Balreask Old

1,730 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Balreask Old, from 1 m² to 277,792 m² (27.78 ha, 68.64 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 95 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2A1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 1,515 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 162 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C3E1/E3 - Strategic Employment Zones (High Technology Uses)/ Warehousing & Distribution (Office, business/technology park and related)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 25 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1A2 - New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 19 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1E2 - General Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 16 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1F1 - Open Space (Open space, park)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 15 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2C1 - Mixed Use (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 11 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3H1 - High Amenity (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2B1 - Commercial Town or Village Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5G1 - Community Infrastructure (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N1.2R1 - Rail Corridor (Rail)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 22 Sept 2026N/a

  the development being retained consists of timber clad detached outdoor toilets together with a sensory pod unit. The development also includes planning permission for single storey mono-pitch extension to existing building for use as a Montessori room to include modifications to existing car park and all associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2661179

• 24 Aug 2026N/a

  the Development will consist of 1) the demolition of an existing single storey shed and existing entrance gateway; 2) relocation of existing access from R161 public road via a new recessed entrance serving (a) the existing dwelling, (b) the proposed dwellings, (c) the retained lands to the rear; 3) the construction of 10 dwellings arranged on a site of c.0.43 hectares. The proposed dwellings consist of 2no. 4 bedroom detached two-storey dwellings, 2 no. 4 bedroom semi-detached two-storey dwellings, 2 no. 3 bedroom terraced two storey dwellings, 2no. 2 bedroom terraced two-storey dwellings and 2 no. 2 bedroom semi-detached two-storey dwellings. The proposed development includes 17 no. car parking spaces, public and private open spaces including all associated landscaping works, boundary walls and fences. Permission is also sought for necessary roads, footpaths, public lighting, surface water, foul water and potable water infrastructural works to connect the scheme to the existing mains services and public roads together with all associated site and development works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2661065

• 21 Aug 2026N/a

  new single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2661052

• 12 Aug 2026N/a

  the Development will consist of 1) the demolition of an existing single storey shed and existing entrance gateway; 2) relocation of existing access from R161 public road via a new recessed entrance serving (a) the existing dwelling, (b) the proposed dwellings, (c) the retained lands to the rear; 3) the construction of 10 dwellings arranged on a site of c.0.43 hectares. The proposed dwellings consist of 2no. 4 bedroom detached two-storey dwellings, 2 no. 4 bedroom semi-detached two-storey dwellings, 2 no. 3 bedroom terraced two storey dwellings, 2no. 2 bedroom terraced two-storey dwellings and 2 no. 2 bedroom semi-detached two-storey dwellings. The proposed development includes 17 no. car parking spaces, public and private open spaces including all associated landscaping works, boundary walls and fences. Permission is also sought for necessary roads, footpaths, public lighting, surface water, foul water and potable water infrastructural works to connect the scheme to the existing mains services and public roads together with all associated site and development works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2661017

• 21 Jul 2026N/a

  the Development will consist of 1) the demolition of an existing single storey shed and existing entrance gateway; 2) relocation of existing access from R161 public road via a new recessed entrance serving (a) the existing dwelling, (b) the proposed dwellings, (c) the retained lands to the rear; 3) the construction of 10 dwellings arranged on a site of c.0.43 hectares. The proposed dwellings consist of 2no. 4 bedroom detached two-storey dwellings, 2 no. 4 bedroom semi-detached two-storey dwellings, 2 no. 3 bedroom terraced two-storey dwellings, 2no. 2 bedroom terraced two-storey dwellings and 2 no. 2 bedroom semi-detached two-storey dwellings. The proposed development includes 17 no. car parking spaces, public and private open spaces including all associated landscaping works, boundary walls and fences. Permission is also sought for necessary roads, footpaths, public lighting, surface water, foul water and potable water infrastructural works to connect the scheme to the existing mains services and public roads together with all associated site and development works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660917

• 16 Jun 2026Conditional

  the application is for a rear single storey extension of the existing residential house with alterations as required and all associates siteworks

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660739

• 3 Jun 2026Conditional

  We Shane & Laura Maguire, intend to apply for retention permission and planning permission for the following: 1. Amend existing roof, increasing ridge height and roof pitch to provide accommodation to first floor level, including internal alterations. 2. Retention of alterations to front elevation. 3. All ancillary works as detailed on the lodged planning application documents on this site at 26 Beechdale Drive, Clogherboy, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 D6EP.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660674

• 21 May 2026Conditional

  The development consists of the retention of a detached domestic garage and store located to the rear of the dwelling and for all associated site works and services.

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660609

• 12 May 2026N/a

  1. Amend existing roof, increasing ridge height and roof pitch to provide accommodation to first floor level, including internal alterations, G.F.L. rear extension. 2. Retention of alterations to front elevation. 3. All ancillary works as detailed on the lodged planning application documents on this site

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660563

• 7 May 2026Conditional

  The development will consist of: (a) The partial demolition of the existing rear extensions and change in roof profile from hipped roof to gable end roof with the removal of the 2no. existing chimney stacks. (b) The construction of a single storey side and rear extension to provide additional living space to the existing detached dwelling. (c) The relocation of the existing vehicular entrance from Trim Road. (d) The development is to include internal alterations, drainage and all associated site works.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660546

• 5 May 2026Conditional

  Permission for amendments to permitted Large Scale Residential Developments (LRDs) (MCC Ref. 24/201 (ABP Ref. ABP-321389-24) and MCC Ref. 24/401) on a site of 0.172 ha at Balreask Old, Trim Road, Navan, County Meath. The proposed development relates to amendments comprising: the relocation of a temporary foul water pumping station permitted under MCC Refs. 24/201 (ABP Ref. ABP-321389-24) to a permanent location c. 30m to the east of the permitted location, and a new vehicular access for the proposed relocated pumping station from the LDR1a distributor permitted under MCC Ref. 24/401; and the relocation of a permitted foul main 8 m north of its existing alignment over a distance of 98 m

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660524

• 30 Jan 2026Conditional

  The development will comprise of the erection of 10nr. 15m high floodlight poles with attached flood lighting to existing GAA pitches and necessary site works.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660117

• 1 Dec 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of permission to construct a single storey extension to rear of dwelling, domestic garage, revision to entrance, connection to services and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2561312

• 22 Sept 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of the conversion of an existing attic roof space, new access stairs, flat roof dormer to the rear and all associated works. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2561002

• 27 Aug 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of internal alterations and demolitions, the enlarging of the first floor to a two storey with a new pitched roof, a ground floor extension to the rear, widening of the existing entrance and connection to all public services, along with all associated site development works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2560902

• 9 Aug 2025N/a

  the development will consist of the conversion of an existing attic roof space, new access stairs, flat roof dormer to the rear and all associated works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560838

• 30 Jul 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of the construction of a new three-storey building to accommodate a Community Health Centre, including meeting rooms, treatment rooms and office spaces. The proposal also includes on-site car parking spaces, landscaping, boundary treatments, and all associated site works to facilitate the development

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2560801

• 10 Jul 2025Conditional

  the proposed residential development will consist of the construction of 96 no. dwellings, comprising: 80 no. two-storey houses (comprising a mix of terraced and semi-detached houses providing 72 x 3 bed and 8 x 4 bed houses) and 16 no. Duplex Units arranged within 2 no. two-storey blocks (comprising 8 no. 2-bed units and 8 no. 3-bed units). The extension of the permitted Phase 1 LDR2(a) link road (that forms a T-Junction onto Commons Road (to the west) in an easterly direction by c. 100.3m along the southern site boundary to deliver the Phase 2 section of the LDR2(a) link road that will ultimately connect to Trim Road to the east. An internal distributor road to serve the proposed development forms a junction onto the northern side of the proposed Phase 2 LDR2(a) link road. Associated road infrastructure work includes the delivery of access roads, pedestrian footpaths and cycle tracks, green verges and street lighting. Other associated infrastructure works include foul and surface water drainage; water supply; attenuation areas; ESB sub-stations; bin / bicycle store and landscaped open spaces (totaling 11,372 sq.m in area), including 5,853 sq.m of Public Open Space provision and a children’s playground; communal open space of 496 sq.m (associated with the proposed Duplex Units); boundary walls and fences. Provision is made for a total of 178 no. car parking spaces and 74 no. bicycle parking spaces together with all other associated site development works. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 96 homes · Meath County Council, 2560718

• 4 Jul 2025N/a

  the proposed residential development will consist of the construction of 96 no. dwellings, comprising: 80 no. two-storey houses (comprising a mix of terraced and semi-detached houses providing 72 x 3 bed and 8 x 4 bed houses) and 16 no. Duplex Units arranged within 2 no. two-storey blocks (comprising 8 no. 2-bed units and 8 no. 3-bed units). The extension of the permitted Phase 1 LDR2(a) link road (that forms a T-Junction onto Commons Road (to the west) in an easterly direction by c. 100.3m along the southern site boundary to deliver the Phase 2 section of the LDR2(a) link road that will ultimately connect to Trim Road to the east. An internal distributor road to serve the proposed development forms a junction onto the northern side of the proposed Phase 2 LDR2(a) link road. Associated road infrastructure work includes the delivery of access roads, pedestrian footpaths and cycle tracks, green verges and street lighting. Other associated infrastructure works include foul and surface water drainage; water supply; attenuation areas; ESB sub-stations; bin / bicycle store and landscaped open spaces (totaling 11,372 sq.m in area), including 5,853 sq.m of Public Open Space provision and a children’s playground; communal open space of 496 sq.m (associated with the proposed Duplex Units); boundary walls and fences. Provision is made for a total of 178 no. car parking spaces and 74 no. bicycle parking spaces together with all other associated site development works. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560691

• 15 Feb 2025Conditional

  development will consist of a construction of a single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling and associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2560137

• 4 Dec 2024Conditional

  the development will consist of ‘The removal of an area of hard-standing which was constructed pursuant to planning permission reg. 99/2617 and which now comprises a defunct road, realignment of spine road, the provision of additional open space within this part of Balreask Manor, the erection of 4 no. semi-detached dwellings, extension to the existing estate road and footpath, the provision of on-site carparking for each of the proposed houses as well as four communal / visitor spaces within the enlarged area of public open space, connections to the public water supply and sewerage systems along with all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2461054

• 20 Nov 2024N/a

  the development will consist of The removal of an area of hardstanding which was constructed pursuant to planning permission reg.99/2617 and which now comprises a defunct road, the provision of additional open space within this part of Balreask Manor, the erection of 4 no. semi-detached dwellings, extension to the existing estate road and footpath, the provision of on-site carparking for each of the proposed houses as well as four communal / visitor spaces within the enlarged area of public open space, connections to the public water supply and sewerage systems along with all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2460987

• 30 Oct 2024N/a

  the development will consist of The removal of an area of hardstanding which was constructed pursuant to planning permission reg. 99/2617 and which now comprises a defunct road, the provision of additional open space within this part of Balreask Manor, the erection of 4 no. semi-detached dwellings, extension to the existing estate road and footpath, the provision of on-site carparking for each of the proposed houses as well as four communal / visitor spaces within the enlarged area of public open space, connections to the public water supply and sewerage systems along with all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2460911

• 16 Oct 2024Refused

  the development will consist of; the conversion of a four bedroomed semi detached dwelling into two no. two bedroomed dwelling houses along with a rear extension to both houses and all ancillary works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2460856

• 8 Oct 2024Conditional

  The proposed development consists of:(a) A 695m section of a distributor road identified as the LDR1(a) in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, connecting to the existing distributor road at Springfield Glen, that connects to the Dublin Road (R147).(b) A 64m section of road to connect to the permitted and under-construction North-South Link Street through the Swanbrook Estate, and as applied for under Meath County Council Reg. Ref. 24/201 (LRD application) to connect the Trim Road (R161) to the proposed LDR1(a), and thereby connecting the Trim Road (R161) to the Dublin Road (R147).(c) A three armed cycle protected roundabout forming a junction of the LDR1(a) and the North-South Link Street. (d) A roundabout with an orbital cycle track prioritises pedestrians and cyclists on all arms and maintains segregation for all modes. (e) The proposed LDR1(a) and North-South Link Street will be 6m wide, incorporating a 1.5m grass verge at each side segregating a dedicated 1.75m cycle track and 2.5m wide footpath from vehicular movements. (f) A bridge over the Navan Railway Line over a distance of 55m from wingwall to wingwall, with associated embankments, barriers and palisade fencing on both sides.(g) Noise attenuation barriers (2.5 m high) on both sides of the LDR1(a) for a distance of 330 m on the southern side and 166 m on the northern side.(h) Amendment of the road layout in the Springfield Glen Estate to provide a revised junction layout of the proposed LDR1(a) with the Limekiln Hall / Limekiln Wood road junction. (i) A pedestrian link from the LDR1(a) to Limekiln Hall.(j) Public lighting.(k) Associated surface water drainage infrastructure including 2 no. Infiltration/Detention Basins, Tree Pits, Rain Gardens, Petrol Interceptors and flow control manholes.(I) A 640 m section of the Navan Orbital Sewer. (m) Landscaping.(n) The site boundary incorporates a minor area of the site on which a SHD was permitted and implemented under ABP Ref. 311199-21, and connects to the boundary of an LRD application currently under consideration (Meath County Council Reg. Ref. 24/201), to facilitate tie-in between the permitted and proposed North-South Street. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, 24401

The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC 002299
• Special Protection Area: River Boyne and River Blackwater SPA 004232

Recorded monuments

• ME025-035 Souterrain
  Description

  Situated on a fairly level landscape. Two sections of a souterrain passage came to light in preparing the S end of a football pitch. The two portions were aligned with each other and formed a single E-W passage (L 14m plus; Wth 1m; H 1.15m) that was blocked at the W end, collapsed in the centre but terminated without a chamber at the E end. It had straight walls that corbelled in a little at the top and it was roofed with lintels. (Rynne and Prendergast 1962, 39-40) 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 Revised: 29 March 29023 Rynne, E. and Prendergast, E. 1962 Two Souterrains in Co. Meath. Ríocht na Mídhe vol. 2, No. 4, 31-40.

• ME025-036 Church
  Description

  Situated at the E edge of a plateau overlooking a SSE-NNW section of the River Boyne, which is c. 150m to the NE. According to the ecclesiastical taxation (1302-06) of Pope Nicholas IV a chapel at De Baliresk was attached to the church of Navan (Cal. doc. Ire, 5, 256). A house with 2.75 acres called Chapell lands were amongst the possessions of St. Mary's abbey in Navan (ME025-024----) at the Suppression in 1540 (White 1943, 252). A church or church land adjacent to the River Boyne at Ballreask is depicted on the Down Survey (1656 8) barony map of Navan, and Dopping's Visitation (1682 5) refers to a church here (Ellison 1972, 11). It is marked as a small feature described as the site of an old chapel on the 1836 ed. of the OS 6-inch map where it is situated towards the N angle of a lightly outlined area (dims c. 40m NE-SW; c. 40m NW-SE) described as a ‘Burying Ground’ on the same map. The graveyard is depicted as a rectangular hachured feature (dims c. 40m NE-SW; c. 35m NW-SE) on the OS 25-inch map. There are no visible remains of a monument in an area now largely buried under a yard. For the Down Survey barony map see this web-page accessed on 26 June, 2014. http://downsurvey.tcd.ie/down-survey-maps.php#bm=Navan&c=Meath 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: 17 December 2014

• ME025-036001 Graveyard
  Description

  Situated at the E edge of a plateau overlooking a SSE-NNW section of the Rive Boyne, which is c. 150m to the NE. A church at Balreask (ME025-036----) is marked as a small feature described as the site of an old chapel on the 1836 ed. of the OS 6-inch map where it is situated towards the N angle of a lightly outlined area (dims c. 40m NE-SW; c. 40m NW-SE) described as a ‘Burying Ground’ on the same map. The graveyard is depicted as a rectangular hachured feature (dims c. 40m NE-SW; c. 35m NW-SE) on the OS 25-inch map. There are no visible remains of a monument in an area now largely buried under a yard. Archaeological monitoring (17E0283) by C. Brady of foundation trenches at the location produced no evidence of the church or graveyard (excavations.ie 2017:068). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 3 July, 2013 Amended: 14 April, 2021

Architectural heritage

• Beechmount House, outbuilding, 1890–1900 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached eight-bay single-storey former stable building, built 1896, with snecked ashlar façade, brick dressings to openings and half-dormer loft door opening. Extended to rear. Double-pitched and hipped roof, natural slates, gabled half-dormer loft door, cast-iron ogee gutters, moulded brick eaves course. Squared snecked ashlar limestone walls, limestone date plaque J.S.P. 1896. Brick dressings to opes with rounded segmental-headed carriage arches, corrugated iron sheeted doors, six over six pane deal sash windows.

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 Balreask Old, 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. Parts of the land are made ground and water.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2704 (ZIP).

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 Balreask Old with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath.

Name

Balreask Old · Seanbhaile Réisc

Area

4,030,911 m² (403.09 ha, 996.06 acres)

Civil parish

Navan, and its townlands

Barony

Navan Lower

Electoral division

Navan Rural, the unit of the census

Census 2022

31,940 people lived in 10,373 households in the Navan Rural electoral division. 70% of households owned their home. 48% of homes were built since 2001. 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Athlumney, Ballybatter or Balreask New, Commons, Dillonsland, Duffsland, Duncansland, Gainstown, Hanlonstown, Kilcarn, Limekilnhill, Philpotstown, Townparks

Placenames

Balreask Old 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.