Ballynaskea

161 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballynaskea, from 40 m² to 874,107 m² (87.41 ha, 216 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 72 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 223 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 17 Sept 2026N/a

  construction of a dry mix concrete batching plant: 3 no. aggregate bins/hoppers (H: 4m x L: 15m total); 1 no. cement silo (H: 9.1m); 1 no. loading gantry (H: 10.6m x W: 3.3m x L: 3.3m); 1 no. control portacabin (3m x 3m), associated site drainage infrastructure; all associated site works and ancillary development. The development will also consist of a storage area for aggregates and a closed-loop concrete washout unit

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2661160

• 22 May 2026Conditional

  The development will consist of two storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, entrance & driveway. The development also includes the installation of a proprietary waste water treatment system and polishing filter together with all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660616

• 23 Apr 2026Conditional

  the development consists of the permission for retention of sheds 1, 2 and 3 and dungstead, horse walker, covered and open dressage arena, change of use of shed 4 to home office and gym and all associated site development works

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2660463

• 24 Oct 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of: 1. New dwelling and Garage. 2. New domestic entrance. 3. Wastewater Treatment system with Percolation area. 4. Landscaping & all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2561146

• 3 Oct 2025N/a

  The development will consist of: 1. New dwelling and Garage 2. New domestic entrance. 3. Wastewater Treatment system with Percolation area. 4. Landscaping & all associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2561062

• 29 Jul 2025Conditional

  EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION TA191072 - the development will consist / consists of: 1) Phased restoration of a worked out authorised quarry back to its original topographical profile and agricultural use. 2) Associated ancillary temporay works and items including: inspection & quarantine area; refuelling area; storm water ditch; silt fences; portable staff canteen & welfare unit; portable WC & handwashing unit; and a parking area 3) Continuation of uses of existing previously authorised infrastructure including; site access; internal access roads; wheelwash; and sprinkler system for the duration of the development. The application site boundary encloses c. 7.5862 Ha. which is comprised of 6.2926 Ha of quarry to be restored and 1.2936 Ha of site access; internal access roads; wheelwash; and sprinkler system. The restoration works will comprise of the phased backfilling of the existing quarry void of c. 209,535 m3 with clean subsoil and topsoil followed by grass seeding and cultivation for agricultural use. The subsoil and topsoil will come from clean natural imported soil and from existing stockpiles of soil stored onsite. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessement Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) A waste facility permit and / or waste licence will be required in relation to the development

  Extension of duration · Meath County Council, 25139

• 8 Jul 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of the following: (a) demolition of single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling. (b) construct two storey extension to front / side with single storey link to existing dwelling, (c) new domestic garage. (d) modifications to existing elevations and internal plan layout, (e) removal / blocking up of existing entrance and form new domestic entrance and driveway, (f) decommissioning of existing septic tank and percolation area and installation of a proprietary waste water treatment system and polishing filter, together with all associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2560709

• 20 Jun 2025Conditional

  The continuation of the operation of the application site as a waste processing and recycling facility, as granted planning permission under P.A. Reg. Ref. TA200203 and previously under P.A. Reg. Ref. TA900637.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2560630

• 12 Jun 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of the construction of a single-storey shed in the rear garden and all associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560596

• 23 May 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of the construction of a single storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, a domestic wastewater disposal system, new site entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560527

• 12 May 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of part two storey / part single storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, proprietary waste water treatment system and polishing filter, entrance, driveway and all associated site works. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560476

• 2 May 2025Conditional

  retention permission for modifications to the existing dwelling house layout and modifications to the existing site layout from the original grant of planning permission planning reference number 002170

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2581

• 8 Nov 2023Conditional

  a new agricultural entrance and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, 231040

• 27 Oct 2023N/a

  permission to construct, a new Agricultural entrance and all associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 231013

• 14 Sept 2023Conditional

  development will consist of a two storey dwelling with second floor attic accommodation, detached garage for domestic use, new entrance and driveway. The development also includes the installation of a new proprietary wastewater management and polishing filter together with all assocaited site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 23894

• 16 May 2023Conditional

  the conversion of the attic space of the existing dwelling permitted under Planning Ref Ref; TA/190081 into habitable accommodation, elevational changes to the existing building comprising of the provision of new roof lights to the rear elevation and all associated site works and works and services

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 23518

• 23 Feb 2023Refused

  a two storey dwelling with second floor attic accommodation, detached garage and stable block for domestic use, entrance and driveway. The development also includes the installation of a new proprietary wastewater management and polishing filter together with all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 23179

• 25 Jan 2023N/a

  a two storey dwelling, detached garage and stable block for domestic use, entrance and driveway. The development also includes the installation of a new proprietary wasztewater management and polishing filter together with all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2361

• 3 Nov 2022Conditional

  a new single storey extension to both sides and rear of existing dwelling, and all associated site works and services

  Permission · Meath County Council, 221433

• 16 Sept 2022Conditional

  the development consists of to construct (1) part storey and half and part single storey type dwelling (2) detached domestic garage (3) proprietary wastewater treatment system (4) site entrance (5) all ancillary site works

  Permission, 2 homes · Meath County Council, 221218

• 15 Sept 2022Refused

  an extension to existing domestic garage and all associated site works on this site

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 221205

• 2 Mar 2022Refused

  the construction of a single storey dwelling, domestic garage, new site entrance, the installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system and all site works associated with the proposed development

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 22270

• 21 Jan 2022Conditional

  a change of house-type to the previous planning permission grant, with Meath Co. Co. Planning Reference TA170785. This proposed application is on the same landholding, with the same applicant and with the same effluent treatment report remaining valid. Planning Permission is sought to amend the granted house type design as follows, a) reduce floor area, b) traditional construction and c) planning permission for a proposed detached garage for domestic use and d) all associated sitworks

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2256

• 6 Jan 2022Conditional

  the retention of the existing dwelling as built (and modified since planning permissions were granted in 1974 & 1996) together with all associated landscaping, site works and services. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Retention · Meath County Council, 225

• 30 Jul 2021Refused

  the construction of a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, new site entrance, the installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system and all site works associated with the proposed development

  Permission, 2 homes · Meath County Council, 211464

The 25 most recent of 36 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 Ballynaskea.

Recorded monuments

• ME042-024 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Located on top of a NW-SE esker ridge. It is depicted as a small scrub-covered area on the 1836 edition of the OS 6-inch map and as a hachured oval feature (ext. dims c. 40m N-S; c. 25m E0-W) on the 1912 edition. This is an overgrown oval area (ext. dims c. 30m N-S; c. 20m E-W defined by an earthen bank and outer fosse. An entrance is not identified. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 12 August 2019

• ME048-008 Enclosure - large enclosure
  Description

  Located at the E end of a slight E-W ridge. A rectangular enclosure with rounded corners is visible on oblique aerial photographs (CUCAP: AHM 5, AVO 68). This is a subrectangular grass-covered area (dims 77m E-W; 58m N-S) with slightly higher corners defined largely by a scarp (at E: Wth 1.6m; H 1.4m), and traces of a fosse especially at N (Wth of top 4m; ext. D 0.2m). The interior rises to a platform (dims 32m x 32m) at the highest point against the perimeter at S. It was overlain by a N-S field bank in 1984 and the area W of this (dim. 13m E-W) had been levelled producing clear evidence of the vegetation mark an outer fosse (Wth 4-6m) in this area. The visible profile had been removed by 1995 (OSAP). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 27 August 2019

• ME048-026 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• ME048-046 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Situated at the N edge of the valley of a small W-E stream that is c. 70m to the S. The cropmark of a circular enclosure defined by an inner (diam. c. 35m) and outer (diam. c. 55m) fosse features is visible on aerial imaged (ME048-045_1 to _3) taken in July 2018. The inner feature appears to be entire but the outer is D-shaped, backing onto the scarp down to the valley floor. It is not visible on any other aerial images. Compiled by: Michael Moore on details provided by Noel and Conor Murphy. Date of upload: 7 August, 2018

• ME048-050 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Situated on a fairly level landscape. The cropmark of a small circular area (diam. c. 10m) defined by a single fosse feature is visible on Google Earth (2018). It was first reported by Edward O’Regan. It is also visible on Google Earth (28/06/2018) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 20 December 2018

• ME048-054 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Situated on a fairly level landscape with some ponds in the vicinity. The parch-mark in grass of a small circular enclosure (diam. c. 5m) within a larger enclosure (diam. c. 5m) defined by two darker bands is visible only on Google Earth (28/06/2018). It was first reported by Jean Charles Caillere. See the attached image from Google Earth 28/06/2018 Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 5 June 2019

Architectural heritage

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

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

At the centre of the townland of Ballynaskea, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

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

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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 Ballynaskea with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath.

Name

Ballynaskea

Area

6,055,630 m² (605.56 ha, 1,496.38 acres)

Civil parish

Rathcore, and its townlands

Barony

Moyfenrath Lower

Electoral division

Rahinstown, the unit of the census

Census 2022

517 people lived in 169 households in the Rahinstown electoral division. 92% of households owned their home. 28% of homes were built since 2001. 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Baconstown, Clegarrow, Clonycurry, Cullentry, Fordstown, Johnstown, Jordanstown, Rathcore, Rathtroane, Strany Beg, Strany More

Placenames

Ballynaskea 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.