Baltray

110 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Baltray, from 18 m² to 1,273,657 m² (127.37 ha, 314.73 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 20 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 102 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential Phase 1 (New/proposed residential)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.1Town or Village Centre (Commercial, retail)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 5 May 2026Conditional

  Permission for alterations to an existing dwelling house including elevational and sectional changes comprising of a raised roof level, the incorporation of 3no. dormers (note no additional floor area is proposed) and all associated site development works *Significant Further Information Received on 22/07/2026"

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660256

• 23 Sept 2025Conditional

  The development will consist of the following: 1. Retention of existing single storey garden room 2. Proposed alterations to existing elevations along with internal alterations to existing dwelling 3. Proposed new boundary wall to west side of existing dwelling 4. All associated site works.

  Retention, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 2560599

• 18 Jul 2025Conditional

  Permission for the demolition of the previously constructed extensions to the existing house and replacement with a new single storey and rear extensions to the existing house and associated site development works, this application is also accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 25111

• 26 Jun 2025Conditional

  1) demolition of the existing domestic garage on site and to open a new entrance to serve the existing dwelling. 2) the construction of a new dwelling and detached garage in the garden of the adjoining dwelling utilising the existing site entrance together with all associated site works and drainage connections.

  Permission, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 2560398

• 20 Dec 2024Refused

  Permission for alterations to the existing house and associated development works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 24230

• 16 Aug 2024Conditional

  Permission for the construction of 14 no. detached 2-storey dwellings. 13 no. of the proposed dwellings are located in the eastern portion of the site with 1 no. dwelling located to the west. All proposed dwellings will be of a similar design and finish to existing dwellings within ‘Braghan Point’. The proposed development also provides for all associated site development works, in addition to public lighting, landscaping and boundary treatments. Vehicular access to the proposed development is via the existing access point off the Termonfeckin Road (R167). A new pedestrian and cyclist connection is also proposed along the eastern site boundary, providing access between the Braghan Point development and the public road to the east *Significant Further Information Received on 01/04/2025 - 13 Units Proposed*

  Permission, 13 homes · Louth County Council, 2460467

• 30 Jan 2023Conditional

  The proposed development consists of removal of the existing glazed enclosure to the ground floor loggia on the south side of the existing building and the provision of a new glazed conservatory extension with retractable roof including all associated site works

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2360007

• 24 Nov 2022Conditional

  Permission for 1. construction of 4 no. 2 storey detached dwellings along with new driveway entrances; 2. existing stone boundary wall along Collier's Lane to be removed and rebuilt as new low stone wall set back to allow for section of existing lane to be widened and to provide new grass verge and footpath; 3. all associated site works; 4. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of this planning application. **Significant further information received on 12.6.23 includes 1. Existing stone wall to remain and lowered to achieve sighlines. 2. Revisions to southern boundary treatments. 3. Proposed landscaping**

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 22913

• 25 Oct 2022Conditional

  Permission for a split level rear single storey flat roof extension and associated development works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 22843

• 5 Aug 2022Conditional

  Retention Permission for development, with a plan area of circa 50 sqm, consisting of single storey timber structure lean-to shelter for customers to the front of the premises, open fronted with end timber walls and perspex roof sheeting.

  Retention · Louth County Council, 22630

• 17 Jun 2022Conditional

  Permission for: 1. Change of use of existing shed to new workshop and club fitting rooms. 2. Proposed lobby extension to front (east) side of existing lobby. 3. Proposed canopy to rear (west) side of existing building. 4. All associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 22495

• 4 Jan 2022Conditional

  permission for the construction of a new dwelling house, detached domestic garage, new vehicular entrance and all associated site development works

  Permission, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 223

• 20 Dec 2021Conditional

  retention permission for the existing single storey pitched roof rear extension and permission for part demolition of said extension to include for an increase of the floor area by 18m2 and the removal of the existing pitched roof to be replaced with a flat roof and associated site development works

  Retention, 1 home · Louth County Council, 211506

• 1 Oct 2021N/a

  Permission for an accessible two bedroom bungalow with attached double garage, entrance onto the public road, together with all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 211230

• 24 Aug 2021Conditional

  Permission for a new circular water storage tank for course irrigation purposes and all associated site development works

  Permission · Louth County Council, 211062

• 17 Jun 2021Conditional

  Retention permission for existing prefabricated domestic storage outbuilding as laid out and constructed

  Retention, 1 home · Louth County Council, 21758

• 24 Jul 2020Conditional

  Permission for 1. Proposed new porch to front of existing dwelling. 2. All associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 20549

• 24 Mar 2020Conditional

  Retention permission for the change of use of an existing residential dwelling to a short term let property. No works have been undertaken or are proposed

  Retention · Louth County Council, 20226

• 16 Dec 2019N/a

  Permission for the following: The change of use of an existing residential dwelling to a short term let property. No works are proposed

  Permission · Louth County Council, 191063

• 25 Feb 2019Conditional

  Permission for construction of attic conversion to 2 bedrooms and shower room and single storey extension to the rear consisting of kitchen, living room, dining area and renovations to existing dwelling, connection to foul sewer as well as all associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 19134

• 27 Feb 2018Conditional

  PERMISSION for development consists of a proposed 34m2 first floor extension over the rear kitchen/living/dining room and a conversion of the existing roof-space to a bedroom and bathroom.

  Permission, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 18150

• 22 Jan 2018N/a

  RETENTION PERMISSION for development will consist of a proposed 34m2 first floor extension over the rear kitchen/living/dining room and a conversion of the existing roof space to a bedroom and bathroom.

  Retention, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 1847

• 14 Feb 2017Refused

  Permission for 2 x dwelling houses, connection to public sewer, road alignment works and all auxiliary site and boundary works. *Significant Further Information submitted 11/09/2017*

  Permission, 4 homes · Louth County Council, 1794

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: Boyne Coast and Estuary SAC 001957
• Special Protection Area: Boyne Estuary SPA 004080
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Boyne Coast And Estuary 001957

Recorded monuments

• LH022-058 Enclosure
  Description

  Located on a small N-S spur. The faint cropmark of a circular enclosure (diam. c. 30m) defined by a slight fosse E-SW that is clearly visible only on Apple Maps, which utilises a survey conducted by Blue Sky International during June 2018. The fosse is barely traceable all the way around on the same images, apart from a gap (Wth c. 5m) at SW. It was first reported by Matthew Mullen-Reynolds. See the enhanced aerial view from Apple Maps Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 21 January 2020

• LH025-001001 Souterrain
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Situated in gravel ridge. Simple drystone-built passage. Investigated in1945 by NMI. No further details (NMI file).

• LH025-001002 Burial ground
  Description

  Skulls unearthed in field known as 'Glas Clocha', N of standing stones (LH025-002----). (IFC Schools MSS 675, 234) The above description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007

• LH025-002 Standing stone - pair
  Description

  Situated on edge of ridge, overlooking raised beach and sea to E. The NMI topographical file records three stones at the site, but only two are now visible. The two stones are large, shaley slabs set 9m apart. The N stone is the smaller (H 1.8m, 0.9m by 0.4m in section), orientated NW-SE. The S stone (H 2.9m, 1.2m by 0.3m in section) is also orientated NW-SE. The above description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. See the attached view from N Date of upload: 17 July 2007

Architectural heritage

• House, 1760–1800 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay single-storey thatched direct-entry house, built c. 1780, now disused. Rectangular-plan with curve to north, house abutting to south. Pitched thatched straw roof rising over doorway, concrete ridge, red brick corbelled chimneystack with concrete apron, concrete skew to north. Unpainted smooth rendered ruled-and-lined walling to east elevation with painted smooth rendered plinth to first three southern bays, unpainted smooth rendered walling to west with buttressing to south. Square-headed window openings, painted smooth rendered reveals and soffits to east, painted timber or stone sills, painted one-over-one timber sliding sash windows to east, two-over-two and three-over-three windows to west. Square-headed door openings, painted smooth rendered soffit and reveal with painted timber door c. 1960 to east, painted timber door with glass upper panels to west. Pitched corrugated-iron shed attached to north, painted timber vertically-sheeted walling to east, painted timber vertically-sheeted doors. Set with south gable facing road, surrounded by exposed earthen surface.

• House, 1760–1800 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey with attic thatched direct-entry house, built c. 1780. Rectangular-plan. Pitched thatched roof, red brick corbelled chimneystack to south, painted smooth rendered flat-capped chimneystack to north with rendered apron. Painted smooth rendered walling, battered section of wall to west. Square-headed window openings, painted red brick sills, painted timber one-over-one sliding sash windows to east, uPVC replacement windows to north and west. Square-headed door opening, hardwood four-panel door. Lean-to shed attached to east, corrugated-iron roof, square-headed painted timber vertically-sheeted door. Corner-sited, bounded by smooth rendered wall to south and east, painted random rubbles stone wall with soldier coping to north-east.

• Lane House, house, 1800–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  Attached six-bay single-storey house, built c. 1830. Rectangular-plan cranked to north, flat-roofed porch to west. Originally terrace of houses, some amalgamated to make this house c. 1920. Pitched corrugated-fibre cement roof, c. 1955, concrete ridge tiles, red brick corbelled chimneystacks, painted timber eaves board, half-round uPVC gutters to overhanging eaves. Painted roughcast rendered walling, smooth rendered plinth, smooth rendered walling to porch. Square-headed window openings, painted smooth rendered soffit and reveals, painted stone sills, painted two-over-two timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed door opening, painted smooth rendered soffit and reveals, hardwood six-panel door. Fronts directly onto street, similar property to south, small grassed area to west, hedge to south-west.

• Tuí Naomh Áine, house, 1760–1800 · Regional interest
  Description

  Semi-detached four-bay single-storey with attic thatched lobby-entry house, built c. 1780. Rectangular-plan, porch to south, extension to north. Suppressed-hipped thatched roof with scallop pinnings, scalloped ridge, eaves scalloped over porch, red brick corbelled chimneystack with concrete aprons; pitched concrete corrugated tile roof to extension, concrete ridge tiles, smooth rendered flat-capped chimneystack, uPVC half-round gutters bracketed to painted timber fascia board. Painted roughcast-rendered walling, smooth rendered plinth, smooth rendered ruled-and-lined walling to porch. Square-headed window openings, painted smooth rendered soffits and reveals, painted stone sills, painted timber top hung casement windows; moulded render kneed and lugged surrounds to south. Square-headed door opening to porch, painted timber half-door replacement with moulded panels to bottom half and glass panels to top half, name plaque over door. Set in own grounds, garden to south and north-west, concrete paved paths, carpark to north-east, bounded by painted roughcast-rendered wall with smooth rendered coping, entrances to south and east having square piers and painted timber gates.

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

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are water.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3200 (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 Baltray with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Louth.

Name

Baltray · Baile Trá

Area

2,240,191 m² (224.02 ha, 553.56 acres)

Civil parish

Termonfeckin, and its townlands

Barony

Ferrard

Electoral division

Termonfeckin, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Termonfeckin electoral division: 4,003 people in 1,280 households; 83% of households own their home; 51% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 3% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Balfeddock, Ballydonnell, Braghan, Newtown

Placenames

Baltray 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.