Location
The village of Annestown is located approximately 14 miles from Dungarvan on the Dungarvan - Tramore Coast Road.  Its coastal location provides beach and swimming activities. (Download Annestown (adobe .pdf, 388 kbs)  Map Here) and also download the pages relating to Zoning Objectives (word .doc, 183 kbs) . The Zoning Objectives and Landuse Zoning Matrix need to be used when looking at the individual settlement zonings.

Characteristics
Annestown is a picturesque village, located within the 'Copper Coast' area of the county, with sweeping scenic views of the coastline.  It has remained largely unspoiled by building development, and generally, development, which has occurred, is of a low-density, small-scale nature. The village has attractive stone - walled approach roads from both directions (north and south), and is a popular summer beach destination for visitors. The retention and enhancement of these characteristics should be incorporated into any design proposal for the area.

Services
Annestown has a narrow service base and Community facilities are also very limited.  There is no shop in the village.

Infrastructure
Water supply has improved since its connection to the Kill public water main and there is considerable spare capacity. The public sewerage system is by way of septic tank and the pipe collection system needs to be renewed.

A public car park is provided to the east of the village to facilitate beach day-trippers. Additional car parking facilities are required closer to Boatstrand/Dunbrattin harbour, and these will be encouraged at appropriate locations, where possible. There is a requirement for public toilets within the car-park area, which will be provided within the life-time of the Plan.

Development Strategy
There is limited development potential to the East (low land) and South of the Village (coast). Existing development is predominantly along the main street frontage but with little depth.  The strategy for the future is to develop the adjoining lands to give some depth to strengthen the village settlement and promote some needed commercial (retail) development for the permanent population.  Development is likely to occur to the north of the village primarily and the area to the west will be restricted as this stretch of road forms part of the scenic coastal touring road (see Map).

Any development proposals will be required to demonstrate how to avoid visual intrusion in this coastal area and satisfy the requirements of the Council with respect to drainage and access. Any development, which impacts negatively on bathing water quality and hence human health, is unlikely to be favourably considered.