Fenagh Road/Ballykealy Lane, Ballon, Carlow
Conversion of a house into a community centre with an extension and parking in Ballon.
2360117 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 22 June 2023
- Reference
- 2360117
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 June 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of an existing house to a community centre. The project includes demolishing a small boiler room, constructing a 37 square metre extension, and creating a 46-space car park with EV charging points.
- Floor area
- 37 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Change of use of existing dwelling house at fenagh road/ballykealy lane, ballon, co carlow, r93 fx93 from residential use to community centre use. The development comprises the demolition of a single storey 6.2m2 boiler room, the reconfiguration of the existing rooms to provide meeting rooms, office, toilet and canteen, and construction of a single storey extension of 37m2 to provide a multi-function community room, accessible shower room, and ramped access to the rear. Site works comprise the provision of (a) 46 car parking spaces including 2 disability access spaces, 7 electric vehicle charging points, and 22 bicycle spaces; (b) relocation of the vehicle entrance on fenagh road/ballykealy lane with a new pedestrian access point; and (c) new boundary treatment along the perimeter of the site and associated site works and services.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and improve existing residential amenity; to provide for appropriate infill residential development; to provide for new and improved ancillary services”
Objective set by the Carlow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Ballon Small Town Plan (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Laraghbeg, Ballon, Carlow | May 2025 | €279,000 | 39 m |
| 9 Mullaunmore, Ballon, Carlow | May 2026 | €360,000 | 160 m |
| 11 Mullaunmore, Ballon, Co Carlow | Feb 2026 | €290,000 | 176 m |
| 23 Mullaunmore, Ballon, Carlow | Nov 2025 | €265,000 | 219 m |
| 51 Mullaunmore, Ballon, Co. Carlow | Mar 2025 | €305,000 | 235 m |
| Main Street, Ballon, Co Carlow | Sept 2025 | €300,000 | 258 m |
| 48 Mullaunmore, Ballon, Carlow | Jun 2026 | €362,000 | 259 m |
| Ballon Hill, Ballon, County Carlowprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €85,000 | 306 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 June 2023
- Decision due16 August 2023
- Decision issued8 August 2023
- Grant issued8 September 2023
- Permission expiry7 September 2028
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