Flood Risk Assessment in Waterford
Expert flood risk assessments for planning applications throughout County Waterford. From tidal Suir sites in Waterford City to coastal developments in Dungarvan and Tramore, we've completed FRAs for residential, commercial, and agricultural sites across the county.
Get a Quote or call 087 417 3832Flood Risk Assessment for Waterford Planning Applications
If you're submitting a planning application to Waterford City and County Council and your site is in or near a flood zone, you'll need a Flood Risk Assessment that satisfies the requirements of the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines.
Waterford faces a distinctive combination of fluvial, tidal, and coastal flood risk. The River Suir is tidal through Waterford City, where fluvial flows and tidal surge can combine to produce significant flood events along the quays and low-lying city areas. The Munster Blackwater affects the west of the county around Lismore and Cappoquin, while the Colligan River flows through Dungarvan, itself exposed to coastal flooding from Dungarvan Harbour. The Mahon River creates localised risk at Kilmacthomas, and coastal towns including Tramore and Passage East face tidal and wave-driven flood risk.
- Tidal River Suir sites in Waterford City
- Coastal and combined flooding in Dungarvan (Colligan River and harbour)
- Munster Blackwater flooding (Lismore, Cappoquin)
- Coastal sites at Tramore, Passage East, and along the copper coast
- Mahon River and tributary flooding (Kilmacthomas)
What's Included
Every FRA we complete for Waterford sites includes:
Stage 1, 2 & 3 Assessments
Proper methodology using OPW flood mapping and modelling data. Where data is limited or outdated, we undertake bespoke hydraulic modelling (1D/2D HEC-RAS).
Coastal & Tidal Analysis
Full use of ICPSS and NCFHM coastal datasets, with appropriate climate change allowances for tidal and combined fluvial-tidal sites.
FFL Comparison
Your proposed finished floor levels compared against design flood levels plus freeboard.
Development Plan Compliance
Explicit demonstration of compliance with Waterford County Development Plan flood risk policies.
Further Information Requests
Received an FI request from Waterford City and County Council asking for flood risk information? We regularly handle urgent FI responses for Waterford sites. Typical turnaround is 7 working days — often faster for straightforward sites.
Need an FRA for a Waterford Site?
Send us your site address and we'll provide a fixed-price quote, typically within 24 hours.
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