Planning approved for 31 social and affordable houses in Ardmore

It is hoped the development will help boost the population in the area where over 50% of properties are used as holiday homes 

The 1.47 hectare site at Farrangarret, near Ardmore in Co Waterford, which will soon see a 31-unit social & affordable housing scheme. Picture: Christy Parker

The west Waterford village of Ardmore has been boosted in its efforts to arrest a declining population after Waterford Council granted planning for a 31-unit social and affordable housing scheme.

The 1.47 hectare site at Farrangarret, Ardmore is located on council land adjacent to Ardmore fire station, some 600 metres from Ardmore village.