Faha

Location
The settlement of Faha is located equidistant from both Lemybrien (5km to the south west), and Kilmacthomas (5km north east), with easy access, onto the main N25 to Waterford approximately 1km to the north of the settlement. 

(Download Faha (271 kbs) Map Here) and also download the pages relating to Zoning Objectives (183 kbs). The Zoning Objectives and Landuse Zoning Matrix need to be used when looking at the individual settlement zonings.

Characteristics
Land in this area is situated above a Regionally Important Fissure Flow Aquifer, and has a high vulnerability to groundwater pollution.  Landfall is generally in a south-easterly direction. Faha is characterised by its rural nature, and the two wide tree-lined roads at its centre. The retention, enhancement and incorporation of these characteristics, should be incorporated into any design proposal for the area.

A number of recorded monuments surround the settlement.  Namely:- WA01903; WA01904; WA01906 and WA01907 - 10.

Facilities and Services
The service base of Faha is limited, and community facilities comprise of the Catholic Church. 

Infrastructure
Faha has a public water supply that is adequate to meet existing needs, with limited spare capacity for additional requirements.  There is no public sewage disposal system.  Development will be dependent on the provision of additional water provision and either separate or communal wastewater treatment. 

Any constraint to development is associated with the infrastructural deficit as outlined above and development proposals will need to cater for this in any applications for permission along with satisfying the Planning Authority as to the standards for new development at Section 9.2.
 
Development Strategy
The development strategy for Faha is as indicated on the Faha Land Use Zoning Map. The policies and objectives of the County's Settlement Strategy, as outlined in Chapter 3 of the Development Plan, will also be applicable. 

The development of residential zoned lands adjacent to the church shall make provision for access to lands to the rear for possible future development and access to the sports field.