Maynetown

39 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Maynetown, from 53 m² to 391,277 m² (39.13 ha, 96.69 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 15 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• G3HA - High Amenity (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 21 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R3RC - Rural Cluster (Residential, mixed residential and other uses)
  The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R2RS - Residential (Existing residential)
  The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3GB - Green Belt (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1RA - Residential Area (New/proposed residential)
  The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4OS - Open Space (Active open space)
  The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R3Z14: Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas (SDRAs) (Residential, mixed residential and other uses)
  Development Plan 2022-2028, Dublin · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 8 Apr 2026Grant permission

  The development will consist of the demolition of an existing lean-to

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0278E

• 23 Mar 2026Invalid application

  The development will consist of the demolition of an existing lean-to

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0221E

• 22 Dec 2025Refuse permission

  The development consist of the change of use of existing ground floor

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/1213E

• 16 Dec 2025Invalid application

  The development consists of the change of use of existing ground floor

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/1166E

• 22 Sept 2025Grant permission

  The proposed development comprises minor modifications to in-curtilage

  Lrd application · Fingal County Council, LRD0077/S3E

• 22 Jul 2025Grant permission

  The development proposed (Phase 1F) will consist of: - 296no. resident

  Lrd application · Fingal County Council, LRD0058/S3E

• 2 Jul 2024Grant permission

  The development proposed (Phase 1E) will consist of: - 195no. units (2

  Lrd application · Fingal County Council, LRD0002/S3

• 20 May 2024Refuse outline permission

  Intend to apply for outline planning permission

  Outline permission · Fingal County Council, F24A/0456

• 27 Nov 2023Grant permission

  The proposed develoment comprises amendments to the permitted Strategi

  Lrd application · Fingal County Council, LRD0037/S3

• 6 Jul 2022Grant permission

  The development will consist of (1) a new wastewater pumping station c

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F21A/0389

• 3 Dec 2021Decision to be made by other body

  The development proposed (Phased 1D) will consist of:

  Strategic housing development · Fingal County Council, SHD/006/21

• 23 Apr 2021Grant permission

  Permission for a development that will consist of the removal of the e

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F20A/0508

• 15 Mar 2021Grant permission

  Site c. 1.2ha, generally bounded by St. Marnocks Bay residential area

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F20A/0700

• 26 Feb 2021Grant permission for retention

  Retention permission for temporary period of 4 years and 11 months at

  Retention · Fingal County Council, F20A/0604

• 21 Dec 2020Grant permission

  Permission for 1) the construction of a porch, with a hipped pitched r

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F20A/0427

• 9 Nov 2020Withdraw application

  The development will consist of: (1) Decommissioning of redundant abov

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F20A/0568

• 17 Apr 2020Grant permission

  New wastewater pumping station on an approcimately 0.5ha site

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F19A/0400

• 30 Jul 2019Invalid application due to site notice

  New wastewater pumping station on an approcimately 0.5ha site

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F19A/0327

• 17 Sept 2018Grant permission

  Works to Include: Demolition of single storey porch extension to side

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F18A/0101

• 20 Dec 2017Approved by an bord pleanala

  150 no. units (52 no. duplex apartments and 98 no. houses

  Strategic housing development · Fingal County Council, SHD/002/17

• 24 Oct 2014Grant permission

  Amendments to planning permission granted under Ref. Ref. F07A/0424 (A

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F14A/0316

• 11 Sept 2014Grant extension of duration of perm.

  Construction of 478 residential units, comprising 35 no. 4 be

  Extension of duration of permission · Fingal County Council, F03A/1162/E3

• 11 Dec 2013Grant permission

  The demolition of existing single storey entrance porch to the front/s

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F13B/0205

• 30 May 2013Withdraw application

  The initial phase (Phase A) of an integrated residential neighbourhood

  Extension of duration of permission · Fingal County Council, F07A/0947/E1

• 29 Nov 2011Grant permission

  The development consists of new entrance gates at the existing entranc

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F11A/0130

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Baldoyle Bay SAC 000199
• Special Protection Area: Baldoyle Bay SPA 004016
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Baldoyle Bay 000199

Recorded monuments

• DU015-055 Enclosure
  Description

  Located towards the western end of an east-west ridge with extensive views of the coast and Ireland's Eye. An aerial photograph (OS 8, 7654) shows cropmark evidence for a roughly circular univallate enclosure. Geophysical survey and two test excavations were undertaken at the site in advance of proposed development. The geophysical revealed the presence of a large circular enclosure, (c. 70m in diam.) that abutted an unusual ‘avenue’ feature, defined by two parallel ditches leading away from an east-facing entrance. Initial archaeological testing (Licence no. 00E0732) consisted of a single trench situated diagonally across the site, that confirmed the presence of a ditch, entrance and archaeological material both internally and external to the main enclosure ditch. A decorated bone bead was recovered (Wallace, A. 2002, 115). Further test excavation (Licence no. 07E0547) consisted of opening sections across the enclosure ditch and 'avenue'. The enclosure ditch ( c. 7m wide x 2m deep) was filled by a number of silty clay deposits that contained much charcoal, butchered animal bone and sea shell (oyster, mussel, razor shell, periwinkle, cockles etc.). The lower fills were waterlogged in nature and contained lenses of organic material including decayed wood and grass. A charcoal sample from the primary fill was dated to AD 687–887 (2 Sigma). A section was also excavated through the southern avenue ditch and this revealed a cut measuring c. 5m wide by 1.2m deep. It had a concave profile and was filled by silty/sandy clay deposits that contained occasional seashell, butchered animal bone and charcoal (Moriarty, C. 2008:477 www.excavations.ie) According to the Portmarnock South LAP, the buffer zone for the monument will form part the open space within the green infrastructure network. The site is currently fenced within overgrown wasteland. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 27 January 2015

• DU015-130 Enclosure
  Description

  The site was subject to geophysical survey (Licence no. 07R0230) in advance of a proposed road realignment. It confirmed the presence of a sub circular enclosure (34m in diam.) that contains internal responses suggestive of pits and postholes (Harrison 2008, 8). Compiled by: Paul Walsh Updated by; Christine Baker Date of upload: 28 January 2015

• DU015-152 Earthwork
  Description

  Situated in grassland, on low-lying floodplain immediately N of the Mayne River. Extensive area of earthworks identified from Google Earth imagery, in the townland of Maynetown (An Mhaighean/Moyne) immediately north of the confluence of the Mayne River and the stream running from the south from Seagrange Park through the former Baldoyle Racecourse. These earthworks may represent a previously unrecorded longphort site potentially relating to ‘Port Manann’ recorded in the Fragmentary Annals of Ireland s.a. 866 (Downham 2008, 62). Air Corps aerial image (1932 IE-MA-ACVN-P2-V7) taken 1932, shows extensive earthworks in the area lying between the river and the Moyne Road to the north. While no. 1, a large square enclosure parallel to the river is suggested (c.116m NW-SE X c.138m NE-SW) the most evident feature is no. 2., a D-shaped rise defined by a broad ditch (c. 50m NE-SW X c. 45m NW-SE). Immediately west of this D-shaped enclosure and seemingly occupying part of the same rise is no. 3, a sub-square enclosure divided from no. 1 by a large ditch. To the west of no. 3, divided from it by a broad ditch/channel is no. 4, a deep oval hollow (c.25m NE-SW X c.7m NW-SE). In addition to the larger enclosures, an extensive pattern of ridge and furrow ‘lazybeds’ are visible cutting across the earthworks. The pattern of the last beds cuts across the banks and is somewhat defined by the extant ditches. Within the area enclosed by no. 1, the lazybeds run northwest-southeast (ie parrallel to the enclosing elements) while within the southern enclosures, the lazybeds run northeast-southwest (ie parallel to the enclosing elements). Some irregular shaped depressions are visible and these might be the result of gravel/sand quarrying. Quite extensive quarrying of the ridge to the east of no. 1 can be seen to have occurred since 1932. The earliest historic mapping of the area in the mid-17th century shows a house at roughly the location of the earthworks. The position at the head of the ‘Moyne’ River might suggest this was a mill, no millwheel is depicted, whereas the tidal mill at Portmarnock to the north is shown. In Rocque’s mid-18th century map, a clear embankment defining a D-shaped area is visible. Two buildings are also depicted on the site. The eastern of these buildings is possibly the same structure as that shown on the Down Survey map. The western house is shown with two small enclosures to north and west and possibly a small area of planting on scrub to the west. The location of the earthworks at the head of the Maine River, an area prone to flooding and the presence of probable paleo-channels, landscaping scars from the Baldoyle Racecourse and the quarrying of sand and gravel in the area into the 20th century all serve to explain why the Maine River earthworks have gone unremarked upon in an archaeological context. However, analysis of the aerial photography has shown that, while some of the features, particularly to the east of the primary enclosure (No. 2) can be attributed to 20th century quarrying, the overall complex is clearly older than the ridge and furrow farming that pre-dates the 1930s and is likely to be 19th century in date. These lazybeds post-date the two buildings shown on the site in the 1760s. It is proposed that the nature of the earthworks at Maynetown cannot be easily attributed to agricultural activity or paleo channels or historic quarrying. Neither are the ditches in evidence consistent with 18th century landscaping or house building, though some of the features visible may relate to these activities. It is more likely that the earthworks visible at Maynetown relate to large scale medieval activity, distinct from the early medieval activity of Gaelic Irish character further north. In the context of the strong Scandinavian placename evidence in the immediate surrounds, it is proposed that these earthworks represent the remnants of a longport. The Maynetown site corresponds to these criteria as the flood mapping and local topography of the site suggest a former large pool immediately south of the site. In reviewing Kelly’s plans, the Maynetown earthworks appear to correspond to some of these purported longphort sites which comprise larger outer enclosures of various shapes and more defined ‘strongholds’ within. The earthworks of Rathmore, Co. Kerry are also of interest given that this purported longport also fronts a river called Maine. Given the evidence presented above, it is worth considering that the feature identified as No. 4 above is not a gravel pit but rather a naust. This feature appears more regular in shape than most of the other gravel pits shown in the historic mapping or aerial photography. It is oval in shape and opens onto a ditch/channel which would have connected to the river/pool c. 30m to the south. Its dimensions (25m x 7m) are a very close match to that of the Danish examples (25m x 6m) and compares well with the size of the ship Skuldelev 2 (28m x 4.5m). Downham, C. 2008 Tomrar’s death at Port Manann: a possible longphort site in Ireland. Ainm, 9, 57–64. Duffy, P. 2016 The church of Bearach, the grange of Baldoyle and the town of the dark stranger. In Seán Duffy (ed) Medieval Dublin XV, (Dublin). McLoughlin, G., Maynetown, Dublin Excavations Bulletin No. 2022:255, Licence No. 22E050. Conaghan, P. Hayes, T. 2021, Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report for Racecourse Park, Baldoyle, Co. Dublin (Unpublished report prepared for Fingal County Council). See attached labelled air corps aerial image and ground photographs provided courtesy of Paul Duffy Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Paul Duffy Date of upload: 31 May 2023

• DU015-156 Burnt mound
  Description

  The results of this excavation were summarised by Gill McLoughlin as follows; 'Area 5 was located towards the east end of the sewer pipeline to the Coast Road and comprised a large suboval or keyhole shaped pit (C61). The pit was filled with black soil containing charcoal and burnt stones and is most likely to have been associated with a burnt mound of which no further trace was found. It is possible that remnants of a burnt mound could remain outside of the area of the pipeline. The full extent of the pit was not excavated as it extended north beyond the limit of the trench required for the pipeline. Excavation of this area took place over five days from 25th‐29th July 2016 with two archaeologists and the area within the pipeline trench was fully resolved. The pit itself was almost keyhole shaped, with the southeast end being smaller and shallower and forming a step 0.43m deep to access the pit. The northwest end of the pit was much bigger and oval or sub‐circular in shape. Overall the pit measured 5.2m northwest – southeast, 2.4m southwest – northeast and it was excavated to a depth of 1.2m. It was not possible to reach the base of the pit in the centre due to water flowing in from below at a fast rate, but it appeared most likely that the base would not have been any more than another 0.1‐0.2m in depth. The pit was excavated to 3.48m OD. There were five fills contained within the pit. The basal fill, C58 was located in the deepest part of the pit and comprised a loose mid‐grey gritty sandy clay with occasional inclusions of burnt stones and seashells (cockle, whelk, periwinkle), occasional animal bone and moderate charcoal flecks. A sample of alder charcoal from the basal fill was selected for radiocarbon dating and returned a date range of 3797+/‐40 BP, calibrated to BC 2434‐2051 (2 sigma, UBA‐34919) placing this activity in the Early Bronze Age. Above C58, the main fill of the pit comprised moderately compact black silty clay with abundant burnt stones, occasional inclusions of charcoal, seashell (cockle, razor) and animal bone (C57). One flint platform flake was recovered from this fill (16E0101:57:1) (Driscoll, Appendix 5.2). This deposit would have been associated with the heating of stones in a fire for use in heating water in a trough and would have found its way into the waterhole after the feature had gone out of use. It is likely that the water would have been taken from the large waterhole and used in a trough in the immediate vicinity. A localised deposit of compact yellow brown sandy silt was present within the main fill in the southeast of the feature (C60) and represented redeposited natural subsoil. Above C57 a compact mid‐grey silty sand contained occasional charcoal and appeared to be a blending of fill C57 below and the upper fill C56 and it was not noted as a separate context during excavation (C59). The upper fill; C56 comprised a sterile compact yellow brown silty clay and represents post‐use silting of the waterhole. A single flint platform flake was recovered from this deposit (16E0101:56:1) (Driscoll, Appendix 5.2). Of the small quantity of animal bone recovered from this feature, the only identifiable elements were from a calf (Beglane, Appendix 5.7)' (McLoughlin 2019, 317-8)'. See attached photographs and plan of site courtesy of and © Gill McLoughlin of Courtney Deery Heritage Consultancy Ltd. McLoughlin, G. 2019 Final Archaeological Excavation Report, Station Road, Portmarnock, 16E0101. Unpublished archaeological report submitted by Courtney Deery Heritage Consultancy Ltd. to the National Monuments Service on behalf of Sherman Oaks Ltd. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Gill McLoughlin of Courtney Deery Heritage Consultancy Ltd. Date of upload: 22 June 2023

• DU015-157 Burnt mound
  Description

  The results of this excavation were summarised by Gill McLoughlin as follows; 'Area 5C was previously identified by geophysical anomalies and verified by test excavation (Phelan 2004, licence Ref 04E1415). The site which now forms part of Phase 1B lands was archaeologically excavated and revealed a burnt mound trough dated to the early Bronze Age (2135‐1920 BC). Area 5C comprised an isolated oval pit measuring 2.8m x 1.28m x 0.5m deep, interpreted as a burnt mound trough. The main fill contained inclusions of charcoal and heat affected stones. Three possible postholes were identified within 2m of the trough to the north, northeast and southeast and may been related to a windbreak feature' (McLoughlin 2020)'. See attached photographs and plan of site courtesy of and © Gill McLoughlin of Courtney Deery Heritage Consultancy Ltd. Phelan, S. 2004 Archaeological Assessment and Impact Statement Portmarnock, Co. Dublin (Licence No.: 04E1415). Unpublished report prepared by Margaret Gowen & Co. Ltd for Ballymore Residential Ltd. McLoughlin, G. 2020 Final Archaeological Excavation Report, Station Road, Portmarnock, 18E0016. Unpublished archaeological report submitted by Courtney Deery Heritage Consultancy Ltd. to the National Monuments Service on behalf of Sherman Oaks Ltd. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Gill McLoughlin of Courtney Deery Heritage Consultancy Ltd. Date of upload: 22 June 2023

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Maynetown.

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 20 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_3306 (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 Maynetown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Maynetown · An Mhaighean

Area

945,541 m² (94.55 ha, 233.65 acres)

Civil parish

Baldoyle, and its townlands

Barony

Coolock

Electoral division

Portmarnock South, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Portmarnock South electoral division: 4,729 people in 1,757 households; 78% of households own their home; 44% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Burrow, Drumnigh, Grange, Portmarnock, Snugborough, Stapolin

Placenames

Maynetown 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.