Ballaghafadda West
Townland in the civil parish of Clareabbey, barony of Islands, Co. Clare; in Irish Baile Locha Fada Thiar
- Area
- 186.6 ha
- 461 acres
- Land parcels
- 173
- registered freehold, median 878 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Existing Residential
- Planning
- 26
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
173 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballaghafadda West, from 7 m² to 247,489 m² (24.75 ha, 61.16 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 41 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
Ennis and Environs, Clare · 143 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - P1Agriculture
Ennis and Environs, Clare · 12 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1Enterprise (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
Ennis and Environs, Clare · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1Low Density Residential (New/proposed residential)
Ennis and Environs, Clare · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1Open Space (Open space, park)
Ennis and Environs, Clare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1Light Industry (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
Ennis and Environs, Clare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C5Tourism (Tourism and related)
Ennis and Environs, Clare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - O2Water Bodies (General)
Ennis and Environs, Clare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3Buffer Space (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Ennis and Environs, Clare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S3Community (Community facilities)
Ennis and Environs, Clare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
17 Jul 2026N/a
of 8 no. domestic lighting columns 2.2m high with 4 Watt bulbs and internal lighting shields along their private avenue & 2 no. pier mounted lights at gated entrance including all ancillary site works
Retention · Clare County Council, 2660468
28 Aug 2025Conditional
to alter boundary treatments as previously granted under P22-05 & ABP 313652-22 together with all ancillary site development works
Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2560532
12 Jun 2025Conditional
for (1) construction of an extension to side and rear of existing dwelling house (2) alterations to existing elevations (3) removal of existing entrances & construction of a new single entrance & front boundary wall and (4) all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2560351
8 Mar 2022Conditional
to a) alter boundaries and extend access roadway previously granted under P19-28 b), construct an additional 3 no. detached dwelling houses and detached sheds together with al ancillary site development works and connections to public services
Permission, 3 homes · Clare County Council, 22205
4 Mar 2022Conditional
to construct a dwelling house, detached garage, vehicular entrance, driveway, wastewater treatment system, connection to services and ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 22194
9 Feb 2022Conditional
for (a) to demolish an existing extension to the north side of an existing dwelling house and replace it with a smaller porch (b) to construct an extension to the south side of the existing dwelling and (c) alterations to the existing dwelling including lifting the roof to incorporate first floor living accommodation along with ancillary works
Permission · Clare County Council, 22114
15 Nov 2021Conditional
for (a) demolition of existing sun room (b) renovation and extension of existing private dwelling house and all associated site works
Permission · Clare County Council, 211203
1 Sept 2021N/a
to a) alter boundaries and extend access roadway previously granted under P19-28 b) construct an additional 3 no. detached dwelling houses and detached sheds together with all ancillary site development works and connections to public services
Permission, 3 homes · Clare County Council, 21921
25 Jun 2021Unconditional
to Extend the Appropriate Period of Planning Permission for P16/320 to construct extension to and change layout of existing dwelling house with all associated site works
Extension of duration · Clare County Council, 21667
14 May 2021Conditional
the development will consist of construction of a single storey extension and associated site works
Permission · Clare County Council, 21473
31 Mar 2021Conditional
for the construction of a dwelling house, garage, treatment unit and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 21291
22 Mar 2021Conditional
to modify (a) Site Boundary, (b) access driveway and (c) finished Floor level of the dwelling house from that as granted under P18-876
Permission · Clare County Council, 21245
7 Jan 2021N/a
to Extend the Appropriate Period of P16/147 for the construction of a storey and a half dwelling house, separate domestic garage, including ancillary site works and connection to public services
Extension of duration, 1 home · Clare County Council, 217
4 Jan 2021Conditional
for development consisting of construction of a single storey extension and associated site works
Permission · Clare County Council, 212
20 May 2020Unconditional
to Extend the Appropriate Period of Planning Permission P15/288 for the construction of an agricultural livestock unit, underground slurry storage tanks and all associated site works
Extension of duration · Clare County Council, 20319
8 Jan 2020N/a
to construct workshop extension building to existing Vehicle Test Centre along with all associated site works and services.
Permission · Clare County Council, 203
26 Mar 2019N/a
to RETAIN change of use from private dwelling house to Physiotherapy Clinic with Pilates Studios including conversion of existing garage and car port and all associated site works
Retention · Clare County Council, 19217
21 Jan 2019Conditional
to construct an enlarged entrance, detached dwelling house with detached shed, connections to public services together with all ancillary site development works
Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 1928
20 Dec 2018Conditional
to (a) RETAIN detached domestic garage and associated works (b) remove front wall and construct a new recessed front wall and entrance together with all ancillary site development works and services
Retention · Clare County Council, 181051
26 Nov 2018N/a
to construct an enlarged site entrance, 4 no. detached dwelling houses with detached sheds, connections to public services together with all ancillary site development works and services
Permission, 4 homes · Clare County Council, 18960
2 Nov 2018Conditional
to construct a dwelling house, garage, vehicular access, wastewater treatment plant, connection to services and ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 18876
27 Aug 2018Conditional
to construct an extension to the rear of existing dwelling house and carry out alterations to dwelling along with ancillary works
Permission · Clare County Council, 18680
22 Dec 2017Conditional
for a ten year Permission to develop a solar farm on a site located in the townlands of Lissan West and Ballaghafaddy West, Clarecastle. Co. Clare. The proposed solar farm will comprise the construction and operation of solar PV arrays mounted on metal frames on a 33.i Ha site, inclusive of a single electrical control building, onsite substation, up to 8 No. inverter units, up to 1 No. temporary construction areas with ancillary facilities, boundary fencing with CCTV units, use of existing access, an access track and all associated works ( inclusive of gross floor space of proposed works up to 207.6 sqm ). The planning application is accompanied by an environmental report and Stage 1 Screening for Appropriate Assessment
Permission · Clare County Council, 171001
28 Sept 2017Conditional
for development which will consist of the construction of a dwelling house, ancillary site works and connection to public services
Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 17734
19 Jul 2017Conditional
for development which will consist of the construction of 20 No. two-storey and 4 No. single storey dwelling houses including ancillary site works and connection to public services
Permission, 24 homes · Clare County Council, 17550
The 25 most recent of 26 applications.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Ballaghafadda West.
Recorded monuments
- CL041-077001 Field system
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CL041-077002 Earthwork
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CL041-077003 Enclosure
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CL041-077004 Enclosure
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CL041-078 Ringfort - rath
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CL041-079 Ringfort - rath
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CL041-080 Ringfort - rath
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CL041-084 Earthwork
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CL041-180 Ring-ditch
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CL041-182 Enclosure
Description
Situated on a W-facing slope in pasture on the E shore of Ballybeg Lough. Archaeological test-trenching (April 2014; Licence no. 14E0106) in advance of the development of a crematorium and associated works located a circular ditched enclosure (diam. c. 43-6m; ditch Wth 2.9-3.4m; D 0.85m) with internal post-holes, pits and a linear feature. A field system, several enclosures and earthworks (CL041-077001- to CL041-077004-) lie in the adjoining fields to the S and a ring-ditch (CL041-180----) lies c. 450m to the SSE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 June 2014
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Ballaghafadda West.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 5 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; parts are water.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_504 (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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Ballaghafadda West with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare.
The townland
- Name
- Ballaghafadda West · Baile Locha Fada Thiar
- Area
- 1,865,889 m² (186.59 ha, 461.07 acres)
- Civil parish
- Clareabbey, and its townlands
- Barony
- Islands
- Electoral division
- Clareabbey, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Clareabbey electoral division: 3,541 people in 1,334 households; 78% of households own their home; 40% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballaghafadda East, Ballybeg, Barntick, Creggaunnahilla, Lissan East, Lissan West, Newhall
- Placenames
- Ballaghafadda West 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.