Ballykilmore
Townland in the civil parish of Newtown, barony of Fartullagh, Co. Westmeath; in Irish Baile an Ghaill Mhóir
- Area
- 133.4 ha
- 330 acres
- Land parcels
- 179
- registered freehold, median 919 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Established Residential
- Planning
- 24
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
179 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballykilmore, from 2 m² to 116,140 m² (11.61 ha, 28.7 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 47 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Established Residential (Existing residential)
WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Tyrrellspass, Westmeath · 70 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M2Mixed Use (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Tyrrellspass, Westmeath · 19 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S1Community, Educational & Institutional (Education)
WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Tyrrellspass, Westmeath · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S3Community, Educational & Institutional (Community facilities)
WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Tyrrellspass, Westmeath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1Enterprise & Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Tyrrellspass, Westmeath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1Open Space (Open space, park)
WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Tyrrellspass, 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
21 May 2026Refused
to construct an extension onto existing dwelling and carry out internal alterations to the dwelling, resulting in part reconfiguration of the internal layout to create a self-contained granny flat, removal of existing shed, retain existing public services and associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2660264
14 Sept 2025Conditional
demolition of two single-storey extensions to the rear of a detached two-storey five-bedroom house and extend, alter and convert that detached two-storey five-bedroom house to two semi-detached two-storey three-bedroom houses and carry out all associated site works. The property is included in the Record of Protected Structures in the Westmeath County Council Development Plan 2021-2027- RPS No.039-011 and the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage - NIAH No.15322014.
Permission, 2 homes · Westmeath County Council, 2560451
4 Dec 2023Conditional
Retention permission is sought for the existing extensions (21.4 & 2.2sqm) to the rear (northwest) of the building. Retention permission is also sought for the existing change of use (147.9sqm), from unused car showroom to shop. Retention permission is also sought for a cold room (12sqm) and freezer room (12sqm) to the rear of the existing building. Permission for part change of use of ground floor plan to incorporate an off-licence to the side of the existing shop. The gross floor space of the proposed works is 28.8sqm. Permission is also sought for an extension (98.8sqm) to the northeast elevation to consist of additional shop area. Permission is also sought for alterations to the existing elevations, which includes alterations to the existing southeast window to be altered to allow for a new main entrance door and to use the existing main entrance as a fire door and window on the southeast elevation and all associated site works
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 2360422
28 Sept 2023Conditional
construction of a single storey extension (56.4sqm), to the rear (southeast) elevation of the existing building, to accommodate a kitchen, wash-up area and corridor. Permission is sought for alterations to the existing lean-to roof to the rear (south elevation). Permission is also sought for internal renovation works to the existing ground floor plan to include a dining area and reception/ order area and additional W/C and all associated site works at the above address
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2360331
18 Sept 2023Conditional
Retention and completion of the existing partially constructed dwelling houses, previously granted full planning permission under planning reference number 18/6212. The development consists of minor alterations to the house layout and all ancillary site services
Retention, 2 homes · Westmeath County Council, 2360308
7 Jun 2023Conditional
development which shall consist of the following: The demolition of an existing attached shed to the rear of the existing dwelling and the construction of: a single storey extension to the rear of the property, new shed, connection to existing services and all ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2360166
27 Oct 2022Conditional
demolish existing 17m2 cabin to the rear boundary and to construct a 100m2 storey and a half building to rear boundary (south east), consisting of 2 classrooms (age 3 to 6 years old), a resource room, toilet facilities, stairs access and all associated site works. Permission is also sought to extend side (south west) of main building by 14m2 to create a sleep room for young children & to alter existing windows to the south west and north west and all associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22527
19 May 2022Refused
to construct 2 no. semi-detached houses, connection to existing services and all associated site works. Planning ref 18/6212.
Extension of duration · Westmeath County Council, 22264
27 Aug 2021Conditional
Retention Permission is sought for the change of use of the existing single and two storey dwelling houses from residential use to commercial use (Doctors Surgery). Retention is also sought for the covered canopy/timber structure to the rear of the two-storey dwelling house to include all ancillary site works and services.
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 21476
26 Aug 2021Conditional
Planning Permission for partial demolition and restoration of a protected structure NIAH Number 15322014 and construction of a single storey extension & associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 21473
2 Jul 2021Refused
permission to construct a granny flat extension to the rear of my existing dwelling to include a hall, porch, living area with stove, chimney and velux, kitchen, dining area and two bedrooms, one with en-suite and wardrobe and to extend at rear of existing house to include kitchen and dining with velux and to demolish existing shed at rear with all ancillary site works. Works within the curtilage of a Protected Structure 039-012.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 21363
21 May 2021N/a
to construct a granny flat extension to the rear of my existing dwelling to include a hall, porch, living area with stove, chimney and Velux, kitchen, dining area and two bedrooms, one with en-suite & wardrobe and to extend at rear of existing house to include kitchen & dining area with Velux and to demolish existing shed at rear with all ancillary site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 21278
9 Apr 2021Conditional
New contemporary style single and storey and a half dwellinghouse with attached garage, new site entrance, sewerage treatment system and polishing filter, site boundaries with landscaping and all ancillary site works/services
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 21180
22 Feb 2021Conditional
Permission to construct a storey & half first floor extension to the rear (southeast facing) onto the existing single storey building, which will comprise an after-school room, toilet facilities, storage room and stairs access and all associated site works at the above address.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2178
22 Dec 2020Conditional
Permission for minor alteration and a single storey classroom extension with ancillary accommodations and associated site works.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 206372
4 Nov 2020Conditional
Permission to erect a 21m high monopole telecommunications support structure together with antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 206309
1 Apr 2020Conditional
construct a single storey building to rear boundary (southeast) consisting of one after school room, toilet and storage rooms (54.2sq.m). Permission os also sought to extend side (southwest) of the main building to consist of kitchen (7.5sq.m), permission to alter existing windows to the southeast and the northeast, connect to existing sewer on site and all associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 206089
20 Dec 2019Conditional
existing cabin, containing playroom, toilet and entrance hall and connection to existing services on site and all associated site works
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 196356
20 Mar 2019Conditional
single storey extension to rear (southeast), consisting of baby sleeping/activity room and after school room (79.4sqm) and side (southwest), consisting of kitchen (5.1sqm). Also to add additional doors and windows to the existing southwest and southeast elevations and all associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 196074
23 Nov 2018Conditional
construction of a dwelling house (bungalow 161.2sqm), new shared entrance to facilitate domestic and agricultural access onto the public roadway. Permission is also sought for the installation of a septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 186359
6 Jul 2018Conditional
to construct 2 no. semi-detached houses, connection to existing services and all associated site works.
Permission, 2 homes · Westmeath County Council, 186212
15 Jun 2018Conditional
removal of an existing 17sqm single storey extension and the construction of a new 54sqm single storey extension, to the existing single storey structure, comprising of additional living room, kitchen/dining room, bathroom, utility and hot press with a single storey link to the existing structure. Works to include the provision of a soakaway and the reconnection to the existing sewer line and all ancillary services. The existing dwelling is listed in the Record of Protected Structures Reference RPS 039-014. Proposed works to protected structure, reinstatement of existing roof, provision of 2 no. VELUX style windows to rear and the installation of an ACCO drain to the perimeter of the existing structure.
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 186195
17 May 2018Refused
to construct a dwelling house (bungalow 161.2 sqm) new domestic entrance onto the public roadway and for the installation of a septic tank and percolation area. Permission is also sought for an agricultural entrance onto the public roadway and all associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 186154
10 Feb 2017Conditional
extend existing dwelling house at the front & rear to include a sitting room, hall with velux, bedroom with en-suite and walk in wardrobe, kitchen, dining, utility, w.c., living room, hot press, bathroom and porch, demolish a chimney and shed, construct 2 new chimneys, bay window at front, construct a detached garage, remove plaster band to the roof at front to increase window size of 2 windows at the front to match existing window, decommission existing septic tank and install a new septic tank with percolation area with all ancillary site works.
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 176037
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 Ballykilmore.
Recorded monuments
- WM039-002 Ringfort - rath
Description
Not depicted as an antiquity on the 1837 ed. OS 6-inch map but shown as an oval-shaped field in the the SE corner of a larger rectangular field. In pasture, on top of a low E-W ridge with good views to N, E and W. Ballykilmore Lough visible 55m to the N. Ringfort (WM039-003----) 150m to NNE. Roughly oval-shaped area (diam. 30m N-S; 48m E-W) defined by a low earth and stone bank with traces of a narrow fosse only visible at SW which may not be an original feature. No entrance feature visible. The enclosing feature consists of a single earth and stone bank visible at E and W. At N and S the enclosing bank changes into a double bank with intervening fosse of post-1700 appearance. The interior of the ringfort is uneven. See attached profile of monument surveyed and drawn by the ASI. Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien Date of upload: 02 August 2013
- WM039-003 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on the end of a low ridge with good views of the surrounding countryside. Ballykilmore Lough 100m to the SW and Daly's Lough 80m to the E. Ringfort (WM039-002----) 150m to SSW. Circular-shaped area (diam. 28.5m N-S; 27m E-W) defined by a poorly preserved earth and stone bank which is only visible at E, elsewhere has been reduced to a scarp. No entrance feature visible. The interior of the ringfort is uneven. A small quarry has defaced the W edge of the monument. A 19th century field boundary running N-S intersects the E edge of the ringfort which has caused defacement of the bank on this side. This N-S field boundary is not indicated on the 1837 ed. OS 6-inch map. Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien Date of upload: 02 August 2013
- WM039-004 Ritual site - holy well
Description
Holy well located S of the village of Tyrrellspass in a small woodland. Known locally as St. Stephen's Well. Tyrrellspass Castle (WM039-001----) located 300m to the NW. Circular pool (diam. 0.9m; D 1m) of water lined with stones and is accessed by a series of four steps leading down to the water. The steps are flanked by a low drystone wall that was recently rebuilt. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 01 August 2013
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. 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).
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Ballykilmore with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Westmeath.
The townland
- Name
- Ballykilmore · Baile an Ghaill Mhóir
- Area
- 1,333,721 m² (133.37 ha, 329.57 acres)
- Civil parish
- Newtown, and its townlands
- Barony
- Fartullagh
- Electoral division
- Ballykilmore, the unit of the census
- Neighbouring townlands
- Killavally, Newcastle, Rathgarrett, Tyrrellspass
- Placenames
- Ballykilmore on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland
Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, 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; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.