Ballinahinch

452 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballinahinch, from 0 m² to 69,816 m² (6.98 ha, 17.25 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 11 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Ashford Town Plan, Wicklow · 342 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Ashford Town Plan, Wicklow · 55 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Ashford Town Plan, Wicklow · 14 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community & Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Ashford Town Plan, Wicklow · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Ashford Town Plan, Wicklow · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Ashford Town Plan, Wicklow · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Active Open Space (Active open space)
  Ashford Town Plan, Wicklow · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 12 May 2026N/a

  demolition of existing dwelling on site, construction of 25 dwellings with associated private open space and car parking, as well as the provision of 1,315 sqm public open space. The proposed development is accessed through the previously granted entrance and access road under planning ref. No. 23/326. The site development and infrastructural works provide for water, foul and surface water drainage, and all associated connections; all landscaping and boundary treatment works including boundary walls; footpaths; and associated development works

  Permission, 24 homes · Wicklow County Council, 2660396

• 31 Mar 2026N/a

  construction of 16 no. 2 storey, detached, semi-detached and terraced, 2 bedroom houses, and all associated site development works, including car parking, bin storage, boundary treatments, open spaces and landscaping etc. Access to the development will be via a new vehicular entrance off the R764 (Roundwood Road). The proposed development also includes partial demolition to the rear of Ashford House (i.e. ground floor demolition of c.120sq.m). A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared with respect to proposed development and accompanies the planning application

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660240

• 22 Mar 2026Conditional

  conversion of existing attic space including introduction of roof lights to front and rear roof slopes along with frosted window in gable wall of existing dwelling along with single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660215

• 18 Feb 2026Conditional

  proposed works to existing dwelling. Install new window to front external wall and second new window to rear external wall to first floor level storage rooms, new rooflights and all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660109

• 23 Jan 2026Conditional

  demolition of existing garage to make provision for proposed new dormer style dwelling to southern side of existing dwelling together with new garage to northern side of dwelling, new entrance to serve new dwelling and relocation of existing entrance to serve existing dwelling and all associated site works and services

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2620

• 20 Jan 2026N/a

  Planning Permission for the following proposed works to existing dwelling. Install new window to front external wall and second new window to rear external wall to first floor level storage rooms, new rooflights and all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660028

• 19 Dec 2025Conditional

  new vehicular entrance to existing dwelling in addition to existing vehicular entrance which will be for dwelling granted permission ref 23/290 and with associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2561053

• 25 Nov 2025Conditional

  modifications to slated canopy over front door of cottage. Retention of removal of brick chimney and its replacement with lime plastered chimney. Removal of existing concrete floor and replacement with new insulated lime floor. Installation of new fire-rated ceiling to interior of cottage. Removal of existing cottage front door and replacement with painted timber glazed half door and frame. New internal doors to cottage. New timber clad, timber frame wall and window in place of missing rear wall of cottage. New loft bed in cottage. Change of design of two-storey extension to rear (as granted in planning ref: 221406) to a modified design with glazed link hallway to connect cottage to extension, modification to thatch at rear to accommodate link. Reinforcement of front boundary hedge with native species planting. New electrics to interior of cottage and ancillary site works as described on the drawings

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 25334

• 4 Nov 2025Conditional

  construction of 40 no. dwellings consisting of the following: 14 no. four bedroom two storey with attic level accommodation semi-detached dwellings (type A: c. 147 sq.m. each) and 26 no. three bedroom two storey semi-detached and terraced dwellings (type B: 111 sq.m. each), with connections to existing public utilities including a pumping station and a new gravity sewer in the L-5095 road to the proposed outfall at the junction of the R772 and the Ashford Downs Road L-5070, and a surface water attenuation system; a new development entrance, roads, footpaths, public lighting, landscaping, boundaries and boundary treatments, and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560881

• 31 Oct 2025Conditional

  conversion of existing attic space including introduction of roof lights to front and rear roof slopes along with frosted window in gable wall of existing dwelling along with single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560879

• 28 Oct 2025N/a

  construction of 40 no. dwellings consisting of the following: 14 no. four bedroom two storey with attic level accommodation semi-detached dwellings (type A: c. 147 sq.m. each) and 26 no. three bedroom two storey semi-detached and terraced dwellings (type B: 111 sq.m. each), with connections to existing public utilities including a pumping station and a new gravity sewer in the L-5095 road to the proposed outfall at the junction of the R772 and the Ashford Downs Road L-5070, and a surface water attenuation system; a new development entrance, roads, footpaths, public lighting, landscaping, boundaries and boundary treatments, and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560865

• 20 Aug 2025Conditional

  Retention of single storey rear flat roof extension to dwelling and all associated site works. Dwelling was previously granted permission by An Bord Pleanala ABP-314214-22. Planning authority reference number 22509.

  Retention, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 2560646

• 1 Aug 2025Conditional

  roof window to front elevation of existing non habitable storage attic conversion all with associated ancillary works

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2560589

• 8 Jul 2025Conditional

  construction of a dwelling accessed via the existing site entrance (to be upgraded as appropriate), new effluent treatment system all together with associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560514

• 3 Jul 2025Conditional

  demolition of 2 no. single storey derelict sheds to the front (North) of the property (25sqm each), removal of 2 no. existing trees in close proximity to the existing cottage, refurbishment works to an existing (56 sqm) thatched roof cottage located to the North of the site including: the replacement of existing thatched roof to existing cottage with a new standing seam metal finish roof, 5 no new aluminium windows, demolition of existing chimney and porch, new internal layout, new render finish to elevations, the construction of a 148 sqm single storey flat roof extension to the South elevation of the existing cottage with a 35 sqm terrace, new soakaway and all associated works below and above ground, property is a a protected structure.

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560494

• 2 Apr 2025Refused

  works. The development will consist of the demolition of 2 no. single storey derelict sheds to the front (North) of the property (25sqm each), removal of 2 no. existing trees in close proximity to the existing cottage, refurbishment works to an existing (56 sqm) thatched roof cottage located to the North of the site including: the replacement of existing thatched roof to existing cottage with a new standing seam metal finish roof, 5 no new aluminium windows, demolition of existing chimney and porch, new internal layout, new render finish to elevations, the construction of a 148 sqm single storey flat roof extension to the South elevation of the existing cottage with a 35 sqm terrace, new soakaway and all associated works below and above ground

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560241

• 21 Feb 2025Refused

  proposed residential development of 8 two storey dwellings with connection to services and associated works including road, footpaths, public lighting, open spaces and landscaping, boundaries and boundary treatments, attenuation system. The proposed development is accessed through the previously granted entrance and access road under planning ref. No. 23/326

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2541

• 2 Sept 2024Conditional

  conversion of existing attic space including introduction of roof lights to front and rear roof slopes along with frosted window in gable wall of existing dwelling

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460535

• 5 Jul 2024Conditional

  renewal of S254 Licence for 6 tables and chairs & seating for 16 people outside

  N/a · Wicklow County Council, 24303

• 6 Jun 2024Conditional

  retention of roof window to front elevation of existing non habitable storage attic conversion

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 24253

• 30 May 2024Conditional

  PART VIII to construct 19 No. Social Housing Units and all associated works. The accommodation shall consist of the following: 2 No. three bedroom two storey housing units, 15 No. two bedroom two storey housing units and 2 No. one bedroom single storey housing units. (See site notice for submission details)

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 24245

• 24 May 2024N/a

  the demolition of the derelict/abandoned dwelling and outbuildings, and the construction of 74 No. dwellings consisting of the following: 20 × four bedroom two storey with attic level accommodation dwellings (Type A: 147 sq.m. each), 39 × three bedroom two storey dwellings (Type B: 111 sq.m. each), 11 × two bedroom two storey dwellings (Type C: 82.5 sq.m. each), 4 No. bungalows (1 No. 2 bed at 75 sq.m., 2 No. 3 bed at 101 sq.m., and 1 No. 3 bed at 130 sq.m.), with connections to existing public utilities including a pumping station and a new gravity sewer in the L-5095 road to the proposed outfall at the junction of the R772 and the Ashford Downs road L-5070, and a surface water attenuation system; A new development entrance, roads, footpaths, public lighting, landscaping, boundaries and boundary treatments, and all associated site development works, A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development

  Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 24239

• 15 May 2024Conditional

  revised single storey side extension to dwelling (originally granted under planning ref. No. 93/1013) and retention of single storey rear extension to dwelling and associated works

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 24221

• 5 Apr 2024Conditional

  1) Erection of 16 Number Semi Detached Dwellings, 2) 1 Number Detached Dwelling incorporating Carers Apartment Accommodation, 3) Proposed Estate Access Road, 4) Public Open Space, 5) Proposed upgraded Vehicular & Pedestrian Access, 6) Road Improvement Works to Ballinahinch Road (R763) incorporating increasing width of Carriageway, provision of New Cycleway & New Footway connecting to Existing Upgraded Carriageway, Cycleway & Footway to the East of the Site and All Ancillary Works

  Outline permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 2460193

• 21 Mar 2024Conditional

  single storey extension comprising 11.5 sqm together with all necessary ancillary works to facilitate this development, connection to all public services

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460165

The 25 most recent of 89 applications.

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 the townland of Ballinahinch.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Ballinahinch.

Architectural heritage

• The Old School House, school, 1875–1880 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay single-storey national school, dated 1877. To the front there is a small lean-to projection and a gabled porch, whilst to the east there is a flat-roofed extension. The walls are finished in painted roughcast whilst the overhanging gable-ended pitched roof is slated and has decorative bargeboards and rendered chimneystacks. The entrance is set within the porch and consists of a timber tongue and groove door. The porch also has decorative bargeboards, and a finial. The windows are flat-headed and mainly filled with multiple-pane timber casement frames. There are moulded drip stones over some of the windows. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The national school faces onto a road but is separated from it by a small garden enclosed with a low rubble wall with wrought-iron pedestrian gate.

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).

Radon

About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3371 (ZIP).

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.

No address of the register names Ballinahinch with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Wicklow.

Name

Ballinahinch · Baile na hInse

Area

882,652 m² (88.27 ha, 218.11 acres)

Civil parish

Killiskey, and its townlands

Barony

Newcastle

Electoral division

Killiskey, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Killiskey electoral division: 1,637 people in 570 households; 79% of households own their home; 46% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ashford, Ballycurry Demesne, Ballymacahara, Ballymaghroe, Clora, Inchanappa South, Newtownboswell

Placenames

Ballinahinch 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.