James Dyson granted planning permission for helipad at €30m Waterford estate

Planning board limited helicopter use to 50 flights annually, despite concerns about wildlife, noise and scenic impacts

Ballynatray House was bought by James Dyson for more than €30m in 2024.

Billionaire James Dyson has been granted planning permission for a helipad at his Waterford estate despite the objections of some nearby residents.

In a decision on the case, the planning appeals board said the modest frequency of helicopter flights and the general flight paths would not "unduly detract from the landscape character or setting" of Ballynatray, notwithstanding the location within a scenic setting area of Waterford.