Ballon

281 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballon, from 2 m² to 106,174 m² (10.62 ha, 26.24 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 47 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing / Infill Residential (Existing residential)
  Carlow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Ballon Small Town Plan, Carlow · 159 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Carlow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Ballon Small Town Plan, Carlow · 36 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Agriculture
  Carlow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Ballon Small Town Plan, Carlow · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space and Amenity (Open space, park)
  Carlow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Ballon Small Town Plan, Carlow · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3Neighbourhood Facilities (District, neighbourhood centre)
  Carlow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Ballon Small Town Plan, Carlow · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community / Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Carlow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Ballon Small Town Plan, Carlow · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Carlow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Ballon Small Town Plan, Carlow · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N2.2Utilities (Wastewater)
  Carlow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Ballon Small Town Plan, Carlow · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Carlow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Ballon Small Town Plan, Carlow · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 31 Aug 2026N/a

  9no. two storey terraced dwellings as constructed (slightly revised positions on site, minor alterations) and associated site works granted under permission 16/384

  Retention · Carlow County Council, 2660264

• 11 May 2026Refused

  removal of archway at entrance, construction of 3no. single storey one bedroom townhouses to rear of site, demolition of storage shed, extended storage area to rear of takeaway/restaurant, outdoor seating area to rear of same and associated works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2660138

• 23 Oct 2025Conditional

  to 1) install new unmanned overground fuel dispensing unit; and 2) all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2560325

• 15 Jul 2025Refused

  2no. 2 bed two storey semi detached dwellings adjacent to existing housing development under construction and associated site works. Additionally permission is sought for the relocation of 2no. 3 bed semi detached dwellings being a revision to previously granted permission 16384

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2560203

• 3 Jul 2025Refused

  a proposed housing development comprising of 8no. two storey 3 bedroom semi detached houses, 1no. two storey 4 bedroom detached house, 1no. 3 bedroom single storey dwelling, demolition of existing agricultural shed and existing shed/former dwelling, proposed entrance and all associated works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2560191

• 3 Jul 2025N/a

  for 2no. 2 bed two storey semi detached dwellings adjacent to existing housing development under construction and associated site works. Additionally permission is sought for the relocation of 2no. 3 bed semi detached dwellings being a revision to previously granted permission 16384

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2560192

• 30 Jun 2025N/a

  a proposed housing development comprising of 8 no. two storey 3 bedroom semi detached houses, 1no. two storey 4 bedroom detached house, 1 no. 3 bedroom single storey dwelling, demolition of existing agricultural shed and existing shed/former dwelling, proposed entrance and all associated works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2560186

• 13 Jun 2025Conditional

  the adaptation & reuse of the existing agricultural structure to provide part habitable accommodation and part domestic garage/store, including modifications to the building elevations, connection to mains water & public sewer services, provision of a new splayed entrance, and all ancillary site development works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2560169

• 13 Jun 2025N/a

  a proposed housing development comprising of 8no. two storey 3 bedroom semi detached houses, 1no. two storey 4 bedroom detached house, 1no. 3 bedroom single storey dwelling, demolition of existing agricultural shed and existing shed/former dwelling, proposed entrance and all associated works at Main Street/Cunaberry Lane, Ballon, Co. Carlow

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2560172

• 12 May 2025Conditional

  a split-level, single storey dwelling, detached double garage, use of existing entrance, connection to existing mains services and all associated site works

  Permission, 2 homes · Carlow County Council, 2560121

• 11 Apr 2025Refused

  modifications and realignment of the front boundary and footpath, the addition of 8 no. additional car parking spaces together with all associated site works and landscaping

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2560089

• 14 Feb 2025Conditional

  the construction of the following: (a) 4no. semi-detached two-storey dwellings, (b) 1 block of 3no. terraced townhouse type dwellings & a semi-detached single-storey dwelling, (c) 1no. detached single-storey dwelling (d) 1no. two-storey block with 2no. apartments & (e) new entrance, parking, connection to mains water, public sewer & stormwater and all associated site development works

  Permission, 10 homes · Carlow County Council, 2560030

• 21 Jan 2025Conditional

  the construction of a single storey extension to the side & rear of existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling, interior and exterior alterations and all ancillary site works.

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2560009

• 4 Jan 2025N/a

  a ‘Wellness’ Mural on the gable end of the current Clubhouse at Ballinavalley, Ballon, Co. Carlow to highlight well being for our members and the local community. Approximate sizing of the Mural will be 15sqm

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2560001

• 18 Apr 2024Refused

  Retention of partial conversion of existing garage permission granted under planning reference 0074 & 04132 to a two bedroomed self-contained flat with a living/kitchen area and shower/toilet room. Connection to mains water and existing septic system and all ancillary site works

  Retention, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2460090

• 2 Apr 2024N/a

  the development of a 'Wellness' Mural on the gable end of the current Clubhouse at Ballinvalley, Ballon, Co. Carlow, to highlight well being for our members and the local community. Approximate sizing of the Mural will be 15sqm

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2415

• 11 Mar 2024Conditional

  conversion of attic of existing house to bedrooms/study and associated velux rooflights to roof, revised position of window to ground floor and all associated works

  Retention, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2460057

• 22 Jun 2023Conditional

  Change of use of existing dwelling house at Fenagh Road/Ballykealy Lane, Ballon, Co Carlow, R93 FX93 from residential use to community centre use. The development comprises the demolition of a single storey 6.2m2 boiler room, the reconfiguration of the existing rooms to provide meeting rooms, office, toilet and canteen, and construction of a single storey extension of 37m2 to provide a multi-function community room, accessible shower room, and ramped access to the rear. Site works comprise the provision of (a) 46 car parking spaces including 2 disability access spaces, 7 electric vehicle charging points, and 22 bicycle spaces; (b) relocation of the vehicle entrance on Fenagh Road/Ballykealy Lane with a new pedestrian access point; and (c) new boundary treatment along the perimeter of the site and associated site works and services.

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2360117

• 16 Jun 2023N/a

  the change of use of dwelling house to community centre use. The development comprises the demolition of a single storey 6.2sqm boiler room, the reconfiguration of the existing rooms to provide meeting rooms, an office, toilet and canteen, and the construction of a single storey extension of 37sqm to provide a multi-function community room, an accessible shower room, and ramped access to the rear. Site works comprise the provision of (a) 46 car parking spaces including two disability access spaces, seven electric vehicle charging points, and twenty two bicycle spaces; (b) relocation of the vehicle entrance on Fenagh Road/Ballykealy Lane with a new pedestrian access point: and (c) new boundary treatment along the perimeter of the site and associated site works and services

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 23103

• 11 Apr 2023N/a

  the change of use and renovations to existing domestic garage to a self contained granny flat with connection to existing mains water and foul water treatment system

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2369

• 6 Mar 2023Refused

  Planning permission is sought for (a) the construction of a single-storey dwelling, (b) revisions to previous grant of planning permission PL21/221 consisting of the relocation of permitted entrance to serve as a shared entrance for proposed and existing dwellings, (c) connection to public foul sewer and mains water and all associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2360029

• 25 Nov 2022N/a

  the construction of a single-storey dwelling, new entrance, connection to public foul sewer and mains water and all associated site development works. The development will include for sub-division of a site granted under PL21/221

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 22403

• 21 Oct 2022N/a

  the construction of a single-storey dwelling, new entrance, connection to public foul sewer and mains water and all associated site development works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 22365

• 4 Oct 2022Conditional

  the demolition of existing portacabin structure housing a childcare facility and the construction of a new replacement single storey building (on an enlarged footprint). This building is located to the side of protected structure CW 110 (Old National School Ballon). The building shall comprise of playgroup areas with associated wc's changing, sleeping room and all associated works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 22335

• 26 Sept 2022Conditional

  PL16-384 - The construction of proposed housing within an existing un-finished housing development and completion of same. The proposed housing (21 No. new housing units in total) shall consist of 2 No, blocks of 4 No. three bedroom two storey dwellings, 2 No. single storey 2 bedroom dwellings, 1 No. block of 3 No. two storey three bedroom dwellings, 8 No. two storey three bedroom semi-detached dwellings and all associated works. Permission is also sought to complete 5 No. commenced houses as follows: complete 4 No. two storey three bedroom dwellings with proposed alterations to layout and design of same, permission to complete 1 No. detached 4 bedroom dwelling with proposed alterations to layout and design of same, permission to complete roads and services to same, and all associated site works

  Extension of duration, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 22318

The 25 most recent of 52 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 Ballon.

Recorded monuments

• CW013-065 Flat cemetery
  Description

  Extensive cemetery of pit and cist burials associated with bowl and vase food vessel and cordoned urn pottery, apparently covering much of Ballon Hill. References to largely levelled entrenchments and earthworks and 'the site of old rath', suggest hilltop may have been enclosed, possibly with ringfort or with ring-barrow associated with complex. No visible surface traces. Area has been cleared and improved. (JRSAI 1853, 295; JRSAI 1959, 31-3, with refs; JRSAI 1970, 109). Test trenching carried out within area of constraint in 2005 by Coilin Ó Drisceoil (Ó Drisceoil, 2008, p. 18) failed to reveal anything of archaeological significance. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 03 February 2009

• CW013-066 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Described as 'now dry' on 1839 'OS 6-inch' map. (JKAS 1933, 214)

• CW013-067 Enclosure
  Description

  Described by Graves (JRSAI 1852-3, 297) in his article on the Ballon Hill cemetery (CW013-065----) as follow: 'The site of the old rath … here digging proved most difficult, as it was paved with great blocks of stone, set on end, and fitting close together'. Research carried out by Ballon Hill Archaeology Project identified an enclosure (diam. c. 60m) on Bing Maps (http://www.bing.com) (pers. comm. Nial O'Neill), probably the same monument described by Graves. This enclosure is c. 100m NNE of the location identified on the 1995 RMP map. A review of the SMR file suggests there was not sufficient evidence for the location assigned on the 1995 RMP map, hence the location of this monument has been moved to the centre point of the enclosure visible on Bing Maps. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 13 March 2013 Revised by: Claire Breen

• CW013-068 Enclosure
  Description

  Formerly classified as 'Earthworks' in the Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow (Brindley and Kilfeather 1993, 22, no. 136) based on the description by Graves (JRSAI 1852-3, 296), in his article on the Ballon Hill cemetery (CW013-065----) which states that, 'On the summit … were formerly large and curious entrenchments, locally known as "The walls of Troy". These … have from time to time been all carted away by the neighbouring farmers for manure, so that not a trace ... now remains'. Following research carried out by Ballon Hill Archaeology Project a small roughly circular enclosure (diam. 30-40m) has been identified on the summit. The project has also identified a possible hilltop enclosure (CW013-124----) encircling the summit of the hill which incorporates the smaller enclosure in its NW quadrant. The 'walls of Troy' may refer to a maze of sod or turf on the summit, similar to one in Ballynavortha, Co. Wicklow (WI042-035----) (Manning 2004, 166-68). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 11 March 2014 Revised by: Jean Farrelly

• CW013-069 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  Described as 'now dry' on 1839 'OS 6-inch' map. (JKAS 1933, 214). Test trenching carried out within area of constraint in 2005 by Coilin Ó Drisceoil (Ó Drisceoil, 2008, p. 18) failed to reveal anything of archaeological significance. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 03 February 2009

• CW013-070001 Church
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 22 December 2009 Revised by: J. Farrelly Present remains consist of E portion of rectangular structure (min. L 5m; Wth 4.7m) of roughly coursed granite boulders, with some dressed granite quoins. Chancel is built on steep E-facing slope. Several quoins and a granite moulded window jamb are in use as grave markers; window jamb incorporated in stile at SW corner of graveyard (CW013-070002-). Quoins suggest fifteenth- or sixteenth-century date. Recent renovations of E gable and portion of N wall. Distinct curve in road, suggesting former circular enclosure.

• CW013-070002 Graveyard
  Description

  Trapezoidal in shape (map dims. c. 28m N-S at the E end and c. 58m N-S at W end and c. 75m E-W). Church (CW013-070001-) roughly centrally placed. Several quoins and a granite moulded window jamb are in use as grave markers; window jamb incorporated in stile at SW corner of graveyard (CW013-070002-). Distinct curve in road, suggesting former circular enclosure. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011

• CW013-071001 Enclosure
  Description

  According to O’Toole (1933, 235), within a roughly rectangular ‘garden’ (dims. c. 22m NW-SE; c. 17m NE-SW) there is, ‘a small enclosure which is called the “old Church-yard.” It is stated that it was formerly used for the burial of unbaptized children [CW013-071002-] and that within this enclosure there was, ‘a very remarkable stone [CW013-071003-]’. The enclosure was levelled c. 1970 (Seaver and O’Neill, unpublished report, February 2022). According to an ASI field report (September 1988), ‘The stone formerly stood at the centre of a small enclosure defined by an earthen bank about 8m distant from the stone. To N of stone and inside [the] bank a trench (L c. 3m) with baked sides and filled with white ash or burnt bone was found during cultivation. There are no visible surface traces of the bank and the stone has been moved to the adjacent field boundary’. Prehistoric pottery was found in 1940 in rabbit burrows under the ‘stone’ (Seaver and O’Neill, unpublished report, February 2022). Based on the available information it is not possible to classify the enclosure with any certainty, though its association with prehistoric pottery and a possible funerary monument (CW013-071003-) suggests it may be a barrow. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 21 February 2022

• CW013-071002 Children's burial ground
  Description

  According to O’Toole (1933, 235), within a roughly rectangular ‘garden’ (dims. c. 22m NW-SE; c. 17m NE-SW) there is, ‘a small enclosure [CW013-071001-] which is called the “old Church-yard.” It is stated that it was formerly used for the burial of unbaptized children and that within this enclosure there was, ‘a very remarkable stone [CW013-071003-].’ The enclosure was levelled c. 1970 (Seaver and O’Neill, unpublished report, February 2022). According to an ASI field report (September 1988), ‘The stone formerly stood at the centre of a small enclosure defined by an earthen bank about 8m distant from the stone…There are no visible surface traces of the bank’. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 21 February 2022

• CW013-071003 Megalithic structure
  Description

  According to O’Toole (1933, 235), within a roughly rectangular ‘garden’ (dims. c. 22m NW-SE; c. 17m NE-SW) there is, ‘a small enclosure which is called the “old Church-yard.” It is stated that it was formerly used for the burial of unbaptized children [CW013-071002-] and that within this enclosure there was, ‘a very remarkable stone [CW013-071003-]’. The enclosure was levelled c. 1970 (Seaver and O’Neill, unpublished report, February 2022). According to an ASI field report (September 1988), ‘The stone formerly stood at the centre of a small enclosure defined by an earthen bank about 8m distant from the stone. To N of stone and inside [the] bank a trench (L c. 3m) with baked sides and filled with white ash or burnt bone was found during cultivation. There are no visible surface traces of the bank and the stone has been moved to the adjacent field boundary’. O’Toole describes the stone as being, ‘hexagonal in shape, five of the sides consisting of straight lines and the sixth is curved. It is six feet eight inches [2.03m] in length from east to west, and five feet ten inches [1.78m] from north to south; the depth is two feet [0.61m]. It is high in the centre and curves gently to the sides. In the middle of the upper surface there is a shallow basin-shaped hollow from which fourteen groovings or flutings, run to the outer edge. The sides of the stone seem to have been chiselled, but they are now overgrown with moss’ (ibid.). The ASI field report (September 1988) describes, a ‘Large granite boulder (c. 1.2m dim.). Upper surface has pattern of grooves, possibly artificial but forming no particular pattern although appearing to radiate from a central area’. A report in The Nationalist and Leinster Times 21 June 1947 describes the ‘Druid’s Altar’ as, ‘a burial stone of the cromlech group, resting on four supports sunk to foundation depth’ (Seaver and O’Neill, unpublished report, February 2022). The supports are also mentioned by Fr. Peadar Mac Suibhne, who describes how the boulder had, ‘stones under it like legs under a stool’ (ibid.). Prehistoric pottery was found in 1940, in rabbit burrows under the ‘stone’ (ibid.). Based on the available information it is not possible to classify the boulder with any certainty, though its association with prehistoric pottery and the reference to support stones suggests it is part of the megalithic tomb tradition or a boulder-burial. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 21 February 2022

• CW013-074 Barrow - ring-barrow
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Small circular area enclosed by low earthen bank. Rises very slightly to centre (overall diam.. 14m; Wth of bank c. 1.5m).

• CW013-124 Hilltop enclosure
  Description

  A large roughly circular enclosure (diam. c. 120-140m) encompassing the summit of Ballon Hill. The monument is visible on Bing aerial imagery (identified by Nial O’Neill, Ballon Hill Archaeology Project). The S and SW sector is defined by a field boundary and elsewhere the monument appears to be defined by scarp. A smaller enclosure (CW013-068----) has been identified within this possible hilltop enclosure, off-centre in the NW quadrant (Ballon Hill Archaeology Project). Graves (1852-3, 296), in his article on the Ballon Hill cemetery (CW013-065----), notes that, 'On the summit … were formerly large and curious entrenchments, locally known as "The walls of Troy". These … have from time to time been all carted away by the neighbouring farmers for manure, so that not a trace ... now remains'. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 11 March 2014

• CW013-130 Enclosure
  Description

  In tillage on the W edge of Ballon village. A circular enclosure (diam. c. 30m), identified as the cropmark of a fosse on satellite imagery (Google Earth satellite imagery, 21 July 2021) by Jean-Charles Caillère. Dark staining evident in the W sector of the interior may indicate a waterlogged area or back-filled quarrying. See attached: CW013-130----_01 Google Earth satellite imagery, 21 July 2021 Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 7 December 2021

Architectural heritage

• Catholic Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, church/chapel, 1815–1825 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached Catholic church, c. 1820, on a cruciform plan with granite dressings including architraves to some openings and belfry. Renovated and re-rendered, c. 1993. Interior retains wall monuments, three galleries, timber ceiling and Gothic reredos, c. 1820.

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 Ballon, about 1 in 5 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 high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2663 (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 Ballon with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Carlow.

Name

Ballon · Balana

Area

1,282,139 m² (128.21 ha, 316.82 acres)

Civil parish

Ballon, and its townlands

Barony

Forth

Electoral division

Ballon, the unit of the census

Census 2022

788 people lived in 251 households in the Ballon electoral division. 69% of households owned their home. 55% of homes were built since 2001. 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballinadrum, Ballinvally, Ballykealey, Ballymogue, Cunaberry, Kilmurry, Larah

Placenames

Ballon 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.