Backstown

9 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Backstown, from 209 m² to 332,092 m² (33.21 ha, 82.06 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 23 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• P1RU (Agriculture)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 22 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 23 Feb 2024Declared exempt

  The installation of a system of 'Visual Aids to Navigation', including all associated electrical ducting, an aeronautical beacon, runway edge lights, runway lead-in lights, runway threshold identification lights, Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI's), runway end lights, stopway lights, runway guard lights, stop-bars, taxiway edge lights, apron floodlighting and wind-direction indicator (windcone) lights. The standardisation of the width of the straight sections of all taxiways to 11m (with wider than 11m for turns). (Please refer to the cover letter enclosed within for a detailed description of the proposed development)

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED24/0009

• 10 Jul 2019Grant permission

  24m multi-user free standing structure carrying telecommunications equipment, together with associated telecommunication cabinets; fencing; a 770m long access track; hardstand area and all associated site development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0112

• 20 May 2019Grant permission

  3 new holes comprising of new tees, fairways, greens, bunkers, pathways and other ancillary works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0167

• 15 Nov 2018Grant permission

  Construction of a machinery shed with ancillary site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0411

• 30 Jan 2018Refuse permission

  Single storey 242sq.m, four bedroom dwelling, new site entrance, sewage treatment and all associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0028

• 21 Dec 2017Part 8 approved by council

  The proposed Celbridge Link Road is a new two-way single carriageway road alignment linking the Adamstown SDZ lands to the Celbridge Road (R403), a distance of approximately 810m in length. The Proposed Scheme includes the following works: 1. Construction of a new two-way single carriageway road alignment linking the Adamstown SDZ lands to the Celbridge Road (R403) approx. 810m in length. 2. Construction of 810m of new footpaths and cycle tracks in both directions. 3. New signalised junction where the proposed Celbridge Link Road meets the Celbridge Road (R403). 4. New uncontrolled T-junction where the proposed Celbridge Link Road meets Tubber Lane. This junction will be constructed to allow for future potential upgrade to a signal controlled junction. 5. New vehicular cul-de-sac with turning facilities on Tubber Lane on the eastern side of the proposed Celbridge Link Road. Pedestrian and Cycle access will be maintained along Tubber Lane. 6. Construction of boundary treatments and appropriate landscaping works and Public Lighting. 7.Drainage, public lighting and ancillary service works. An Environmental Report has been prepared in respect of the proposed works. The proposed Road Scheme has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and it has been determined that an Appropriate Assessment is not required. Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy From 21 December 2017 to 07 February 2018 at the following locations: South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 between the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm Friday (Inspection only) between the hours of 9am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 3.30pm Friday (Inspection and Purchase). Tallaght Library, Library Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24 (between the hours of 9.45am to 8 pm Monday to Thursday and 9.45am to 4.30pm Friday and Saturday) (Inspection only). Lucan Library, Supervalu Shopping Centre, Adamstown Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin (between the hours of 9.45am to 8 pm Monday to Thursday and 9.45am to 4.30pm Friday and Saturday) (Inspection only). Submissions and observations on the proposed Celbridge Link Road can be made online and in writing to the addresses below between 21 December 2017 to 21 February 2018 inclusive (excl. Public Holidays) as follows: Online: at ttps://consult.sdublincoco.ie up to 12.00 Midnight on the 21 February 2018 OR By Post: In writing to the Senior Executive Officer, Forward Planning Section, Land Use, Planning and Transportation, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24. To arrive no later than 5.00pm 21 February 2018. NOTE: Please make your submission by one medium only. Only submissions received by 21 February 2018 and addressed as set out above, will be considered. Submissions cannot be accepted in any other format or to any other postal address. Submissions and observations should state the name, address, and, where relevant, details of any organisation, community group or company etc. which you represent. All comments including the names and addresses of those making the comments, submitted to the Council with regards to the Part 8 Proposed Celbridge Link Road will form a report to be presented to South Dublin County Council, and will form part of a public document. https://consult.sdublincoco.ie/en/consultation/celbridge-link-road

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD178/0009

• 4 Nov 2008Grant permission

  Demolition of existing sub standard cottage and replacement with new single storey detached four bedroom bungalow, with replacement Biocycle Septic Tank and percolation area and demolition of existing shed to rear of house.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0757

• 13 Oct 2008Grant permission & grant retention

  The construction of a single and part two storey detached building for use for staff facilities, toilet, storage and associated development including the enclosure of a service yard by new walling and gates and the relocation of fuel storage tanks and the extension of the car parking areas with associated lighting columns etc. The development also consists of the retention of the existing single storey machinery shed and its incorporating into the new building.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0703

• 18 Jul 2008Refuse permission

  Internal alterations and extension to, and replacement of existing sub standard roof over existing house. Also for erection of new attached three bedroom dormer bungalow to rear with replacement Biocycle Septic Tank and percolation area and demolition of existing shed in rear garden.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0506

• 14 May 2008Invalid - site notice

  Internal alterations and extensions to, and replacement of existing sub standard roof over existing house. Also for erection of new attached two bedroom dormer bungalow to rear with replacement Biocycle Septic Tank and percolation area and demolition of existing shed in rear garden.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0327

• 4 Dec 2007Grant permission

  Single storey detached building to contain on course male and female toilets.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD07A/0960

• 16 Feb 2007Grant permission

  Construction of a 6m x 25m machinery shed with ancillary site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD06A/0945

• 5 Oct 2006Grant permission

  Viewing balcony at first floor level of the northeast & northwest facing elevations of clubhouse with associated changes to elevations.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD06A/0859

• 2 Aug 2006Grant permission

  Amendments to those developments granted permission under Register References SD04A/0763 and SD05A/0388 and will consist of an increase in the size (approx. 21.2sq.m.) of the proposed two storey extension to the south eastern side of the clubhouse to include an increase in the size of the proposed balcony area at first floor for potential use as a smoking facility and the omission of the new toilets at ground floor and their replacement with a golf shop with associated changes to roofs and elevations.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD06A/0663

• 18 May 2005Grant permission

  Amendments to development granted permission under Register Reference SD04A/0763 and will consist of an increase in the size (approx. 26.6sq.m.) of the two storey extensions to the south eastern side of the clubhouse to include a balcony area at first floor for potential use as a smoking facility, additional storage and an increase in the size of the service stairs lobby at ground floor, with associated changes to roofs and elevations.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD05A/0388

• 12 Oct 2004Grant permission

  The extension of the existing clubhouse by the construction of ground and first floor extensions with associated internal alterations and changes to elevations.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD04A/0763

• 11 Aug 2003Grant permission

  Internal subdivision of existing granary building to incorporate new internal stores at ground floor level with new open storage at mezzanine level, new door opening to external envelope, demolition of two existing glasshouses together with all associated site development/reinstatement works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD03A/0608

• 16 May 2001Grant permission

  Erection of a prefabricated unit measuring 6.1m x 12.2m which will be sited to the rear of the Administration Block.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, S01A/0296

• 11 Jan 2001Refuse outline permission

  Dwelling and effluent treatment plant

  Outline permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, S01A/0013

• —Grant approval

  Non-Material Amendment to the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Planning Scheme.

  Approval · South Dublin County Council, ABP-315768-23

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 Backstown.

Recorded monuments

• DU017-100 Earthwork
  Description

  In grassland immediately E of a watercourse running from S to N. Ecclesiastical site (DU017-028001-) 470m to S. Cropmark of a circular shaped area (diam. c. 35m) defined by a wide ditch with cropmark of semi-circular-shaped annexe (diam. c. 23m) defined by a faint narrow cropmark to E visible on OSi Bluesky orthoimages taken 2018 (https://sdublincoco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e0c5595b033341dea7661e248d2e9ee9). Faint traces of cropmark visible on Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13 and on Google Earth orthoimages taken 12/07/2013 and 27/06/2019. See attached Google Earth orthoimages and Apple Maps Orthoimage provided by Jean-Charles Caillere Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Donal Lucey and Jean-Charles Caillere Date of upload: 30 November 2022

Architectural heritage

• Backweston House, farm house, 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, c. 1800. Timber sash windows. Replacement timber panelled door with original radial fanlight. Roughcast rendered walls with smooth rendered base course and raised quoins. Extensions to rere of house with various casement windows. Square rubble stone gate piers to rere leading to road.

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 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_2971 (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 Backstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Backstown · Bacastún

Area

838,577 m² (83.86 ha, 207.22 acres)

Civil parish

Aderrig, and its townlands

Barony

Newcastle

Electoral division

Lucan-St. Helens, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Lucan-St. Helens electoral division: 16,805 people in 5,363 households; 71% of households own their home; 59% of homes were built since 2001; 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Aderrig, Backweston Park (Co. Kildare), Backwestonpark, Ballymadeer (Co. Kildare), Cooldrinagh, Tobermaclugg

Placenames

Backstown 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.