# Ballyknock, Co. Carlow: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of St. Mullins, barony of St. Mullin's Lower, Co. Carlow; in Irish Baile Chnoc an Bhiocáire.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 2,021,366 m² (202.14 ha, 499.49 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 79 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 9,352 m² (0.94 ha, 2.31 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 6 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: St. Mullins, https://everytownland.com/carlow/parish/st-mullins.md
- Barony: St. Mullin's Lower
- Electoral division: Glynn, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 395 people lived in 136 households in the Glynn electoral division. 91% of households owned their home. 37% of homes were built since 2001. 14% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 6% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Carlow, https://everytownland.com/carlow.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/3576
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 10075
- Centre: latitude 52.491355, longitude -6.913093 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

79 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyknock, from 45 m² to 220,637 m² (22.06 ha, 54.52 acres); 26 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 809011: 220,637 m² (22.06 ha, 54.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809011.md
- Parcel 809017: 173,106 m² (17.31 ha, 42.78 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809017.md
- Parcel 792559: 156,428 m² (15.64 ha, 38.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792559.md
- Parcel 802625: 138,140 m² (13.81 ha, 34.14 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/802625.md
- Parcel 792627: 123,727 m² (12.37 ha, 30.57 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792627.md
- Parcel 809005: 115,526 m² (11.55 ha, 28.55 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809005.md
- Parcel 809003: 96,828 m² (9.68 ha, 23.93 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809003.md
- Parcel 792628: 80,351 m² (8.04 ha, 19.86 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792628.md
- Parcel 798554: 59,999 m² (6 ha, 14.83 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/798554.md
- Parcel 5610269: 55,213 m² (5.52 ha, 13.64 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5610269.md
- Parcel 792557: 54,162 m² (5.42 ha, 13.38 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792557.md
- Parcel 792631: 50,136 m² (5.01 ha, 12.39 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792631.md
- Parcel 787512: 41,583 m² (4.16 ha, 10.28 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/787512.md
- Parcel 5553445: 40,945 m² (4.09 ha, 10.12 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5553445.md
- Parcel 792638: 38,232 m² (3.82 ha, 9.45 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792638.md
- Parcel 2734110: 38,151 m² (3.82 ha, 9.43 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2734110.md
- Parcel 809006: 37,532 m² (3.75 ha, 9.27 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809006.md
- Parcel 809004: 33,962 m² (3.4 ha, 8.39 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809004.md
- Parcel 792569: 32,239 m² (3.22 ha, 7.97 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792569.md
- Parcel 792641: 28,516 m² (2.85 ha, 7.05 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792641.md
- Parcel 810678: 26,484 m² (2.65 ha, 6.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/810678.md
- Parcel 809025: 24,444 m² (2.44 ha, 6.04 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809025.md
- Parcel 812573: 23,650 m² (2.36 ha, 5.84 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/812573.md
- Parcel 809007: 22,669 m² (2.27 ha, 5.6 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809007.md
- Parcel 792556: 22,666 m² (2.27 ha, 5.6 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792556.md
- Parcel 5610258: 22,492 m² (2.25 ha, 5.56 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5610258.md
- Parcel 792637: 20,002 m² (2 ha, 4.94 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792637.md
- Parcel 809018: 17,395 m² (1.74 ha, 4.3 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809018.md
- Parcel 809021: 15,984 m² (1.6 ha, 3.95 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809021.md
- Parcel 6055491: 15,387 m² (1.54 ha, 3.8 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/6055491.md
- Parcel 792630: 14,787 m² (1.48 ha, 3.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792630.md
- Parcel 2555100: 13,775 m² (1.38 ha, 3.4 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2555100.md
- Parcel 809008: 12,834 m² (1.28 ha, 3.17 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809008.md
- Parcel 784601: 11,726 m² (1.17 ha, 2.9 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/784601.md
- Parcel 792635: 11,405 m² (1.14 ha, 2.82 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792635.md
- Parcel 787511: 10,831 m² (1.08 ha, 2.68 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/787511.md
- Parcel 792566: 10,292 m² (1.03 ha, 2.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792566.md
- Parcel 792629: 10,001 m² (1 ha, 2.47 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792629.md
- Parcel 792560: 9,766 m² (0.98 ha, 2.41 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792560.md
- Parcel 3194946: 9,352 m² (0.94 ha, 2.31 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3194946.md
- Parcel 792570: 9,285 m² (0.93 ha, 2.29 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792570.md
- Parcel 809022: 8,727 m² (0.87 ha, 2.16 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809022.md
- Parcel 5524142: 7,715 m² (0.77 ha, 1.91 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5524142.md
- Parcel 809009: 7,443 m² (0.74 ha, 1.84 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809009.md
- Parcel 792640: 7,384 m² (0.74 ha, 1.82 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792640.md
- Parcel 809010: 7,135 m² (0.71 ha, 1.76 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809010.md
- Parcel 1918661: 5,310 m² (0.53 ha, 1.31 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1918661.md
- Parcel 1918660: 5,017 m² (0.5 ha, 1.24 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1918660.md
- Parcel 792558: 4,452 m² (0.45 ha, 1.1 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792558.md
- Parcel 2580633: 4,405 m² (0.44 ha, 1.09 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2580633.md
- Parcel 787919: 3,954 m² (0.4 ha, 0.98 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/787919.md
- Parcel 792639: 3,890 m² (0.39 ha, 0.96 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792639.md
- Parcel 4963502: 3,789 m² (0.38 ha, 0.94 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4963502.md
- Parcel 792636: 3,342 m² (0.33 ha, 0.83 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792636.md
- Parcel 4972015: 2,987 m² (0.3 ha, 0.74 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4972015.md
- Parcel 787918: 2,800 m² (0.28 ha, 0.69 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/787918.md
- Parcel 809019: 2,520 m² (0.25 ha, 0.62 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809019.md
- Parcel 792634: 2,364 m² (0.24 ha, 0.58 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792634.md
- Parcel 5377266: 2,338 m² (0.23 ha, 0.58 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5377266.md
- Parcel 792568: 2,317 m² (0.23 ha, 0.57 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/792568.md
- Parcel 809024: 2,300 m² (0.23 ha, 0.57 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809024.md
- Parcel 5246953: 2,058 m² (0.21 ha, 0.51 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5246953.md
- Parcel 809023: 2,034 m² (0.2 ha, 0.5 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/809023.md
- Parcel 812921: 2,021 m² (0.2 ha, 0.5 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/812921.md
- Parcel 792250: 1,833 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/792250.md
- Parcel 809020: 1,635 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/809020.md
- Parcel 792561: 1,604 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/792561.md
- Parcel 3669903: 1,532 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3669903.md
- Parcel 792563: 1,071 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/792563.md
- Parcel 792567: 1,020 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/792567.md
- Parcel 792633: 968 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/792633.md
- Parcel 792632: 847 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/792632.md
- Parcel 792562: 827 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/792562.md
- Parcel 5246982: 281 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5246982.md
- Parcel 792565: 240 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/792565.md
- Parcel 792564: 234 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/792564.md
- Parcel 3194944: 170 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3194944.md
- Parcel 3669908: 72 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3669908.md
- Parcel 800631: 45 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/800631.md

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

No zone of a development plan covers Ballyknock in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

6 applications, newest first.

- 14 Sept 2026, Carlow County Council 2617: N/a. Extension of duration. extension of duration of PL20/463 for construction of a single storey dwelling, with bored well, entrance off existing laneway, two storey agricultural shed, a waste water treatment system with sand polishing filter and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2617/0
- 14 May 2025, Carlow County Council 2560123: Conditional. Permission. the installation of a new drainage pipe to an existing open drain as part of restoration work of the bog and the construction of a new wooden boardwalk, passing points and observation platform for safe access to the bog, along with all associated site and landscaping works. This submission includes a Natura Impact Statement (NIS), Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIA) and other associated documentation for these works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560123/0
- 26 Jul 2024, Carlow County Council 2460216: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the extension of existing dwelling and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460216/0
- 29 Mar 2024, Carlow County Council 2460079: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the erection of a storage shed and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460079/0
- 17 Dec 2020, Carlow County Council 20463: Conditional. Permission, 2 homes. Permission for construction of a single storey dwelling, with bored well, entrance off existing laneway, two storey agricultural shed, a waste water treatment system with sand polishing filter and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/20463/0
- 8 Jun 2020, Carlow County Council 20174: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. for a waste water treatment system and percolation area servicing an existing dwelling. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/20174/0

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## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service)

- Special Area of Conservation: River Barrow and River Nore SAC, site code 002162, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/002162

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

- CW026-012: Earthwork, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW026-012----. The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Shown on 1839 'OS 6-inch' map as small circular feature (max. diam. c. 15m), probably mound with lime kiln at E. No visible surface traces.
- CW026-013: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW026-013----. The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Subrectangular area (max. Dim c. 42m WNW-ESE) incorporated into field system. Originally enclosed by bank extensively modified and in places replaced by wall. Gaps at NE, ESE and SW, but original entrance not identifiable.
- CW026-035: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW026-035----. On high ground in pasture with forestry immediately to NW, excellent views to N, E and W. According to local information ringfort ploughed out sometime around the 1950's. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011

Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage)

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Ballyknock.

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of the townland of Ballyknock, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887
- Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model: no LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Ballyknock.
- Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use.

LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

## Downloads

- DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/carlow/ballyknock.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/carlow/ballyknock.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/carlow/ballyknock.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Ballyknock with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Carlow: https://everytownland.com/carlow.md

## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann)

- Bahana: https://everytownland.com/carlow/bahana.md
- Bauck: https://everytownland.com/carlow/bauck.md
- Dranagh: https://everytownland.com/carlow/dranagh.md
- Drummin: https://everytownland.com/carlow/drummin-10256.md
- Glebe: https://everytownland.com/carlow/glebe-10283.md
- St. Mullin's: https://everytownland.com/carlow/st-mullins.md
- Turra: https://everytownland.com/carlow/turra.md

A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.

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Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation.

Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged.

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