Jobstown
Townland in the civil parish of Tallaght, barony of Uppercross, Co. Dublin; in Irish Ráth Miontáin
- Area
- 170 ha
- 420 acres
- Land parcels
- 1,638
- registered freehold, median 175 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- RES
- Planning
- 100
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
1,638 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Jobstown, from 0 m² to 296,721 m² (29.67 ha, 73.32 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 132 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 · 1,661 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1OS (Open space, park)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 32 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M3LC (District, neighbourhood centre)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 15 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
11 Sept 2026Ai received
Remove shed and construction of detached 3 storey dwelling with new vehicular entrance, car parking in front garden and all associated works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0062W
4 Sept 2026Officer allocation
The development will consist of a rear dormer roof extension.
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0096
14 Aug 2026Grant permission
Construction of 1 no. detached two-storey, three-bedroom dwelling with a private rear garden including associated landscaping, boundary treatments, drainage and all ancillary site works to be carried out within the side garden.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0146W
23 Jul 202635 day assessment
Increase floor area of the existing staff accommodation & plant room by 218 sq.m on the 2nd floor; Provision of 2 additional floors to provide 9 apartments, 6 no 1 bed units & 3 no 2 bed units, resulting in a 5 storey building over basement; New lift and lobby area to the rear to service all 5 floor; New pedestrian entrance to the eastern boundary, provision of 11 no. bicycle parking spaces & bin store; All ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0179
23 Jul 202635 day assessment
Demolition of the existing staff accommodation on the 2nd floor and construction of 6 no. 1 Bed units; Provision of 2 additional floors to provide 9 apartments, 6 no. 1 Bed units & 3 no. 2 Bed units, resulting in a 5 storey building over basement with a total of 15 apartments; New lift and lobby area to the rear to service all 5 floors; New pedestrian entrance to the eastern boundary, provision of 15 no. bicycle parking spaces & bin store; All ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission, 9 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0178
20 Jul 2026Unregistered application
Installation of a rooftop solar PV array with an estimated area of 496m2, with associated site works Installation of a heat pump system, comprising of 3 No. 90kW Air Source Heat Pumps, in the car park area of SDC Leisure Tallaght with associated site works. The heat pump system will be surrounded on three sides by a 2.4m high acoustic barrier and on the remaining side by a 2.4m fence. The dimension of the fenced area is 16.73 m x 5.47m. The removal of 4 No. Trees to facilitate the heat pump system.
Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, PT8SD429
14 Jul 2026Grant permission
Demolition of one storey annex to existing dwelling and proposed construction of new two storey detached dwelling, including hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0170W
1 Jul 2026Unregistered application
Proposed Outdoor advertising project comprising of digital advertising display units
Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, PT8SD422
9 Jun 2026Grant permission
The construction of a new single story extension to the front of the existing dwelling, plus all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0285
6 May 2026Grant permission for retention
Retention of single storey flat roof side extension.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0029W
9 Apr 2026Declared withdrawn
The development will consist of the following, (i) demolition of existing staff accommodation on the 2nd floor and construction of 6 no 1 bed units, (ii) provision of 2 additional floors to provide 9 apartments, 6 no. 1 bed units and 3 no 2 bed units, resulting in a 5 storey building over basement with a total of 15 apartments, (iii) new lift and lobby area to the rear to service all 5 floors, (iv) new pedestrian entrance to the eastern boundary provision of 15 no. bicycle parking spaces & bin store, (v) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission, 15 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0133
8 Apr 2026Declared withdrawn
The development will consist of increasing the floor area of the existing staff accommodation & plant room by 218 Sq.m on the 2nd floor, provision of 2 additional floors to provide 9 Apartments, 6no. 1 Bed units & 3 no. 2 Bed units, resulting in a 5 storey building over basement, new lift and lobby area to the rear to service all 5 foors, new pedestrian entrance to the eastern boundary, provision of 11 no. bicycle parking spaces & bin store, all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission, 9 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0131
13 Mar 2026Grant permission
Permission for change of use and subdivision of existing flower shop to coffee shop/barber shop and associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0069W
9 Feb 2026Grant permission
One & a half storey side extension, raised boundary wall and all associated site works
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0051W
5 Feb 2026Refuse permission for retention
Retention of timber log cabin in back garden to rear and side of house, for use as office, gym, play room/games room and storage area along with ancillary works
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0385
27 Jan 2026Unregistered application
The upgrade of the Butler McGee Park will consist of: • Four formal entry plazas at: – the Cheeverstown Road and Cookstown Road junction, linking with Jobstown Park. – the Cookstown Road and Maplewood Road Junction – the northeastern corner of the park, adjacent to the southern boundary of St. Mark’s GAA club, leading out on to Cookstown Road. – the Drumcairn Avenue and Drumcairn Parade junction. • Main spine routes, shared pedestrian/cycle with formal signature trees and park lights, along the eastern boundary, linking Butler McGee Park to Jobstown Park and the Luas stops, and east-west through the park connecting Drumcairn with the Fortunestown Shopping Centre. • Controlled access gates to be installed at all entrances. • Provision of CCTV. • All existing sports pitches, except for Pitch 80, retained with some realignment and refurbished where necessary with drainage and re levelling. • Provision for active recreation – e.g. Teenspace, with facilities such as skate park (with floodlighting), basketball courts and fitness area, and natural play area with large climbing feature wall. • A Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) with floodlighting. • A 35m long x 6m high ball wall, with hard paving to one side and floodlighting • Activity circuit (Park Run) – with seats and play/fitness equipment. • A dog park enclosed with post and rail fencing with wire mesh. • Relocation of a 220m length of the northeastern boundary to incorporate the grass verge to the road into the park, allowing for more room between the proposed path and the pitches. • Biodiversity improvements - existing hedgerow relocated/replaced and supplemented with meadowland management and planting of bulbs and formal and informal tree groups. • Attenuation basins and possible swales associated with the pitch drainage which will also contribute to enhanced biodiversity. • All associated landscape works. • All ancillary works. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment. 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.
Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, PT8SD340
16 Jan 2026Declared exempt
Single storey extension at the rear of the house
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0004
12 Nov 2025Grant permission
Permission sought for the construction of a 2-story, 3-Bedroom detached house with new vehicular access/egress to Alderwood Avenue to the side of existing dwelling
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0073W
11 Nov 2025Unregistered application
The upgrade of the Butler McGee Park will consist of four formal entry plazas at - the Cheeverstown Road and Cookstown Road junction, linking with Jobstown Park. - the Cookstown Road and Maplewood Road Junction. - the northeastern corner of the park, adjacent to the southern boundary of St. Mark's GAA club, leading out on to Cookstown Road. - the Drumcairn Avenue and Drumcairn Parade junction. Main spine routes, shared pedestrian/cycle with formal signature trees and park lights, along the eastern boundary, linking Butler McGee Park to Jobstown Park and the Luas stops, and east-west through the park connecting Drumcairn with the Fortunestown Shopping Centre. Controlled access gates to be installed at all entrances. All existing sports pitches, except for Pitch 80, retained with some realignment and refurbished where necessary with drainage and re-levelling. Provision for active recreation - e.g. Teenspace, with facilities such as skate park (with floodlighting), basketball court and fitness area, and natural play area with large climbing feature wall. A Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) with floodlighting. A 35m long x 6m high ball wall, with hard paving to one side and floodlighting Activity circuit (Park Run) - with seats and play/fitness equipment. A dog park enclosed with post and rail fencing with wire mesh. Relocation of a 220m length of the northeastern boundary to incorporate the grass verge to the road into the park, allowing for more room between the proposed path and the pitches. Biodiversity improvements - existing hedgerow relocated/replaced and supplemented with meadowland management and planting of bulbs and formal and informal tree groups. Attenuation basins and possible swales associated with the pitch drainage which will also contribute to enhanced biodiversity. All associated landscape works. All ancillary works.
Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, PT8SD314
28 Oct 2025Refuse permission
Planning permission for the construction of 2 No. two-storey terraced houses, comprising one 2-bedroom dwelling (mid-terrace) and one 3-bedroom dwelling (end-of-terrace with attic), each with private rear gardens. The proposed development will also include associated landscaping, boundary treatments, drainage, and all ancillary site works, to be carried out within the side gardens.
Permission, 2 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0262W
1 Oct 2025Invalidate application
The construction of 2 No. two-storey terraced houses, comprising one 2-bedroom dwelling (mid-terrace) and one 3-bedroom dwelling (end-of-terrace with attic), each with private rear gardens. The proposed development will also include associated landscaping, boundary treatments, drainage, and all ancillary site works, to be carried out within the side garden of No. 18 Drumcairn Gardens, Dublin 24.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0243W
15 Sept 2025Grant permission
Two storey extension to rear of 9 Ferneood Avenue Springfield Tallaght Dublin 24
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0276
29 Aug 2025Grant permission
Amendment to planning permission Reg. Ref. SD25B/0307W: Construction of a single-storey flat-roof side extension, together with a new relocated side gate providing access to the rear garden.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0517W
15 Jul 2025Refuse permission
Planning permission for the construction of 2 No. three storey 3 bed semi-detached houses. Each dwelling with private rear gardens and car parking space. All with associated landscaping, boundary treatments, drainage, and site work to be carried out in the side gardens of No. 17 and No.18 Drumcairn Gardens Dublin 24.
Permission, 2 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0244
30 May 2025Grant permission
Construction of a single-storey flat-roof garden room to the rear of the property.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0307W
The 25 most recent of over 100 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 Jobstown.
Recorded monuments
- DU021-035 Castle - unclassified
Description
Formerly located on the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. An aerial photograph (FSI 2, 340/339) taken in 1971 show two conjoined, raised rectangular earthworks. This is probably the site of a castle marked on Down Survey (1655-6) and referred to in the Books of Reference as a 'castle in repair' at Jobstowne' (Simington 194, 289). There is a housing estate on the site. Compiled by Geraldine Stout
Architectural heritage
- Post box, 1970–1990 · Regional interest
Description
Cast-iron pillar post box, c.1980, located to roadside.
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 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_3089 (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 Jobstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.
The townland
- Name
- Jobstown · Ráth Miontáin
- Area
- 1,700,336 m² (170.03 ha, 420.16 acres)
- Civil parish
- Tallaght, and its townlands
- Barony
- Uppercross
- Electoral division
- Tallaght-Jobstown, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Tallaght-Jobstown electoral division: 18,125 people in 5,711 households; 43% of households own their home; 46% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Brownsbarn, Cheeverstown, Fortunestown, Gibbons, Kiltalown, Tallaght, Whitehall, Whitestown
- Placenames
- Jobstown 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.