Location
The coastal town of Dunmore East is located approximately 8 miles from Waterford City and has a population of 1663 persons in 2002, an increase of 228 since 1996. (Download Dunmore East (adobe .pdf, 807 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.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 34(6) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 that Waterford County Council intends to consider deciding to grant a permission for the demolition of existing single storey dwelling house & erection of two storey restaurant with car parking at Ryder Cottage, Lower Dunmore East, Co. Waterford.

The development would contravene materially the following objective of the Waterford County Development Plan 2005-2011 "To Provide for the development of Sustainable Residential Development"

The Map of the proposed change can be downloaded.

• Dunmore East - Map of Proposed Change (word .doc, 225 kbs)  

Services
There is a relatively wide range of services available in Dunmore East. Community facilities are also available.

Infrastructure
There are a number of problems with sanitary services in Dunmore East. There are proposals for the construction of a new waste water treatment plant, under the "7 -Villages Scheme" (See attached map for location), construction of which is expected to commence in early 2007.  The water supply to Dunmore is served from the East Waterford Regional Scheme (via the 250mm dia - 10 inch) from Sporthouse resevoir.   The water supply to Dunmore is served from the East Waterford Regional Scheme (via the 250mm dia -10 inch) from Sporthouse reservoir.  Additional supply is also obtained from Belle Lake.  Belle Lake also supplies water to Killea, and this supply is adequate.

Industry
The harbour area of Dunmore East accommodates a number of operations that are related to the fishing industry. Both the port and its related industries are an important source of employment in the area. There are firm proposals for the development of an "outer" pier for commercial traffic and the inner pier will have amenity uses.  Light Industrial zones are indicated at Killea (under the Killea Action Area Plan 2001. A further Light Industrial zone is also indicated in the backlands to the west of Horsequarter Bridge.  This area can only be developed on the basis of adequate access being provided.

Development Strategy
There is sufficient land available in Dunmore East and Killea within the existing development boundary to cater for expected growth over the plan period and for a considerable time into the future (see attached Map). However, where difficult topography exists, density, design, access, siting of development and landscaping will be critical aspects to any development proposal along with satisfying the Planning Authority as to the standards for new development at Section 9.2.

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