# Derrylea, Co. Cavan: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Crosserlough, barony of Castlerahan, Co. Cavan. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 1,169,339 m² (116.93 ha, 288.95 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 46 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 6,920 m² (0.69 ha, 1.71 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement - Planning (National Planning Applications): 12 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Crosserlough, https://everytownland.com/cavan/parish/crosserlough.md - Barony: Castlerahan - Electoral division: Ballyjamesduff, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 3,548 people lived in 1,187 households in the Ballyjamesduff electoral division. 59% of households owned their home. 57% of homes were built since 2001. 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes. - County: Co. Cavan, https://everytownland.com/cavan.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/4147 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 20721 - Centre: latitude 53.854983, longitude -7.235067 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 46 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Derrylea, from 539 m² to 151,083 m² (15.11 ha, 37.33 acres); 33 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 471648: 151,083 m² (15.11 ha, 37.33 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/471648.md - Parcel 492686: 84,051 m² (8.41 ha, 20.77 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/492686.md - Parcel 492687: 83,356 m² (8.34 ha, 20.6 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/492687.md - Parcel 473939: 77,597 m² (7.76 ha, 19.17 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/473939.md - Parcel 492684: 71,355 m² (7.14 ha, 17.63 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/492684.md - Parcel 471645: 68,790 m² (6.88 ha, 17 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/471645.md - Parcel 471642: 66,218 m² (6.62 ha, 16.36 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/471642.md - Parcel 1521658: 65,622 m² (6.56 ha, 16.22 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1521658.md - Parcel 471644: 52,157 m² (5.22 ha, 12.89 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/471644.md - Parcel 492680: 50,701 m² (5.07 ha, 12.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/492680.md - Parcel 477749: 49,617 m² (4.96 ha, 12.26 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/477749.md - Parcel 451014: 45,653 m² (4.57 ha, 11.28 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/451014.md - Parcel 457774: 40,489 m² (4.05 ha, 10.01 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/457774.md - Parcel 492685: 39,148 m² (3.91 ha, 9.67 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/492685.md - Parcel 446440: 35,293 m² (3.53 ha, 8.72 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/446440.md - Parcel 451125: 30,114 m² (3.01 ha, 7.44 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/451125.md - Parcel 449263: 21,593 m² (2.16 ha, 5.34 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/449263.md - Parcel 5647937: 14,250 m² (1.42 ha, 3.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5647937.md - Parcel 476435: 14,178 m² (1.42 ha, 3.5 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/476435.md - Parcel 449266: 11,946 m² (1.19 ha, 2.95 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/449266.md - Parcel 5193385: 7,807 m² (0.78 ha, 1.93 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5193385.md - Parcel 487929: 7,490 m² (0.75 ha, 1.85 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/487929.md - Parcel 486310: 7,318 m² (0.73 ha, 1.81 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/486310.md - Parcel 488865: 6,522 m² (0.65 ha, 1.61 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/488865.md - Parcel 1521659: 6,251 m² (0.63 ha, 1.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1521659.md - Parcel 490439: 6,221 m² (0.62 ha, 1.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/490439.md - Parcel 5242370: 6,042 m² (0.6 ha, 1.49 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5242370.md - Parcel 489293: 4,710 m² (0.47 ha, 1.16 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/489293.md - Parcel 5648071: 4,556 m² (0.46 ha, 1.13 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5648071.md - Parcel 479760: 3,835 m² (0.38 ha, 0.95 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/479760.md - Parcel 486191: 3,558 m² (0.36 ha, 0.88 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/486191.md - Parcel 5679546: 3,195 m² (0.32 ha, 0.79 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5679546.md - Parcel 445023: 3,053 m² (0.31 ha, 0.75 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/445023.md - Parcel 5648075: 2,952 m² (0.3 ha, 0.73 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5648075.md - Parcel 2431476: 2,672 m² (0.27 ha, 0.66 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2431476.md - Parcel 485498: 2,670 m² (0.27 ha, 0.66 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/485498.md - Parcel 3087688: 2,496 m² (0.25 ha, 0.62 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3087688.md - Parcel 3087203: 2,446 m² (0.24 ha, 0.6 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3087203.md - Parcel 473673: 2,119 m² (0.21 ha, 0.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/473673.md - Parcel 452598: 1,345 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/452598.md - Parcel 448365: 1,329 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/448365.md - Parcel 487325: 995 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/487325.md - Parcel 5537606: 807 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5537606.md - Parcel 5537610: 789 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5537610.md - Parcel 5537599: 586 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5537599.md - Parcel 5537600: 539 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5537600.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) No zone of a development plan covers Derrylea 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) 12 applications, newest first. - 9 Sept 2026, Cavan County Council 2660523: N/a. Permission. for RETENTION planning permission is sought for an existing c. 1.95 km, c. 0.125m diameter wastewater pipeline, which connects the wastewater treatment plant at Liffey Meats to the Mountnugent River, located approximately c. 1.96 km west of the Liffey Meats plant. The Pipeline route passes through the townlands of Cloggagh and Claddagh. Retention is sought for the pipeline, pumpstation, chambers and all associated infrastructure above and below ground. In addition, planning PERMISSION is sought for the removal of c. 10m of the existing rising main pipeline at the outfall location, to be replaced with a c. 10m gravity flow pipe (c. 0.225m diameter) and associated headwall. Planning permission is also sought for the use and operation of the pipeline to facilitate wastewater flow to the discharge point at Mountnugent River and the discontinuance of use of the existing outfall and associated pipeline to the Pound Stream and all associated works above and below ground. The proposed relocated discharge is facilitated under the existing discharge licence. No change to the quality or volume of the discharge is proposed as part of this development. The application relates to development for the purposes of an activity requiring a license from the Environmental Protection Agency under the Industrial Emissions Directive. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CavanCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660523/0 - 11 Aug 2026, Cavan County Council 2660441: N/a. Permission. for RETENTION planning permission for an existing c. 1.95 km, c. 0.125m diameter wastewater pipeline, which connects the wastewater treatment plant at Liffey Meats to the Mountnugent River, located approximately c. 1.96 km west of the Liffey Meats plant. The Pipeline route passes through the townlands of Cloggagh and Claddagh. Retention is sought for the pipeline, pumpstation, chambers and all associated infrastructure above and below ground. In addition, planning PERMISSION is sought for the removal of c. 10m of the existing rising main pipeline at the outfall location, to be replaced with a c. 10m gravity flow pipe (c. 0.225m diameter) and associated headwall. Planning permission is also sought for the use and operation of the pipeline to facilitate wastewater flow to the discharge point at Mountnugent River and the discontinuance of use of the existing outfall and associated pipeline to the Pound Stream and all associated works above and below ground. The proposed relocated discharge is facilitated under the existing discharge licence. No change to the quality or volume of the discharge is proposed as part of this development. The application relates to development for the purposes of an activity requiring a license from the Environmental Protection Agency under the Industrial Emissions Directive. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CavanCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660441/0 - 22 Jan 2026, Cavan County Council 2660021: Conditional. Retention. for alterations to existing office building (previously approved under Pl. Ref No. 24/60090) to include alterations to plans, elevations, footprint and all ancillary works to the building. Retention permission is also sought for an external yard area and retaining structures associated with yard space along with alterations to site boundary from previously approved. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CavanCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660021/0 - 20 Jan 2026, Cavan County Council 2660016: N/a. Retention. for the retention of alterations to existing office building (previously approved under Pl. Ref No. 24/60090) to include alterations to plans, elevations, footprint and all ancillary works to the building. Retention permission is also sought for an external yard area and retaining structures associated with yard space along with alterations to site boundary from previously approved. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CavanCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660016/0 - 11 Mar 2024, Cavan County Council 2460090: Conditional. Permission. to (1) erect part single storey/part two story extension to the front/side of existing commercial unit comprising of administration offices, reception area, associated staff facilities, link stairwell & signage, (2) alterations to elevations and internal layout of existing building, (3) new vehicular site entrance, service road, parking area & bicycle stands, (4) Upgrade existing sewerage treatment facilities and (5) all ancillary site works including, landscaping & boundary treatments. RETENTION permission is sought for the as built location of existing wastewater treatment system. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CavanCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460090/0 - 26 Jan 2024, Cavan County Council 2410: Conditional. Permission. for rehabilitation and improvement of 1km stretch of the Finaway River at Finaway Derrylea Claddagh Keenagh and Kildorough. Works will include removal of some in-stream vegetation, repair and reinstatement of existing in-stream structures, improvement and alteration of flow dynamics by the construction of deflectors, reinforcement of the river bank in some locations and the introduction of spawning gravel to improve breeding habitats for trout. Appropriate assessment and an NIS has been submitted as part of this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CavanCC/AppFileRefDetails/2410/0 - 24 Jan 2024, Cavan County Council 2460022: N/a. Permission. to (1) erect part single storey/part two story extension to the front/side of existing commercial unit comprising of administration offices, reception area, associated staff facilities, link stairwell & signage, (2) alterations to elevations and internal layout of existing building, (3) new vehicular site entrance, service road, parking area & bicycle stands, (4) Upgrade existing sewerage treatment facilities and (5) all ancillary site works including, landscaping & boundary treatments. Retention permission is sought for the as built location of existing wastewater treatment system. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CavanCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460022/0 - 13 Sept 2023, Carlow County Council 2360201: N/a. Permission. the development will consist of: erection of a dormer height extension to the rear of existing dwelling along with side attached carport & covered patio, alterations to existing dwelling plans & elevations, relocate existing wastewater treatment system & percolation area and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360201/0 - 13 Sept 2023, Cavan County Council 2360179: Conditional. Permission. for the erection of a dormer height extension to the rear of existing dwelling along with side attached carport & covered patio, alterations to existing dwelling plans & elevations, relocate existing wastewater treatment system & percolation area and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CavanCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360179/0 - 21 Dec 2022, Cavan County Council 22526: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. to demolish existing uninhabitable dwelling and erect fully serviced two storey replacement dwelling with detached domestic garage, entrance, sewerage treatment facilities & all ancillary works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CavanCC/AppFileRefDetails/22526/0 - 10 Sept 2020, Cavan County Council 20401: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. retain existing commercial unit; consisting of administration block, storage shed and machinery shed; existing yard, existing sewerage treatment facilities, existing water connection, existing site entrance and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CavanCC/AppFileRefDetails/20401/0 - 11 Aug 2020, Cavan County Council 20337: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. erect new dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance, boundary walls, piers with sewerage treatment system and percolation are. Significant further information and revised plans have been submitted.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CavanCC/AppFileRefDetails/20337/0 Applicants are not shown. ## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service) No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Derrylea. ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) - CV038-023: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCV038-023----. Raised circular area (int. diam. 36m) enclosed by a low, much-denuded earthen bank and slight traces of a fosse identifiable only from SSW-SW. Bank has been modified and incorporated into the field boundary. Original entrance not recognisable. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008 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 Derrylea. ## 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 Derrylea, about 1 in 20 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 moderately low, low, partly inferred. - Terrain model: no LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Derrylea. - 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/cavan/derrylea.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/cavan/derrylea.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/cavan/derrylea.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) - Derrylea, Ballyjamesduff: 11 sales, https://everytownland.com/cavan/derrylea-ballyjamesduff.md ## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann) - Claddagh: https://everytownland.com/cavan/claddagh.md - Clare: https://everytownland.com/cavan/clare.md - Finaway: https://everytownland.com/cavan/finaway.md - Garrynogher: https://everytownland.com/cavan/garrynogher.md - Keenagh: https://everytownland.com/cavan/keenagh-21242.md - Rassan or Corglass: https://everytownland.com/cavan/rassan-or-corglass.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. --- 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. - Page: https://everytownland.com/cavan/derrylea - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/cavan/derrylea