Bollarney North
Townland in the civil parish of Rathnew, barony of Newcastle, Co. Wicklow; in Irish Buaile Airne Thuaidh
- Area
- 54.8 ha
- 135 acres
- Land parcels
- 95
- registered freehold, median 362 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Existing Residential
- Planning
- 32
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
95 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Bollarney North, from 7 m² to 53,292 m² (5.33 ha, 13.17 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 12 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 · 53 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
Wicklow Town - Rathnew Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 18 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3Natural Areas (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Wicklow Town - Rathnew Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 11 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
Wicklow Town - Rathnew Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S5Community & Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
Wicklow Town - Rathnew Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G4Active Open Space (Active open space)
Wicklow Town - Rathnew Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 2 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 - G1Open Space (Open space, park)
Wicklow Town - Rathnew Local Area Plan, Wicklow · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - N6Public Utility (Other networks and basic infrastructure/utilities uses)
Wicklow Town - Rathnew Local Area 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
13 Jul 2026Conditional
1. construction of below ground storage tank and associated infrastructure, services and connections pipework (including to existing emergency overflow (and installation of tidal valve) to watercourse) and ducting, pedestrian (maintenance) access paths, manholes / chambers, vent stack (6 metre high), principally on the extended site beneath the existing public open space area in Bollarney Woods to rear / north of existing pumping station site; 2. associated and consequential reconfiguration of existing public open space area in Bollarney Woods, including realignment of pedestrian path and reprofiling of green areas (with resultant amendments to Reg. Ref: 16/1116 as previously amended by 19/390); 3. upgrades within the existing wastewater pumping station site, including provision of pipework, pumps, penstocks, screens, manholes, telemetry kiosk, vacuum pump kiosk, ESB kiosk / mini-pillar, welfare kiosk, pedestrian gateway to rear, lifting gantry, reconfiguration / provision of associated services, utilities and connections, and ancillary operational and maintenance equipment; and, 4. all associated and ancillary works and development above and below ground level including hard and soft landscaping, demolition / removal of existing elements, ancillary infrastructure, services and connections pipework / ducting and enabling and temporary works throughout (including temporary construction access point to the Dublin Road). A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted with the planning application
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660621
31 Mar 2026Unconditional
section 42 - extension of appropriate period - 19/138 - 74 no dwelling units, to be accessed from an existing exit / entrance off Hawkstown Road, Burkeen. The application consists of the following: 3 no detached split level 5 beds, 1 no detached 4 bed, 12 no semi detached 4 bed, 12 no semi detached 4 beds, 8 no semi detached 3 beds, 12 no end of terrace 3 beds, 18 no mid terrace 3 beds, 2 no semi detached 2 beds, 8 no mid terrace 2 bed, 4 no end of terrace 1 bed units (ground floor), 4 no end of terrace 1 bed units (first floor), a realignment of previously approved Reg Ref 17/1470 cycle and walkway route, together with required foul and surface water connections, attenuation tank and all site works
Extension of duration · Wicklow County Council, 2668
15 Feb 2026Conditional
new housing development consisting of 22 No. dwellings units at this site The Nursery, Bollarney North, Wicklow Town, Co Wicklow. The proposed development consists in four terraced blocks all together totalling 22 units, containing 3 No. four-bedroom houses, 3 No. three-bedroom houses, 4 No. two-bedroom houses, and 2 No. terraced duplex blocks containing a total of 6 No. two-bedroom ground-floor apartments and 6 No. three-bedroom upper level dwelling units. Closure of an existing commercial exit/entrance with the vehicular/pedestrian access from the R750 Dublin Road via existing Bollarney Woods access granted planning under Condition 9(b) Reg Ref 16/1116. Works also include demolition of all existing glasshouses and shed structures. A reinstatement of watercourse catchment area and a clear span stream crossing and will include a build-up of ground level over the crossing to facilitate the internal vehicular/pedestrian route. New connections to all mains and utility services and all together with associated site development works.
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660101
10 Feb 2026N/a
temporary vehicular construction access from Station Road to the subject site at Wicklow Rovers AFC (to be closed and reinstated upon completion of works) to facilitate site works associated with re-surfacing of existing pitch with an all-weather surface, all together with associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2635
12 Oct 2025N/a
new housing development consisting of 19 No. dwellings units at The Nursery, Bollarney North, Wicklow Town, Co Wicklow. The proposed development consists in four terraced blocks all together totalling 19 No. dwelling units, (5 - No. 4-Beds), (10 - No.3 Beds), (4 -No. 2 Beds). Closure of an existing commercial exit/entrance with the vehicular/pedestrian access from the R750 Dublin Road via existing Bollarney Woods access granted planning under Condition 9(b) Reg Ref 16/1116. Works also include demolition of all existing glasshouses and shed structures. A reinstatement of watercourse catchment area and a new section of precast box culvert at existing stream crossing and will include a build-up of ground level over the culvert to facilitate the internal vehicular/pedestrian route. New connections to all main and utility services and all together with associated site development works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560812
23 Dec 2024Conditional
3no. Padel courts along with associated lighting, fencing and the construction of a single-storey ancillary building (c. 20m2), pedestrian entrance and all associated site works, all to the north of existing main pitch
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460826
15 Oct 2024Unconditional
Part 8 for the construction of the Wicklow Port Access Road Link scheme. The scheme involves the development of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Dublin to Rosslare Line, including access lifts and stairs to the station, and the provision of a new carpark and set-down area to the north of the station, alongside all associated landscaping and site works. The aim of the scheme is to provide a high quality pedestrian and cycle link between the Wicklow Port Access Road (PAR), Wicklow Train Station and Station Road. (For submission details please see the development Site Notice)
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 24407
6 Jun 2024Unconditional
under Part 8 for proposed gym extension. The proposed extension is 380 m² gross internal floor area (GiFA). The extension will comprise the extended village changing area, gymnasium and aerobics room. The gymnasium extension and the Aerobics space will replace the existing prefabricated building. The existing prefabricated unit, which has a gross internal floor area of 165m², will be removed. The extension will add a further 211m² of gross internal floor area on the site, following the removal of the prefab. The proposed extension will be finished in a metal composite material, with rendered blockwork and Paralon roof membrane, or similar. The palette of finishes proposed will be in keeping with the existing building. Aluminium framed glazing and door frames will be dark grey in colour. External treatments will include pressed metal balustrade with handrail and concrete footpaths. ( See site notice for submission details)
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 24252
13 Mar 2024Unconditional
under Section 42(1A) for granted PRR 19/138
Extension of duration · Wicklow County Council, 24128
19 Dec 2023N/a
extension of appropriate period of 19/138
Extension of duration · Wicklow County Council, 23912
28 Feb 2023Refused
for proposed four no. two storey dwellings with connection to service, new vehicular entrance to serve existing dwelling and proposed new dwellings in lieu of existing entrance, and associated site works including the diversion of the stream and new roadside boundary
Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 23189
21 Sept 2022N/a
extension of appropriate period on PRR 16/1149 (four number two storey dwellings with connection to services, new vehicular entrance to serve existing dwelling and new dwellings in lieu of existing entrance and associated site works including the diversion of stream and new roadside boundary)
Extension of duration · Wicklow County Council, 221022
8 Jul 2022Conditional
Realignment of the site boundaries including the partial removal of the existing high level palisade fence and construction of new 2.1m high palisade fence and removable bollards c.900mm high to demarcate customer parking area, relocation of 1 no. existing totem sign and 1 no. existing service sign; removal of 2 no. flag poles within existing used car vehicle display area; modified secure vehicle parking compound layout including customer parking; 5 no. electric vehicle charging stations and all associated site works.
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 22769
23 May 2022Refused
18 lineal metres hoarding fence/security entry gates 2.4 metre high, an advertisement structure off Hawkstown Road entrance consisting of 2 no. (3 metres x4.5 metres billboards) totalling 27 msq and 1 no. (2.4 metres x 2.4 metres billboard) totalling 5.8 msq off Dublin Road pedestrian access all to facilitate the sale of units granted permission under PRR 19/138 and together with require site and development works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 22557
15 Nov 2021Conditional
change existing single storey bungalow into a storey and half dormer type dwelling with a first floor extension, ground floor extensions, alterations along with demolition of existing en-suite & boiler house and associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 211367
25 May 2021Refused
the realignment of site boundaries including the partial removal of the existing high-level palisade fence and the erection of a new 2.1m high paladin fence/access gate to the southern and western side of the existing car showroom; Relocation of 2 no. existing totem signs and removal of 2 no. flag poles within existing used car vehicle display area; Demolition of existing low-level boundary wall to part of the northern boundary in front of existing used car display area; Revised secure vehicle parking compound layout including customer parking with 5 no. electric vehicle charging stations. Together with all associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 21612
3 Jul 2020Conditional
alterations to previously approved planning reference 19/211. The proposed development consists of the provision of a 710.7 sqm 8.85m high sports hall business with high level glazing facing south and north, ancillary spaces and all associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 20627
23 Mar 2020N/a
alterations to previously approved planning reference 19/211. The proposed development consists of the provision of a 710.7 sqm, 8.85m high sports hall building with high level glazing facing south and north, ancillary spaces and all associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 20284
4 Nov 2019Conditional
construction of a new Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales. The proposed development comprises: 1) The demolition of existing single storey Discount Foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring 1,738sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,286sqm; 2) The construction of a two storey mono-pitch roofed Discount Foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring 2,485sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,650sqm; 3) Redevelopment/reconfiguration of existing site layout and car parking; 4) Provision of free standing and building munted signage, free standing trolley bay and enclosure, hard and soft landscaping, public lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, roof mounted solar panels, surface water drainage infrastructure, cycle parking, modified pedestrian entrance, modified boundary treatments, connections to services and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 191193
3 Jul 2019Unconditional
solar carports
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 19717
10 Apr 2019Conditional
reinforced concrete base and walls to existing stream which was indicated under Reg Ref 16/1116 (as subsequently modified by Reg Ref 18/1341) to remain as an open channel in its natural form. PERMISSION is also sought to cover over the existing structure and form a culvert measuring approximately 25m long, all associated site works including erecting fencing around an open section to the east of the culvert and building up the ground level over the culvert which will be seeded and function as additional public open space for residents
Retention, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 19390
19 Mar 2019Conditional
replacement of 2 no permitted detached dwellings (identified under Reg Ref 18/1341 as house numbers 35 and 36) with 2 no semi detached dwellings, all associated site works, including boundary wall between house numbers 34 & 35 (as identified under Reg Ref 18/1341) relocated in line with the gable of house number 34. Permission is also sought to omit the side window of house number 34 and provide a rooflight over the stairs instead
Permission, 2 homes · Wicklow County Council, 19285
27 Feb 2019Conditional
provision of a 1,350 sqm, 8.85m high sports hall building, ancillary spaces and all associated site works to the east of the existing school building
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 19211
21 Feb 2019N/a
provision of a 1,350 sqm, 8.85m high sports hall building, ancillary spaces and all associated site works to the east of the existing school building
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 19184
13 Feb 2019Conditional
74 no dwelling units, to be accessed from an existing exit / entrance off Hawkstown Road, Burkeen. The application consists of the following: 3 no detached split level 5 beds, 1 no detached 4 bed, 12 no semi detached 4 bed, 12 no semi detached 4 beds, 8 no semi detached 3 beds, 12 no end of terrace 3 beds, 18 no mid terrace 3 beds, 2 no semi detached 2 beds, 8 no mid terrace 2 bed, 4 no end of terrace 1 bed units (ground floor), 4 no end of terrace 1 bed units (first floor), a realignment of previously approved Reg Ref 17/1470 cycle and walkway route, together with required foul and surface water connections, attenuation tank and all site works
Permission, 90 homes · Wicklow County Council, 19138
The 25 most recent of 32 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: The Murrough Wetlands SAC 002249
- Special Protection Area: The Murrough cSPA 004186
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: The Murrough 000730
Recorded monuments
- WI025-090 Excavation - miscellaneous
Description
A series of test trenches, opened in 2006 in advance of proposed development (Excavation Licence 06E0046), uncovered a curving ditch with frequent inclusions of cremated bone, a post-hole and a spread of burning at this location (Moriarty 2009, 570). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 14 December 2012
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Bollarney North.
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 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility 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_3401 (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 Bollarney North with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Wicklow.
The townland
- Name
- Bollarney North · Buaile Airne Thuaidh
- Area
- 547,985 m² (54.8 ha, 135.41 acres)
- Civil parish
- Rathnew, and its townlands
- Barony
- Newcastle
- 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
- Bollarney South, Burkeen, Glebe, Glebe, Knockrobin
- Placenames
- Bollarney North 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.