Ballyfermot Upper

172 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyfermot Upper, from 2 m² to 11,611 m² (1.16 ha, 2.87 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 23 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• C2.1EE (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 91 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M1REGEN (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 64 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 12 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R2Z1: Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods (Existing residential)
  Development Plan 2022-2028, Dublin · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 17 Dec 2025Grant permission

  Proposed erection of a 233.57 sq.m. Single storey single bay extension with 9 daylight panels integrated into pitched roof for light industrial use, to the rear of the existing unit 28a Cherryorchard industrial estate

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0309W

• 6 Aug 2025Grant permission

  To construct a single storey 1-bedroom apartment extension to our existing residence including associated alterations to existing house, boundary improvements and site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0085W

• 27 Jun 2025Invalid - site notice

  Proposed erection of a 233.57sq.m single storey single bay extension with 9 daylight panels integrated into pitched roof of existing unit.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0155W

• 16 Dec 2024Grant extension of duration of permission

  (1) Demolition of existing single storey discount food store (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring 1758sq.m gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1286sq.m; (2) two storey mono-pitch discount food store (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring 2144sq.m gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1400sq.m; (3) redevelopment/reconfiguration of existing site layout and car parking; (4) provision of free standing and building mounted signage, free standing trolley bay and enclosure, hard and soft landscaping, public lighting, electric vehicle charging points, roof mounted solar panels, roof mounted refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, surface water attenuation, cycle parking, boundary treatments, connections to services and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level.

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0286/EP

• 25 Jan 2024Declared exempt

  Confirm that internal fit out works to the building are exempted development.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED24/0003

• 24 Jan 2024Declared exempt

  Confirm that the temporary use of the building as overnight accommodation for displaced persons or persons seeking international protection is exempted development.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED24/0002

• 9 May 2023Grant permission

  The development will consist of: the demolition of an existing warehouse / factory building and the construction of a residential development of 127 no. apartments with supporting tenant amenity facilities (gym and activity areas, lounges and meeting rooms), employment uses comprising 3 no. incubator units, building management facilities and all ancillary site development works. The proposed development includes 55 no. 1-bedroom apartments, 41 no. 2-bedroom apartments and 31 no. 3-bedroom apartments to be provided as follows: Building A (25 no. 1-bedroom, 13 no. 2-bedroom & 11 no. 3-bedroom over 5-8 storeys), Building B (9 no. 1-bedroom & 8 no. 2-bedroom over 3-4-storeys), Building C (8 no. 1-bedroom, 10 no. 2-bedroom & 13 no. 3-bedroom over 5-storeys), Building D (13 no. 1-bedroom, 10 no. 2-bedroom & 7 no. 3-bedroom over 4-5-storeys). Vehicular access to the proposed development will be provided via an entrance from the existing estate road as accessed from Kennelsfort Road Upper. The proposal includes improvement works on the northern side of the junction at the estate road/Kennelsfort Road Upper, new pedestrian/cycle paths on Kennelsfort Road Upper and on the estate road to the south of the site, and provision of a controlled pedestrian crossing on Kennelsfort Road Upper to the west as part of enabling infrastructure. The proposed development provides for outdoor amenity areas, landscaping, external podium lift, under-podium and street car parking, bicycle parking, bin stores, ESB substation, public lighting, roof mounted solar panels and all ancillary site development works.

  Lrd3-application, 127 homes · South Dublin County Council, LRD23A/0003

• 14 Mar 2023Grant permission

  Construction of a new two storey, low profile, extension at north of existing structures to contain new toilets and changing rooms at ground floor level and new canteen at first floor level to replace the existing temporary structures on site together with all associated site works and services; All works proposed are ancillary to the use of the existing building and business.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0050

• 13 Jul 2022Grant permission

  Construction of extension to existing warehouse premises; erection of 2.4m high palisade fencing including entrance gates to front boundary.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0257

• 21 Jan 2022Grant permission

  Change of use from retail use (4sq.m) to retail with ancillary off licence use.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0019

• 11 Jan 2022Refuse approval

  Demolition of an existing warehouse / factory building and the construction of a residential development of 144 apartments with supporting tenant amenity facilities (gym and activity areas, lounges and meeting room), employment uses including 2 incubator units and a remote working space, building management facilities and all ancillary site development works. The proposed development includes 72 1-bedroom apartment and 72 2-bedroom apartments to be provided as follows: Building A (35 1-bedroom & 24 2-bedroom over 5-9 storeys), Building B (7 1-bedroom & 10 2-bedroom over 3-4-storeys), Building C (16 1-bedroom, 19 2-bedroom over 5-storeys), Building D (14 1-bedroom & 19 2-bedroom over 4-5-storeys). Vehicular access to the proposed development will be provided via an entrance from the existing estate road as accessed from Kennelsfort Road Upper. The proposal includes improvement works on the northern side of the junction at the estate road/Kennelsfort Road Upper, new pedestrian/cycle paths on the estate road to the south of the site, and provision of a controlled pedestrian crossing on Kennelsfort Road Upper to the west as part of enabling infrastructure. The proposed development provides for outdoor amenity areas, landscaping, external podium lift, under-podium and street car parking, bicycle parking, bin stores, ESB substation, public lighting, roof mounted solar panels and all ancillary site development works.

  Shd3-application to abp, 144 homes · South Dublin County Council, SHD3ABP-312430-22

• 19 Oct 2021Grant permission

  Erection of 90sq.m single storey, single-bay extension with 6 daylight panels integrated into pitched roof for light industrial use, located to the rear of existing unit.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0283

• 23 Apr 2021Grant permission

  Construction of a revised two storey mono-pitched Discount Foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use), with an increased total gross floor space of 2,415sq.m and an increased net retail sales area of 1,650sq.m (2,144sq.m and 1,400sq.m respectively permitted under SD19A/0286); Associated reconfiguration of site layout and all other associated and ancillary modifications to SD19A/0286 above and below ground level, including modifications to pedestrian access and a new electricity substation and switch room building.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0100

• 29 Mar 2021Grant permission for retention

  Retain 30 metre high telecommunications support structure carrying antennas and link drums/dishes and ground based equipment all enclosed in security fencing.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0075

• 20 Jan 2021Grant permission

  Construction of a new warehouse to north of existing warehouse all to match existing structures on site.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0230

• 23 Jul 2020Grant permission for retention

  The retention of 54sq.m of internal office space on first floor along with 2 windows.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0183

• 11 Sept 2019Grant permission

  (1) Demolition of existing single storey discount food store (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring 1758sq.m gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1286sq.m; (2) two storey mono-pitch discount food store (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring 2144sq.m gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1400sq.m; (3) redevelopment/reconfiguration of existing site layout and car parking; (4) provision of free standing and building mounted signage, free standing trolley bay and enclosure, hard and soft landscaping, public lighting, electric vehicle charging points, roof mounted solar panels, roof mounted refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, surface water attenuation, cycle parking, boundary treatments, connections to services and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0286

• 20 Aug 2019Request additional information

  Construction of ESB substation.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0267

• 1 Jun 2018Refuse permission

  (a) Partial change of use of existing light industrial unit to recreation facility/family entertainment centre, (b) permission for removal of existing roller shutter door located along the front elevation and insertion of glazed unit incorporating double pedestrian doors at ground floor level with windows at first floor level, (c) internal modifications to include reception area, play school, revised toilet arrangements, kitchen/servery and all ancillary spaces pertinent to that of a family entertainment centre at ground floor level and office space/storage at mezzanine level, (d) revised pedestrian escape door arrangement along side elevation, (e) enclosed secure bin store to be located to front of building, (f) connection to all existing mains services on-site and all associated development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0075

• 15 Jan 2018Invalid - site notice

  (a) Partial change of use of existing light industrial unit to recreation facility/family entertainment centre, (b) removal of existing roller shutter door located along the front elevation and insertion of glazed unit incorporating double pedestrian doors at ground floor level with windows at first floor level, (c) internal modifications to include reception area, play school, revised toilet arrangements, kitchen/servery and all ancillary spaces pertinent to that of a family entertainment centre at ground floor level and office space/storage at mezzanine level, (d) revised pedestrian escape door arrangement alongside elevation, (e) enclosed secure bin store to be located to front of building, (f) connection to all existing mains services on-site and all associated development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0009

• 27 Sept 2017Grant permission

  Single storey extension to the west side of the existing school to provide for a 2 classroom base unit ASD special education needs facility to cater for existing staff and student numbers, (total approx. area 340sq.m) together with associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0348

• 22 Aug 2017Invalid - site notice

  Construction of a single storey extension to the west side of the existing school to provide for a 2 classroom base unit ASD special education needs facility to cater for existing staff and student numbers, (total approx. area 340sq.m) together with associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0294

• 10 Jul 2017Grant permission

  The change of use of existing warehouse to gymnastics studio sports facility, with new front door and window at ground floor, minor internal modifications and all associated and ancillary site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0225

• 17 Feb 2017Declared not exempt

  Erection of fencing & 2 access gates to front of premises as shown on attached drawings.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED16/0024

• 29 Jul 2016Grant permission for retention

  Retention for the change of used of part of an existing warehouse from warehouse to builders’ provider retail sales area. Retention is also sought for the change of use from open yard to ancillary open storage yard and retention of a security hut in the yard and all ancillary works

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0272

The 25 most recent of 90 applications.

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 Ballyfermot Upper.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Ballyfermot Upper.

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Ballyfermot Upper.

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 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility low, on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3120 (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 Ballyfermot Upper with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Ballyfermot Upper · Baile Formaid Uachtarach

Area

230,609 m² (23.06 ha, 56.98 acres)

Civil parish

Ballyfermot, and its townlands

Barony

Uppercross

Electoral division

Palmerston Village, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Palmerston Village electoral division: 3,689 people in 1,451 households; 88% of households own their home; 3% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Coldcut, Johnstown, Woodfarm

Placenames

Ballyfermot 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.