Ballynaneashagh
Townland in the civil parish of Kilbarry, Co. Waterford; in Irish Baile na nDéiseach
- Area
- 133.2 ha
- 329 acres
- Land parcels
- 456
- registered freehold, median 450 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- RS
- Planning
- 100
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
456 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballynaneashagh, from 2 m² to 109,263 m² (10.93 ha, 27 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 47 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2RS (Existing residential)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 183 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C7CD (Other commerce/industrial/enterprise uses)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 169 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M5GB (Other mix of uses)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 56 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3HA (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 23 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M1RE (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S3CI (Community facilities)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1OS (Open space, park)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1R1 (New/proposed residential)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028, Waterford · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
27 Aug 2026N/a
The proposed development will consist of the construction and operation of a development consisting of an energy centre building, landscaping works, roof mounted solar PV and all other associated ancillary infrastructure within the townland of Kingsmeadow together with an associated heat pipeline network extending from the proposed energy centre building along sections of Kilbarry Road, Cork Road (R680) and Brown’s Road through the townlands of Kingsmeadow, Pastimeknock, Kilbarry and Ballynaneashagh, Waterford City, County Waterford. The Waterford Energy Centre building will integrate multiple low carbon energy technologies including the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), and gas boilers, for peak load support and emergency back up. The proposed energy centre building will have a building height of 6.2m, with solar PV panels mounted on the building rooftop. The proposed development will also include a heat pipeline network consisting of 2no. pipes, with a diameter of 450mm each, spanning a distance of approximately 1,470m in an underground trench, from the proposed energy centre building, extending onto Kilbarry Road, crossing into Cork Road (R680) travelling the length of Cork Road before terminating outside the IDA Industrial Estate on Brown’s Road, linking the proposed Waterford Energy Centre building to future heat customer buildings in the area. Ancillary development will consist of security fencing, access and parking, drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works at the proposed energy centre building. Site preparation will involve foundation works, and construction of essential access facilities to support overall functionality for the purpose of generating renewable heat energy and transmitting it to future heat customer buildings in the area (Proposed Development) within the townlands of Kingsmeadow, Pastimeknock, Kilbarry and Ballynaneashagh, Waterford City, County Waterford. A 10 year permission is sought for the construction of the proposed development. Forthe purposes of the Renewable Energy DirectiveIII(Directive(EU)2023/2413),the proposed development includes relevant solar energy development comprising approximately21.6kWofroofmountedsolar PV and the installationof3no. small scale1.5MWnon-ground, air source heat pumps. InaccordancewithArticle239of the PlanningandDevelopmentRegulations2001(as amended)
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660654
21 Jul 2026N/a
Proposed new workshop and ancillary staff facilities and offices. Proposed works will also include new marshalling yard, staff and visitor carparking, all associated plant and equipment, site fencing, building and site signage, alterations to the existing site entrance and all associated site and drainage works
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660540
16 Jul 2026N/a
Proposed new workshop and ancillary staff facilities and offices. Proposed works will also include new marshalling yard, staff and visitor carparking, all associated plant and equipment, site fencing, building and site signage, alterations to the existing site entrance and all associated site and drainage works
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660524
10 Jun 2026N/a
For change of use of existing shop to restaurant and for new signage on front and side of existing building, also 12 proposed new parking spaces at the rear of building.
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2659
5 Jun 2026N/a
Proposed new workshop and ancillary staff facilities and offices. Proposed works will also include new marshalling yard, staff and visitor carparking, all associated plant and equipment, site fencing, building and site signage, alterations to the existing site entrance and all associated site and drainage works
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660396
29 May 2026N/a
Change of use of existing shop to restaurant and for new signage on front and side of existing building
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2652
21 Apr 2026Conditional
sought for single story shed
Retention · Waterford City and County Council, 2660260
1 Apr 2026Conditional
single storey extension to side of existing motor showroom, building 'A' (formerly Waterford City Ford) along with elevational treatments to front facade of existing motor showroom. Demolition of existing single storey motor showroom and service workshop, building 'B' (formerly McConnells Waterford) ; all associated site works including forming new display parking areas. The Development will also include attached building signage to new front facade of building 'A'.
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2660204
26 Nov 2025Refused
for the erection of a new totem sign (Ford Transit Centre) and all associated site work
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2560842
14 Apr 2025Conditional
Rectification of a minor section of the site boundary and minor modifications to the site layout of previously approved development (Ref.: 2460334) at these lands. The proposed revisions include:• Relocation of Apartment Block Type 2 and Apartment Block Type 3 (comprising units X-01 to X-30), by approximately 4 m southwest (increasing separation from northern boundary)• Relocation of House Units 43 and 44 approximately 1 m west within the development. • Minor modifications to the surrounding parking areas for the apartment blocks, including the relocation of proposed bicycle shelters and bin compounds.• All associated landscaping and infrastructure works. No changes to the road layout and footpaths are proposed as part of this application. No changes to any other element of previously approved permission are proposed as part of this application. Additionally, permission for minor alterations to the front and side elevations of Apartment Block Type 2 and Apartment Block Type 3 (units X-01 to X-30).
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2560242
10 Apr 2025Conditional
Proposed new two storey car sales showroom building with three bay garage, floor area = 559.61 m2, four bay workshop building, floor area =256.60 m2, two no. totem signs, external vehicle display areas, alterations to boundary fencing, new vehicular entrance, connection to services and all associated site works
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2560233
20 Feb 2025Conditional
of single storey extension to side of existing shop, convert existing store area to shop floor area and all ancillary works
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2520
29 Jan 2025Conditional
for a new two-storey extension to the side of existing dwelling, together with permission for the construction of a new single -storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling and the extension of the existing porch to the front of existing dwelling and all associated site works.
Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2560047
19 Dec 2024Conditional
the utilisation of the existing services access/entrance onto Cork Road as a permanent secondary vehicular access/entrance to Waterford Retail Park. Planning permission is also being sought for development which will consist of junction upgrade works, new pedestrian crossing and right turn lane, and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.
Retention · Waterford City and County Council, 2460789
18 Dec 2024Conditional
to apply elevational changes to the existing second floor of the Science and Engineering building, which includes the removal of the existing glazed façade, the construction of new external walls with a raised parapet structure, which will include revised glazing arrangements, the formation of new balcony areas, a new timber façade system to be fixed to the façade, and for new rendered areas to existing plant room facades on the north elevation, a new external roof access stairs, a new solar PV array on the roof, all other internal alterations to suit the new façade arrangement, with all ancillary and associated site works
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2460778
25 Oct 2024Conditional
permission is sought for 11 no. 100mm x 100m Steel Posts which will form the structure for a proposed Storage shed extension to the workshop. PERMISSION is sought to construct a 34 square metre storage shed extension to the workshop . Shed will be used for the storage of materials associated with the cleaning and preparing of cars along with all associated site development works
Retention · Waterford City and County Council, 2460631
3 Sept 2024Conditional
for development which will consist of a third level educational building comprising of engineering, computing and general teaching facilities of a floor area of 12,894 sq. metres. The application site is located within the SETU Waterford Campus which is generally bounded by Paddy Browne's Road on the west and the Cork Road to the south. The building consists of a five storey over lower ground floor building, together with roof top plant and architectural screening. The application includes for 2 no. new disabled access parking bays, 360 no. cycle spaces, and removal of existing campus service road. In addition, the creation of soft landscaping with SuDS measures and footpath connections to the existing campus landscaping, hard landscaped entrance area, seating and lighting stands is proposed. Internally the building will incorporate a central atrium and provide general teaching spaces including lecture theatres, laboratories, workshops, studio spaces and administration. The application includes for all site signage, utility connections and ancillary site works associated with the project.
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2460499
10 Jul 2024Conditional
for the proposed 1-storey extension (403m² Approx.) to the Northern side of the existing Bausch + Lomb Ireland facility. The extension is to include new open plan and cellular offices. This is also to include minor internal and external modifications to previously granted planning permission (reference number: 24/60085). These works are to include all associated plant & equipment, elevational alterations, site works, site fencing, signage and alterations to internal road network and drainage. This application relates to development for the purposes of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions License. This application is to be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). The NIS will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority. This application relates to development for the purposes of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions License.
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2460388
2 Jul 2024N/a
for proposed 1-storey extension (403m² Approx.) to the Northern side of the existing Bausch + Lomb Ireland facility. The extension is to include new open plan and cellular offices. This is also to include minor internal and external modifications to previously granted planning permission (reference number: 24/60085). These works are to include all associated plant & equipment, elevational alterations, site works, site fencing, signage and alterations to internal road network and drainage. This application relates to development for the purposes of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions License. This application is to be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). The NIS will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority. This application relates to development for the purposes of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions License. At Unit 424-425 IDA Industrial Estate, Cork Road, Waterford.
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2460362
18 Jun 2024Conditional
for development consisting of 292 residential units and associated uses comprising: 6no. two storey 4 bedroom detached and semi-detached houses; 160no. two storey 3 bedroom detached, semi-detached and terraced houses; 4no. three storey apartment blocks consisting of 60no. 2 bedroom duplex apartment units; a five storey apartment block comprising 66no. age-friendly apartments (32no. 1 bedroom and 34no. 2 bedroom units) and ancillary accommodation; a standalone single storey creche building (286sqm) and associated external play area. Vehicular access is provided from Ballybeg Drive. Provision is made for pedestrian and cycle connections to Ballybeg Drive, Cork Road, Clonard Park and future phase 2 development site. Permission is sought for all associated site and development works associated with the above including car parking, bicycle parking, ESB substations, surface water attenuation, connection to services, hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments. The development involves the demolition of an existing single storey bungalow at ‘Comeragh’, Cork Road (X91CK0Y). The application is available at: www.ballynaneashagh-lrd.ie.
Permission, 166 homes · Waterford City and County Council, 2460334
5 Mar 2024Conditional
for a single storey extension to the side and rear of the dwelling and removal and blocking up of the original front entrance door
Retention, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2460104
22 Feb 2024Conditional
the proposed 1-storey extension (348m² Approx.) to the Northern side, the Part 1-storey & Part 2-storey extension (3614m² Approx.) to the Northern & Eastern sides of the existing Bausch + Lomb Ireland facility. The extensions are to include new production facilities, storage areas, offices, link corridors and staff accommodation. This is also to include new plant rooms and to include minor internal and external modifications. These works are to include all associated plant & equipment, elevational alterations, site works, site fencing, signage and alterations to internal road network and drainage. This application relates to development for the purposes of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Licence.
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2460085
4 Dec 2023Conditional
for the provision of car display parking area and all associated site development works, incorporating retaining walls, security fencing and gates, lighting and site drainage
Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2360589
14 Aug 2023Conditional
for the construction of a single storey, 3-bedroom detached dwelling house to include new driveway, new entrance piers, footpaths, terrace area, landscaping, boundary treatments, together with all associated site works and drainage connections,
Permission, 1 home · Waterford City and County Council, 2360365
10 Aug 2023Conditional
Proposed signage and entrance portal to existing Henry Ford car dealership.The building is 7m high. Signage to be 6.5m high approx to top. Entrance portal to be 5.5m approx above ground level.
Permission · Waterford City and County Council, 2360359
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.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Ballynaneashagh.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Ballynaneashagh.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Ballynaneashagh.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Ballynaneashagh.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Ballynaneashagh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Waterford.
The townland
- Name
- Ballynaneashagh · Baile na nDéiseach
- Area
- 1,332,192 m² (133.22 ha, 329.19 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kilbarry, and its townlands
- Electoral division
- Ballynaneashagh, the unit of the census
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballybeg, Ballycashin, Butlerstown North, Butlerstown South, Kilbarry, Lisduggan Big, Lismore, Skibbereen
- Placenames
- Ballynaneashagh 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.