Two proposed housing developments in County Waterford are facing concerns from local residents, with decisions due on both planning applications later this month.

Kent Homes Ltd. is seeking planning permission from Waterford City and County Council for a residential development at Ballynageeragh, Dunhill, consisting of 44 homes, including detached, semi-detached and terraced properties.

The plans also include car parking, landscaping, footpath links to Dunhill village, drainage and wastewater connections, and a new vehicular entrance from the L-4009.

More than a dozen submissions have been made in relation to the application.

Observations raised include concerns over residential and amenity safety, road widening and its potential impact on sightlines from existing homes, pedestrian safety and increased traffic levels.

Concerns have also been raised about the lack of proposed traffic-calming measures and the scale and type of housing proposed, particularly the number of two-storey homes and their potential visual impact given the elevated location of the site.

A decision on the Kent Homes application is due on September 21st.

Separately, S and K Carey Ltd. is seeking permission for 21 homes at Crooke, Passage East.

The proposed development would comprise 16 three-bedroom semi-detached two-storey homes, three four-bedroom detached homes, a three-bedroom single-storey dwelling and a three-bedroom dormer bungalow.

The plans also include parking, footpath links, a wastewater pumping station and associated site development works.

Submissions have raised concerns about the removal of hedgerows and trees, the impact on biodiversity and the visual character of the area, as well as stormwater drainage and whether the proposed wastewater pumping station has adequate capacity to service the development.

Residents have also highlighted concerns around water pressure, traffic and pedestrian safety, particularly for children travelling to the local primary school.

Questions have also been raised about the provision of local amenities and the overall impact of the development on the landscape.

A decision on the S and K Carey application is due on Tuesday, September 15th.