Infrastructure › Wexford
Can it be built in Wexford?
Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Wexford, from the operators' own registers.
In Wexford, 12 of 60 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 3 have limited capacity; 5 of 19 substations show no spare demand capacity; 996 homes were started in the past 12 months (6.1 per 1,000 people).
7th of 26 by share of settlements at red23rd of 26 by share of constrained substations8th of 26 by homes started per 1,000 people
Wastewater12 red · 3 amberof 60 settlements; 7 with upgrades planned or underwayElectricity26% constrained5 of 19 substations with no spare demand capacityPlanning, 12 months1,261 applications567 homes granted · refusal rate 19.7%Homes started, 12 months996-3.6% on the year · 6.1 per 1,000 peopleMedian home price€320k2,038 sales in 12 months
Wastewater capacity
| Settlement | Plant | Capacity | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown | Adamstown WWTP | Red | |
| Ballindaggin | Ballindaggin WWTP | Red | |
| Ballycanew | Ballycanew WWTP | Red | |
| Boleyvogue | Boleyvogue WWTP | Red | |
| Camolin | Camolin WWTP* | Red | |
| Campile | Campile WWTP | Red | |
| Clongeen | Clongeen WWTP | Red | |
| Davidstown | Davidstown WWTP | Red | |
| Fetherd on Sea | Fetherd‐on‐Sea WWTP | Red | |
| Killinierin | Killinierin WWTP | Red | |
| Roche's Garden | Roche's Garden WWTP | Red | |
| Wellingtonbridge | Wellingtonbridge WWTP | Red | Yes |
| Ballaghkeen/Ballagh | Ballaghkeen WWTP* | Amber | |
| Ferns | Ferns South WWTP* | Amber | |
| Rosslare Strand | Rosslare Strand WWTP*** | Amber | |
| Arthurstown | Arthurstown - Ballyhack - Duncannon WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Ballycullane | Ballycullane WWTP | Green | |
| Ballygarrett | Ballygarrett WWTP | Green | |
| Ballygeary or Rosslare Harbour & Kilrane | Rosslare Harbour WWTP | Green | |
| Ballygoman | Ballygoman WWTP | Green | |
| Ballyhack | Arthurstown - Ballyhack - Duncannon WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Ballyhoge | Ballyhoge WWTP | Green | |
| Ballymoney | Ballymoney WWTP | Green | |
| Ballymurn | Ballymurn WWTP | Green | |
| Ballywilliam | Ballywilliam WWTP* | Green | |
| Bree | Bree WWTP | Green | |
| Bridgetown | Bridegtown WWTP | Green | |
| Bunclody-Carrickduff | Bunclody WWTP | Green | |
| Carna | Carna WWTP | Green | |
| Carrick | Carrick WWTP | Green | |
| Castle Ellis | Blackwater WWTP | Green | |
| Castledockerell | Castledockerell WWTP | Green | |
| Clohamon | Clohamon WWTP | Green | |
| Clonroche | Clonroche WWTP | Green | |
| Coolgreaney | Coolgreany WWTP | Green | |
| Crossabeg | Crossabeg WWTP | Green | |
| Duncannon | Arthurstown - Ballyhack - Duncannon WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Duncormick | Duncormick WWTP | Green | |
| Enniscorthy | Enniscorthy WWTP | Green | |
| Glenbrien | Glenbrien WWTP | Green | |
| Gorey | Courtown WWTP | Green | |
| Grahormac | Tagoat WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Hollyfort | Hollyfort WWTP | Green | |
| Kilmore Quay | Kilmore Quay WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Kilmuckeridge or Ford | Kilmuckridge WWTP | Green | |
| Kilmyshall | Kilmyshall WWTP | Green | |
| Kiltealey | Kiltealey WWTP | Green | |
| Lady's Island | Lady's Island WWTP | Green | |
| Lough | Lough WWTP | Green | |
| Marshalstown | Marshalstown WWTP | Green | |
| Monagear | Monagear WWTP | Green | |
| Monamolin | Monamolin WWTP * | Green | |
| New Ross | New Ross WWTP | Green | |
| Newbaun | Newbaun WWTP | Green | |
| Oilgate | Oilgate WWTP * | Green | |
| Oulart | Oulart WWTP | Green | |
| Rathnure | Rathnure WWTP | Green | |
| St Brigids Terrace (Tellorought) | St Brigids Terrace (Tellorought) WWTP | Green | |
| Tomhaggard | Tomhaggard WWTP | Green | |
| Wexford | Wexford town WWTP** | Green | Yes |
Electricity substations
Spare demand capacityNone
| Substation | Class | Demand MVA | Gen MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELLFIELD (006000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| CLONROCHE (515000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| GARDEN CITY (005000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| KNOCKMULLEN (957000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| MULGANNON (174000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 14.1 |
| BANOGE (809000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 17.8 | 11.1 |
| CARRIGLAWN (188000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.1 | 6.1 |
| CLONARD (547000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.9 | 5.8 |
| CRANE (886000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 4.4 | 9.4 |
| CRANE (886000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| CRORY (473000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 55.4 | 0.0 |
| FERNS (075000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| KILLINICK (298000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| MONFIN (297000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| RAMSTOWN (287000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| ROSBERCON (179000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| ROSBERCON (179000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 13.2 | 0.3 |
| WEXFORD (742000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 16.1 | 21.4 |
| WEXFORD (742000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 33.6 | 22.0 |
Planning
Applications lodged in Wexford, data to 21 Oct 2026. Median decision time 54 days.
By town (within ~3 km)
| Town | Applications (12m) | Homes granted | One-off houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford | 96 | 47 | 0 |
| Gorey | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Enniscorthy | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Rosslare | 39 | 10 | 0 |
| New Ross | 37 | 54 | 1 |
| Barntown | 30 | 23 | 0 |
| Drinagh | 30 | 38 | 0 |
| Rosslare Harbour | 23 | 15 | 0 |
| Ballymoney | 22 | 8 | 0 |
| Ballygarrett | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| Camolin | 17 | 5 | 0 |
| Killinierin | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| Fethard On Sea | 16 | 9 | 0 |
| Tomhaggard | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Ballymurn | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Oulart | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Ballycanew | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Bridgetown | 14 | 83 | 0 |
| Adamstown | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Castlebridge | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Duncannon | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Campile | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Carrick | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Clonroche | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Duncormick | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Newbawn | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Castle Ellis | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Crossabeg | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Grahormac | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Oilgate | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Clongeen | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Ferns | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Kilmore Quay | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| Kilmyshall | 9 | 14 | 0 |
| Rathnure | 9 | 16 | 0 |
| Wellingtonbridge | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Ballycullane | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Boleyvogue | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Bree | 8 | 11 | 0 |
| Glenbrien | 8 | 5 | 0 |
Large schemes (50+ homes)
70 homes · Killeens, Wexford RuralRefused
Planning Permission for the construction of 70 no. fully serviced residential d
ref 20260966 · lodged 20 Jul 2026 · council file
96 homes · Ballowen Or Ramsfortpark, Gorey RuralPending
Permission for the construction of a residential development of 96 no.
ref 20260819 · lodged 24 Jun 2026 · council file
60 homes · Clonatin Lower, Gorey RuralPending
Permission for the proposed erection of 60no. residential units within 2-storey
ref 20260761 · lodged 11 Jun 2026 · council file
94 homes · Coolballow, Wexford RuralPending
Permission of a mixed residential development of 94 No. dwelling units within
ref 20260682 · lodged 26 May 2026 · council file
99 homes · Lyre, Enniscorthy RuralPending
Permission for a mixed residential development of 99 no. dwelling units for
ref 20260625 · lodged 18 May 2026 · council file
55 homes · Clonattin Lower/ Goreybridge, Gorey RuralPending
Permission to erect a 55 Unit Residential Scheme which will consist of the
ref 20260592 · lodged 12 May 2026 · council file
97 homes · Clonhasten/Drumgold, Enniscorthy RuralRefused
Permission to construct a 97-unit housing scheme which will consist of the
ref 20260326 · lodged 16 Mar 2026 · council file
88 homes · Clonhasten, Enniscorthy RuralPending
Permisson to construct an 88-unit housing scheme which will consist of the
ref 20260262 · lodged 3 Mar 2026 · council file
50 homes · Clonard Little, Wexford RuralRefused
Permission for the proposed development will consist of:
ref 20260022 · lodged 9 Jan 2026 · council file
92 homes · Clonard Little, Wexford RuralRefused
Permission for the construction of a mixed residential development
ref 20260021 · lodged 9 Jan 2026 · council file
56 homes · Bridgetown South, KilmoreGranted
Planning permission for revisions to existing permitted planning permission as
ref 20251437 · lodged 6 Nov 2025 · council file
98 homes · Rocksborough, Wexford RuralGranted
Permission for development which will consist of the
ref 20251388 · lodged 28 Oct 2025 · council file
99 homes · Lyre, Enniscorthy RuralGranted
Full Planning Permission of a mixed residential development of 99 no. dwelling
ref 20251340 · lodged 20 Oct 2025 · council file
74 homes · Churchtown (ED St. Helen's), St. Helen'sGranted
Permission for the erection of 74 no. residential units within
ref 20251281 · lodged 8 Oct 2025 · council file
99 homes · Clonhasten, Enniscorthy RuralGranted
Permission for the construction of 99 no. dwellings comprising 32 no. House
ref 20251145 · lodged 12 Sep 2025 · council file
Housing starts
Public projects in Wexford
| Project | Stage | Cost | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford Courthouse - PPP: Ongoing Unitary Charge Payments | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Courts Service |
| Trinity Wharf | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Wexford County Council |
| Christian Brothers Secondary School - 63640R | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Garda Divisional Headquarters (Wexford) | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | An Garda Síochána |
| Wexford Primary Care Centre | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Wexford County Council |
| Johnstown Castle & Gardens | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Teagasc |
| PPP: M11 Gorey-Enniscorthy Motorway | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| PPP: N25 New Ross Bypass | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| Enterprise Hub New Ross | 4. Implementation | – | Wexford County Council |
| Esmonde Street Gorey | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Wexford County Council |
| Market House Gorey | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Wexford County Council |
| Wexfordia - the New Ross Tourism Transformation | 4. Implementation | – | Wexford County Council |
| St Patrick's Special School - 19240B | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| New Houghton Hospital, New Ross | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Gorey and other CHO 5 District Hospitals | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Kerlogue Manor, Roxborough, Drinagh, Wexford | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Páirc na gCon, Greenville Lane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| 67 units, Coolcotts, Wexford | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Whiterock Hill, Wexford, Phase 1 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Whiterock Hill, Wexford, Phase 2 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Irish National Heritage Park and Hook Lighthouse | 4. Implementation | – | Wexford County Council |
| Wexford General Hospital Ward Block | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Trinity Wharf 2 | 4. Implementation | – | Wexford County Council |
| New Ross Regeneration Phase 2 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Wexford County Council |
| St. Senan's National School - 08221J | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Wexford General Hospital Pathfinder | 3. Post – Tender - Final Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Hospital Hill, Bunclody | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Killeens, Wexford | 3. Post – Tender - Final Business Case | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Wexford St., Gorey, Co. Wexford | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Rosbercon | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Wexford General Hospital | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Health |
| Creagh College, Gorey 76127D | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Loreto Secondary School, Wexford 63660A | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Trinity Wharf 2 - Phase 0 – Access Road, Automated Level Crossing and Junction Works | 4. Implementation | – | Wexford County Council |
| Trinity Wharf 2 - Phase 1a – Site Development Works | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Wexford County Council |
| Trinity Wharf 2 - Phase 1b – Marina and boardwalk | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Wexford County Council |
| Trinity Wharf 2 - Phase 2 – remaining surfacing, hard and soft landscaping | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Wexford County Council |
| Trinity Wharf 2 - Phase 3 – Management and Services building | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Wexford County Council |
| Clonard Little, Wexford | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| The Lyre, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| New Ross Pedestrianisation of Quay Street, part of the town's Historic Quarter | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Wexford County Council |
| Dunbrody Visitor Centre Tourism Facilities | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Wexford County Council |
| Ballymitty Community Development | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Rural and Community Development |
| Riverchapel Community Centre | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Rural and Community Development |
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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.