Bennekerry

109 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Bennekerry, from 9 m² to 307,939 m² (30.79 ha, 76.09 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 31 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

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

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 10 Sept 2025Conditional

  the construction of a single storey extension to existing clubhouse, the demolition of existing toilets and smoking area, permission for 2no. playing pitches, associated fencing & lighting, a precast concrete ball skills wall, the construction of a machinery shed, a walking track, a proposed new car park and boundary perimeter fence. Retention permission for alterations to existing dressing rooms and all associated site works

  Retention · Carlow County Council, 2560273

• 3 Sept 2025Conditional

  the construction, of a new two-storey style dwelling house, proprietary sewage treatment system and percolation area, site entrance and connection to services and associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2560263

• 26 Nov 2024Conditional

  construct an extension to dwelling house. Permission to demolish previous built extensions to facilitate same works. Permission for necessary renovations to same house and associated site works.

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2460376

• 25 Oct 2024Refused

  the relocation of 2 number piers and gates from Bennekerry Gate Lodge within the grounds of Bennekerry House, to form part of a new entrance ( for Bennekerry House) constructed under Planning Reference Number 22/311 and all associated site works within the curtilage of Bennekerry Gate Lodge, ( Protected Structure RPS CW174) at Bennekerry House ( Protected Structure RPS NO. CW173, NIAH No10300729)

  Retention, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2460342

• 18 Oct 2024N/a

  the relocation of 2 number piers and gates from Bennekerry Gate Lodge within the grounds of Bennekerry House, to form part of a new entrance ( for Bennekerry House) constructed under Planning Reference Number 22/311 and all associated site works within the curtilage of Bennekerry Gate Lodge, ( Protected Structure RPS CW174) at Bennekerry House ( Protected Structure RPS NO. CW173, NIAH No10300729)

  Retention · Carlow County Council, 2460333

• 24 Sept 2024Conditional

  development that would extend the existing metal recycling facility (permitted under Reg. Ref. 09/308) at the site of Flynn's Metal Recycling Ltd., Tullow Road, Bennekerry, Co. Carlow. The proposed development consists of: • The retention of an extended concrete yard, and a hardcore surface yard and its proposed upgrade to a concrete surface, to integrate with the use and operation of the existing metal recycling facility. • The retention of boundary treatments including palisade fence on retaining wall. • The retention of a weigh bridge and ancillary cabins. • The demolition of existing storage and ancillary buildings. • The erection of a new single storey pitched roof workshop and materials storage building, that will include a management office and staff welfare facilities, with solar panels at roof level. • The erection of portable block walls to form external bays to store segregated metals. • The creation of a new site access from the R725 and a gated entrance and the closure of the existing site entrance. • Site drainage works, boundary treatments, lighting, landscaping, parking areas for cars and trucks, signage and all other site development works above and below ground. • This will facilitate the increase in intake of waste materials to 17,500 Tonnes per annum

  Retention · Carlow County Council, 2460302

• 13 Sept 2024N/a

  development that would extend the existing metal recycling facility (permitted under Reg. Ref. 09/308) at the site of Flynn's Metal Recycling Ltd., Tullow Road, Bennekerry, Co. Carlow. The proposed development consists of: • The retention of an extended concrete yard, and a hardcore surface yard and its proposed upgrade to a concrete surface, to integrate with the use and operation of the existing metal recycling facility. • The retention of boundary treatments including palisade fence on retaining wall. • The retention of a weigh bridge and ancillary cabins. • The demolition of existing storage and ancillary buildings. • The erection of a new single storey pitched roof workshop and materials storage building, that will include a management office and staff welfare facilities, with solar panels at roof level. • The erection of portable block walls to form external bays to store segregated metals. • The creation of a new site access from the R725 and a gated entrance and the closure of the existing site entrance. • Site drainage works, boundary treatments, lighting, landscaping, parking areas for cars and trucks, signage and all other site development works above and below ground. • This will facilitate the increase in intake of waste materials to 17,500 Tonnes per annum.

  Retention · Carlow County Council, 2460286

• 30 Jul 2024Conditional

  the construction of a dormer dwelling house, garage, new site entrance and connection to public services

  Permission, 2 homes · Carlow County Council, 2460222

• 12 Jul 2024N/a

  the construction of a dormer dwelling house, garage, new site entrance and connection to public services

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2460197

• 8 Dec 2023N/a

  extension to existing commercial unit and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2360287

• 21 Sept 2022Conditional

  the reinstatement of an original stone entrance, gates and access laneway off the L1025 entering the front and in the curtilage of Bennekerry House ( Protected Structure RPS NO. CW173, NIAH No10300729)

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 22311

• 21 Dec 2021Refused

  retention permission for an unauthorised mobile home used for storage/recreational area ancillary to the existing dwelling, connection to services, and all associated site works

  Retention · Carlow County Council, 21513

• 9 Jun 2021Conditional

  Permission for the extension of an existing metal recyling facility including yard extension, new building and substantial demolition of structure (182m2) and associated works. A waste facility permit will be applied for from Carlow County Council subsequent to making the planning application.

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 21210

• 10 May 2021N/a

  Permission for the extension of an existing metal recycling facility including yard extension and new building and associated works. A waste facility permit will be applied for from Carlow County Council subsequent to making the planning application

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 21170

• 30 Apr 2021Conditional

  Permission to construct a new grain / straw and machinery store, concrete aprons and all associated works to existing farmyard area

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 21153

• 27 Nov 2020Conditional

  Construction of a single storey extension to the South and East elevations of existing dwelling, a domestic garage and all associated site works

  Permission, 2 homes · Carlow County Council, 20426

• 24 Nov 2020Conditional

  Erection of 2 No. advertisement signs combined on a single frame and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 20420

• 23 Oct 2020N/a

  the erection of 2 no. advertisement signs combined on a single frame and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 20376

• 12 Nov 2018Conditional

  for alterations to previously granted planning permission (Ref No. PL2502). Alterations to include relocation of dwelling and entrance on the site, single storey extension to the rear, a detached utility room, relocation of septic tank, single storey shed to the side and all associated site works

  Retention, 4 homes · Carlow County Council, 18437

• 19 Oct 2018Conditional

  outline planning permission for the construction of a two-storey dwelling house, garage, new site entrance and connection to public services

  Outline permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 18403

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Bennekerry.

Recorded monuments

• CW007-027 Graveyard
  Description

  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 Small sub-rectangular graveyard enclosed by stone walls. The 1839 'OS 6-inch' map shows structure within graveyard, probably 'disused district chapel' mentioned by Comerford (1886, Vol III, 383). No visible indications of antiquity.

• CW007-030 Castle - unclassified
  Description

  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 Site of castle recorded in 1839 'OS 6-inch' map. Level area but no visible trace of any building. Overlooks Graigue Castle (CW007-031----) c. 200m to SE.

• CW007-031 Castle - unclassified
  Description

  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 rectangular structure. No visible trace. Probably a tower house. See also castle (CW007-030----).

• CW007-083001 Enclosure
  Description

  Circular enclosure (diam. c. 35m) with adjacent field system (CW007-083002-) visible on aerial photograph taken by Gillian Barrett (GFB. CL 12. 1990; GB90.BU.19, 13 July 1990). Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 29 March 2010

• CW007-083002 Field system
  Description

  Visible on aerial photographs taken by Gillian Barrett (GFB. CL 12. 1990). Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 29 March 2010

• CW007-156 Enclosure
  Description

  Aerial photographs (GB95.FV.20; GB96. GB. 12) show cropmark of an oval enclosure defined by a fosse. A copy of the aerial photograph (GB95.FV.20) forms Plate 2.10 in the following: Barrett, G.F. (2008) 'The archaeology of County Carlow: an aerial perspective, in T. McGrath and T. O'Keefe (eds), County Carlow: History and Society, Geography Publications, Dublin. 31-51 Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 1 February 2012

• CW007-157 Enclosure
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB95.FV.20) shows cropmark of a circular enclosure defined by a fosse; the western quadrant has been destroyed. A copy of this aerial photograph forms Plate 2.10 in the following: Barrett, G.F. (2008) 'The archaeology of County Carlow: an aerial perspective, in T. McGrath and T. O'Keefe (eds), County Carlow: History and Society, Geography Publications, Dublin. 31-51 Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 15 April 2011

• CW007-161 Enclosure
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB96.GB.12) shows cropmark of an enclosure (CW007-161----) with a ring-ditch (CW007-162----) c. 20m to SW. Compiled by: Dr. G.F. Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 1 February 2012

• CW007-162 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB96.GB.12) shows cropmark of a small ring-ditch. Enclosure (CW007-161----) c. 20m to NE. Compiled by: Dr. G.F. Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 1 February 2012

Architectural heritage

• Bennekerry House, country house, 1700–1720 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached seven-bay two-storey over basement house with dormer attic, c. 1700, with hipped roof. Renovated, c. 1840, with rusticated granite porch and flanking Tuscan screens added and interior partly remodelled. Extended to side, c. 1978, comprising four-bay single-storey range. Interior retains timber panelled hall and staircase.

• Bennekerry Lodge, house, 1820–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay single-storey over raised basement former dower house, c. 1830, on an L-shaped plan with granite columnar projecting porch, segmental-headed panels to window openings, eaves brackets and hipped roof. Remains of detached gate lodge to site. Now in ruins.

• Springfield House, house, 1810–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, c. 1815, with round-headed door opening and Wyatt style window openings.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. 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).

Radon

About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2582 (ZIP).

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. 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.

No address of the register names Bennekerry with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Carlow.

Name

Bennekerry · Binn an Choire

Area

2,185,927 m² (218.59 ha, 540.15 acres)

Civil parish

Urglin, and its townlands

Barony

Carlow

Electoral division

Johnstown, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Johnstown electoral division: 610 people in 207 households; 91% of households own their home; 23% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballycrogue, Ballynakillbeg, Busherstown, Chapelstown, Johnstown, Kernanstown, Staplestown

Placenames

Bennekerry on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. 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.