# Ballychristal, Co. Offaly: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Geashill, barony of Philipstown Upper, Co. Offaly; in Irish Baile Mhic Criostail.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 1,621,642 m² (162.16 ha, 400.72 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 36 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 2,586 m² (0.26 ha, 0.64 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 5 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Geashill, https://everytownland.com/offaly/parish/geashill.md
- Barony: Philipstown Upper
- Electoral division: Rathfeston, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 460 people lived in 150 households in the Rathfeston electoral division. 90% of households owned their home. 44% of homes were built since 2001. 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Offaly, https://everytownland.com/offaly.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/42228
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 180106
- Centre: latitude 53.229847, longitude -7.293893 (WGS 84)

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

36 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballychristal, from 111 m² to 395,491 m² (39.55 ha, 97.73 acres); 22 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 295681: 395,491 m² (39.55 ha, 97.73 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/295681.md
- Parcel 308795: 340,408 m² (34.04 ha, 84.12 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/308795.md
- Parcel 306351: 246,078 m² (24.61 ha, 60.81 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/306351.md
- Parcel 280333: 218,997 m² (21.9 ha, 54.12 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/280333.md
- Parcel 293212: 110,712 m² (11.07 ha, 27.36 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/293212.md
- Parcel 299872: 76,851 m² (7.69 ha, 18.99 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/299872.md
- Parcel 5742675: 54,532 m² (5.45 ha, 13.48 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5742675.md
- Parcel 272656: 43,669 m² (4.37 ha, 10.79 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/272656.md
- Parcel 272609: 37,730 m² (3.77 ha, 9.32 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/272609.md
- Parcel 307765: 33,845 m² (3.38 ha, 8.36 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/307765.md
- Parcel 312949: 14,630 m² (1.46 ha, 3.62 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/312949.md
- Parcel 273506: 7,991 m² (0.8 ha, 1.97 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/273506.md
- Parcel 298021: 6,782 m² (0.68 ha, 1.68 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/298021.md
- Parcel 272490: 4,527 m² (0.45 ha, 1.12 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/272490.md
- Parcel 271101: 4,318 m² (0.43 ha, 1.07 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/271101.md
- Parcel 2478221: 3,966 m² (0.4 ha, 0.98 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2478221.md
- Parcel 271000: 3,923 m² (0.39 ha, 0.97 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/271000.md
- Parcel 310932: 2,706 m² (0.27 ha, 0.67 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/310932.md
- Parcel 299677: 2,466 m² (0.25 ha, 0.61 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/299677.md
- Parcel 5883406: 2,313 m² (0.23 ha, 0.57 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5883406.md
- Parcel 303248: 2,119 m² (0.21 ha, 0.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/303248.md
- Parcel 2492536: 2,105 m² (0.21 ha, 0.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2492536.md
- Parcel 2876245: 1,940 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2876245.md
- Parcel 5742683: 1,727 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5742683.md
- Parcel 288543: 1,431 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/288543.md
- Parcel 5228358: 1,201 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5228358.md
- Parcel 5845863: 1,201 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5845863.md
- Parcel 5228356: 768 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5228356.md
- Parcel 5845898: 768 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5845898.md
- Parcel 5228389: 329 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5228389.md
- Parcel 5845861: 329 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5845861.md
- Parcel 270295: 325 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/270295.md
- Parcel 5294705: 314 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5294705.md
- Parcel 2876246: 123 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2876246.md
- Parcel 5338951: 111 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5338951.md
- Parcel 5842249: 111 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5842249.md

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

No zone of a development plan covers Ballychristal 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)

5 applications, newest first.

- 3 Sept 2026, Offaly County Council 2660473: N/a. Permission. RED III application - The development will consist of planning permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development (renewable energy development) with a total site area of 143.4 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, inverters, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, two temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The proposed development will utilise two existing access points, which will include the upgrading and widening of an existing access off the L1013. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application. 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/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660473/0
- 18 Jun 2026, Offaly County Council 2660319: N/a. Permission. RED III application - The development will consist of planning permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development (renewable energy development) with a total site area of 143.4 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, inverters, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, two temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The proposed development will utilise two existing access points, which will include the upgrading and widening of an existing access off the L1013. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application. 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/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660319/0
- 28 May 2026, Offaly County Council 2660287: N/a. Permission. RED III application - The development will consist of planning permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development (renewable energy development) with a total site area of 143.4 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, inverters, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, two temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works. The proposed development will utilise two existing access points, which will include the upgrading and widening of an existing access off the L1013. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application. 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/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660287/0
- 11 Feb 2026, Offaly County Council 2660070: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. extending house, fit a new effluent treatment system and all associated site works and services .Retention permission for extension to rear of house as constructed. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660070/0
- 3 Feb 2021, Offaly County Council 2138: Conditional. Permission. ROAD / JUNCTION ACCOMMODATION WORKS TO FACILITATE TURBINE DELIVERIES ASSOCIATED WITH A PROPOSED WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT IN CO. KILDARE. A CONCURRENT PLANNING APPLICATION IS BEING LODGED TO KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL IN RELATION TO A 10 YEAR PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT WHICH CONSISTS OF 5 NO. WIND TURBINES WITH A TIP HEIGHT OF UP TO 169M AND ALL ASSOCIATED FOUNDATIONS AND HARDSTANDING AREAS; 1 NO. ON-SITE ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION; 1 NO. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION COMPOUND; ALL ASSOCIATED UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS CABLING CONNECTING THE TURBINES TO THE PROPOSED ON-SITE ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION; PROVISION OF NEW SITE ACCESS TRACKS AND ASSOCIATED DRAINAGE; ERECTION OF 1 NO. PERMANENT METEOROLOGICAL MAST OF UP TO 100M IN HEIGHT; AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS, ANCILLARY WORKS AND EQUIPMENT. AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT (EIAR) AND A NATURA IMPACT STATEMENT (NIS) HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/2138/0

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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 Ballychristal.

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

- OF026-012: Ringfort - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2COF026-012----. Eastern portion of enclosure shows on aerial photo (N 506/5) but western portion is visible on the ground. Univallate ringfort (max N-S chord c. 43m) defined by shallow fosse and much degraded internal bnak. Interior slightly raised above the level of the surrounding field. Located on flat well drained terrain in undulating countryside. Only the W half survives although the outline of the E half is still discernible under suitable conditions. A field fence dissects the site on a N-S axis. What remains of the site is in fair condition and consists of a raised platform (diam 45m N-S; ext. H 1m) enclosed by two poorly preserved earthen banks with intervening fosse (Wth 2m). No entrance feature visible. Aerial photographs (GSI N, 506/5; 175/4) shows outline of circular ringfort. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011
- OF026-098: Burnt spread, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2COF026-098----. In tillage field, 300m E of Lough Banagher. Feature identified by Séamus Ó Murchú in the course of an archaeological desk based assessment of a forestry felling licence application. Visible as a dark soil mark (dims. c. 38m E-W x 24m N-S) on aerial imagery available on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine iFORIS system. Elongated dark spread visible on Digital Globe orthoimages taken 2011-13. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Séamus Ó Murchú Date of upload: 27 August 2021

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)

- Ballychristal House, house, 1680–1720, Regional interest, registry number 14926005, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=OF&regno=14926005. Detached L-plan five-bay two-storey with attic house, built c.1700, with central pediment and flanking two-storey wings, c.1800. House is flanked by screen walls. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystacks and some cast-iron rainwater goods. Pebbledashed walls with smooth-rendered plinth and brick saw-tooth cornice. Square-headed window openings with sandstone sills to main house and tooled limestone sills to flanking bays with uPVC windows. Square-headed door opening with replacement timber panelled door. Random coursed screen walls flank house. Walled garden to rear of house. Single- and two-storey outbuilding to yard. Bellcote rebuilt in 2000. Site accessed through wrought-iron piers flanked by limestone walls.

## 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 Ballychristal, 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 Ballychristal.
- 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/offaly/ballychristal.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/offaly/ballychristal.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/offaly/ballychristal.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

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

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

- Ballintogher: https://everytownland.com/offaly/ballintogher-180084.md
- Ballydownan: https://everytownland.com/offaly/ballydownan.md
- Ballykean: https://everytownland.com/offaly/ballykean.md
- Bawnmore: https://everytownland.com/offaly/bawnmore.md
- Dalgan: https://everytownland.com/offaly/dalgan.md
- Raheen: https://everytownland.com/offaly/raheen-181024.md
- Raheenbeg: https://everytownland.com/offaly/raheenbeg.md
- Urney: https://everytownland.com/offaly/urney.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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