The designated settlements in the East of the County that are located in relative proximity to Waterford City, in the scenic coastal locations of Cheekpoint, Passage East, Crooke and Dunmore East have all experienced major growth in recent years.  Ardmore and the Ring (An Rinn) peninsula, in the West have also seen pressure for development.  Although, there is available land for further development in these locations, substantial investment is needed in sanitary services before any additional significant development can take place. Limited additional development will be accepted into these settlements (with the exception of Passage East) over the period of this plan, within the development boundaries indicated in Chapter 3 - Settlement (word .doc, 791 kbs)  of this Development Plan.

In general, development within the entire Coastal Zone (i.e between Youghal and Cheekpoint) will be encouraged into the existing settlements.  In particular development will be restricted where such development will interfere with views and prospects over the coastline.  Development on the seaward side of the Coastal Route will not be permitted where views from the road are obscured or impeded.  New development in the coastal zone must be in accordance with the Scenic Landscape Evaluation (see Appendix 4 - Scenic Landscape Evaluation (word .doc, 93 kbs) ). The coastal zone is indicated on attached Coastal Zone Map.