Ballinalack
Townland in Co. Westmeath, in Irish Béal Átha na Leac
- Area
- 61.3 ha
- 151 acres
- Land parcels
- 81
- registered freehold, median 306 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Established Residential
- Planning
- 16
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
81 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballinalack, from 123 m² to 130,533 m² (13.05 ha, 32.26 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 13 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Established Residential (Existing residential)
WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Ballinalack, Westmeath · 49 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M2Mixed Use (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Ballinalack, Westmeath · 20 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1Open Space (Open space, park)
WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Ballinalack, Westmeath · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3Open Space (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Ballinalack, Westmeath · 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
31 Jul 2026N/a
the development will consist of: internal alterations to an existing retail shop to accommodate an off-licence area for the sale of alcohol products and associated site development works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660403
28 Apr 2026N/a
internal alterations to an existing retail shop to accommodate an off-licence area for the sale of alcohol products and associated site development works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660212
19 Mar 2026Conditional
construction of 01 No. dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & polishing filter and all associated Site works. The proposed dwelling adjoins the curtilage of a protected structure (RPS 006-032, NIAH 15400612)
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2660130
26 Sept 2025Conditional
development which will consist of constructing a new dwelling, wastewater treatment system & polishing filter and to share existing entrance onto public load and all associated site works. This planning application falls within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (reg no. 15400612)
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2560476
10 Jun 2025Conditional
proposed internal & external alterations to existing two storey terraced type dwelling house so as to divide same into 2 no. two bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses together with the proposed decommissioning of existing septic tank & the proposed connections into the existing wastewater network and all ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2560293
2 May 2025Refused
extension (1146.8sqm) to the rear of the existing building on site, comprising of 6 no. commercial vehicle roadworthiness test centre (CVRT) facilities and truck showroom, end of vehicle life bay, canteen, W/C’s and associated offices, to be connected to the existing test facilities on site. Permission is also sought for a truck wash (188.5sqm) on site and for an external and internal waste recovery facilities (1971sqm) for end-of-life activity for commercial and private vehicles including motorcycles and agricultural vehicles of all types and all associated site works.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560209
20 Feb 2025N/a
extension (1146.8sqm) to the rear of the existing building on site, comprising of 6 no. commercial vehicle roadworthiness test centre (CVRT) facilities and truck showroom, end of vehicle life bay, canteen, W/C’s and associated offices, to be connected to the existing test facilities on site. Permission is also sought for a truck wash (188.5sqm) on site. Permission is also sought for an external and internal waste recovery facilities (1971sqm) for end-of-life activity for commercial and private vehicles including motorcycles and agricultural vehicles of all types and all associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560056
8 Apr 2024Refused
construction of a garage to include a games room and gym with all ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2460105
29 Nov 2023Conditional
the installation of PV panels on the total roof area (1131sqm)of the existing building. Permission is also sought for an extension, to the existing toilet block (68.7sqm), to accommodate additional toilets and fire escape stair way from the first floor to the northeast (front) northwest (side) and southwest (rear) elevations. Permission is sought for the upgrading of road marking on site. Permission for retention is sought for: 1. To retain the existing 2.1m wide extension (47.1sqm), constructed on site to the dining and kitchen areas, of the southeast elevation , from that previously granted under ref. no. 18/6378. 2. To retain the existing drive thru hatch location (5.6sqm), (from that previously granted (Ref. No. 09/5085) in a different location), constructed on site, to the southwest (rear) elevation. 3. To retain the existing signage on the building to the southeast elevation and to retain external menu display unit as constructed on site located on the drive thru road and all associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2360413
21 Nov 2022Conditional
for the installation of PV panels on the total roof area (1131sqm) of the existing building and the upgrading of road markings on the site. Permission is also sought for an extension to the rear (southwest) and side (northwest) (62.3sqm) to contain ladies toilets, accessible toilet and a fire escape corridor. RETENTION PERMISSION is sought for alteration to existing shop/dining area extension (from 574sqm to 430.2 sqm) (from that previously granted under ref. no. 18/6378) and retention of outdoor seating area and canopy to the northwest elevation (75.4sqm). Alteration of 2 no. existing entrance doors to the northeast elevation from that previously granted under ref. no. 18/6378, signage on the existing building, external menu display unit as constructed on site, the existing storage unit to the rear of the existing shop (178.6sqm) and all associated site works.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22548
22 Jul 2022N/a
construct a dwelling house & detached garage with septic tank & percolation area, with a new entrance, with all ancillary site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22378
20 May 2022Conditional
to construct and complete extension at the side and rear of existing dwelling to include a bedroom, bathroom, study and living room with all ancillary site works, also to retain foundations
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 22267
7 Apr 2022N/a
to retain foundations and to construct & complete extension at the side & rear of our existing dwelling to include a bedroom, bathroom, study and living room with all ancillary site works
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 22179
30 Mar 2021Conditional
Permission to extend our existing dwelling at the side and rear to include a bedroom, bathroom, study and living room with all ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 21153
17 Dec 2018Conditional
(a) extension of 574sqm at ground floor level on SE side of existing building comprising enlargement of dining area, food preparation area and associated stores and new fire escape stairs. (b) Extension of 75 sqm at first floor level to include fire escape stairs and corridor with plant room. (c) Decommissioning of existing underground diesel fuel storage tanks numbered 4, 5 and 6. (d) Installation of new 40,000 litre bunded diesel fuel storage tank in underground location on SE side of building to conform with current fire regulations, (e) retention of former shop store area as retail space (137.50 sqm)
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 186378
15 Sept 2017Conditional
Lean - to extension of 163sm at rear of existing shop and dining facility for refrigerated containers and back up storage for shop and dining facility. Enclosed yard of 281sm for service and delivery vehicles and prefabricated low level shed for shop fittings maintenance. Extension of parking area on S.E. side of main building to provide 4 no bus parking bays and total 44 car parking spaces, including wheelchair and ambulance spaces, with associated pedestrian footpaths to shop and dining area . Re-location of fill points and vents to lockable cabinet on service island, including Spill Kit area, ESB mini-pillar and DCD unit (Driver Controller Delivery Unit) all as required to meet current emergency control regulations. 2 no 11,000 Lit Class 1, full retention and alarmed petrol interceptors with discharge to open drain to serve parking area for cars, buses and trucks. 1 no. 7,000 lit underground tank for truck diesel and 1 no. 3000 lit underground tank for agricultural diesel. Retention and completion of truck wash in new location to south west rear of site including single storey shed of 55 sm for wash controls and switch gear with 2 no 8,000 lit tanks under shed for storage of rainwater from two storey building to supply re-circulating truck wash. Provision of access to re-located truck washing facilities one-way traffic circulating system, truck parking spaces increased to 11 no. and bunded safety kerb to bank of drain. 1 no 20,000 lit class 1 full retention and alarmed petrol interceptor with discharge to open drain to serve enlarged paved area. (Signs) 1 no vertical advertising sign size 3.000sm erected 0.500m over ground level on SE side of site. 1 no vertical dierectional sign size 3.000sm erected 0.500m over ground level on SE side of site.
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 176261
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
- Ballinalack, Mullingar5 sales
The townland
- Name
- Ballinalack · Béal Átha na Leac
- Area
- 612,946 m² (61.29 ha, 151.46 acres)
- Placenames
- Ballinalack on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland
Townlands, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address.