Abbeylands

635 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Abbeylands, from 1 m² to 25,288 m² (2.53 ha, 6.25 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 58 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 628 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 32 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community & Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 13 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M5Mixed Use (Other mix of uses)
  Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential - R28 (New/proposed residential)
  Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Active Open Space (Active open space)
  Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 8 Sept 2026N/a

  alterations and extensions to his property, the application includes for the construction of a single storey porch to front elevation, the construction of a single storey plant room to side elevation and for the construction of single storey storage bays at rear of property including provision of a number of Velux windows to front and rear including ancillary works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660810

• 5 Aug 2026N/a

  construction of a 2 Storey Doctors Surgery, including, 10 No. Consultation Rooms and 3 No. Treatment rooms, Emergency set down area and 2 no. Disabled Parking Spaces together with associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660694

• 27 Apr 2026Conditional

  new single storey steel canopy structure with sheet metal roof finish, PV panels, new permeable paved ambulance parking bay (below canopy) with new vehicular entrance of Castle Park Road, new planted sloped bank & associated landscape works to the north side of the existing two storey ambulance station

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660338

• 27 Mar 2026N/a

  new single storey steel canopy structure with sheet metal roof finish, PV panels, new permeable paved ambulance parking bay (below canopy) with new vehicular entrance of Castle Park Road, new planted sloped bank & associated landscape works to the north side of the existing two storey ambulance station

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660228

• 19 Feb 2026Refused

  1. new single storey detached house. 2. new vehicular entrance from Harbour Court housing estate. 3. new hammer head/turning area from Harbour Court housing estate. 4. new pedestrian footpath linking existing footpath from Gussett Lane to Harbour Court housing estate. 5. connections to existing services. 6. all above with associated siteworks

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660115

• 3 Nov 2025Conditional

  section 254 licence - scaffolding

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 25314

• 27 Aug 2025Conditional

  Section 254 Licence

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 25244

• 30 Apr 2025Conditional

  existing two storey as built rear extension and all associated site works

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 25105

• 25 Apr 2025Conditional

  bay window to front of dwelling with porch roof overhang and retention of domestic store at rear, and associated works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2599

• 9 Apr 2025N/a

  construction of new mixed use building with 2 retail unit and 10 apartments, bike and bin store, connection to all services and associate works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560263

• 28 Mar 2025Refused

  the following: 1. New two storey detached house 2. New vehicular entrance from Harbour Court Housing Estate 3. New pedestrian footpath linking existing footpath from Gussett Lane to Harbour Court Housing Estate 4. Connections to existing services 5. All above with associated siteworks

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560227

• 24 Mar 2025N/a

  existing two storey as built rear extension and all associated site works

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2566

• 20 Mar 2025Conditional

  an extension of 41.00sq.metres to existing dwelling house and associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560193

• 28 Nov 2024Conditional

  a single storey extension of 4no. Special Educational Teaching Rooms (floor area = 60sqm) to the front of the existing single storey St Michael Building (existing floor area = 1016.0sqm), together with minor internal alterations and all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460751

• 28 Nov 2024Conditional

  construction of a single storey extension of 3no. Special Educational Teaching Rooms (floor area = 58.6sqm) to the front of the existing single storey St Peter Building (existing floor area = 979.0sqm), together with minor internal alterations and all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460752

• 6 Nov 2024Conditional

  (i)Construction of single storey domestic garage, Gross Area c.37square metres, to rear of house (ii)Widening of existing front access and all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460681

• 28 Aug 2024Conditional

  Part 8 - to construct 74 No. Social Housing Units and all associated works. The accommodation shall consist of the following: 2 No. four bedroom storey and a half units, 17 No. three bedroom two storey units, 45 No. two bedroom two storey units, 2 No. one bedroom apartments in a two storey unit and 8 No. one bedroom single storey units. (Please see the Site Notice for details in relation to submissions or observations in respect to the proposed development)

  Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 24352

• 16 Jun 2024Conditional

  as constructed single storey garage building, c.36square metres, and all associated site works

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2460340

• 7 May 2024N/a

  as constructed single storey garage building, c.36square metres, and all associated site works

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2460256

• 18 Apr 2024Conditional

  planning registration reference number 22/1014, is being sought for the construction of a new detached two storey, townhouse dwelling together with all associated ancillary site works

  Permission consequent · Wicklow County Council, 2460223

• 19 Mar 2024N/a

  change of use of first floor from retail to a 1-bedroom apartment; Amendments to rear elevation including windows and a new balcony, internal amendments and all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 24133

• 8 Mar 2024Refused

  to demolish an existing substandard 60m² 2-storey store building and erect a 90m² single storey shed to the existing yard along with all associated site development works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 24120

• 17 Nov 2023Conditional

  the existing single-storey extension to the rear & side of the existing dwelling comprising of a kitchen, utility and sitting room (with an area of 28m²) together with the retention of the existing single - storey front entrance porch (with an area of 3m²) all at ground floor level. Also, retention permission is being sought for the two existing single storey garden sheds to the rear of the existing dwelling (garden shed 1 with an area of 15.2m²) and (garden shed 2 with an area of 25m²) all connecting into the existing services

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2360420

• 31 Oct 2023Conditional

  the Material Change of Use from Retail (Pharmacy Unit) to Health Centre (additional HSE accommodation) in part of the ground floor of the existing Primary Care Centre, localised alterations to the building elevations and all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2360388

• 1 Jul 2023Conditional

  alterations and additions to the existing detached bungalow. The proposed works will comprise of the demolition of the existing attached single storey lean-to garden shed and utility area to the rear (west) elevation & the construction of a new single storey dining, utility, bedroom & bathroom extension in lieu, together with the demolition of the existing front entrance porch to the front (east) elevation including alterations to the existing window & door openings to all elevations. The proposed works will also include the widening of the existing site entrance gates to the front (east) boundary all connecting into existing services and including all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2360134

The 25 most recent of 94 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 Abbeylands.

Recorded monuments

• WI040-029001 Religious house - Dominican friars
  Description

  Situated on level terrain on the S side of the town. The site of the Dominican friary founded in 1264 by Thomas Theobald FitzWalter. Portions of the church and claustral buildings survived into the mid-18th century (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 221). No surviving remains; the site is now a park in Arklow town with 18th- and 19th-century headstones, including samples by Denis Cullen and James Byrne, arranged around the perimeter of the high-walled square graveyard. Part of the medieval borough of Arklow (WI040-029----). In 1414 the pope granted the friary the following rights; 'Relaxation, during ten years, of years and ten quarantines of enjoined penance to penitents who on the six feasts of Our Lord, Whitsun day, the four feasts of, St. Mary the Virgin, the Nativity of St. John Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, the Invention and Exaltation Of Holy Cross and the dedication, and on All Saints, during the octaves of certain of them and the six days of Whitsun week, visit or (vel) give alms for the conservation and sustentation of the Friars Preachers' church of Holy Cross de Arclo, in the diocese of Dublin' (Cal. papal letters, 461). In 1541 after the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the Crown granted a 'Lease to Edmund Duffe, gent.; of the site of the priory of friars preachers of Arclow, with appurtenances. To hold for 21 years, at a rent of 20s.—' (Nicholls 1994, 22). On the 27th of January, 1541 an inquistion held at Arklow under a jury consisting of, 'Edmund Edward, Peter Waffer, Patrick Fannyng, Walter Chever, Denis Edward, Patrick Kenne, James Ower, Dermot Kelley, John McGerrer, William McMorysshe, Hugh Carpenter, and Hugh Ballagh' recorded that the Dominican House of Arklow, then listed as in Co. Wexford consisted of the following; 'All the buildings in the precinct are necessary for the farmer, and with a garden cont[aining]. 2 acr[es]., and are worth above repairs 6.s. 8.d. Vill of Arctlo [Arklow]. - 2 parks or closes cont. 3 acr.; 2.s. 3 acr. (greater measure); 2.s. A new chamber; Edmund Duff, for a term of years; value, 6.s. 8.d.; rent, a grain of corn. A messuage; Connor McKee ; 12.d., and for victuals, a quarter of beef (12.d.), 6 cakes (12.d.), 3 gallons of butter (2.s.) ; total, 5.s. A messuage; Thomas Ferrold 5.s.; do.; John Gregory 5.s. ; do.; Hugh Ballagh; 3.s. 4-d. 6 cottages, worth 12.s.; now waste by war and rebellion of the Irish called le Kavaners [Cavanaghs]. 2 vacant pieces of ground; ,2.d. Each tenant of a messuage used to give to the Friars, for their sustenance, from every brewing of beer for sale, 3½ gallons of beer worth 13.s. 4d.; this duty is not rendered now. Each gave 1 hen; 8.d. Total, 23.s. 2.d. Total of the extent, 29.s. 10.d.' (White 1943, 373). Edmund Duff [Duffy] was listed as the occupier of the 'House of Friars Preachers of Arcloo' (ibid., 374). In 1544 the friary lands were granted, 'to John Travers of Dublin, esq., in consideration of the sum of £41 of the site of the monastery of friars preachers of Arclowe, with appurtenances, county Wexford' (Nicholls 1994, 46). According to Brewer (1825-6, 332) 'on part of the site was erected a parish church, the land having been granted for that purpose by Sir Laurence Esmond, Bart. and Benjamin Mountney, Esq.; but this building falling to decay a new church has been recently erected, on a more eligible spot'. The Urban Survey of Co. Wicklow described the Dominican Friary of the Holy Cross as follows; 'This was founded in 1264 by Thomas Theobald FitzWalter and he was buried there in 1285 (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 221). It was suppressed in 1539 but parts of the church and claustral buildings survived until the mid eighteenth century (ibid.). It was located in the rectangular site marked "graveyard" on the south side of Main Street. No building remains survive. The site itself has been turned into a public park with the eighteenth and nineteenth century gravestones arranged around the walls' (Bradley and King 1989, 6). The following details were recorded by Gwynn and Hadcock (1970, 221); 'In 1414 an indulgence was granted for the conservation of the friars' church. The friary was suppressed in 1539. On 27 Jan. 1541 the jurors found that the buildings and 2-acre site were necessary for the farmer (Edmund Duffy); the possessions (then let to several tenants) included 15 acres, four messuages and six cottages, val. c. 62s., but given as 29s. 10d. because part was waste by war and rebellion of the Irish called le Kavaners: E. The buildings consisted of church and belfry, chapter-house, dorter, hall, three chambers, store, kitchen, etc.; the property was granted in 1544 to John Travers at a small rent. The ch[urch]. and priory stood almost complete in Burgo's time. Stephen O'Kelly, last representative of the order in Arklow, d[ied]. soon after 1835'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: 14 July 2021

• WI040-029009 Graveyard
  Description

  Situated on level terrain on the S side of the town. The site of the Dominican friary (WI040-029001-) founded in 1264 by Thomas Theobald FitzWalter. Portions of the church and claustral buildings survived into the mid-18th century (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 221). No surviving remains; the site is now a park in Arklow town with 18th- and 19th-century headstones, including samples by Denis Cullen and James Byrne, arranged around the perimeter of the high-walled square graveyard. Part of the medieval borough of Arklow (WI040-029----). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 19 September 2013

Architectural heritage

• House, 1920–1930 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1925. The façade is finished in unpainted render whilst the pitched roof is slated and has a shared rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of partly glazed timber door with plain rectangular fanlight. The flat-headed windows have two over two timber sash frames. To the front is a small garden, enclosed from the street by a rendered wall. The house is one of a long planned roadside terrace of largely identical properties.

• House, 1920–1930 · Regional interest
  Description

  End-of-terrace two-bay two-storey house, built c.1925. The façade is finished in unpainted roughcast with narrow painted render surrounds to the openings, whilst the pitched roof is slated and has a blank gable shared with the neighbouring house, and a rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of partly glazed timber door with plain rectangular fanlight. The flat-headed windows have two over two timber sash frames. To the front is a small garden, enclosed from the street by a rendered wall. The house is one of a long planned roadside terrace of largely identical properties.

• House, 1945–1955 · Regional interest
  Description

  End-of-terrace two-bay two-storey house, built c.1950. The façade is in brick whilst the part hipped roof is covered in pan tiles and has a shared brick chimneystack. The entrance consists of a panelled timber door set within a bevelled reveal. The windows are flat-headed and have timber sash frames, those to the upper floor six over six, that to the ground floor tripartite. Cast-iron rainwater goods. To the front of the house is a relatively small garden enclosed with a rendered wall. The property is one of a large planned grouping of identical properties.

• House, 1945–1955 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1950. The façade is in brick whilst the pitched roof is covered in pan tiles and has a shared brick chimneystack. The entrance consists of a partly glazed timber door set within a bevelled reveal. The windows are flat-headed and have timber sash frames, those to the upper floor six over six, that to the ground floor tripartite. uPVC rainwater goods. To the front of the house is a relatively small garden enclosed with a rendered wall. The property is one of a large planned grouping of identical properties.

• House, 1900–1920 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1910. The façade is finished in unpainted render whilst the pitched roof is slated and has a shared rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of partly glazed timber door with plain rectangular fanlight. The flat-headed windows have two over two timber sash frame. To the front is a small garden, enclosed from the street by a rendered wall. The house is one of a long planned roadside terrace of largely identical properties.

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 20 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 made ground and water.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3351 (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 Abbeylands with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Wicklow.

Name

Abbeylands · Fearann na Mainstreach

Area

463,002 m² (46.3 ha, 114.41 acres)

Civil parish

Arklow, and its townlands

Barony

Arklow

Electoral division

Arklow No. 1 Urban, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Arklow No. 1 Urban electoral division: 10,367 people in 3,895 households; 66% of households own their home; 35% of homes were built since 2001; 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Arklow, Knockanrahan Lower, Tinahask Lower, Tinahask Upper

Placenames

Abbeylands 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.