# Ballybeg, Co. Meath: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Balrathboyne, barony of Kells Upper, Co. Meath; in Irish An Baile Beag. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 1,377,136 m² (137.71 ha, 340.3 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 49 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 3,740 m² (0.37 ha, 0.92 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): P5 RA - Rural Area, the zone with the most parcels - Planning (National Planning Applications): 6 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Balrathboyne, https://everytownland.com/meath/parish/balrathboyne.md - Barony: Kells Upper - Electoral division: Martry, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 792 people lived in 246 households in the Martry electoral division. 92% of households owned their home. 31% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes. - County: Co. Meath, https://everytownland.com/meath.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/38219 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 160114 - Centre: latitude 53.691531, longitude -6.822228 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 49 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballybeg, from 74 m² to 253,959 m² (25.4 ha, 62.75 acres); 29 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 196077: 253,959 m² (25.4 ha, 62.75 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/196077.md - Parcel 155424: 181,393 m² (18.14 ha, 44.82 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/155424.md - Parcel 169138: 74,461 m² (7.45 ha, 18.4 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/169138.md - Parcel 5042996: 37,024 m² (3.7 ha, 9.15 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5042996.md - Parcel 4956597: 30,593 m² (3.06 ha, 7.56 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4956597.md - Parcel 4956566: 27,087 m² (2.71 ha, 6.69 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4956566.md - Parcel 5043036: 26,758 m² (2.68 ha, 6.61 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5043036.md - Parcel 5042994: 25,412 m² (2.54 ha, 6.28 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5042994.md - Parcel 139236: 21,882 m² (2.19 ha, 5.41 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/139236.md - Parcel 141853: 20,817 m² (2.08 ha, 5.14 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/141853.md - Parcel 185769: 20,143 m² (2.01 ha, 4.98 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/185769.md - Parcel 142385: 20,058 m² (2.01 ha, 4.96 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/142385.md - Parcel 214934: 19,871 m² (1.99 ha, 4.91 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/214934.md - Parcel 135938: 16,770 m² (1.68 ha, 4.14 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/135938.md - Parcel 5042999: 14,248 m² (1.42 ha, 3.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5042999.md - Parcel 158535: 7,085 m² (0.71 ha, 1.75 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/158535.md - Parcel 156083: 6,470 m² (0.65 ha, 1.6 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/156083.md - Parcel 204303: 4,579 m² (0.46 ha, 1.13 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/204303.md - Parcel 161067: 4,342 m² (0.43 ha, 1.07 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/161067.md - Parcel 198590: 4,317 m² (0.43 ha, 1.07 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/198590.md - Parcel 189191: 4,182 m² (0.42 ha, 1.03 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/189191.md - Parcel 2696299: 4,136 m² (0.41 ha, 1.02 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2696299.md - Parcel 5247219: 4,001 m² (0.4 ha, 0.99 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5247219.md - Parcel 5042988: 3,813 m² (0.38 ha, 0.94 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5042988.md - Parcel 193788: 3,740 m² (0.37 ha, 0.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/193788.md - Parcel 204012: 3,051 m² (0.31 ha, 0.75 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/204012.md - Parcel 637075: 3,000 m² (0.3 ha, 0.74 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/637075.md - Parcel 152422: 2,660 m² (0.27 ha, 0.66 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/152422.md - Parcel 150640: 2,612 m² (0.26 ha, 0.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/150640.md - Parcel 5431786: 2,216 m² (0.22 ha, 0.55 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5431786.md - Parcel 144264: 2,206 m² (0.22 ha, 0.55 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/144264.md - Parcel 150907: 1,863 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/150907.md - Parcel 154613: 1,707 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/154613.md - Parcel 5042991: 1,666 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5042991.md - Parcel 148459: 1,250 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/148459.md - Parcel 5043022: 1,172 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5043022.md - Parcel 3011460: 957 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3011460.md - Parcel 146624: 858 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/146624.md - Parcel 5043026: 634 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5043026.md - Parcel 198104: 410 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/198104.md - Parcel 3174610: 278 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3174610.md - Parcel 3774093: 264 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3774093.md - Parcel 3174596: 246 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3174596.md - Parcel 3774115: 146 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3774115.md - Parcel 4655849: 125 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4655849.md - Parcel 3774094: 119 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3774094.md - Parcel 5278728: 104 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5278728.md - Parcel 5815509: 80 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5815509.md - Parcel 5278713: 74 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5278713.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) - P5 RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath; 78 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2 ## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) 6 applications, newest first. - 5 Mar 2026, Meath County Council 2660267: N/a. Permission. RED III APPLICATION- A solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 137 hectares. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 462,660 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels and 41 no. single storey electrical transformer stations and 1 no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The energy storage compound will consist of 70 no. containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment, 35 no. transformers and 5 no. auxiliary transformers, 2 no. spare parts containers and 1. no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The overall project will also consist of underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site and within the R163 and R147 public roads, Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) crossing of the Blackwater River, temporary construction compounds, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 2 no. existing entrances from the R147 and R163 which will be upgraded. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The NIS includes an assessment of the grid connection for the solar farm project comprising a 110kV electricity substation and ‘loop-in / loop-out’ grid connection cabling to the existing Arvagh/Navan 110kV overhead line which will be the subject of an application to An Coimisiún Pleanála and is situated in the townland of Kilmainham, Kells, Co. Meath. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660267/0 - 11 Dec 2024, Meath County Council 2461084: N/a. Permission. a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 164 hectares in the townlands of Fyanstown, Hurdlestown, Kilmainham, Rossmeen and Sedenrath, Kells, County Meath. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 960,000 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels and 48 no. single storey electrical transformer stations and 1 no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The energy storage compound will consist of 70 no. containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment, 35 no. transformers and 5 no. auxiliary transformers, 2 no. spare parts containers and 1. no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The overall project will also consist of underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site and within the R163 and R147 public roads, Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) crossing of the Blackwater River, temporary construction compounds, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 3 no. existing entrances from the R147 and R163 which will be upgraded. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2461084/0 - 22 Nov 2024, Meath County Council 2461016: N/a. Permission. a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 164 hectares in the townlands of Fyanstown, Hurdlestown, Kilmainham, Rossmeen and Sedenrath, in County Meath. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 960,000 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels and 48 no. single storey electrical transformer stations and 1 no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The energy storage compound will consist of 70 no. containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment, 35 no. transformers and 5 no. auxiliary transformers, 2 no. spare parts containers and 1. no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The overall project will also consist of underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site and within the R163 and R147 public roads, Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) crossing of the Blackwater River, temporary construction compounds, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 3 no. existing entrances from the R147 and R163 which will be upgraded. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2461016/0 - 25 May 2018, Meath County Council KA180543: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the construction of a storey and a half type dwelling, effluent treatmet system ad all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/KA180543/0 - 15 Dec 2017, Meath County Council KA171455: Conditional. Retention. retention of an extension to the rear of existing residence as constructed and all ancillaries. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/KA171455/0 - 26 May 2017, Meath County Council KA170595: Conditional. Retention. the development consists of the retention of an agricultural entrance and associated site works providing access to farm and farmyard. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/KA170595/0 Applicants are not shown. ## 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 Ballybeg. ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) - ME017-095: Fulacht fia, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME017-095----. Situated in a natural depression in a gently undulating landscape and c. 10m W of a S-N field drain. Archaeological testing (04E0922) by J. Roynane (2005) at Testing Area 5 of Contract 4 of the M3 motorway identified a burnt mound spread (excavations.ie 2004:1287) that was fully excavated (E003132) by P. Lynch (2010) as Ballybeg 1 in August 2006 (excavations.ie 2007:1259). An area of just over 1500 square metres was opened revealing a spread of dark grey silty clay with burnt stone (dims 8.4m N-S; 6.9m E-W; T 0.2m) overlying a basal layer of black/grey silty clay (dims 5.5m x 4.2m; T 0.17m) filling a natural depression. A sample of hazel charcoal from the lower layer yielded a radiocarbon date of 1208-1013 cal. BC (UBA 11130). An oval pit (dims 0.91m x 0.7m; D 0.27m) with a burnt stone fill was probably a trough and related to six stakeholes in the subsoil beneath the mound. The stakeholes form no clear pattern but a sample of alder charcoal from one provided a C14 date of 1403-1265 cal. BC (UBA 11131), confirming the date from the mound and placing it in the Middle Bronze Age. A small spread of burnt mound material (dims 3.5m x 1.75m; T 0.16m) c. 5m to the S and another (dims 1.69m x 0.9m; T 0.1m) c. 8m to the NE were both probably detached from the mound. (Lynch 2010, 5-7) See the attached plan from Lynch (2010, fig. 5) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 23 March 2022 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) No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Ballybeg. ## 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 Ballybeg, about 1 in 10 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: no LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Ballybeg. - 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/meath/ballybeg.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/meath/ballybeg.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/meath/ballybeg.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Ballybeg with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath: https://everytownland.com/meath.md ## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann) - Allenstown Demesne: https://everytownland.com/meath/allenstown-demesne.md - Athgaine Little: https://everytownland.com/meath/athgaine-little.md - Kilmainham: https://everytownland.com/meath/kilmainham-160967.md - Martry: https://everytownland.com/meath/martry.md - Phoenixtown: https://everytownland.com/meath/phoenixtown.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. --- 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. - Page: https://everytownland.com/meath/ballybeg - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/meath/ballybeg