# Rosmadda West, Co. Clare: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of St. Patrick's, barony of Bunratty Lower, Co. Clare; in Irish Ros Mada Thiar. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 563,374 m² (56.34 ha, 139.21 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 35 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 2,652 m² (0.27 ha, 0.66 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): G1 Open Space, the zone with the most parcels - Planning (National Planning Applications): 6 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: St. Patrick's, https://everytownland.com/clare/parish/st-patricks.md - Barony: Bunratty Lower - Electoral division: Ballyglass, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): Ballyglass electoral division: 6,030 people in 2,061 households; 85% of households own their home; 29% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes. - County: Co. Clare, https://everytownland.com/clare.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/7346 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 32084 - Centre: latitude 52.705063, longitude -8.601807 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 35 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Rosmadda West, from 27 m² to 263,656 m² (26.37 ha, 65.15 acres); 31 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 1441870: 263,656 m² (26.37 ha, 65.15 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1441870.md - Parcel 4665303: 65,187 m² (6.52 ha, 16.11 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4665303.md - Parcel 4908012: 38,642 m² (3.86 ha, 9.55 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4908012.md - Parcel 4665315: 28,674 m² (2.87 ha, 7.09 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4665315.md - Parcel 1518767: 11,834 m² (1.18 ha, 2.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1518767.md - Parcel 1453909: 9,968 m² (1 ha, 2.46 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1453909.md - Parcel 4097289: 9,472 m² (0.95 ha, 2.34 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4097289.md - Parcel 1484168: 9,143 m² (0.91 ha, 2.26 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1484168.md - Parcel 4735330: 7,572 m² (0.76 ha, 1.87 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4735330.md - Parcel 1508374: 6,153 m² (0.62 ha, 1.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1508374.md - Parcel 4665354: 5,456 m² (0.55 ha, 1.35 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4665354.md - Parcel 1502821: 5,140 m² (0.51 ha, 1.27 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1502821.md - Parcel 4665359: 4,930 m² (0.49 ha, 1.22 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4665359.md - Parcel 4097287: 4,789 m² (0.48 ha, 1.18 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4097287.md - Parcel 4665297: 4,327 m² (0.43 ha, 1.07 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4665297.md - Parcel 1469650: 3,931 m² (0.39 ha, 0.97 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1469650.md - Parcel 4735335: 2,716 m² (0.27 ha, 0.67 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4735335.md - Parcel 5770132: 2,652 m² (0.27 ha, 0.66 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5770132.md - Parcel 1462114: 2,635 m² (0.26 ha, 0.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1462114.md - Parcel 1500701: 2,082 m² (0.21 ha, 0.51 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1500701.md - Parcel 4097285: 1,626 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4097285.md - Parcel 1479570: 1,456 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1479570.md - Parcel 1518466: 1,425 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1518466.md - Parcel 5770121: 1,226 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5770121.md - Parcel 5770120: 1,025 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5770120.md - Parcel 1438234: 526 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1438234.md - Parcel 1437374: 342 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1437374.md - Parcel 1436656: 262 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1436656.md - Parcel 5967075: 232 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5967075.md - Parcel 1520168: 210 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1520168.md - Parcel 1486580: 157 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1486580.md - Parcel 1474425: 64 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1474425.md - Parcel 1436086: 32 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1436086.md - Parcel 1519722: 31 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1519722.md - Parcel 5967094: 27 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5967094.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) - G1 Open Space (Open space, park): Ardnacrusha Settlement Plan, Clare; 8 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://clarecdp2023-2029.clarecoco.ie/stage3-amendments/adoption/volume-1-written-statement-clare-county-development-plan-2023-2029-51406.pdf#page=442 - G3 Open Space (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape): Ardnacrusha Settlement Plan, Clare; 3 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://clarecdp2023-2029.clarecoco.ie/stage3-amendments/adoption/volume-1-written-statement-clare-county-development-plan-2023-2029-51406.pdf#page=442 - R2 Existing Residential (Existing residential): Ardnacrusha Settlement Plan, Clare; 1 parcel. The zoning objective in the plan: https://clarecdp2023-2029.clarecoco.ie/stage3-amendments/adoption/volume-1-written-statement-clare-county-development-plan-2023-2029-51406.pdf#page=442 - S3 Community (Community facilities): Ardnacrusha Settlement Plan, Clare; 0 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://clarecdp2023-2029.clarecoco.ie/stage3-amendments/adoption/volume-1-written-statement-clare-county-development-plan-2023-2029-51406.pdf#page=442 - C1.1 Commercial (Commercial, retail): Ardnacrusha Settlement Plan, Clare; 0 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://clarecdp2023-2029.clarecoco.ie/stage3-amendments/adoption/volume-1-written-statement-clare-county-development-plan-2023-2029-51406.pdf#page=442 ## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) 6 applications, newest first. - 11 Feb 2026, Clare County Council 2641: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. to alter the existing arrangements for the site access which was permitted under PL application P08-1495 and provision of gate between applicants dwelling and Blackwater House. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2641/0 - 9 Mar 2023, Clare County Council 23148: Refused. Permission. for development of a wind farm in the townlands of Fahy Beg, Fahy More North, Ballymoloney, Ballyknavin (Ed O'Briensbridge), Balllyquin More, Woodpark and Leitrim, Co Clare together with the development of an underground grid connection cable to the national grid. The underground grid connection is located primarily within the public road within the townlands of Leitrim, Fahy More South, Ballybrack, Aharinaghmore, Tooreen (Ed Cloghera) Aharinaghbeg, Knockdonagh, Roo East, Blackwater, Rosmadda West, Parkroe, Lackyle (Ed Ballyglass) and Castlebank, Co Clare. Temporary accommodation works to facilitate the delivery of wind turbine components to the site will be required in the townland of Ardataggle, Co Clare. The development will consist of: Construction of 8 no. wind turbines with a blade tip height range from 169m to 176.5m, a hub height range from 102.5m to 110m and a rotor diameter range from 131m to 138m; Erection of 1 no. permanent meteorological mast to a height of 100m above ground level; Construction of 1 no. onsite 38kV electrical substation to ESB Networks (ESBN) specifications and associated compound including Welfare facilities, Electrical infrastructure, Parking, Wastewater holding tank, Rainwater harvesting tank, Security fencing and all associated infrastructure, services and site works including landscaping in the townland of Woodpark; Installation of medium voltage electrical and communication cabling underground between the proposed turbines and the proposed on-site substation and associated ancillary works; Construction of turbine foundations and crane pad hardstanding area; Construction of new site tracks and associated drainage infrastructure; Upgrading of existing tracks and associated drainage infrastructure where necessary; Access to the proposed wind farm site will be from the R466 local road and will consist of the use of an existing quarry entrance in the townland of Leitrim which will be upgraded, as well as the creation of 1 no. new permanent site entrance on the Fahymore local road in the townland of Ballyquin More, and the use of 1 no. existing field entrance which will be upgraded, in the townland of Ballymoloney. The site entrances shall be used for both construction and operation of the proposed wind farm; All associated drainage and sediment control; Installation of new watercourse and drain crossings; Reuse and upgrading of existing internal watercourse and drain crossings; 2 no. temporary construction site compounds and. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/23148/0 - 13 Jan 2023, Clare County Council 2317: N/a. Permission. for development of a wind farm in the townlands of Fahy Beg, Fahy More North, Ballymoloney, Ballyknavin (Ed O'Briensbridge), Balllyquin More, Woodpark and Leitrim, Co Clare together with the development of an underground grid connection cable to the national grid. The underground grid connection is located primarily within the public road within the townlands of Leitrim, Fahy More South, Ballybrack, Aharinaghmore, Tooreen (Ed Cloghera) Aharinaghbeg, Knockdonagh, Roo East, Blackwater, Rosmadda West, Parkroe, Lackyle (Ed Ballyglass) and Castlebank, Co Clare. Temporary accommodation works to facilitate the delivery of wind turbine components to the site will be required in the townland of Ardataggle, Co Clare. The development will consist of: Construction of 8 no. wind turbines with a blade tip height range from 169m to 176.5m, a hub height range from 102.5m to 110m and a rotor diameter range from 131m to 138m; Erection of 1 no. permanent meteorological mast to a height of 100m above ground level; Construction of 1 no. onsite 38kV electrical substation to ESB Networks (ESBN) specifications and associated compound including welfare facilities, electrical infrastructure, parking, wastewater holding tank, rainwater harvesting tank, security fencing and all associated infrastructure, services and site works including landscaping in the townland of Woodpark; Installation of medium voltage electrical and communication cabling underground between the proposed turbines and the proposed on-site substation and associated ancillary works; Construction of turbine foundations and crane pad hardstanding area; Construction of new site tracks and associated drainage infrastructure; Upgrading of existing tracks and associated drainage infrastructure where necessary; Access to the proposed wind farm site will be from the R466 local road and will consist of the use of an existing quarry entrance in the townland of Leitrim which will be upgraded, as well as the creation of 1 no. new permanent site entrance on the Fahymore local road in the townland of Ballyquin More, and the use of 1 no. existing field entrance which will be upgraded, in the townland of Ballymoloney. The site entrances shall be used for both construction and operation of the proposed wind farm; All associated drainage and sediment control; Installation of new watercourse and drain crossings; Reuse and upgrading of existing internal watercourse and drain crossings; 2 no. temporary construction site compounds and. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2317/0 - 12 Jul 2022, Clare County Council 22626: Conditional. Permission. for the change of use of part of the Retail Shop Area to Off-Licence Retail. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/22626/0 - 12 Jul 2022, Clare County Council 22627: Conditional. Permission. for (i) to demolish the existing entrance lobby on the South Eastern corner of the existing Supermarket building. (ii) the change of use of the existing Store Room to Retail Area on the Southern side of the existing Supermarket building. Retail Area to be amalgamated with the existing Retail Area. (iii) to construct a new Extension consisting of retail area (10.3m2) and new entrance Lobby (10.2m2) on the South Eastern corner of the existing building. The Retail Area is to be amalgamated with the existing Retail Area and all associated site works and associated signage. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/22627/0 - 13 Oct 2020, Clare County Council 20738: Conditional. Permission. for development, the development consists of the construction of a slatted cubicle unit and associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/20738/0 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 Rosmadda West. ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) - CL063-012: Earthwork, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL063-012----. 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. 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 Rosmadda West. ## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland) - Radon: the EPA radon map gives no estimate at the centre of the townland of Rosmadda West. - Landslides: Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water. - Terrain model: LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_971, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_971.zip (ZIP). - 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/clare/rosmadda-west.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/clare/rosmadda-west.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/clare/rosmadda-west.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Rosmadda West with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare: https://everytownland.com/clare.md ## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann) - Ballyglass: https://everytownland.com/clare/ballyglass-30177.md - Ballykeelaun: https://everytownland.com/clare/ballykeelaun.md - Blackwater: https://everytownland.com/clare/blackwater.md - Gortatogher: https://everytownland.com/clare/gortatogher.md - Parkroe: https://everytownland.com/clare/parkroe.md - Rosmadda East: https://everytownland.com/clare/rosmadda-east.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/clare/rosmadda-west - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/clare/rosmadda-west