Annacrivey
Annacrivey is a townland in the civil parish of Powerscourt, barony of Rathdown, Co. Wicklow. Its name in Irish is Áth na Craobhaí.
- Area
- 225.8 ha
- 558 acres
- Land parcels
- 45
- registered freehold, median 8,985 m² (0.9 ha, 2.22 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 40
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
45 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Annacrivey, from 87 m² to 484,002 m² (48.4 ha, 119.6 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 35 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Annacrivey in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
16 Jan 2026Conditional
proposed dwelling, waste water treatment system to EPA standards, garage, entrance, and associated works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2615
9 Dec 2025Conditional
construction of a new single storey pitched roofed extension encompassing new master bedroom area to the northern elevation. A new flat roof entrance foyer with rooflight to the northern elevation and a new flat roofed section to the western elevation connecting the new extension to the existing house. Minor external and internal demolition works of the existing single storey house creating the new openings to facilitate the works above. All ancillary and landscaping works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560998
17 Apr 2025N/a
dwelling, waste water treatment system to EPA standards, garage, entrance, and associated works
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 2593
15 Oct 2024Conditional
proposed demolition of existing 236sqm two storey dwelling and decommissioning of existing septic tank. The construction of a new 125sqm single storey detached dwelling with 2no. pitched roofs, pump house, new well and waste water treatment system. The application extends to all associated work above and below ground
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 24408
21 Dec 2023Conditional
proposed new agriculture vehicular entrance gate with low level timber fence to improve sight lines at the junction of Blackhouse Lane and local route L1011, provisions to be made for new road layout to existing stables, removal of existing hedgerow, trees and foliage and associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 23916
8 Dec 2023Refused
1/ Retention for Construction of porch/sunroom extension to front. 2/ Retention for Construction of conservatory to side. 3/ Retention for Construction of single storey outhouses for storage purposes to rear. 4/ Retention for existing vehicular entrance to rear
Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2360488
13 Sept 2023N/a
(1) Construction of porch/sunroom extension to front. 2/ Retention for Construction of conservatory to side. 3/ Retention for Construction of single storey outhouses for storage purposes to rear
Retention, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 2360278
27 Jul 2023N/a
planning permission is sought for 1/ Retention for Construction of porch/sunroom extension to front. 2/ Retention for Construction of conservatory to side. 3/ Retention for 3/ Retention for Construction of single storey outhouses for storage purposes to rear. at Avalon, Shop River, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow, A98 K276
Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2360187
22 Jun 2023Conditional
the construction of a new low energy, 4-bedroom bungalow (278.2 sq.m) accessed by the existing gate and driveway to Beechwood. The development includes a new well house (3.64 sq.m), a wastewater treatment unit & polishing filter, within site surface water drainage, and landscaping, all as described in the drawings
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 2360108
10 May 2023Conditional
for construction of a new dwelling, wastewater treatment unit & polishing filter, new well, new entrance onto public road and associate works
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 2360038
13 Oct 2022N/a
construction of a new low energy, 4-bedroom bungalow (278.2sq.m), and well house (3.64sq.m). Existing access from the road is retained but modified and the development includes a new well, a wastewater treatment unit & polishing filter, within site surface water drainage, and landscaping, all as described in the drawings
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 221096
27 Jul 2022Refused
existing 227m2 2 storey 3 bed detached dwelling house. Planning permission is also being sought for a proposed new effluent treatment unit to serve existing dwelling, and all associated site works necessary to complete the development
Retention · Wicklow County Council, 22824
11 Jul 2022N/a
retention planning permission is being sought for existing 227m2 2 storey 3 bed detached dwelling house. Planning permission is also being sought for a proposed new effluent treatment unit to serve existing dwelling, and all associated site works necessary to complete the development
Retention · Wicklow County Council, 22772
1 Jul 2022Refused
construction of a new dwelling accessed via existing vehicular entrance on to public road, bored well, on site effluent disposal system to EPA guidelines 2021 and associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 22737
15 Jun 2022N/a
construction of a new dwelling accessed via existing vehicular entrance on to public road, bored well, on site effluent disposal system to EPA guidelines 2021 and associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 22665
10 Jun 2022N/a
existing 227m2 2 Storey dwelling & proposed effluent treatment unit and all associated site works necessary to complete the development
Retention, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 22649
2 Jun 2022N/a
construction of a new dwelling accessed via existing vehicular entrance on to public road, bored well, on site effluent disposal system to EPA guidelines 2021 and associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 22600
17 May 2022N/a
construction of a new dwelling accessed via existing vehicular entrance on to public road, bored well, on site effluent disposal system to EPA guidelines 2009 & associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 22535
17 Dec 2021Refused
the construction of a new low energy 4-bedroom bungalow (291.7 sq.m.) and a garage/plant area (84.8 sq.m.). The existing access from the road is retained but modified and the development includes a new well, a waste water treatment unit &polishing filter, within site surface water drainage, to include landscaping, all as described in the drawings
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 211515
8 Nov 2021Conditional
construction of a fully serviced two storey dwelling house, modifications to existing farm gate on public road to provide for a new pedestrian and vehicular entrance, bored well, treatment system and soil polishing filter to serve proposed dwelling and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 211343
28 Oct 2021N/a
construction of a fully serviced two storey dwelling house, modifications to existing farm gate on public road to provide for a new pedestrian and vehicular entrance, bored well, treatment system and soil polishing filter to serve proposed dwelling and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 211286
21 Sept 2021Refused
(1) demolition of existing 227m2 dwelling (2) construction of 225m2 replacement dwelling, together with new main entrance (3) proposed effluent treatment unit and all associated site works necessary to complete the development
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 211154
17 Aug 2021Conditional
change of house type to that granted under planning reference 21/426 and associated works
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 211024
5 Aug 2021N/a
Change of house type to that granted under Planning Reference 21/426 and associated works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 211019
2 Jul 2021N/a
construction of a fully serviced dwelling house including attached plantroom and domestic garage, modifications to existing farm gate on public road to provide for a new pedestrian and vehicular entrance, bored well, treatment system and soil polishing filter to serve proposed dwelling and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 21782
The 25 most recent of 40 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
- Special Area of Conservation: Wicklow Mountains SAC 002122
- Special Protection Area: Wicklow Mountains SPA 004040
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Powerscourt Woodland 001768
Recorded monuments
- WI003-041001 Standing stone
Description
Triangular shaped granite stone (Wth at base 1.1m; H 1.06m; T 0.25m). Second standing stone (WI003-041002-) c. 25m to the ESE. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 5 December 2012
- WI003-041002 Standing stone
Description
Irregular granite block (Wth 1.4m; H 1.3m; T 0.7m) with long axis roughly aligned E-W. Some loose packing stones around base at N side. Second standing stone (WI003-041001-) c. 25m to the WNW. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 5 December 2012
- WI007-008 Linear earthwork
Description
Curving across a steep to very steep S-facing slope in rocky terrain. A substantial boundary forming a semicircle measuring 400m from E to W. The boundary consists of a low earth and stone bank (Wth 4.2m; H 0.3m). On the upslope (N) side of the bank is a fosse (Wth 3.6m; D 1m). The inner edge of the bank is surmounted along the central section by a substantial (and probably later) drystone wall (Wth 1.4m; H 1.7m) which partly overlies the inner edge of the fosse; along this portion the wall forms the townland boundary. (Westropp 1913, 185-6) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
- WI007-009 Ringfort - rath
Description
Situated on a gentle E-facing slope. Circular area (diam. c. 21m) defined by an earth and stone bank (Wth 2.2-5.2m; H 0.2-1.1m) with a low boulder revetment surviving in places. The entrance is represented by a gap (Wth 1m) at the N. There are no traces of a fosse or internal features. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
- WI007-010 Enclosure
Description
Situated on a gentle N-facing slope. Oval enclosure (dims. 18m NE-SW x 13m NW-SE) defined by a stony bank (Wth 3-5m; H 0.4-1.2m). There is an intermittent revetment of small boulders along the inner and outer edge of the bank. No trace of a fosse. The entrance consists of a simple gap (Wth 2m) at the SE; the N terminal of the bank is flanked by a radially set boulder. A low earthen bank (Wth 1m; H 0.25m) extends in an arc across the site from E to W. To the south of this is a rectangular area (dims. 2.5m x 2m), possibly a hut foundation, defined by small boulders. Along the W perimeter the site has been pushed in and used as a dump for field clearance. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
- WI007-012 Ringfort - rath
Description
Set into a gentle E/NE-facing slope. Circular area (dims. 19m E-W; 17.5m N-S) defined at the W by a scarped edge (H 1.1m) and from N-E-S by an earth and stone bank with an intermittent revetment of small boulders (Wth 3-3.3m; H 0.2-0.5m (N and S); Wth 4m; H 0.5-1m (at E)). There are no internal features and no trace of an entrance or fosse. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
- WI007-088 Enclosure
Description
Cropmark of two small ditch barrows (approx. diam. 4m) with cropmarks of other features to S visible on Google earth aerial imagery. Could be the cropmarks left behind by small livestock feeders as there appear to be a group of similar cluster of cropmarks to SSE on Digital Globe aerial photographs. See attached image taken from Google Earth aerial photographs taken 28/06/2018 Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Jean-Charles Caillère Date of upload: 30 April 2019
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Annacrivey.
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
- At the centre of the townland of Annacrivey, 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 high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Annacrivey.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Annacrivey with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Wicklow.
The townland
- Name
- Annacrivey · Áth na Craobhaí
- Area
- 2,258,143 m² (225.81 ha, 558 acres)
- Civil parish
- Powerscourt, and its townlands
- Barony
- Rathdown
- Electoral division
- Enniskerry, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 3,173 people lived in 970 households in the Enniskerry electoral division. 80% of households owned their home. 18% of homes were built since 2001. 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballybrew, Curtlestown Lower, Curtlestown Upper, Glaskenny, Kilmalin, Onagh, Powerscourt Demesne
- Placenames
- Annacrivey 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.