Rockcastle Ozanam Street, Rathfadden, Waterford
Construction of 26 single-storey bungalow units for older persons with associated road alterations and site works.
2660126 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 5 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660126
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of 26 single-storey residential units designed for older persons, including a mix of standard and universally accessible bungalows. It will also feature alterations and widening of the existing access road at Ozanam Street to allow for two-way traffic, new pedestrian access, parking, and landscaping.
- Residential units
- 26
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
The construction of 26 no. Single-storey residential units for older persons, comprising 6 no. 2-bed mid-terrace bungalow units, 4 no. 2-bed end-terrace bungalow units, 4 no. 1-bed end-terrace universally accessible bungalow units, 2 no. 2-bed end-terrace universally accessible bungalow units, 6 no. 2-bed mid-terrace universally accessible bungalow units and 4 no. 2-bed semi-detached bungalow units. The development will include alterations to the existing access road at the junction with ozanam street, the widening of this existing access road to provide for two-way vehicular access and new pedestrian access, along with all associated site development works including roads, paths, vehicular parking, landscaping, open spaces, boundary treatments, sustainable urban drainage systems and all necessary site works and site service provisions
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for and protect civic, educational, religious, community, health care and social infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Community facilities
Objective set by the WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Carraig Heights, Ardnashee, Gracedieu | Mar 2026 | €350,000 | 106 m |
| 9 Carn Glas Heights, Gracedieu, Waterford | Oct 2025 | €385,000 | 153 m |
| 10 Carnglas Court, Gracedieu, Waterford | Jul 2026 | €200,000 | 174 m |
| 50 Carn Glas Way, Grace Dieu Rd, Waterford | Jun 2025 | €215,350 | 204 m |
| 42 Dominick Place, Waterford, Waterford | Oct 2025 | €232,000 | 235 m |
| 8 Carn Glas Mews, Gracedieu, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €246,000 | 240 m |
| 12 Hawthorn Grove, Hillview, Waterford | Sept 2025 | €110,000 | 276 m |
| 34 Carn Glas Way, Gracedieu, Waterford | Jun 2025 | €292,000 | 297 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 March 2026
- Further information requested28 April 2026
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