# Galtrim, Co. Meath: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Galtrim, barony of Deece Lower, Co. Meath; in Irish Galltroim.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 1,106,822 m² (110.68 ha, 273.5 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 15 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 5,086 m² (0.51 ha, 1.26 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): P5 RA - Rural Area, the zone with the most parcels
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 14 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Galtrim, https://everytownland.com/meath/parish/galtrim.md
- Barony: Deece Lower
- Electoral division: Galtrim, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 791 people lived in 251 households in the Galtrim electoral division. 87% of households owned their home. 26% of homes were built since 2001. 6% 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/38998
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 160744
- Centre: latitude 53.513929, longitude -6.699608 (WGS 84)

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

15 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Galtrim, from 706 m² to 442,794 m² (44.28 ha, 109.42 acres); 39 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 192215: 442,794 m² (44.28 ha, 109.42 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/192215.md
- Parcel 185673: 266,636 m² (26.66 ha, 65.89 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/185673.md
- Parcel 164763: 239,812 m² (23.98 ha, 59.26 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/164763.md
- Parcel 188468: 59,692 m² (5.97 ha, 14.75 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/188468.md
- Parcel 5660108: 29,001 m² (2.9 ha, 7.17 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5660108.md
- Parcel 782432: 28,055 m² (2.81 ha, 6.93 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/782432.md
- Parcel 726720: 24,710 m² (2.47 ha, 6.11 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/726720.md
- Parcel 215289: 5,086 m² (0.51 ha, 1.26 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/215289.md
- Parcel 147498: 2,184 m² (0.22 ha, 0.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/147498.md
- Parcel 215849: 1,985 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/215849.md
- Parcel 157972: 1,365 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/157972.md
- Parcel 5203298: 1,141 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5203298.md
- Parcel 138930: 1,037 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/138930.md
- Parcel 200463: 890 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/200463.md
- Parcel 194914: 706 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/194914.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; 54 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)

14 applications, newest first.

- 24 Jul 2026, Meath County Council 2660930: N/a. Permission. the development will consist of the reinstatement of the existing quarry at Ballynamona, by importing 223,000 tonnes per annum of soil and stone over a 14-year period, with the final profiling and landscaping completed in the following year. The annual soil and stone intake will comprise approximately 128,000 tonnes of non-waste materials notified as by-product under the Article 27 By Product Regulation and up to a maximum of 95,000 tonnes of inert soil and stone classified as waste. The quantity of non-waste material may vary from year to year, while the volume of waste material shall not exceed 95,000 tonnes in any calendar year. The total annual intake of soil and stone will not exceed 223,000 tonnes in any given year. The proposed development also allows for the provision of an additional wheel-wash, two weighbridges, site/weighbridge office and welfare facilities (c. 52sq. m), a waste acceptance quarantine area and a proprietary sanitary wastewater treatment system, and all associated works within an overall application area of 23.8 ha. The reinstatement will require a Soil Recovery Licence issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660930/0
- 26 Jan 2026, Meath County Council 2660093: N/a. Permission. planning permission for the development of an aggregate recycling plant at Ballynamona, Summerhill, Co. Meath. The Proposed Project consists of the importation, recovery and recycling of soil, stone, concrete and brick type materials by sorting, crushing and screening for dispatch/re-use in construction and engineering projects. The annual tonnage proposed for acceptance at the Site shall not exceed 25,000 tonnes per annum. A Waste Facility permit will be applied for to Meath County Council. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660093/0
- 19 Dec 2024, Meath County Council 2461132: Conditional. Permission. (1) Construct a 3145sq m extension to the western elevation of the existing herb and salad packing building, (2) construct a 60sq m plant room building, and (3) all associated site works.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2461132/0
- 21 Nov 2024, Meath County Council 2460997: N/a. Permission. Planning permission for the following at Boycestown, Dunsany, Co. Meath: (1) Construct a 3145sq m extension to the western elevation of the existing herb and salad packing building, (2) construct a 60sq m plant room building, and (3) all associated site works.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460997/0
- 12 Nov 2024, Meath County Council 2460946: Conditional. Retention. retention planning permission is being sought for serviced single-storey extension to the agricultural shed and also modifications to the external finishes and internal layout of previously approved PA ref. No. 23950. Planning permission is being sought for a fully serviced single-storey extension to the Northern wing at the rear of the stables; internal modifications, amendments to existing doors and windows; new rooflights and sewerage treatment system (septic tank/percolation area) and all associated site works, connected to existing and proposed onsite services. The site is located within the curtilage of Recorded Protected Structures. LA RPS IDs 91407, 91404, 91408. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460946/0
- 7 Nov 2024, Meath County Council 2460935: N/a. Permission. planning permission for the following at Boycestown, Dunsany, Co. Meath: (1) Construct a 3145sq m extension to the western elevation of the existing herb and salad packing building, (2) construct a 60sq m plant room building, and (3) all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460935/0
- 24 Nov 2023, Meath County Council 2360426: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the development will consist of the demolition of the nonoriginal kitchen extension and ancillary spaces and their replacement with new kitchen and ancillary space incorporating alterations to the basement (including replacement of non-original stairs) and modified car port (new roof). Also alterations to internal layout, upgrading of heating and electrical systems, modification of external lightwells, installation of a passenger lift; entrance gate, new sewerage treatment system (septic tank/percolation area) and all associated site works, all connected to existing and proposed onsite services. The site is located within the curtilage of Recorded Protected Structures. LA RPS IDs 91407, 91404, 91408.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360426/0
- 20 Nov 2023, Meath County Council 2360413: N/a. Permission, 1 home. The development will consist of the demolition of the non-original kitchen extension and ancillary spaces and their replacement with new kitchen and ancillary space incorporating alterations to the basement (including replacement of non-original stairs) and modified car port (new roof). Also alterations to internal layout, upgrading of heating and electrical systems, modification of external lightwells, installation of a passenger lift; entrance gate, new sewerage treatment system (septic tank/percolation area) and all associated site works, all connected to existing and proposed onsite services. The site is located within the curtilage of Recorded Protected Structures. LA RPS IDs 91407, 91404, 91408.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360413/0
- 6 Oct 2023, Meath County Council 23950: Conditional. Permission. the provision of a new farm shed connected to a new rainwater harvesting system, installation of PV panels, works to the farm gate and all associated site works, all connected to existing and proposed onsite services. The site is located within the curtilage of Recorded Protected Structures LA RPS IDs 91407, 91404, 91408. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23950/0
- 26 Sept 2023, Meath County Council 23929: N/a. Permission, 1 home. the construction of a two storey dwelling. Change existing agricultural entrance for domestic use. Installation of proprietary waste water treatment systems and polishing filters and all associated development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23929/0
- 19 Sept 2023, Meath County Council 23904: N/a. Permission. the provision of a new farm shed connected to a new rainwater harvesting system, installation of PV panels, works to the farm gate and all associated site works, all connected to existing and proposed onsite services. The site is located within the curtilage of Recorded Protected Structures LA RPS IDs 91407, 91404, 91408. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23904/0
- 8 Mar 2023, Meath County Council 23243: Refused. Permission. the importation, recovery & recycling of soil, stone, concrete and brick materials by sorting, crushing and screening for dispatch/re-use in construction and engineering projects. The annual tonnage proposed for acceptance at the Site shall not exceed 25,000 tonnes per annum. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23243/0
- 28 Feb 2023, Meath County Council 23207: N/a. Permission, 1 home. the importation, recovery & recycling of soil, stone, concrete and brick materials by sorting, crushing and screening for dispatch/re-use in construction and engineering projects. The annual tonnage proposed for acceptance at the Site shall not exceed 25,000 tonnes per annum.A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23207/0
- 23 May 2017, Meath County Council TA170574: Conditional. Permission. a gallery at the west end of the church with toilet accommodation underneath and the installation of a waste water treatment unit and percolation area. Galtrim Church is a Protected Structure. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/TA170574/0

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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 Galtrim.

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

- ME043-001: Church, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME043-001----. Located on a rise in a gently undulating landscape. A church at Galtrym is listed in the ecclesiastical taxation (1302-06) of Pope Nicholas IV (Cal. doc. Ire., 5, 255). The rectory of Galtrim was amongst the possessions of the Augustinian priory of St Peter at Newtown (ME036-049003-) at its suppression in 1540 (White 1943, 294). Ussher (1622) describes the church as ruined and the chancel as repaired (Erlington 1847-64, 1, lxxiv). According to Dopping (1682-5) only the walls of the chancel and the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary were standing, and the graveyard was not enclosed (Ellison 1972, 5). The names of some of the clergy are known (Cogan 1862-70, 2, 370-1). The present Church of Ireland church was erected in 1800 (Lewis 1837, 1, 638-9), although 1830 is inscribed in roman numerals over the doorway, but it is now closed. It is within a rectangular graveyard (dims c. 55m NE-SW; c. 45m NW-SE) defined by masonry walls. The headstones date from 1735 to c. 1990. The present building (ext. dims 17.2m E-W; 8.3m N-S) could incorporate walls of the older church, since the N and W walls have a base-batter. The E of two windows on the S wall (Wth 1.5m) has a square hood-moulding externally, and N and S windows on the present tower (ext. dims 3.4m N-S; 3.4m E-W) are re-used ogee-headed and multi-cusped lights. Projecting E from the present church are the remains of a chancel (int. dims 9.9m E-W; 5.3m N-S) defined by wall footings, scarps or low mounds. The church was converted into a dwelling in 2017. Archaeological testing (17E0393) by P. D. Sweetman of the necessary groundwork in the graveyard on the N side of the church produced no related material (excavations.ie 2017:808). The motte (ME043-002----) is c. 115m to the SSE. 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 upload/revision: 23 March, 2015 Amended: 14 April, 2021
- ME043-001001: Graveyard, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME043-001001-. Located on a rise in a gently undulating landscape. The medieval parish church of Galtrim (ME043-001----) is within a rectangular graveyard (dims c. 55m NE-SW; c. 45m NW-SE) defined by masonry walls. The headstones date from c. 1735 to c. 1990. The church was converted into a dwelling in 2017. Archaeological testing (17E0393) by P. D. Sweetman of necessary groundwork in the graveyard on the N side of the church produced no related material (excavations.ie 2017:808). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 23 March, 2015 Amended: 14 April 2021
- ME043-002: Castle - motte, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME043-002----. Situated on a short section of a WNW-ESE esker ridge. The oval flat-topped and grass-covered earthen section of the ridge (dims of top 36m NW-SE; 24m NE-SW; max. dim. of base 62m NW-SE; H 7m) with some trees is defined by a fosse (at SE: Wth of top 14m; Wth of base 4m; int. D 2.4m; ext. D 1.2m) SE-W. A shallow trench (Wth of top 13m; int. D to SE 1.2m; ext. D to NW 0.3m) W-N cuts off the SE end of the ridge and may have formed the defended area (diam. c. 7m). A berm (at SE: Wth 6m) outside the fosse and bordered by a slight bank (at SE: Wth 9m,; H 0.3m) may have formed a bailey along the ridge to the SE. The site of Galtrim parish church (ME043-001----) is c. 115m to the NNW. 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 upload: 10 July 2007 Amended: 24 March 2023

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)

- Galtrim House, country house, 1795–1805, Regional interest, registry number 14404301, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14404301. Detached three-bay two-storey over basement glebe house, built c.1802, flanked by single-bay single-storey over basement wings, terminated by curved screen walls. Projecting central entrance bay, with Doric portico, which is approached by a flight of limestone steps having cast-iron railings. Ground floor windows are set in recessed blind arches. Hipped slate roof with ashlar limestone parapet and chimneystacks. Timber sash windows with limestone sills.
- Galtrim House, stables, 1800–1810, Regional interest, registry number 14404302, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14404302. Stable block, built c.1805, arranged around three sides of a courtyard. Comprising of three-bay two-storey projecting central block, flanked by three-bay single-storey wings. Three-bay single-storey ranges attached at right angles to north and south gables of central range. Hipped slate roofs, recessed blind arches, and timber sash windows.
- Galtrim House, gate lodge, 1800–1810, Regional interest, registry number 14404303, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14404303. Detached L-plan three-bay single-storey gate lodge, built c.1805. Projecting central bay to rear. Single-bay extension to west façade. Replacement windows, sills, doors and roof tiles. Cast-iron railings and gates.
- Post box, 1900–1910, Regional interest, registry number 14404304, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14404304. Cast-iron post box, c.1905, with ER VII insignia.
- Saint Mary's Church (Galtrim), church/chapel, 1795–1805, Regional interest, registry number 14404305, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14404305. Board of First Fruits church, dated 1800. Two-bay elevation to south nave, blank elevation with projecting porch to north nave, three-stage castellated and pinnacled tower attached to west. Buttressed east elevation, with remains of earlier church to east. Pitched caulked slate roof, cast-iron rainwater goods, limestone string courses and dressings. Ashlar limestone entrance piers with cast-iron double gates. Graveyard and remains of earlier church to site.

## 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 Galtrim, 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 moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model: no LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Galtrim.
- 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/galtrim.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/meath/galtrim.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/meath/galtrim.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Galtrim 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)

- Ballynamona: https://everytownland.com/meath/ballynamona-160160.md
- Basketstown: https://everytownland.com/meath/basketstown.md
- Blackcut: https://everytownland.com/meath/blackcut.md
- Boycetown: https://everytownland.com/meath/boycetown.md
- Foxtown: https://everytownland.com/meath/foxtown.md
- Martinstown: https://everytownland.com/meath/martinstown-161089.md
- Milltown: https://everytownland.com/meath/milltown-161113.md
- Monenstown: https://everytownland.com/meath/monenstown.md
- Windtown: https://everytownland.com/meath/windtown-161623.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.

- Page: https://everytownland.com/meath/galtrim
- In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/meath/galtrim