Blyry Lower
Townland in the civil parish of St. Mary'S, barony of Brawny, Co. Westmeath; in Irish Bladhraí Íochtarach
Parcel 112505
- Area
- 292 m²
- Buildings
- 2 buildings touch it, 167 m² on the ground
- Zoning
- R2 Established Residential (ATLAP 2014-2020) The objective
R1 Proposed Residential (ATLAP 2014-2020) The objective - Townland
- Blyry Lower
Planning applications on this parcel
30 Jul 2018Conditional
1. The redesign of the originally proposed 5 no. dwelling houses on original site no's 60-65 inclusive. 2. The redesign of the originally proposed 7 no. detached & semi detached type dwelling houses together with 2 no. duplex apartment buildings on original site no's 66-88 inclusive where it is now proposed to construct 19 no. dwelling houses in their place consisting of 2 no . four bedroomed two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses, 9 no three bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses of which there are three blocks fo three dwelling houses, 4 no. three bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses, 2 no. three bedroom storey end of terrace type dwelling houses with 2 no. four bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses all of which are contained in one block. The redesign of the originally proposed 6 no. two storey semi detached type dwelling houses on original site no's 85-90 inclusive, whereby it is now proposed to construct 8 no. dwelling houses in their place consisting of the following 6.no. three bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses of which there are two blocks of three dwelling houses, 2 no. four bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses (Total 32 units) Proposed alterations to internal access road servicing the above mentioned dwelling houses and all ancillary works at The Orchard, Blyry Lower, Athlone, Co Westmeath.
Permission, 32 homes · Westmeath County Council, 187143
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 this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.
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).
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee.
- Area
- 145.1 ha
- 359 acres
- Land parcels
- 450
- registered freehold, median 316 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Established Residential
- Planning
- 25
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
450 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Blyry Lower, from 3 m² to 698,681 m² (69.87 ha, 172.65 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 36 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Established Residential (Existing residential)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 269 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1Enterprise & Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 102 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1Proposed Residential (New/proposed residential)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 28 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M2Mixed Use (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1Open Space (Open space, park)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C1.1Commercial (Commercial, retail)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - P1Agricultural (Agriculture)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 2 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
5 Nov 2025Conditional
the construction of a stand-alone Warehouse Extension of 368.3m2 total floor area including 38.3m2 ground floor office area and 38.3m2 first floor office area together with new yard areas, boundary walls, car parking, landscaping and all associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560540
8 May 2025N/a
a change of use of an existing two storey light industrial unit/warehouse with ancillary office and storage space into a place of worship to include a main worship hall with ancillary classrooms, media room, offices, kitchen areas, storage and toilets; external alterations to include new signage; and all associated site development works.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560218
4 Apr 2025N/a
the change of use of an existing office unit to a place of worship, minor internal alterations, new signage and all associated site development works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560160
5 Dec 2022Conditional
construction of an extension to the rear of existing industrial unit to be used as storage space in conjunction with the existing industrial unit and all ancillary works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22557
22 Nov 2022N/a
A new 3m high sub-station and switchroom with associated site works.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2260017
30 May 2022Conditional
construct an extension to the rear of existing dwelling. The extension will also include the conversion of an existing open roofed structure will include a new home office, playroom and home gym. The application will also include all elevation changes, minor site works and drainage
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 22291
9 May 2022Conditional
erect 162.00m2 or 31.50 kWp of photovoltaic panels on the rood of our existing warehouse building with all associated site woks
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22234
23 Mar 2022N/a
Construction of an extension to the rear of the existing dwelling. The extension which will also include the conversion of an existing garage will include a new home office, playroom and home gym. The application will also include all elevation changes, minor siteworks and drainage.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22132
11 Mar 2022Refused
Retain the change of use of a former wholesalers/warehouse building to the use as a shop including ancillary staff offices and canteen, changes to the external finish of the building including new door openings to the North, South and East elevations, car parking and associated site works
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 22103
23 Dec 2021Conditional
construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, single dwelling treatment system with percolation area and associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 21698
30 Mar 2021Conditional
Retention permission for a new external staircase and minor alterations to the external elevations
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 21156
8 Jan 2021Conditional
The change of use of part of the premises (625sqm) at northern end of building, from its existing permitted use as a self-contained warehouse/distribution store with office accommodation as per planning ref. no. 06/1072 to brewery for the purpose of brewing local beers (under the Dead Centre Brewing logo) and associated steam extract system, storage area, dispatch area and staff welfare facilities
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 215
18 Dec 2020Conditional
Permission for change of use of existing commercial unit from a bus service and repair garage to light industrial/warehousing including ancillary offices, associated signage and associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 207204
15 Dec 2020Conditional
A detached single-storey residence, domestic garage, new entrance off local road, a domestic wastewater treatment system and percolation area as well as ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 207201
7 Dec 2020Refused
To retain the change of use of a former wholesalers/warehouse building to the use as a shop including ancillary staff offices and canteen, changes to the external finish of the building including new door openings to the north, south and east elevations, car parking and associated site works
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 207196
7 Feb 2020Conditional
Construction of additional internal first floor area (120sqm) within workshop area for office and ancillary storage use, new windows to rear elevation at first floor level and associated works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 207017
19 Nov 2019N/a
Construction of additional internal first floor area (120sqm) within workshop area for office and ancillary storage use, new windows to rear elevation at first floor level and associated works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 197239
15 Jul 2019Conditional
Construction of a single-storey domestic garage and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 197145
23 May 2019Conditional
The development will consist of alterations, additions and demolitions to existing commercial unit to facilitate the development of a car showroom and workshop area to include new glazed frontage, cladding and signage and all associated siteworks and services including parking, boundary fencing, security and landscaping
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 197113
17 Jan 2019N/a
Planning permission for change of use of existing commercial unit from bus service and repair garage to warehousing/haulage distribution centre and associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 197010
30 Jul 2018Conditional
1. The redesign of the originally proposed 5 no. dwelling houses on original site no's 60-65 inclusive. 2. The redesign of the originally proposed 7 no. detached & semi detached type dwelling houses together with 2 no. duplex apartment buildings on original site no's 66-88 inclusive where it is now proposed to construct 19 no. dwelling houses in their place consisting of 2 no . four bedroomed two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses, 9 no three bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses of which there are three blocks fo three dwelling houses, 4 no. three bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses, 2 no. three bedroom storey end of terrace type dwelling houses with 2 no. four bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses all of which are contained in one block. The redesign of the originally proposed 6 no. two storey semi detached type dwelling houses on original site no's 85-90 inclusive, whereby it is now proposed to construct 8 no. dwelling houses in their place consisting of the following 6.no. three bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses of which there are two blocks of three dwelling houses, 2 no. four bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses (Total 32 units) Proposed alterations to internal access road servicing the above mentioned dwelling houses and all ancillary works at The Orchard, Blyry Lower, Athlone, Co Westmeath.
Permission, 32 homes · Westmeath County Council, 187143
20 Jul 2018Conditional
Fit 500 Q Cell, Q Peak photovaltic solar panels on the high level roof of our premises at Garrankesh/Garrycastle, Moydrum Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 187137
17 Jul 2018Conditional
Planning permission to retain as constructed office layout to ground and first floor level with stairwell, safe room at ground floor level with stairs to first floor level for storage area and planning permission to construct a new protected stairwell with lobby with fire doors and all associated site works at unit 6, Blyry Industrial Estate, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 187132
31 Jan 2018Conditional
Temporary 5 year permission for standalone single storey 3.5m high modular office building (floor area of 1800m2) with internal access road and all associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 187023
25 Jan 2017Conditional
Retention of existing commercial unit, signage, ancillary parking, connection to services and all ancillary site works
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 177010
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 Blyry Lower.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Blyry Lower.
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 Blyry Lower with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Westmeath.
The townland
- Name
- Blyry Lower · Bladhraí Íochtarach
- Area
- 1,451,181 m² (145.12 ha, 358.59 acres)
- Civil parish
- St. Mary'S, and its townlands
- Barony
- Brawny
- Electoral division
- Moydrum, the unit of the census
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballykeeran, Blyry Upper, Cornamaddy, Garrankesh, Garrycastle, Lissywollen, Moydrum, Tullycross
- Placenames
- Blyry Lower 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.