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Can it be built in Waterford?

Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Waterford, from the operators' own registers.

In Waterford, 6 of 32 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 1 have limited capacity; 9 of 11 substations show no spare demand capacity; 1,269 homes were started in the past 12 months (10.0 per 1,000 people).

8th of 26 by share of settlements at red2nd of 26 by share of constrained substations1st of 26 by homes started per 1,000 people

Wastewater capacity

SettlementPlantCapacityUpgrade
BonmahonBonmahon WWTP *RedYes
FourmilewaterFourmilewater WWTPRed
KilmacommaKilmacomma WWTPRed
LemybrienLemybrien WWTPRedYes
PilltownPilltown WWTPRed
TooraneenaTooraneena WWTPRed
CrookeCrooke WWTP**Amber
AglishAglish WWTPGreen
ArdmoreArdmore WWTPGreen
Ballyduff LowerBallyduff Lower-Kilmeaden WWTPGreen
Ballyduff UpperBallyduff Upper WWTP *Green
BallymacarbryBallymacarbry WWTPGreen
BawnfuneBawnfune WWTPGreen
CappoquinCappoquin WWTPGreen
CheekpointCheekpoint WWTPGreen
ClashmoreClashmore WWTPGreen
Clonea PowerClonea Power WWTPGreenYes
DungarvanDungarvan WWTPGreen
DunhillDunhill WWTPGreen
Dunmore EastDunmore EastGreen
KillKill WWTPGreen
KilmacthomasKilmacthomasGreen
LismoreLismore WWTPGreen
Old ParishOld Parish WWTPGreen
Passage EastPassage East WWTPGreen
PortlawPortlaw WWTPGreen
RinnBaile Na nGall WWTPGreen
StradballyStradbally WWTPGreen
TallowTallow WWTPGreen
TramoreTramore WWTPGreen
VillierstownVillierstown WWTPGreen
Waterford City and suburbsWaterford City WWTPGreenYes

Electricity substations

Northern IrelandCarlowCavanClareCorkDonegalDublinGalwayKerryKildareKilkennyLaoisLeitrimLimerickLongfordLouthMayoMeathMonaghanOffalyRoscommonSligoTipperaryWaterfordWestmeathWexfordWicklowCOLLIGAN (516000) 38 kV STATION: no spare demand capacityCURRAGLASS (586000) 38 kV STATION: no spare demand capacityDUNGARVAN (675000) 110 kV STATION: no spare demand capacityKILCLOHER (249000) 38 kV STATION: no spare demand capacityKILMACTHOMAS (296000) 38 kV STATION: no spare demand capacityLISMORE (374000) 38 kV STATION: no spare demand capacityPORTLAW (471000) 38 kV STATION: no spare demand capacitySPRINGS (585000) 38 kV STATION: no spare demand capacityTRAMORE (032000) 38 kV STATION: no spare demand capacityBEALISTOWN (375000) 38 kV STATION: 0.2 MVA availableGREAT ISLAND (680000) 220 kV STATION: 21.5 MVA available
Spare demand capacityNone
SubstationClassDemand MVAGen MW
COLLIGAN (516000) 38 kV STATIONMV0.00.0
CURRAGLASS (586000) 38 kV STATIONMV0.00.0
DUNGARVAN (675000) 110 kV STATION38 kV0.00.0
KILCLOHER (249000) 38 kV STATIONMV0.00.0
KILMACTHOMAS (296000) 38 kV STATIONMV0.00.0
LISMORE (374000) 38 kV STATIONMV0.00.0
PORTLAW (471000) 38 kV STATIONMV0.00.0
SPRINGS (585000) 38 kV STATIONMV0.00.0
TRAMORE (032000) 38 kV STATIONMV0.00.0
BEALISTOWN (375000) 38 kV STATIONMV0.20.0
GREAT ISLAND (680000) 220 kV STATION38 kV21.50.0

Planning

Applications lodged in Waterford, data to 29 Oct 2026. Median decision time 54 days.

05001k1.5k2021: 22022020212022: 1.1k1.1k20222023: 1k1k20232024: 1.1k1.1k20242025: 1.1k1.1k20252026: 9389382026

By town (within ~3 km)

TownApplications (12m)Homes grantedOne-off houses
Tramore84290
Dunmore East4670
Tallow36230
Kilmeaden3360
Ardmore3070
Stradbally1950
Dunhill1740
Kill1520
Lismore1360
Passage East13230
Lemybrien1250
Ballymacarbry1110
Bawnfune1110
Cheekpoint1000
Pilltown1030
Tooraneena1010
Clashmore830
Aglish710
Cappoquin600
Portlaw500
Villierstown310

Large schemes (50+ homes)

56 homes · Mountneil , Carrickpheirish , Gracedieu WaterfordGranted

permission for a residential development for 99no. residential units including; (a) (i) 14no. 2 storey 4 bed semi-detached units; (ii) 30no. 2 storey 3 bed semi-detached units; (iii) 12no. 2 storey 3 bed terrace units; (b) (i) 1no. 4 storey apartment block including; (ii) 1no. 1 storey creche (227m2) with ancillary rooms and external play area at ground floor; (iii) 1no. 1 storey 1 bed apartment u

ref 2560937 · lodged 19 Dec 2025 · council file
67 homes · Kilbarry , Waterford City , Co. WaterfordGranted

the proposed construction of 99no. dwelling units consisting of; 10no. 4-bed 7-person 2-storey House Type D, 8no. 3-bed 5-person 2-storey House Type E, 8no. 3-bed 5-person 2-storey House Type F, 38no. 3-bed 5-person 2-storey House Type G, 3no. 3-bed 5-person 2-storey House Type K, a 4-storey apartment block consisting of 32no. apartment dwelling units comprising 8no. 1-bed 2-person units, 4no. 2-b

ref 2560781 · lodged 4 Nov 2025 · council file
243 homes · South of Lacken Wood Residential Estate and east of Lacken Road , in the townland of Kilbarry at Lacken Road , WaterfordRefused

Notice of Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) Application to Waterford City and County Council. Belindere Homes Limited intends to apply for a 10-Year Planning Permission for a Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) of 243 no. dwellings (366 no. residential car parking spaces and 25 no. visitor car parking spaces) and 1 no. childcare facility (18 no. dedicated vehicle parking/drop-off car

ref 2560638 · lodged 12 Sep 2025 · council file
102 homes · Kilrush , Dungarvan , Co. WaterfordRefused

The proposed development will consist of a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising 126no residential units and a standalone single storey creche building (173sqm) with associated external play area, set down and parking spaces (12no). The residential development consists of (1) 102 no. two storey 3 and 4 bedroom terraced / semi-detached houses including 50no. 3 bedroom units and 52no.

ref 2560471 · lodged 9 Jul 2025 · council file
83 homes · Newtown , Tramore , Co. WaterfordGranted

the construction of 99no. dwellings as phase 3 of the Sea Cove residential development comprising of 32no. semi-detached and 5no. detached two-storey 4-bedroom houses, 46no. semi-detached two-storey 3-bedroom houses, 2no. two-storey duplex blocks with a total of 8no. ground floor and 8no. first floor 2-bedroom apartments, together with all associated site works and the omission of a three-storey 6

ref 2560468 · lodged 7 Jul 2025 · council file
55 homes · Knockboy , Waterford , WaterfordGranted

residential development of 99 no. units on a site measuring 2.9Ha, comprising: 55 no. 2-storey houses (providing 19 No. 4-bed & 36 no. 3-bed houses), 44 no. apartments within 4 no. 4 storey blocks (providing 20 No. 1-bed & 24 no. 2-bed apts). A creche of c.219m², 4 no. internal communal waste storage facilities (total floor area c.82.8m²), 181 car parking spaces and 80 no. bicycle parking spaces w

ref 2560404 · lodged 10 Jun 2025 · council file
52 homes · Knightswood The Outer Ring Road (Cumann na mBan) , Williamstown Waterford , Co. WaterfordGranted

The proposed construction of Phase 3 area to comprise 96no. houses as part of overall masterplan development area. The development comprises; 12no. four bedroom semi-detached Type A dwellings; 12no. four bedroom semi-detached Type B dwellings; 36no. three bedroom semi-detached Type C dwellings; 4no. three bedroom semi-detached Type F dwellings; 4no. three bedroom semi-detached Type G dwellings; 6n

ref 2560394 · lodged 4 Jun 2025 · council file
63 homes · Cul Dara , Williamstown Road , WaterfordGranted

The development will consist of the construction of a two-storey crèche (c. 286 sqm) and 95 residential units, comprising 18 two-storey, three-bedroom semi-detached houses; 37 two-storey, three-bedroom terraced and end-of-terrace houses; 8 two-storey, two-bedroom terraced houses; 4 two-storey blocks, each containing 4 two-bedroom units and 2 three-bedroom units(total 24units); and 1 three-storey d

ref 2560299 · lodged 7 May 2025 · council file
57 homes · Lacken , Kilbarry , WaterfordGranted

a seven year planning permission for development of 99 no. residential units at Lacken, Kilbarry, Waterford. The proposed development comprising Phase 7 of an overall masterplan includes: (i) 57 no. houses and three apartment blocks with a total of 42 no. apartments, including (a) 30 no. 3-Bed 2-storey semi-detached houses; (b) 1 no. 3-bed 2-storey detached house: (c) 22 no. 4-bed 2-storey semi-de

ref 2560251 · lodged 17 Apr 2025 · council file
51 homes · Killure Road , Kilcohan , WaterfordGranted

for the construction of a residential development containing 91No. dwelling units comprising of 36No. two-storey 3 bed semi-detached units, 8No. two-storey 4 bed semi-detached units, 5No. two-storey 3 bed terrace units, 2No. two-storey 2 bed terrace units and 2No. four-storey apartment blocks, containing 20No. apartments per block, each block comprising of 4No. 1 bed apartments, 13No. 2 bed apartm

ref 2560154 · lodged 10 Mar 2025 · council file
113 homes · Duckspool , Dungarvan , Co. WaterfordGranted

Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) consisting of the construction of 155 no. dwelling comprising (a) 5 no. two-storey 4-bed detached houses all with optional attic conversion, (b) 48 no. two-storey 3-bed semi-detached houses 30 no. with optional attic conversion, (c) 10 no. two-storey 4-bed semi-detached houses 7 no. with optional attic conversion, (d) 6 no. two-storey 4-bed terraced houses

ref 2560097 · lodged 20 Feb 2025 · council file

Housing starts

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Public projects in Waterford

ProjectStageCostDepartment
Waterford Courthouse - PPP: Ongoing Unitary Charge Payments5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Courts Service
Waterford City and Environs - North Quays4. Implementation–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration4. Implementation–Waterford City and County Council
South East Technological University (Waterford Campus) Engineering, ICT and Teaching Building4. Implementation–Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Dungarvan Primary Care Centre5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Health
Waterford Primary Care Centre5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Health
Waterford University Hospital Ward Block5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Health
Waterford City Wastewater Treatment Plant1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case–Uisce Éireann
Tramore Town Centre5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Waterford City and County Council
Ireland's Global Garden - Mount Congreve Estate5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Waterford City and County Council
Blackwater River Valley5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Waterford Leader Partnership
Kilbarry, Waterford5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Slievekeale, Waterford City5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Lacken Road, Waterford5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Cappoquin Town - Regeneration and Renewal - Phase 15. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Waterford City and County Council
St Patrick's Hospital, John's Hill, Waterford City5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Health
St. Joseph's and Dungarvan District Hospital (Dungarvan Community Hospital)1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case–Department of Health
An Garran, Crobally Upper, Waterford5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Blackwater Community School, Lismore, Waterford - 91509E5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Education
Dungarvan Digital Transformation Hub4. Implementation–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford Greenway (2018 reallocation)5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Transport
Waterford Greenway - Dungarvan - County Boundary West of Ballyduff Upper2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Department of Transport
Cappoquin Town - Regeneration and Renewal - Phase 22. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterpark College - 64940L4. Implementation–Department of Education
University Hospital Waterford Acute Mental Health Unit1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case–Department of Health
St. Otterans5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Health
University Hospital Waterford Surgical Hub1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case–Department of Health
Ballygunner, Co. Waterford5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Waterford Diagnostics Dept extension and staff accomodation (ECC Hub)1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case–Department of Health
Ardscoil na Mara, Tramore 68141B5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Department of Education
Waterford City Regeneration - 16/18 Barker Place5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City and Environs - North Quays - Integrated Transport Hub4. Implementation–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City and Environs - North Quays - Sustainable Transport Corridor4. Implementation–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City and Environs - North Quays - City Centre Access4. Implementation–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City and Environs - North Quays (Kilkenny Elements) - North Quays - Belmont Link Road and Enhanced Greenway Connectivity2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City and Environs - North Quays (Kilkenny Elements) - North Quays - Port Road2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City and Environs - North Quays (Kilkenny Elements) - North Quays - Abbey Road and Belmont Road2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - O'Connell Street2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - Beach Tower Plaza2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - 3/4 Georges Street2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - 19 Sergeants Lane2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - 25/26 O'Connell St.2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - Munster Express Works & Hannover St. Buildings2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - The Granary2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - 39 O'Connell St.2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - 8 Thomas St.2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - 7 Thomas St.2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - Clarendon Court2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - Jenkins Lane2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - Gateway Plaza2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - Friary Square2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - Parade Quay2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - Central Hall & OPW Building2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - Spring Gardens Park2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - No. 22 Lady Lane St. Francis Place2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - No. 18 Lady Lane Former Men's Hostel2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Waterford City Regeneration - Sacred Heart Centre2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council
Fairlane, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case–Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Shandon, Dungarvan4. Implementation–Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Ardmore Town Centre Regeneration (Phase 1)2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy–Waterford City and County Council

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Sources: Uisce Éireann capacity registers; ESB Networks capacity heatmap; National Planning Application Database; DHLGH commencement notices; NDP construction pipeline. Registers are indicative, not connection offers.