Rockcastle , Ozanam Street , Rathfadden Waterford
N/APlanning application 2660683
Waterford - Waterford City and County Council
Proposed Development
the construction of 26 No. single-storey residential units for older persons, comprising 6 No. 2-bed mid-terrace bungalow units, 4 No. 2-bed end-terrace bungalow units, 4 No. 1-bed end-terrace universally accessible bungalow units, 2 No. 2-bed end-terrace universally accessible bungalow units, 6 No. 2-bed mid-terrace universally accessible bungalow units and 4 no. 2-bed semi-detached bungalow units. The development will include alterations to the existing access road at the junction with Ozanam Street, the widening of this existing access road to provide for two-way vehicular access and new pedestrian access, along with all associated site development works including roads, paths, vehicular parking, landscaping, open spaces, boundary treatments, sustainable urban drainage systems and all necessary site works and site service provisions .A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted as part of this application.
Application Timeline
Application received
4 Sept 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
29 Oct 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Rockcastle , Ozanam Street , Rathfadden Waterford
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Site Area
- 1.15 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 4 September 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 29 October 2026
Location
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