Ballycullenbeg

1,056 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballycullenbeg, from 1 m² to 258,790 m² (25.88 ha, 63.95 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 45 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Residential 1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 960 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 18 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 16 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3Neighbourhood Centre (District, neighbourhood centre)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town Centre (Primary / Core Retail Area) (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R3Residential 2 (Residential, mixed residential and other uses)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community Educational and Institutional (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C6Industrial and Warehousing (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• O1Strategic Reserve (Strategic reserve, White land)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 31 Aug 2026N/a

  demolish the existing single storey retail unit. Permission to construct a ground floor medical centre, 1 Nr. 1st floor 2 bedroom apartment, car parking and bin stores to the rear of site and all associated site works.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2660589

• 27 Aug 2026N/a

  demolish the existing single storey retail unit. Permission to construct a ground floor medical centre, 1 Nr. 1st floor 2 bedroom apartment, car parking and bin stores to the rear of site and all associated site works.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2660580

• 27 Jul 2026N/a

  construct single storey steel shed/garage; all associated site works

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2660516

• 14 May 2026Conditional

  develop the following infrastructure: • Demolition of an existing section of boundary wall (6.5m length) at the existing wastewater pumping station (Ballacollig WWPS) site • Removal of existing kerb and verge at access gate location • Relocation of existing lamp post • New 6.5m long, 2.4m high double leafed palisade access gate • New access ramp within existing wastewater pumping station (Ballacollig WWPS) site to allow vehicle access

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2660276

• 16 Dec 2025Conditional

  construct a rear extension, changes to fenestration to parts of existing dwelling, internal alterations and demolition of existing garage

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2560854

• 4 Dec 2025Conditional

  This Development Will Consist of (A) Retention Planning Permission for New Vehicular Entrance & Start of Rear Extension to Subfloor Level & (B) Planning Permission to Complete Single Storey Rear Extension and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2560807

• 24 Nov 2025N/a

  construct 43 no. housing units comprised of: - 4 no. two-storey/two bedroom/end-of-terrace dormer bungalows - 5 no. two-storey/two-bedroom/mid-terrace dormer bungalows - 2 no. two-storey/three-bedroom/end-of-terrace dwellings - 2 no. two-storey/two-bedroom/mid-terrace dwellings - 24 no. two-storey/three-bedroom/semi-detached dwellings - 6 no. two-storey/four-bedroom/semi-detached dwellings Permission is also sought for the removal of a section of the existing boundary screen wall, creation of a new entrance road, vehicular + pedestrian entrances and related footpaths onto Grange Hall, together with the installation of all necessary and associated site works, to include watermain, foul and surface water networks, 1 No. foul pump station, and all other necessary infrastructure, landscape and associated site works related to the development. Please note that a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and submitted with this application.

  Permission, 43 homes · Laois County Council, 2560782

• 30 Oct 2025Conditional

  to alter facades, including variations to shopfronts

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2560713

• 22 Oct 2025Conditional

  retain domestic garage

  Retention · Laois County Council, 2560690

• 21 Oct 2025N/a

  retain domestic garage

  Retention · Laois County Council, 2560680

• 2 Sept 2025Refused

  extend duration of Planning Permission Ref. 19/558

  Extension of duration · Laois County Council, 2577

• 29 Apr 2025Conditional

  CONSTRUCT OF EXTENSIONS, ALTERATIONS AND DEMOLITIONS TO THE EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE, (B) THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SHEDS, (C) THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED DOMESTIC GARAGE/SHED AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS.

  Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 2560254

• 14 Apr 2025Conditional

  carry out development which will consist of material alterations to the external envelope of the new 50 Bed unit building, including the removal of 950mm step in the north façade. The reduction in height of all ensuites roof parapet levels, omission of one number north balcony, addition of the coloured render inserts between windows at all levels. Removal of rendered parapet and replacement with metal balustrade above the glazed curtain wall elements to all facades. Alterations to the main entrance including reconfiguration of the curtain walling. Landscape amendments to the north main entrance including the reconfiguration of the north path, construction of a new external access stair, relocation of the service entrance gate together with new surface finishes to the existing piers to match the existing boundary wall. The addition of 13no bicycle stands. The omission of ten number windows in total to the north east and the north west elevation. The demolition of an existing shed and construction of a new Boiler House located at the south of the 50 Bed Unit, the demolition and removal of an existing chimney to the west of the existing boiler house, the demolition of an existing WC, ramp and blocking of existing external door to the south of the existing laundry building. The inclusion of PV panels on the roof. The relocation of the existing compactor and associated bins. The removal and replacement of existing non-compliant ramps to the rear (south) of the existing Nursing Unit and the construction of a new maintenance access road including alterations to the carparking layouts with reduction of seven number spaces including all associated site and landscape works. Permission was granted for the new 50 bed unit for the replacement of existing beds including support services, associated site works, reconfiguration/upgrade landscaping works and associated minor works per Reg. Reference 20/208

  Retention · Laois County Council, 2560203

• 27 Mar 2025N/a

  retain material alterations to the external envelope of the new 50 Bed unit building, including the removal of 950mm step in the north façade. The reduction in height of all ensuites roof parapet levels, omission of one number north balcony, addition of the coloured render inserts between windows at all levels. Removal of rendered parapet and replacement with metal balustrade above the glazed curtain wall elements to all facades. The construction of a new Boiler House located at the south of the 50 Bed Unit, a new maintenance access road. Replacement of existing non-compliant ramps to the rear (south) of the existing Nursing Unit including all associated site and landscape works. Permission was granted for the new 50 bed unit for the replacement of existing beds including support services, associated site works, reconfiguration/upgrade landscaping works and associated minor works at St Vincent’s Hospital, per Reg. Reference 20/208.

  Retention · Laois County Council, 2560163

• 25 Mar 2025N/a

  retain material alterations to the external envelope of the new 50 Bed unit building, including the removal of 950mm step in the north façade. The reduction in height of all ensuites roof parapet levels, omission of one number north balcony, addition of the coloured render inserts between windows at all levels. Removal of rendered parapet and replacement with metal balustrade above the glazed curtain wall elements to all facades. The construction of a new Boiler House located at the south of the 50 Bed Unit, a new maintenance access road. Replacement of existing non-compliant ramps to the rear (south) of the existing Nursing Unit including all associated site and landscape works. Permission was granted for the new 50 bed unit for the replacement of existing beds including support services, associated site works, reconfiguration/upgrade landscaping works and associated minor works at St Vincent’s Hospital, per Reg. Reference 20/208.

  Retention · Laois County Council, 2560155

• 21 Mar 2025N/a

  Material alterations to the external envelope of the new 50 Bed unit building, including the removal of 950mm step in the north façade. The reduction in height of all ensuites roof parapet levels, omission of one number north balcony, addition of the coloured render inserts between windows at all levels. Removal of rendered parapet and replacement with metal balustrade above the glazed curtain wall elements to all facades. The construction of a new Boiler House located at the south of the 50 Bed Unit, a new maintenance access road. Replacement of existing non-compliant ramps to the rear (south) of the existing Nursing Unit including all associated site and landscape works. Permission was granted for the new 50 bed unit for the replacement of existing beds including support services, associated site works, reconfiguration/upgrade landscaping works and associated minor works.

  Retention · Laois County Council, 2560139

• 21 Feb 2025Conditional

  Construct single storey extension to rear of licensed premises to include additional seating area together with commercial kitchen, storage and staff toilet,

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2560090

• 19 Feb 2025N/a

  construct single storey extension to rear of licensed premises to include additional seating area together with commercial kitchen, storage and staff toilet

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2560085

• 20 Jan 2025Conditional

  construct Two storey extension to rear of house; and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2560028

• 8 Dec 2024Refused

  construct 2 no semi detached 2-storey 3-bedroom houses, changes to existing road layout, and all associated services, landscaping, parking and siteworks.

  Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 2460745

• 5 Dec 2024N/a

  2 no semi detached 2-storey 3-bedroom houses, changes to existing road layout, and all associated services, landscaping, parking and siteworks.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2460736

• 2 Dec 2024N/a

  Two storey extension to rear of house; and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2460722

• 12 Nov 2024Conditional

  construct a single storey extension to the Front/ Northeast of the School containing a Home School Liaison Room, 1 no. Classroom, 1 no. Resource Room and Administration accommodation, the construction of a single storey extension to the Side/ Southeast of the School containing 2 new Resource Rooms and an Accessible WC, and the construction of a single storey extension to the rear/ Southwest of the School containing 2 no. Classrooms. The proposed works also include the removal of an existing single storey outbuilding to the Front/ Northeast of the School along with minor alterations to the existing school, together with all associated siteworks, including the re-organisation of the existing car-parking area to the Northeast of the School.

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2460687

• 11 Nov 2024N/a

  construct a new two storey extension to rear of house; and all associated site works

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2460684

• 17 Sept 2024Conditional

  replace the existing grass pitch with a new Astro turf playing surface, new perimeter fencing to pitch, new footpaths and public lighting, new footbridge over the River Owenass linking Townparks and Ballycullenbeg, including all services and associated site works. This site is located with a Natura 2000 designated area. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2460542

The 25 most recent of 84 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: River Barrow and River Nore SAC 002162

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Ballycullenbeg.

Architectural heritage

• Anngrove, house, 1850–1890 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached two-storey house with dormer attic, c. 1880.

• Grange Lodge, house, 1820–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay two-storey over basement late-Georgian house, c. 1835. Group of detached outbuildings to site.

• Grangeville and Grange Cottage, house, 1820–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Pair of semi-detached three-bay two-storey houses, c. 1840. Detached coach house to rear.

• House, 1830–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, c. 1850. Extended to rear comprising two-storey return.

• , 1830–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  Pair of semi-detached three-bay two-storey houses, c. 1840.

• House, 1820–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Semi-detached three-bay single-storey over basement Regency house, c. 1835, originally detached. Renovated and extended, c. 1900, comprising single-bay two-storey end bay to right having integral carriageway to ground floor with projecting porch added to front.

• , 1835–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Pair of semi-detached three-bay two-storey over part-basement Regency houses, dated 1837.

• Hibernia Foundry, building misc, 1890–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Gateway, c. 1900.

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 low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water.

Terrain model

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

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 Ballycullenbeg with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Laois.

Name

Ballycullenbeg · Baile Uí Choileáin Beag

Area

2,422,167 m² (242.22 ha, 598.53 acres)

Civil parish

Ardea, and its townlands

Barony

Portnahinch

Electoral division

Mountmellick Urban, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Mountmellick Urban electoral division: 3,172 people in 1,218 households; 64% of households own their home; 36% of homes were built since 2001; 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Acragar, Derrycloney, Derrygile, Sronagh, Strahard, Townparks

Placenames

Ballycullenbeg 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.