Buckandhounds
Townland in the civil parish of Clondalkin, barony of Uppercross, Co. Dublin; in Irish Buck and Hounds
- Area
- 30.4 ha
- 75 acres
- Land parcels
- 263
- registered freehold, median 209 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- RES
- Planning
- 92
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
263 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Buckandhounds, from 4 m² to 117,744 m² (11.77 ha, 29.1 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 35 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
- R2RES (Existing residential)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 268 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1EE (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 7 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 - P1RU (Agriculture)
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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
19 Sept 2025Grant permission
Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising of existing gable c/w window, new access stairs and flat roof dormer to the rear.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0561W
27 Mar 2025Grant permission
The development will consist of an attic conversion for storage with a dormer roof to the rear and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0160W
20 Mar 2025Invalidate application
The development will consist of an attic conversion for storage with a dormer roof to the rear and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0147W
25 Oct 2024Grant permission & grant retention
Retention permission for the removal of existing scrub plantation and for the plantation and for the placing of clean broken stone at ground level, for the creation of an overflow carparking area for work vehicles and buses and for the erection of a green mesh fence and galvanised palisade fence to the roadside (Boot Road) boundary. Full planning permission is being sought for the restoration of the existing stone wall that is adjacent to the boot road including proposed trees and all associated site works to the east of existing Green Isle Hotel, Boot Road, Clondalkin 22
Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0063
19 Aug 2024Refuse permission
Change of use of first floor storage area to Creche Classroom
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0007
19 Jul 2023Grant permission
Alteration and extension of the existing two storey semi-detached house comprising demolition of the existing single storey garage and front porch screen and construction of a new single storey extension with clerestory roof and a new single storey flat roof front porch extension, plus alteration to existing fenestration and associated internal alterations and site Development
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0314
20 Dec 2021Part 8 approved by council
Enhancements and upgrades consisting of: Provision of wayfinding and signage installations; Enhancement of the primary and secondary routes; Construction of a new ‘hub zone’ to include a Café building with 10 no. public toilets, kitchen, storage, serving area and internal seating; multi-use events space with a stage and hard-standing area; soft-landscaping with formal seating areas; picnic areas; amenity lawn; mounds; incidental play area; and planting; Removal and replacement of trees that are in poor health or pose a risk to safety; Upgrading of St. John’s Wood Car Park to include resurfacing; improved pedestrian links and footpaths, dropped kerbs and crossings; replacement of existing gates; reorganisation of internal vehicular routes; 11m high arrival beacons at St. John’s Wood Car Park Entrance; future-proofing for EV charging points; Upgrading and extension of Green Isle Car Park and park entrance to include relocation and widening of existing entrance; addition of a native edge plant buffer; 11m high arrival beacons at Green Isle Car Park Entrance; future-proofing for EV charging points; Enhancements to the Fairy Woodland Trail including new play features; new seating; new pedestrian link from the lakes; retention and protection of existing mature trees; addition of native ornamental shrubs and grasses; Upgrading of entrance and construction of a new footpath linking existing car park to the Outer Ring Road; future-proofing for EV charging points and extension of car park; and 11m high arrival beacon at Outer Ring Road Entrance; Provision of a new pedestrian entrance from Kilcarbery Grange Development; Provision of a new pedestrian link between the Camac Valley Camping Park and Corkagh Park; Enhancements to pedestrian entrance and boundary at St. John’s Wood Drive; Proposed planting, furniture and landscape works associated with the proposed development; All associated and ancillary site works associated with the proposed development. The areas for the proposed works are within the curtilage of a number of Protected Structures located within the subject site. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment and a Flood Risk Assessment has been carried out. The Planning Authority has made a preliminary examination of the nature, size and location of the proposed development. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required. Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, (disregarding the period between the 24th day of December and the first day of January, both days inclusive), apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, plans and particulars of the proposed scheme will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of four weeks from the 20th December 2021 only; (disregarding the period between the 24th day of December and the first day of January, both days inclusive); by appointment at the offices of South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, and available online on the Consultation Portal http://consult.sdublincoco.ie Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated may be made in writing up to 5 pm on the 9th February 2022 and may be submitted either via: Online Submissions: http://consult.sdublincoco.ie or Post to: Senior Executive Officer, Environment Water and Climate Change Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 YNN5.
Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD218/0011
10 Dec 2021Grant permission
Convert existing side garage from storage space to living space; single storey extension to the rear of dwelling with skylights; change existing hipped roof to an apex roof with gable; new roof to have a skylight to the front elevation and a new dormer window to the rear elevation; convert existing attic space to living space; widen existing entrance to accommodate off-street parking; internal alterations and all associated site development works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21B/0440
15 Sept 2021Grant permission
Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure; new gable window; new access stairs; flat dormer roof to the rear.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21B/0488
1 Mar 2021Refuse permission
Amendment to existing Ref. SD20A/0223 repositioning of new house to back garden, change of design to detached four bedroomed house with a flat roof; demolition of shed; shared vehicular access together with all on-site services and utilities.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0049
12 Feb 2021Refuse permission
Detached three bedroom dormer bungalow house with shared vehicular access; shared parking and all associated development works.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0029
27 Jan 2021Grant permission
Deepening of part (c. 43ha.) of the existing and permitted quarry (An Bord Pleanala refs. 301177 & QD0026) to a quarry floor level of -10mOD using conventional blasting techniques; use of mobile processing plant; product stockpiles; final restoration scheme and all ancillary works within a planning application area of 49.4ha and within the overall landholding of 241.6ha and will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR).
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0012
12 Jan 2021Grant permission
Construction of new attic dormer window to the rear of existing roof; conversion of existing attic to habitable space; change existing hipped roof to mini-hipped/gable style roof and all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21B/0015
18 Sept 2020Grant permission
Change from preschool and after school sessional childcare centre to full day preschool and after school childcare centre with opening times from 7:30am to 6:30pm accommodating 32 children; change of use of the indoor play area to classroom and all ancillary works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0021
4 Sept 2020Grant permission
Two bedroom, single storey semi-detached house on site adjacent with converted attic for storage room with pitched roof over; shared vehicular access together with all on-site services and utilities; demolition of detached garage.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0223
16 Apr 2020Grant permission
2 single storey shed for the storage of bags and trolleys and for the use as a practice swing room, located in the area adjacent to the maintenance yard and parking and all associated works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0098
19 Mar 2020Refuse permission
Detached four bedroom house with shared vehicular access; shared parking and all associated development works.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0379
21 Nov 2019Grant permission
Single storey side extension and associated ancillary works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19B/0455
14 Nov 2019Invalid application
Detached four bedroom house with shared vehicular access; shared parking and all associated development works.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0359
27 May 2019Grant permission
Removal of green landscaping area and existing garden wall; extension of driveway to accommodate two car parking spaces; dishing part of the existing kerb and footpath to match new driveway.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19B/0212
9 May 2019Grant permission for retention
Retention for use of commercial unit as preschool and after school Child Care Centre; alterations to front elevation; signage on front elevation; 1.2 metre high fence around new outdoor play area; all ancillary works.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0157
22 Mar 2019Refuse permission
2 semi-detached, three bedroom houses; shared vehicular access; car parking in front garden and all associated development works on site adjacent.
Permission, 2 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0093
14 Nov 2017Grant permission
Construction of a single storey granny flat (area 46.6sq.m) to the side of existing two storey dwelling, connection to existing on-site services, use of existing entrance and all associated works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17B/0370
16 Mar 2016Declared not exempt
Construction of a balcony type area which shall be used as a smoking area.
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED16/0015
15 Jul 2015Grant permission
Provision of a single storey side extension and all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD15B/0245
The 25 most recent of 92 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 Buckandhounds.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Buckandhounds.
Architectural heritage
- House, 1840–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Detached five-bay single-storey house, c.1860. Roughcast rendered walls. Timber casement windows and timber door. Pitched slate roof with red brick chimney stack. Single-storey extension to west. Iron bar gate set into partially rendered rubble gate piers.
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 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_3088 (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 Buckandhounds with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.
The townland
- Name
- Buckandhounds · Buck and Hounds
- Area
- 303,751 m² (30.38 ha, 75.06 acres)
- Civil parish
- Clondalkin, and its townlands
- Barony
- Uppercross
- Electoral division
- Clondalkin Village, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Clondalkin Village electoral division: 9,388 people in 3,201 households; 75% of households own their home; 11% of homes were built since 2001; 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Bedlesshill, Belgard, Clondalkin, Corkagh Demesne, Gibraltar, Newlands Demesne
- Placenames
- Buckandhounds 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.