# Biddyford, Co. Limerick: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Killeenagarriff, barony of Clanwilliam, Co. Limerick; in Irish Baile na mBaintreach.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 978,248 m² (97.82 ha, 241.73 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 43 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 2,330 m² (0.23 ha, 0.58 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 15 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Killeenagarriff, https://everytownland.com/limerick/parish/killeenagarriff.md
- Barony: Clanwilliam
- Electoral division: Ballyvarra, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 4,513 people lived in 1,473 households in the Ballyvarra electoral division. 77% of households owned their home. 32% of homes were built since 2001. 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Limerick, https://everytownland.com/limerick.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/31254
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 120477
- Centre: latitude 52.664708, longitude -8.493848 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

43 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Biddyford, from 13 m² to 430,519 m² (43.05 ha, 106.38 acres); 29 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 1589544: 430,519 m² (43.05 ha, 106.38 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1589544.md
- Parcel 5239111: 103,192 m² (10.32 ha, 25.5 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5239111.md
- Parcel 4924666: 88,491 m² (8.85 ha, 21.87 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4924666.md
- Parcel 1604011: 86,385 m² (8.64 ha, 21.35 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1604011.md
- Parcel 1602001: 79,198 m² (7.92 ha, 19.57 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1602001.md
- Parcel 1604014: 59,879 m² (5.99 ha, 14.8 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1604014.md
- Parcel 1672307: 14,897 m² (1.49 ha, 3.68 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1672307.md
- Parcel 1604010: 14,262 m² (1.43 ha, 3.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1604010.md
- Parcel 1669196: 9,704 m² (0.97 ha, 2.4 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1669196.md
- Parcel 1593690: 8,593 m² (0.86 ha, 2.12 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1593690.md
- Parcel 3570054: 8,416 m² (0.84 ha, 2.08 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3570054.md
- Parcel 1650956: 8,315 m² (0.83 ha, 2.05 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1650956.md
- Parcel 1629079: 5,641 m² (0.56 ha, 1.39 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1629079.md
- Parcel 1631920: 4,636 m² (0.46 ha, 1.15 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1631920.md
- Parcel 3268702: 4,163 m² (0.42 ha, 1.03 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3268702.md
- Parcel 3588936: 4,053 m² (0.41 ha, 1 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3588936.md
- Parcel 1641270: 3,804 m² (0.38 ha, 0.94 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1641270.md
- Parcel 1636970: 3,770 m² (0.38 ha, 0.93 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1636970.md
- Parcel 1612766: 3,175 m² (0.32 ha, 0.78 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1612766.md
- Parcel 1645246: 2,669 m² (0.27 ha, 0.66 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1645246.md
- Parcel 2556585: 2,527 m² (0.25 ha, 0.62 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2556585.md
- Parcel 3268703: 2,330 m² (0.23 ha, 0.58 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3268703.md
- Parcel 4452997: 2,304 m² (0.23 ha, 0.57 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4452997.md
- Parcel 2556477: 2,282 m² (0.23 ha, 0.56 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2556477.md
- Parcel 1636973: 2,256 m² (0.23 ha, 0.56 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1636973.md
- Parcel 1619535: 2,149 m² (0.21 ha, 0.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1619535.md
- Parcel 2864481: 2,101 m² (0.21 ha, 0.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2864481.md
- Parcel 3730368: 2,097 m² (0.21 ha, 0.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3730368.md
- Parcel 4453138: 1,988 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4453138.md
- Parcel 1589273: 1,932 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1589273.md
- Parcel 1629081: 1,887 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1629081.md
- Parcel 1631619: 1,519 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1631619.md
- Parcel 5217147: 1,515 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5217147.md
- Parcel 1638092: 1,331 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1638092.md
- Parcel 1590275: 1,316 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1590275.md
- Parcel 1661555: 1,169 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1661555.md
- Parcel 3782036: 742 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3782036.md
- Parcel 2472097: 496 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2472097.md
- Parcel 3921850: 245 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3921850.md
- Parcel 5265033: 230 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5265033.md
- Parcel 3782031: 212 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3782031.md
- Parcel 5265028: 39 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5265028.md
- Parcel 5265009: 13 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5265009.md

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

No zone of a development plan covers Biddyford in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

15 applications, newest first.

- 31 Jul 2026, Limerick County Council 2660878: N/a. Retention. (a) existing junction within the Annacotty Business Park, (b) Planning Permission for new roadway, footpaths and landscaping within the Annacotty Business Park, to access undeveloped lands, and (c) All ancillary site works above and below ground. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660878/0
- 12 Jun 2026, Limerick County Council 2660664: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the demolition of their original 2 storey substandard dwelling and the construction of a new replacement dwelling with no alterations to the existing single storey rear extension and all associated site works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660664/0
- 6 Feb 2026, Limerick County Council 2660123: Conditional. Permission. 1) change of use from warehouse/offices to industrial manufacturing/offices, 2) alterations to existing building’s facade, 3) demolish existing first floor in existing building, 4) construction of new first floor throughout existing building, 5) construction of new parapet to existing building, 6) construction of two storey extension including over-cladding and integration of an existing ESB substation and building signage, 7) relocation of existing site entrance, 8) construction of new access roadway to existing rear yard area and lining out of new car parking spaces including accessible spaces and EV spaces, 9) construction of new bicycle shelter, 10) construction of new bin stores, 11) construction of new external plant compound, 12) replacement of existing perimeter fencing, 13) installation of a new access-controlled security barrier, and 14) all other ancillary site works and services. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660123/0
- 13 Jun 2025, Limerick County Council 2560566: Conditional. Retention. the change of use of a portion of the ground floor of the existing commercial building (119.2m2) to its current use as a retail unit ancillary to the applicant’s food distribution business, together with all associated incidental and ancillary works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560566/0
- 19 Feb 2024, Limerick County Council 2460132: Conditional. Permission. the construction extension to existing offices/distribution warehouse and to carry out all ancillary site works required to facilitate the proposed development. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460132/0
- 9 Nov 2023, Limerick County Council 2360818: N/a. Retention. the change of use of a portion of the ground floor of the existing commercial building (119.2m2) to its current use as a retail unit ancillary to the applicant’s food distribution business, together with all associated incidental and ancillary works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360818/0
- 3 Oct 2023, Limerick County Council 23480: Conditional. Permission. the extension of the existing manufacturing facility to include all necessary ancillary works and services. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/23480/0
- 21 Sept 2023, Limerick County Council 23458: Conditional. Retention, 2 homes. dwelling house as constructed, revised site layout plan, revised site boundaries and domestic garage and all associated site works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/23458/0
- 19 Dec 2022, Limerick County Council 221363: Conditional. Permission. the provision of a new building, ancillary to the existing facility. The proposed new building seeks to add 1988m2 of additional floor space divided up into the following: 992m2 of Research and Development, 806m2 of Manufacturing, 190m2 of Warehousing. Other works include the provision of 100 no. carparking spaces which include accessible spaces and EV charging areas. 6 no. motorbike parking spaces. Secure bicycle parking spaces, refuse/storage yard, building signage, with all ancillary landscaping and associated site works and services. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/221363/0
- 3 Aug 2022, Limerick County Council 227018: Refused. Extension of duration. extension of permission for planning ref. 16/900: a 30 acre (12.1ha) solar farm compromising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 3 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. single storey Sub-Station, security fencing, and all associated ancillary development works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/227018/0
- 15 Jul 2021, Limerick County Council 211003: Conditional. Permission. the construction of a new shed consisting of a horse walker and tractor storage. Permission for retention is sought for wellness/sauna room and a flood light and pole. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/211003/0
- 8 Apr 2020, Limerick County Council 20301: Conditional. Permission. the refurbishment and expansion into an existing industrial unit, Unit 11, to comprise of a cleanroom, ancillary office space and associated changes to fenestration and replacement of roof level north lights with solid panels, the change of use of a section of Unit 10 from industrial use to warehouse use, to extend the existing facility by the following:-a north-western link corridor, a south-eastern link corridor, an extension to the Unit 10 warehouse area, an extension to the Unit 10 mezzanine area, upper level Unit 10 office space and plantroom extension, the demolition of an existing compound and the construction of a new external plant compound, changes in fenestration to Unit 10, the construction of an external fire escape stairs, the relocation of existing plant and services, the provision of additional parking spaces and bicycle shelter. Retention is also sought for a canteen link corridor, process plantroom & oil store and workshop/lab building and all ancillary site works and services in relation to the abovementioned works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/20301/0
- 12 Apr 2019, Limerick County Council 19358: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system, entrance and associated works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/19358/0
- 2 Oct 2018, Limerick County Council 18960: Conditional. Permission. the construction of an extension to link two existing industrial units, provision of a car park and all ancillary site works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/18960/0
- 28 Jun 2018, Limerick County Council 18649: Conditional. Permission. the renovation od existing dwelling house to include demolition of front porch and roofs of existing annexes, alterations to elevations, internal modifications and extension to rear and side of house with new roof to entire extended house together with all associated site works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/18649/0

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## 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 Biddyford.

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

- LI006-113: Barrow - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI006-113----. On reclaimed grassland. Small circular area (approx. diam. ) visible on Google Earth orthoimage taken 06/02/2018. No surface remains viisble on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-13. See attached Google Earth orthphoto taken 06/02/2018. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 14 January 2020

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)

- Garda station/constabulary barracks, 1820–1830, Regional interest, registry number 21900623, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=LC&regno=21900623. Detached two- or five-bay two-storey barrack, built 1825, on a rectangular plan; single-bay two-storey side elevations. In alternative use, 1837. In alternative use, 1888. Renovated, ----, to accommodate alternative use. Now disused. Replacement hipped artificial slate roof with ridge tiles, paired cement rendered central chimney stacks having concrete capping supporting terracotta pots, and uPVC rainwater goods on eaves boards. Part creeper- or ivy-covered rubble stone walls originally rendered with hammered limestone flush quoins to corners. Series of five elliptical-headed openings on tooled hammered or rough hewn limestone piers on benchmark-inscribed tooled cut-limestone plinths with lichen-spotted tooled limestone ashlar voussoirs. Square-headed central door opening in camber-headed recess with limewashed red brick voussoirs framing timber boarded door. Square-headed window openings in camber-headed recesses (first floor) with shallow sills, and hammered limestone voussoirs framing replacement timber casement windows. Road fronted.
- Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, church/chapel, 1835–1840, Regional interest, registry number 21900624, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=LC&regno=21900624. Detached four-bay double-height single-cell Catholic church, built 1838-9, on a rectangular plan. Renovated, 1977, with sanctuary reordered. Pitched slate roof, clay ridge tiles with Cross finial-topped cut-limestone panelled bellcote to apex (west), and cast-iron rainwater goods on timber eaves boards retaining cast-iron downpipes. Rendered, ruled and lined battered walls with cut-limestone recessed piers to corners. Pointed-arch window openings with cut-limestone sills, and drag edged tooled cut-limestone surrounds having chamfered reveals framing fixed-pane fittings having leaded stained glass panels. Pointed-arch door opening (west) with concrete flagged threshold, and drag edged tooled cut-limestone surround having moulded reveals with pine cone finial-topped curvilinear hood moulding framing replacement timber boarded double doors having overpanel. Pointed-arch window opening (gable) with cut-limestone sill, and drag edged tooled cut-limestone surround having chamfered reveals with hood moulding framing fixed-pane fitting having leaded stained glass panel. Full-height interior with timber panelled choir gallery (west) on cast-iron colonette pillars, central aisle between replacement timber pews, paired stations between stained glass windows (1977), carpeted stepped dais to sanctuary (east) reordered, 1977, with replacement timber altar table, and cornice to polygonal vaulted ceiling. Set in landscaped grounds.

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of the townland of Biddyford, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887
- Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model: LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1090, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_1090.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/limerick/biddyford.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/limerick/biddyford.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/limerick/biddyford.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Biddyford with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Limerick: https://everytownland.com/limerick.md

## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann)

- Ballyvarra: https://everytownland.com/limerick/ballyvarra.md
- Clyduff East: https://everytownland.com/limerick/clyduff-east.md
- Clyduff West: https://everytownland.com/limerick/clyduff-west.md
- Grange Upper: https://everytownland.com/limerick/grange-upper-121198.md
- Laghtane East: https://everytownland.com/limerick/laghtane-east.md
- Laghtane West: https://everytownland.com/limerick/laghtane-west.md
- Raheen: https://everytownland.com/limerick/raheen-121712.md
- Thornfield: https://everytownland.com/limerick/thornfield.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.

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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.

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