of the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival.

Source: Irish Examiner February 02, 2026 10:35 UTC