Ballyguile More
Townland in the civil parish of Kilpoole, barony of Arklow, Co. Wicklow; in Irish Baile Mhic Gaill Mór
- Area
- 161.7 ha
- 400 acres
- Land parcels
- 96
- registered freehold, median 2,039 m² (0.2 ha, 0.5 acres)
- Zoning
- R2
- Existing Residential
- Planning
- 37
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
96 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyguile More, from 14 m² to 372,366 m² (37.24 ha, 92.01 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 30 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
Wicklow Town - Rathnew Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 60 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
Wicklow Town - Rathnew Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3Natural Areas (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Wicklow Town - Rathnew Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 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
16 Jul 2026N/a
''Part 8 - submissions should be made to the relevant department as specified on the site notice ( not the planning department )'' - the construction of 16 residential units and all associated works at Ballyguile (townland of Ballyguile More), Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow, the access to the site shall be via the existing estate road entrance to Belmont Close, Ocean View, Mountain View at Ballyguile More, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow, The accommodation shall consist of the following 8 no. 1- bed apartments and 8 no. 2-bed houses (For Submission & Observation details please see Site Notice)
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 26139
19 Jun 2026Conditional
revisions to development permitted under WCC Reg. Ref 25/29 to provide for the change of house type of 8 no. previously permitted Type 3Bss semi detached units & revisions to a subsequent permitted permission under WCC Reg. Ref 25/60946 to provide for the change of house type of 2 no. terrace blocks each containing 5 units and to now provide 2 no. terrace blocks, each comprising 5 type F3 3 bed 2 storey units of 106.57sqm each on lands known as Mariners Point, Greenhills Road, Ballyguile More, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow, all associated site development works, boundary treatments, landscaping, car parking areas, services provision, vehicular and pedestrian access will remain as permitted under WCC Reg. Ref. 25/29
Permission, 10 homes · Wicklow County Council, 2660557
17 Jun 2026N/a
revisions to development permitted under WCC Reg. Ref 25/29 to provide for the change of house type of 8 no. previously permitted Type 3Bss semi detached units & revisions to a subsequent permitted permission under WCC Reg. Ref 25/60946 to provide for the change of house type of 2 no. terrace blocks each containing 5 units and to now provide 2 no. terrace blocks, each comprising 5 type F3 3 bed 2 storey units of 106.57sqm Mariners Point, Greenhills Road, Ballyguile More, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. all associated site development works, boundary treatments, landscaping, car parking areas, services provision, vehicular and pedestrian access will remain as permitted under WCC Reg. Ref. 25/29
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660538
10 Jun 2026N/a
for a further period of one year of development consisting of the temporary storage of excess stone and gravel associated with the construction of the housing development known as Sessile Oaks, Ballyguile Beg, Wicklow Town, on adjoining lands to the rear (south) of the development site; and (ii) Planning Permission for development consisting of the use of the stored excess stone and gravel to infill and reprofile those lands, to seed the lands for agricultural use, together with all other associated site works
Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2660513
9 Jun 2026Conditional
1) a proposed new 11.5 sq.m. extension to existing 213m2 ground floor area. 2) a proposed new 84 sq.m upper floor flat roof extension to accommodate new habitable spaces which include a new bedroom, office, gym and wet room. 3) the conversion of existing 40m2 basement garage into a workshop/ office. 4) balcony areas to front and rear/side. 5) alterations to existing plans and elevations and all associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660507
27 May 2026N/a
(i) retention permission for a further period of one year of development consisting of the temporary storage of excess stone and gravel associated with the construction of the housing development known as Sessile Oaks, Ballyguile Beg, Wicklow Town, on adjoining lands to the rear (south) of the development site; and (ii) Planning Permission for development consisting of the use of the stored excess stone and gravel to infill and reprofile those lands, to seed the lands for agricultural use, together with all other associated site works
Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2660472
12 Feb 2026Refused
proposed dwelling, waste water treatment system to EPA standards, entrance and associated works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2638
30 Jan 2026Refused
revisions to development permitted under WCC Reg. Ref 25/29 to provide for the change of 1 no. previously permitted type 4Bsc (2 storey ,4 bed semi-detached unit) to new 4Bs (2 storey ,4 bed semi-detached unit), provide for the change of 1 no. previously permitted type 3Bssc (2 storey, 3 bed semi-detached unit) to new 3Bss (2 storey,3 bed semi-detached unit), provide for revisions to previously permitted type c (detached dormer unit) and removal of 1 no of these units, removal of previously permitted ramped park and provision of additional open space and provision of 1 no. 3Bss (2 storey, 3 bed semi-detached unit), provision of 1 no. 3Bssc unit (2 storey, 3 bed semi-detached unit), provision of 2 no 4Bs (2 storey ,4 bed semi-detached unit). 3 additional houses are proposed under the subject application on lands known as Mariners Point, Greenhills Road, Ballyguile More, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. All associated site development works, boundary treatments, landscaping, car parking areas, services provision, vehicular and pedestrian access will remain as permitted under WCC Reg. Ref. 25/29
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660061
21 Jan 2026N/a
revisions to development permitted under WCC Reg. Ref 25/29 to provide for the change of 1 no. previously permitted type 4Bsc (2 storey ,4 bed semi-detached unit) to new 4Bs (2 storey ,4 bed semi-detached unit), provide for the change of 1 no. previously permitted type 3Bssc (2 storey, 3 bed semi-detached unit) to new 3Bs (2 storey,3 bed semi-detached unit), provide for revisions to previously permitted type c (detached dormer unit) and removal of 1 no of these units, removal of previously permitted ramped park and provision of additional open space and provision of 1 no. 3Bss (2 storey, 3 bed semi-detached unit), provision of 1 no. 3Bssc unit (2 storey, 3 bed semi-detached unit), provision of 2 no 4Bs (2 storey ,4 bed semi-detached unit). 3 additional houses are proposed under the subject application on lands known as Mariners Point, Greenhills Road, Ballyguile More, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. All associated site development works, boundary treatments, landscaping, car parking areas, services provision, vehicular and pedestrian access will remain as permitted under WCC Reg. Ref. 25/29
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660032
20 Nov 2025Conditional
revisions to development permitted under WCC Reg. Ref 25/29 to provide for the change of house type of 8 no. previously permitted Type 3Bss (2 storey, 3 bed semi detached) units of c. 113.20sqm floor area each to new house type comprising 2 no. terrace blocks, each comprising 2 type E units of 125.64sqm each (dormer/3 storey/ 3 bed units) & 3 type D units (2storey 2 bed units) of 103.57sqm each. 2 additional houses are proposed under the subject application on lands known as Mariners Point, Greenhills Road, Ballyguilemore, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. All associated site development works, boundary treatments, landscaping, car parking areas, services provision, vehicular and pedestrian access will remain as permitted under WCC Reg. Ref. 25/29
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560946
15 Oct 2025Conditional
change of house type to that granted under planning ref 21/1361
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560824
11 Jul 2025Conditional
construction of a dormer window to the rear of the house in the existing second-floor and all associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560529
23 May 2025Conditional
completion of works on site for that previously granted permission file ref 18/1405 for which the following was applied for; 1) proposed new clubhouse building which will provide 4 no dressing rooms and ancillary rooms to facilitate the development, 2) a new car parking area, 3) 1 no new playing pitch circa 137 x 85m including 6 no. floodlights to pitch, 4) proposed new fencing to pitch, 5) a proposed secondary treatment system to current EPA guidelines and new percolation area, 6) new well and all associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560386
3 Mar 2025Refused
proposed dwelling, waste water plant treatment system to EPA standards, new site entrance and associated works all accessed from existing access lane
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2546
13 Feb 2025Refused
extension of appropriate period of 18/1405 - clubhouse building which will provide 4 no dressing rooms and ancillary rooms to facilitate the development, car parking area, 1 no new playing pitch circa 137 x 85m including 6 no floodlights to pitch, fencing to pitch, proposed secondary treatment system to current EPA guidelines and new percolation area, well and all associated site works
Extension of duration · Wicklow County Council, 2535
7 Feb 2025Conditional
construction of 47 no. residential units (30 no. 3-beds and 17 no. 4-beds), 1-2 storeys in height in the form of 8 no. 4-bed semi-detached units (approx. 133.92 sqm), 1 no 4-bed detached units (approx. 113.92 sqm), 4 no. 4-bed semi-detached dormer units (approx. 158.49 sqm), 4 no. 4-bed detached dormer bungalow units (approx. 235 sqm), 14 no. 3-bed semi-detached units (approx. 113.2sqm) and 16 no. 3-bed dormer terraced units (approx. 125.2 sqm). Each residential unit has associated private open space in the form of gardens to the rear of each unit. A total of approx. 5,962 sqm public open space is proposed in the form of 3 no. open space areas and will include landscaped planting, lawns, children's play areas, seating areas and pedestrian linkages. The provision of 99 no. car parking spaces (94 no. onsite car parking spaces for each residential unit) and 5 no. accessible parking spaces. All pedestrian and vehicular access roads and footpaths will link to the northern Phase 1 of the overall development. The proposal provides for a new pedestrian link from the proposed development site to the Ballyguilemore Road at the south eastern corner of the site with a new pedestrian crossing across Ballyguilemore Road. All associated site and infrastructural works include provision for water services; foul and surface water drainage and connections; attenuation proposals; permeable paving; all landscaping works; boundary treatments; internal roads and footpaths; and electrical services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this planning application
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2529
31 Jan 2025N/a
construction of 47 no. residential units (30 no. 3-beds and 17 no. 4-beds), 1-2 storeys in height in the form of 7 no. 4-bed semi-detached units (approx. 133.92 sqm), 2 no 4-bed detached units (approx. 113.92 sqm), 4 no. 4-bed semi-detached dormer units (approx. 158.49 sqm), 4 no. 4-bed detached dormer bungalow units (approx. 235 sqm), 14 no. 3-bed semi-detached units (approx. 113.2sqm) and 16 no. 3-bed dormer terraced units (approx. 125.2 sqm). Each residential unit has associated private open space in the form of gardens to the rear of each unit. A total of approx. 5,962 sqm public open space is proposed in the form of 3 no. open space areas and will include landscaped planting, lawns, children's play areas, seating areas and pedestrian linkages. The provision of 99 no. car parking spaces (94 no. onsite car parking spaces for each residential unit) and 5 no. accessible parking spaces. All pedestrian and vehicular access roads and footpaths will link to the northern Phase 1 of the overall development. The proposal provides for a new pedestrian link from the proposed development site to the Ballyguilemore Road at the south eastern corner of the site with a new pedestrian crossing across Ballyguilemore Road. All associated site and infrastructural works include provision for water services; foul and surface water drainage and connections; attenuation proposals; permeable paving; all landscaping works; boundary treatments; internal roads and footpaths; and electrical services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this planning application
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2525
24 Jul 2024N/a
the construction of a new 4 bedroom dwelling house, new wastewater treatment systems, widening of an existing driveway and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 2460444
9 May 2024Conditional
revisions to development permitted under WCC Reg. Ref 22/504 to provide for the change of house type of 4 no. previously permitted Type 4Bd (2 storey, 4 bed detached) units of c. 148.91sqm floor area each to new house type comprising a terrace block of 6 units house type A (dormer/3 storey terrace) units of c. 125.64sqm each. 2 additional houses are proposed under the subject application. All associated site development works, boundary treatments, landscaping, car parking areas, services provision, vehicular and pedestrian access will remain as permitted under WCC Reg. Ref. 22/504
Permission, 6 homes · Wicklow County Council, 2460260
20 Dec 2023Refused
the construction of 56 no. residential units, the provision of 110 no. car parking spaces, all pedestrian and vehicular access roads and footpaths will link to the northern Phase 1 of the overall development, all associated site and infrastructural works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this planning application
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 23914
6 Sept 2023Conditional
revisions to development permitted under WCC Reg. Ref 22/504 to provide for the change of house type of 1 no. previously permitted Type 4Bd (2 storey, 4 bed detached) unit of c. 148.91sqm floor area to new house type comprising 1 no. Type 5Bd (dormer/3 storey detached) unit of c. 179sqm total floor area. No additional houses are proposed under the subject application on lands known as Mariners Point, Greenhills Road, Ballyguile More, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. All associated site development works, boundary treatments, landscaping, car parking areas, services provision, vehicular and pedestrian access will remain as permitted under WCC Reg. Ref. 22/504
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2360258
9 Aug 2023Unconditional
carry out works, to provide new pedestrian facilities and road safety improvements. The works will take place along the Ballyguilemore Road between Carrig View and the entrance to the proposed new St. Patricks GAA Pitch. The scheme includes for new footpaths and road widening works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 23643
2 Aug 2023Refused
the construction of 30no. dwellings, together with estate layout comprising of roads, services and associated site works, including regrading of excavated shale and soil mounding, revised design and finish to the existing roadside boundary as constructed to the north east of the estate entrance road
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 23627
18 Jul 2023N/a
the construction of 30no. dwellings, comprising of 4no. 4 bedroom semi-detached, 10no. 3 bedroom terraced, 16no. 3 bedroom semi-detached houses, together with estate layout comprising of roads, services and associated site works, including regrading of excavated shale and soil mounding, revised design and finish to the existing roadside boundary as constructed to the north east of the estate entrance road, all at Ballyguile Beg
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 23606
23 Mar 2023Conditional
for revisions to development permitted under WCC Reg. Ref 22/504 to provide for the change of house types of 4 no. previously permitted Type 3Bss (2 storey, 3-bed semi-detached) units of c. 113.20sqm floor area each to new house types comprising 4 no. Type 2Bd (dormer/2 storey, 2-bed semi-detached) units of c. 82.12sqm total floor area each. No additional houses are proposed under the subject application. All associated site development works, boundary treatments, landscaping, car parking areas, services provision, vehicular and pedestrian access will remain as permitted under WCC Reg. Ref. 22/504
Permission, 74 homes · Wicklow County Council, 23284
The 25 most recent of 37 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
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Ballyguile More.
Recorded monuments
- WI031-057 Enclosure
Description
Cropmark of a bivallate, circular enclosure in level tillage visible on aerial photographs (taken by Michael Moore on 16 July 2006). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 17 July 2013
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Ballyguile More.
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
- About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility high, moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3402 (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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Ballyguile More with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Wicklow.
The townland
- Name
- Ballyguile More · Baile Mhic Gaill Mór
- Area
- 1,617,075 m² (161.71 ha, 399.59 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kilpoole, and its townlands
- Barony
- Arklow
- Electoral division
- Wicklow Rural, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Wicklow Rural electoral division: 10,247 people in 3,334 households; 73% of households own their home; 56% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 3% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballyguile Beg, Ballynerrin Lower, Blainroe Lower, Corporation Lands, Dunbur Lower, Kilpoole Hill
- Placenames
- Ballyguile More 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.