Location
Bunmahon is located approximately 10 miles from Dungarvan on the Dungarvan- Tramore Coast Road. (Download Bunmahon (adobe .pdf, 649 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.

Services
The service base and community facilities of Bunmahon/ Knockmahon are sufficient to cater for the needs of the local population.

Infrastructure
The water supply in Bunmahon and Knockmahon is an extension of the Kill public water supply. There is spare capacity in the system. There is a basic septic tank drainage system in operation in the village.  A proposal for a new Sewerage Scheme is included in the Government's Water Services Investment Programme, 2004 - 2006, as a scheme approved to enter the Planning Stage.

Development Strategy
Existing development is in two clusters, one of which forms the village of Bunmahon and the second of which forms Knockmahon. The urban form of both settlements is a reflection of the location of the two villages.  Residential development of modest scale and appropriate design will be permitted within the zoned lands as illustrated on the Zoning Map. Minor residential development will also be permitted to the west of the village of Bunmahon along the coast road as indicated.  However, as this is a sensitive coastal location, proposals must satisfy the requirements of the Planning Authority relating to design, access and drainage. The low-lying area between Bunmahon and Knockmahon is largely unsuitable for development as it is susceptible to flooding.

Any development, which impacts negatively on bathing water quality and hence human health, is unlikely to be favourably considered.