A decision is due later this month on plans for the construction of 26 new homes for older people in Waterford City.

The proposed development, located at Rockcastle, Ozanam Street, Rathfadden, would consist of 26 single-storey residential units designed to accommodate older residents.

The development would comprise 22 two-bedroom bungalows and four one-bedroom bungalows, with a significant number of the proposed homes designed to be universally accessible.

The plans include six two-bedroom mid-terrace bungalows, four two-bedroom end-terrace bungalows and four two-bedroom semi-detached properties.

A further 12 homes would be universally accessible two-bedroom bungalows, while four universally accessible one-bedroom bungalows are also proposed.

As part of the development, alterations would be made to the existing access road at its junction with Ozanam Street.

The road would be widened to facilitate two-way vehicular traffic, while new pedestrian access would also be provided.

The proposals also include parking facilities, internal roads and footpaths, landscaping, communal open spaces and boundary treatments.

Sustainable drainage systems and associated site infrastructure works would also form part of the development.

A Natura Impact Statement (NIS), which assesses the potential effects of the proposed development on protected European sites, has been submitted alongside the application.

A decision on the proposed development is expected from Waterford City & County Council on October 29th.