Glebe
Townland in the civil parish of Kiltiernan, barony of Rathdown, Co. Dublin; in Irish An Ghléib
- Area
- 9.5 ha
- 23 acres
- Land parcels
- 27
- registered freehold, median 245 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Objective A
- Planning
- 42
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
27 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Glebe, from 214 m² to 6,509 m² (0.65 ha, 1.61 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 20 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
- R2Objective A (Existing residential)
COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown · 37 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - P1Objective B (Agriculture)
COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S5Objective SNI (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown · 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
29 Apr 2026Grant permission
Part single storey, part two storey extension to side and rear of a semi-detache
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D26B/0262/WEB
19 Jan 2026Grant permission for retention
Change of use from residential to community / parish use including offices for
Permission for retention · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D26A/0024/WEB
2 Dec 2025Grant permission
Replacement of one of the clear glazed lattice windows with a stained glass wind
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D25A/0930/WEB
6 Nov 2025S5 dec not exempt
Proposed retention of change of use from residential to parish / community use i
Section 5 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, REF17725
31 Oct 2025Grant permission
28 no. residential units, comprising of 18 no. 2 storey terraced houses (5 no. 4
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D25A/0827/WEB
29 Apr 2024Grant permission
For an Attic conversion with dormer to rear roof to accomodate stairs to allow
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D24B/0198
27 Mar 2024Refuse ext. of duration of permission
Permission for 16 semi-detached 2 storey 3-bedroom 113.5m2 dwellings to the rear
Extension of duration of permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D18A/0137/E
19 Nov 2021Grant permission
Permission for 1.2m wide x 2.8m high double sided
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D21A/1028
14 Sept 2020Grant permission for retention
Permission for retention for development initially granted
Permission for retention · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D20A/0642
4 Jul 2019Grant permission
Permission for development consisting of a change of house type
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D19A/0477
27 Feb 2019Refuse permission for retention
a) retention permission and b) permission for development comprising revisions
Permission for retention · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D19A/0133
19 Oct 2018Grant permission
Permission is sought for residential development of 13 No. Units as follows:
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D18A/0991
12 Oct 2018Grant permission for retention
Permission for amendments to the parish and community hall building
Permission for retention · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D18A/0968
10 Sept 2018Declare invalid (site notice)
Permission is sought for residential development of 13 No. Units as follows:
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D18A/0863
15 Feb 2018Grant permission
Permission for 16 semi-detached 2 storey 3-bedroom 113.5m2 dwellings to the rear
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D18A/0137
30 Jan 2018Grant permission
Permission for development at a site bounded to the north, west and south-west
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D18A/0083
18 Jul 2017Grant permission
Permission for internal alterations to the entrance wing of the Nursing Home
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D17A/0645
8 Aug 2016Grant permission
Permission for residential development of 38 no. houses
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D16A/0586
2 Dec 2015Refuse permission
Permission for construction of 15 dwellings comprising 14 semi-detched and 1
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D15A/0768
9 Jan 2015Grant permission
Permission for development within the curtilage of Kilternan Parish Church
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D15A/0004
12 Apr 2013Refuse outline permission
Outline permission for development of 26 residential units comprising 4 no. 1
Outline permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D13A/0170
22 Mar 2012Grant permission
Permission is sought for the provision of two temporary stand alone
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D12A/0100
24 Jun 2011Refuse outline permission
Outline permission is sought for 15 residential units comprising 9# 2 bed
Outline permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D11A/0297
23 Nov 2010Grant permission
Revision of granted planning from replacement 4-bed main dwelling Ref.D09A/0519
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D10A/0645
28 May 2010Refuse permission
Permission is sought for construction of 1 detached 2 storey 2-bedroom
Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D10A/0292
The 25 most recent of 42 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 Glebe.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Glebe.
Architectural heritage
- Saint Tiernan's Church (Kiltiernan), church/chapel, 1820–1830 · Regional interest
Description
Detached seven-bay double-height single-cell Board of First Fruits Church of Ireland church, built 1824-6; consecrated 1826; dated 1826, on a rectangular plan with single-bay three-stage engaged tower (west) on a square plan supporting octagonal spire. Renovated, 1908, with interior "improved". "Restored", 2001. Pitched slate roof with lichen-covered clay ridge tiles, cut-granite "slated" coping to gables, and cast-iron rainwater goods on cut-granite eaves retaining cast-iron downpipes. Part repointed snecked granite walls on cut-granite "slated" cushion course on snecked granite base on cut-granite "slated" plinth with polygonal finial-topped granite ashlar gabled panelled piers to corners centred on granite ashlar gabled piers having cut-granite "slated" coping. Lancet window openings, cut-granite block-and-start surrounds having chamfered reveals with hood mouldings on engaged octagonal label stops framing fixed-pane fittings having cast-iron glazing bars with some having storm glazing over fixed-pane fittings having leaded stained glass panels. Pointed-arch window opening to chancel (east) with cut-granite interlocking Y-mullions, and cut-granite block-and-start surround having chamfered reveals with hood moulding on engaged octagonal label stops framing iron mesh storm panels over fixed-pane fittings having leaded stained glass panels. Lancet door opening to entrance (west) front approached by flight of three cut-granite steps, cut-granite block-and-start surround having chamfered rebated reveals with "slated" hood moulding framing timber boarded or tongue-and-groove timber panelled double doors having overpanel. Lancet openings (belfry), cut-granite block-and-start surrounds having chamfered reveals with hood mouldings on engaged octagonal label stops. Interior including vestibule (west) with mosaic tiled floor; square-headed door opening into nave with timber panelled door; full-height interior open into roof "improved", 1908, with timber panelled choir gallery (west) on fluted Corinthian posts supporting timber panelled pipe organ, mosaic tiled central aisle between timber pews, stained glass memorial windows (1912-33; ob. 1901-21), moulded plasterwork relieving arches on beaded "Cavetto" corbels with wind braced rafters to timber boarded ceiling on moulded plasterwork cornice, Gothic-style timber panelled pulpit on an octagonal plan with timber "Eagle Lectern", and pointed-arch chancel arch framing stepped dais to chancel (east) with wrought iron balusters supporting carved timber communion railing centred on cloaked altar below stained glass memorial "East Window" (1908). Set in landscaped grounds with tuck pointed granite ashlar piers to perimeter having cut-granite "slated" capping supporting wrought iron-detailed cast-iron double gates.
- Saint Tiernan's Church (Kiltiernan), school, 1835–1840 · Regional interest
Description
Detached five-bay single-storey school house, built 1837; dated 1837, on a T-shaped plan centred on single-bay single-storey gabled projecting porch. Extended, pre-1909, producing present composition to accommodate alternative use. Hipped and pitched slate roof on a T-shaped plan centred on pitched (gabled) slate roof (porch) with clay ridge tiles, cut-granite coping to gables including cut-granite coping to gable (porch) on roughcast kneelers, and cast-iron rainwater goods on roughcast eaves retaining cast-iron octagonal or ogee hoppers and downpipes. Roughcast walls on rendered plinth. Paired square-headed central window openings below date stone ("1837") with cut-granite sills, and concealed dressings framing two-over-two timber sash windows without horns. Square-headed opposing door openings ("cheeks") with cut-granite step thresholds, and concealed dressings framing timber boarded or tongue-and-groove timber panelled doors. Square-headed window openings with cut-granite sills, and concealed dressings framing six-over-six timber sash windows without horns. Set in landscaped grounds shared with Saint Tiernan's Church (Kiltiernan).
- Saint Tiernan's Church (Kiltiernan), sexton's house, 1844–1901 · Regional interest
Description
Detached four-bay single-storey groundskeeper's house, occupied 1901, on a T-shaped plan off-centred on single-bay single-storey gabled projecting lower porch. "Refurbished", 2002. Pitched slate roof on a T-shaped plan extending into hipped slate roof abutting pitched (gabled) slate roof (porch), clay ridge tiles, rendered chimney stacks having concrete capping supporting terracotta pots, timber bargeboards to gables on timber spandrels, and cast-iron rainwater goods on timber eaves boards on exposed timber rafters retaining cast-iron octagonal or ogee hoppers and downpipes. Roughcast walls on rendered plinth with "timber frame" surface finish to gables. Square-headed off-central door opening with step threshold, and timber surround having bull nose-detailed reveals framing glazed timber panelled double doors. Square-headed flanking window openings with cut-granite sills, and concealed dressings framing timber casement windows. Set in landscaped grounds shared with Saint Tiernan's Church (Kiltiernan).
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 high, low, on the 1:50,000 map.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3261 (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 Glebe with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.
The townland
- Name
- Glebe · An Ghléib
- Area
- 94,753 m² (9.48 ha, 23.41 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kiltiernan, and its townlands
- Barony
- Rathdown
- Electoral division
- Glencullen, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Glencullen electoral division: 23,596 people in 7,893 households; 66% of households own their home; 58% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Glenamuck North, Jamestown, Kiltiernan, Kiltiernan Domain
- Placenames
- Glebe 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.