Permission granted for extension to Waterford housing estate in popular seaside town

Planning permission has been granted for the extension of a housing estate in a popular seaside town in County Waterford.

A further 37 residential units are set to be constructed at the existing Newtown Park estate in Tramore.

These units will be comprised of 14 four bedroom houses, 19 two-storey three bedroom houses and four two bedroom houses.

Upgrades to local roads and footpaths, site landscaping and amenity areas will be undertaken.

Works will also take place on boundary treatments, lighting, drainage and all associated infrastructure.

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The planning application was submitted by Cosmo Developments Newtown Limited on May 30, 2025.

It was the second such application made by the company, following the refusal of similar plans in January of that year.

A number of submissions were made in relation to the proposed development on this occasion, with local residents again raising concerns.

One stated: “The sewage/wastewater system at Newtown Park, Tramore is currently not fit for purpose for the existing dwellings in the area, with recurring problems which have been ongoing over the last 15 years.

“To add another 37 dwellings to the system would be wholly inadequate even if the system is upgraded, as the upgrade will just be to support the new builds.”

Another resident raised concerns over the visual impact of the development, given its prominent location.

“Having regard to the prominent location and scale of the proposed development, it is considered that the proposed development would represent a significant and visually discordant feature in the landscape on a main approach road to Tramore (R675), forming part of the designated scenic route and would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area.”

They also argued that the density of the proposed dwellings is excessive and out of character with the local area.

Despite these concerns, Waterford City and County Council granted permission for the development on February 20. A total of 23 conditions were attached to the decision.