Ballinascorney Upper

75 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballinascorney Upper, from 273 m² to 4,259,625 m² (425.96 ha, 1,052.58 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 26 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• G3HA-DM (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 89 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 22 Jul 2026Invalidate application

  Construction of a single storey extension to the east gable of existing four bed single storey detached bungalow consisting of a sunroom of 20 sq.m. and a two bed family flat of 70.91 sq.m; Construction of a detached single storey shed of 35 sq.m. on lands to the rear of existing dwelling and all development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0339

• 19 Sept 2025Refuse permission

  The development will consist of the importation and spreading of inert material (clays/stone and soils) over lands consisting of 11.387 hectare for purposes of land recovery for agricultural activity, together with all ancillary works, including remedial works to existing laneway, to provide access to the proposed development from the existing entrance on the Ballyfolan Road (L7002). The development comprises an activity requiring a waste licence.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0230

• 25 Aug 2025Invalidate application

  The development will consist of the importation and spreading of inert material (Clays / Stone and Soils ) over lands consisting of 11.387 hectare for the purposes of land recovery for agricultural activity, together with all ancillary works, including remedial works to the existing laneway, to provide access to the proposed development from the existing entrance on the Ballyfolan Road (L7002)

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0198

• 29 Apr 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of: the construction of a 3-bedroom, single-storey, residential dwelling of 215 sq. m gross floor area; a new proprietary wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and well; hard and soft landscaping, including boundary treatments; green roofs; the closure of an existing vehicular entrance; new site access from, and improvements to, an existing vehicular entrance; road signage and markings; and all associated site and development works above and below ground.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0255W

• 15 Dec 2024Grant permission

  Proposed domestic extension to rear, internal alterations, New wastewater treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0568W

• 9 Aug 2024Refuse permission

  Construction of a three bedroom, single storey, residential dwelling of 215sq.m gross floor area. New proprietary wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and well. Hard and soft landscaping, green roofs and all associated site and development works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0061

• 20 Dec 2023Refuse permission

  Amendments to existing dwelling house: (a) Removal of existing pitched roof and replacement with new flat roof, (b) Demolition of existing bay window to the front and construction of a new single storey extension, (c) Redesign of existing sun room to side to include new roof and extension to the rear, (d) New first floor extension partially located over existing dwelling footprint, (e) New two storey extension to rear, (f) Revised external window and door arrangements throughout, (g) Decommissioning existing sewage treatment system and replacement with a new on-site wastewater treatment system, (h) Connection to all existing on-site services, landscaping and all associated development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0529

• 6 Sept 2023Refuse ext. of duration of permission

  Construction of a single storey extension to the south east gable of the existing 4 bed single storey detached bungalow consisting of: a sunroom of 20sq.m (for the existing dwelling) and a 2 bed family flat of 70.91sq.m; the construction of a detached single storey growing shed of 35.00sq.m on lands to the rear of the existing dwelling and all development works.

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18B/0165/EP

• 21 Dec 2022Refuse permission

  Change of floor plans and elevations from granted Ref. SD20B/0455 - first floor extension to existing house, new garage to side; Change in roof profile to parapet style flat roof; New sewage treatment system with percolation area; Relocation of site entrance.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22B/0545

• 27 Nov 2020Grant permission

  First floor extension to existing house; new garage to side; change in roof profile to parapet style flat roof; new sewage treatment system with percolation area.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20B/0455

• 21 Aug 2018Grant permission

  Construction of a single storey extension to the south east gable of the existing 4 bed single storey detached bungalow consisting of: a sunroom of 20sq.m (for the existing dwelling) and a 2 bed family flat of 70.91sq.m; the construction of a detached single storey growing shed of 35.00sq.m on lands to the rear of the existing dwelling and all development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18B/0165

• 31 Jan 2018Refuse permission

  254sq.m dormer house, wastewater treatment unit, new entrance and associated works.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0032

• 29 Jul 2016Refuse permission

  Establishment and operation of a waste recovery facility which provides for the importation and re-use of naturally occurring inert soil and stone to backfill and remediate part of a former sand and gravel pit void with restoration to forestry on a 1.15 hectare site, within an overall planning application area of 3.0 hectares. It includes provision for temporary infrastructure including a site office and a waste inspection area.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0273

• 27 Apr 2015Grant permission

  First floor extension over the existing single storey side extension consisting of 2 bedrooms with en-suites, new chimney stack, removal of existing dormer roof window on the south elevation, 2 new dormer roof windows on the south elevation, alterations to the 2 existing dormer roof windows on the north elevation, widening of the existing first floor balcony on the west elevation, 2 balconies at first floor on the east elevation, 4 roof lights, bay entrance doors extension at ground level on the west elevation, minor elevational changes, alterations to the internal layout and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD15B/0139

• 8 Jul 2013Grant permission

  Construction of a 30 metre high telecommunications support structure carrying transmission equipment, associated equipment container, palisade fencing and an access track which forms part of Airpspeed national communications network.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD13A/0133

• 4 Aug 2011Grant permission

  Works consisting of: (a) conversion of existing 107sq.m. garage to living accommodation; (b) construction of 42sq.m. sunroom to rear; (c) provision of new 126sq.m. dormer loft floor by raising existing roof level; (d) associated works to existing 135.5sq.m. house.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD11B/0294

• 23 Feb 2011Declared exempt

  Alterations of two existing windows to rear of existing bungalow to form patio doors to be incorporated during refurbishment.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED11/0006

• 20 Nov 2008Refuse permission

  Bungalow complete with packaged waste water treatment system and percolation area and forming a new vehicular access from public roadway to site and works to front site boundary.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0788

• 19 Nov 2008Declared withdrawn

  Single storey detached structure to be used as a clubhouse to accommodate male/female toilets, store, meeting room with a wheelchair access, a new single storey detached structure to be used for firing booths, retention of the existing car parking, water treatment unit with a percolation area and associated site works at the existing Dublin Target/Gun/Archery Sports Club.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0787

• 3 Oct 2008Grant permission

  Proposed demolition of exisiting dwelling and the erection of a new log home style dwellinghouse, waste water treatment scheme, percolation areas and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0686

• 30 Jul 2008Grant permission

  (a) Continuance of use of the existing quarry on lands that have been used for this purpose since before 1st October 1964 on a site registered under Section 261 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (Quarry Reference SDQU05A/1); (b) all existing ancillary facilities including the existing processing plant (crushing and screening plant), overburden storage areas, stockpile areas, water management system and the truck/vehicle parking area; (c) extension of the existing quarry extraction area by 4.2 hectares, within the registered area, to give a total extraction area of 15.5 hectares within an overall application area of 28.1 hectares; (d) provision of a wheelwash and hydrocarbon interceptor; (e) landscaping and final restoration of the site. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD07A/0276

• 22 Jul 2008Grant permission

  Repair and reconstruction of a barn (protected structure) at Ballinascorney House to provide a plant room, store and boiler room (approx. 147 sq.m. total gross area). The works will include the reconstruction, conservation and re-roofing of the existing roofless barn, landscaping and ancillary site works. Ballinascorney House is off Shankill Road which in turn connects to the R114.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0509

• 17 Jun 2008Refuse permission

  5 bedroom detached dormer bungalow including waste water treatment plant and percolation area, new front vehicular access gate entrance

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0410

• 29 May 2008Declared exempt

  Erection of a temporary roof to begin the drying out progress of the barn. We are proposing to re-use the roof that was erected on the existing shell of Ballinascorney House. Some works have been done to the barn in order to ensure its safety and protection from the excavations permitted under Planning Reference SD07A/0183. Proposed emergency works also include the bracing of the existing openings and the propping up of the southwest corner of the barn. The barn is a Protected Structure and an inportant part of the Ballinascorney House Curtilage.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED08/0016

• 17 Apr 2008Refuse permission

  Demolish existing roofed ruin of 2 bed, single storey cottage & construct five bedroomed, 2 storey dwelling with attached garage and rear conservatory. The development will also consist of the installation of an effluent treatment unit and associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD07A/0700

The 25 most recent of 66 applications.

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

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Wicklow Mountains SAC 002122

Recorded monuments

• DU024-030 Megalithic tomb - passage tomb
  Description

  The monument stands within a modern conifer plantation on a terrace on the E side of Knockannavea hill. A passage tomb consisting of an incomplete circle of kerb-like boulders enclosing an area approximately 8m in diameter. At the centre is a hollow in which are exposed four stones, probably the remains of a burial chamber. These stones may probably be identified with those mentioned by McDix as forming part of a ‘smaller inner circle’ (McDix 1925, 126). Four boulders along the SE side were displaced in 1986 in the course of forestry work. This area was excavated in 1988 and the stones replaced in their original positions. No finds were recovered (Healy 1988). The monument appears to represent the denuded remains of a probable passage tomb. (Herity 1974, 123).I t was named ‘Cromlech’ on the first edition of the OS 6-inch map: this was changed to ‘Stone Circle’ on the 1937 edition. Compiled by: Paul Walsh and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 7 July 2018

• DU024-031 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  Situated in a forest clearing at the E end of Tallaght Hill. A barrow comprising of a raised circular platform (diam. c. 30m) enclosed by a fosse. Marked on the 1843 OS 6-inch map as a double-banked enclosure with a central mound. McDix (1925, 126-127) described the site as a circular area (diam.32m) enclosed by a bank and external fosse. In 1960 the site was ploughed and planted with trees but was clear-felled in 1994. The site is badly damaged. (Price 1940, 123; Healy 1975, 1-19). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 7 July 2018

• DU024-032 Hut site
  Description

  Situated on the lower S facing slopes of Ballinascorney Commons. A hut site noted on an aerial photograph taken in 1971 (FSI 3.677/6). The site is a waterlogged pasture and there are no visible surface remains. A drain had been cut through the site. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 7 July 2018

• DU024-041 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on a SE-facing slope in upland pasture, with a stream to the S. An enclosure, sub-circular in plan (ext. diam.25.5m), truncated by a field boundary in the E. It has a raised interior, within which is a rectangular feature (L 8.6m; Wth 5.6m ) defined by a stone-built bank; bank (Wth 0.9m; H 0.4m). This is probably a house-site (Healy 1975, 1-19). The raised interior is defined by an inner flat-bottomed fosse (Wth 2m; D 0.3m) and an uninterrupted external bank. (3.8m; H 0.4-0.5m). Identified on an aerial photography (pers comm Leo Swan). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 7 July 2018

• DU024-042 Barrow - ring-barrow
  Description

  Situated on a prominent rise in pastureland with extensive views. A circular raised area (ext. diam.25.5m) defined by an external bank (Wth 3.8m; H 0.4-0.5m) and internal fosse (Wth 2m; D 0.3m). The E section of the barrow has been truncated by a field boundary extending N-S. (Healy 1975, 1-19). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 7 July 2018

• DU024-044 Barrow - ring-barrow
  Description

  Situated on a steep N-facing slope which is furze covered, and falls away to a dried-up valley. A ring-barrow identified by Healy (1975, 1-19) as being double-banked. There are man-made terraces on the slope to the SW of the ring-barrow. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on 7 July 2018

• DU024-046 Megalithic tomb - passage tomb
  Description

  Situated on the W downslope of Seahan Mountain summit, on which stands a passage tomb (DU024:047----). A passage tomb comprises of a circular mound of gravel and stone (diam.8m; H 0.55m). This encloses a disturbed stone structure which has been interpreted as a possible cruciform chamber with a passage aligned NNW-SSE (Redmond and Mac Aonghusa 1994, 38). There is a block of quartz in front of a possible entrance (Herity 1974, 209, 256). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 7 July 2018

• DU024-047001 Megalithic tomb - passage tomb
  Description

  Situated on the summit of Seahan Mountain from which there are extensive views of the Liffey valley, and the passage tombs at Mountpelier. The passage tomb comprises of a circular round-topped cairn (diam.28m; H 4m). A trignometrical station has been placed on the top. There are no kerbstones visible but there is a ledge around the base which indicates their presence under the cairn material. Passage tomb (DU024:047002-) lies 7m to the NE and passage tomb (DU024:046----) lies to the SW. (Healy 1961, 128; 1975, 1-19; Herity 1974, 255-7; Redmond and Mac Aonghusa 1994, 36-9). According to the OS Letters (1837) this mountain was known to the local people as 'Suighchan' or the Seat (Herity 2001, 21). From it there are extensive views of the Liffey valley, and the passage tombs at Mountpelier. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 7 July 2018

• DU024-047002 Megalithic tomb - passage tomb
  Description

  Situated NE of the summit of Seahan Mountain from which there are extensive views of the Liffey valley, and the passage tombs at Mountpelier. The passage tomb is much denuded and peat covered. It comprises a roughly circular cairn (diam.22m) which is defined by boulders, best preserved in the S and E. Many of the kerbstones have been displaced. There are indications of a passage, aligned N-S and a central square chamber (0.9m sq. ) defined by three orthostats at W (H 0.49m), E (H 0.7m) and S (H 0.57m). The chamber is covered by a slightly displaced capstone (Herity 1974, 256; Redmond and Mac Aonghusa 1994, 36-9). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 7 July 2018

• DU024-047003 Megalithic structure
  Description

  Situated to SE of the summit of Seahan Mountain from which there are extensive views of the Liffey valley, and the passage tombs at Mountpelier. A megalithic structure is located SE of the main cairn (DU024:047001-) which crowns the summit. It is largely peat-covered and comprises a square chamber (1.2m by 1.2m) with some traces of kerbstones to the NW (Redmond and Mac Aonghusa 1994, 36). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 7 July 2018

• DU024-065 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  Situated S of the junction of the R114 and Ballinascorney Road, located in poor upland pasture in an area of rock outcrop. A cairn, grass covered and irregular in plan (7.8m E-W; 5m N-S; H 3m). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 7 July 2018

• DU024-067 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  Situated close to the summit of Slievenabawnoge Hill, c. 25m W of a cairn (1306 feet) which marks the trigonometrical station. A barrow consisting of a circular hollow (diam. 12.2m) defined by a bank of loose stone (Wth 1.5m; H 0.4-0.9m). There is a gap in the bank in the N (1.3m) and S (0.8m). A section of drystone wall extends up the slope and joins the W side of this feature. The Hill has been recently planted with pine trees. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 7 July 2018

Architectural heritage

• Monument, 1850–1880 · Regional interest
  Description

  Monolithic granite Celtic style cross with infilled wheel head, c.1865, set into sub-rectangular granite plinth, in turn set upon rubble stone base mound. Cross approximately 3 metres high.

• Ballinascorney House, hunting/fishing lodge, 1795–1805 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached seven-bay two-storey sporting lodge, built 1800, on a rectangular plan originally five-bay two-storey centred on single-bay single-storey flat-roofed projecting porch to ground floor. Burnt, 1987. In ruins, 2002. Pitched roof now missing with rendered chimney stacks having capping supporting terracotta or yellow terracotta tapered pots. Rendered walls. Square-headed central door opening with no fittings surviving. Square-headed window openings with remains of six-over-six timber sash windows without horns. Interior in ruins. Set in overgrown grounds.

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

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Ballinascorney Upper.

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 Ballinascorney Upper with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Ballinascorney Upper · Buaile na Scornaí Uachtarach

Area

9,221,676 m² (922.17 ha, 2,278.73 acres)

Civil parish

Tallaght, and its townlands

Barony

Uppercross

Electoral division

Ballinascorney, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Ballinascorney electoral division: 874 people in 283 households; 71% of households own their home; 26% of homes were built since 2001; 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Aghfarrell, Allagour, Ballinascorney Lower, Ballymaice, Ballymana, Ballymorefinn, Belgard Deer Park, Butter Mountain (Co. Wicklow), Glassavullaun, Mountseskin, Shankill (Co. Wicklow)

Placenames

Ballinascorney Upper 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.