Neillstown
Townland in the civil parish of Clondalkin, barony of Uppercross, Co. Dublin; in Irish Baile Néill
- Area
- 59.1 ha
- 146 acres
- Land parcels
- 474
- registered freehold, median 178 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- RES
- Planning
- 100
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
474 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Neillstown, from 1 m² to 209,530 m² (20.95 ha, 51.78 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 65 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 · 428 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1EE (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 44 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M3LC (District, neighbourhood centre)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 18 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R3SDZ (Residential, mixed residential and other uses)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 11 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1OS (Open space, park)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 5 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
4 Mar 2026Request additional information
The development will consist of a two storey extension to side for use as a granny flat, single storey front extension, modifications to the existing first floor windows and modifications to the front boundary walls.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0090W
24 Feb 2026Grant permission
The proposed development consists of the construction of 233 no. dwellings which are comprised of: 78 no. 2 & 3 bed, 2 storey, detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, 56 no. 2 & 3 bed duplex units in 8 no. 3 storey buildings and 99 no. 1, 2 & 3 bed apartments in 2 no. 3-5 and 4-6 storey buildings. Access to the development will be from two new vehicular accesses from the Ninth Lock Road to the east and via the permitted road network i.e. the Clonburris Northern Link Street, (under Ref. SDZ24A/0033W) which provides access from the Ninth Lock Road to the east and the R113, Fonthill Road to the west. The proposed development will connect into the permitted infrastructural works as approved under the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme (2019) and permitted under Ref. SDZ24A/0033W. The proposed development also provides for all associated site development works and infrastructure to facilitate the development (above and below ground), public & communal open spaces, hard & soft landscaping and boundary treatments, surface car parking (192 no. spaces), bicycle parking (351 no. spaces), bin & bicycle storage, public lighting, plant (M&E) etc.
Sdz application clonburris, 233 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ25A/0019W
21 Jan 2026Grant retention & refuse retention
The development will consist of works comprising of Retention of Permission for a second floor - 27.6msq attic conversion with bedroom, comprising of internal stairs, dormer structure and dormer window to the East and West side and rear South facing elevations and associated works. Internal and external -8.5msq front porch to front facing North elevation with overhead hipped roof structure External roofed storage area 12.9msq with polycarbonate roof to side facing West elevation Single storey flat roof Rear Garden shed - 10.6msq And all associated site works.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0021W
29 Aug 2025Grant permission & grant retention
We, Phoenix Tower Ireland III Limited are applying for 1) Retention Permission to retain the existing 20m telecommunications support structure carrying antenna and dishes, communications cabinets and associated site works within a palisade fenced compound previously granted under planning permission File Ref No. SD10A/0291 AND, 2) Permission to install additional antenna, dish equipment to the support structure including ground equipment cabinets and associated site works at Neilston Lodge, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. The site is within the curtilage of Neilston Lodge a Protected Structure under RPS no. 113 in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028
Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0204W
28 Jan 2025Grant permission
The construction of new office space at ground floor level including revisions to the front and side elevations to include external windows and doors, all works proposed are ancillary to the use of the existing building and business.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0014W
20 Dec 2024Grant permission
The proposed development will consist of the temporary storage of inert soil and stone generated by construction and development activity and imported as waste under licence or as by-product (in accordance with Article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (as amended)) as a non-waste by-product on a 3.87-hectare site within the Clonburris North-West Development Area of the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Planning Scheme 2019. The proposed development will include for: i. The provision of temporary soil and stone storage for later re-distribution and use within the Clonburris SDZ; ii. The proposed fill material will be stored in 2 no. stockpiles of c.90,000m3 and 18,000m3. iii. The proposed 2 no. stockpiles will provide for a combined c.108,000m3 of material to be stored on site and will be c.6m in height; iv. Vehicular and pedestrian access will be provided via approved access off the Fonthill Road (R113), which will also serve the Logistics Facility as approved under Reg. Ref. SDZ23A/0016. The proposed inert soil and stone stockpiles will be temporary in nature and will be operational for an anticipated 7-year time period. It will then be decommissioned, and the subject lands will be restored and developed in line with the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme 2019.
Sdz application clonburris · South Dublin County Council, SDZ24A/0023W
6 Dec 2024Grant permission
The development will consist of works located outside the Clonburris SDZ relating to the "Stage 2" roads, public parks/open space areas and services infrastructure works (as part of a separate concurrent application) in respect of the northern part of the overall Clonburris SDZ lands comprising: A) The construction/upgrade of an underground surface water pipe from Griffeen Avenue along Griffeen Road to connect to the existing surface water pipe along with the upgrade of existing surface water pipe along Griffeen Glen Drive and adjoining open space area (for c. 450m), which will connect ultimately to the Griffeen River. B) Junction upgrade and junction tie in works to existing road layout at Balgaddy Road and Grange Castle Road, C) Junction upgrade and junction tie in works to existing road layout at Thomas Omer Way/Ninth Lock Road, Fonthill Road (R113), including slip road to the north; D) Junction upgrade and junction tie in works to existing road layout at Ninth Lock Road/Neilstown Road. E) The proposals will also entail the restoration of the open space areas and road surfaces and all associated site development and associated landscape works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0266W
6 Dec 2024Grant permission
The development will consist of works located inside the Clonburris SDZ relating to the Stage 2 roads, public parks/open space areas and services infrastructure works (as part of a separate concurrent application) as per the Clonburris SDZ Planning Scheme (2019) to facilitate the future development of the northern part of the overall SDZ comprising: A) The construction of c. 2.3km of a new Link Street Clonburris Northern Link Street (CNLS) and approximately 800m of side streets including ancillary cycle facilities, pedestrian crossings, traffic signals, footpaths, car parking (79 no. spaces) public lighting as well as services infrastructure (including ESB, Comms, gas main, trunk surface water sewer, and watermain) and ancillary works. B) Provision/upgrade of 12 signalised junctions (5 new and 7 upgraded) as follows: Junction 1: R136 & Adamstown Avenue/Thomas Omer Way, Junction 3: R113 & Thomas Omer Way / Ninth Lock Road, Junction 4: CNLS & R136, Junction 6: CNLS, Junction 8: CNLS & R113, Junction 9: CNLS/Neilstown Road & Ninth Lock, Junction 24: CNLS/Neilstown Road & Ninth Lock, Junction 28: R136 & Adamstown Avenue/Thomas Omer Way, Junction 2: CNLS & Thomas Omer Way, Junction 5: CNLS, Junction 7: CNLS, Junction 27: R136 & Adamstown Avenue/Thomas Omer Way along with minor priority-controlled junctions are proposed along the street alignment to provide access to existing development and future development cells within the Clonburris SDZ. C) Approximately 2 km of upgrade of existing streets, including minor priority-controlled junctions are proposed along the street alignment to provide access to existing development and future development cells within the Clonburris SDZ, including pedestrian crossings. D) Provision of 2 main public parks centrally (Na Cluainte Park North) c. 2.78 ha and in the eastern part of the subject lands (c. 0.77 ha) both to include open water attenuation areas. E) Drainage infrastructure works to include surface water attenuation areas, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDs) as well as landscaped areas including attenuation ponds and the provision of underground attenuation. Provision of surface water drainage and waste supply trunk infrastructure within the proposed road corridors; wastewater infrastructure including a foul pumping station (known as pumping station no.3) and foul pipe network within proposed road corridors to facilitate drainage connections to future development within the SDZ lands. The easterly section of the development will collect surface water and discharge into an existing outfall situated within Moorfield Walk whereas the western surface water catchment will connect (as part of a separate concurrent application) to an existing surface water outfall on the Griffeen Road (and ultimately to an existing Griffeen River outfall). F) Provision of trunk watermain infrastructure within the CNLS as well as connections to the permitted watermain infrastructure as part of SDZ20A/0021. G) Permission is also sought for all ancillary site development and landscape works associated with the development, including hard and soft landscaping, (tree pits, boundary treatments, road marking, signage, enabling works and temporary construction works, (including site accommodation, site compounds, and temporary construction boundary fencing) as well as temporary project signage (at 6 no. locations) and provision of underground utility connections under the Dublin - Cork Railway line (at 3 no. locations) and Irish water diversions. This application is being made in accordance with the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme 2019 and relates to a proposed development within the Clonburris Strategic Development Planning Scheme Area, as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 604 of 2015.
Sdz application clonburris · South Dublin County Council, SDZ24A/0033W
3 Jul 2024Grant permission
The construction of new office space at first floor level including enclosing the existing access stairs (total area @ 87.915 sq./mts), all works proposed are ancillary to the use of the existing building and business.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0106
28 May 2024Request additional information
Installation of a sidewalk sign to advertise products and promotions.
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED24/0027
17 May 2024Grant permission
Alterations to the attic storage space to include two dormer roofs to the rear, Velux roof lights to the front, internal modifications and all associated site works
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0223
9 Nov 2023Grant permission
Installation of a 1.4m x 0.51m x 1.8m (LxWxH) above ground enclosure, to house a new natural gas DRI (District Regulating Installation) and a 3m high 'lamp post' style relief vent stack with all ancillary services and associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0297
26 Jul 2023Grant permission
Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, removal of existing chimney, new access stairs, and flat roof dormer to the rear.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0323
10 Jul 2023Grant permission
Construction of a temporary logistics and storage facility within the Clonburris NorthWest Development Area of the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Planning Scheme 2019. The facility includes the provision of a logistics facility comprising a warehouse (single story pitched roof c.11.356 meters in height) and adjoining unit (single storey pitched roof c. 6.22m in height) with a combined Gross Floor Area of 1,411sq.m; The provision of a single-storey ancillary office and staff facilities to include an office (25sq.m), canteen/ changing area (24.8sq.m), and WC (9sq.m); Vehicular and pedestrian access from the Fonthill Road (R113) to the east, 24 car-parking spaces, 5 HGV setdown parking spaces and turning/loading areas and 18 bicycle parking spaces; All ancillary site development works including attenuation, footpaths, lighting, landscaping boundary treatments and signage; The logistics facility will exist for a temporary period of up to 10 years to facilitate the delivery and storage of building materials throughout the construction phases of the development of the entire Clonburris Strategic Development Zone; The logistics facility will not be open to the general public; This application is being made in accordance with the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme 2019 and relates to a proposed development within the Clonburris Strategic Development Planning Scheme Area, as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 604 of 2015 all on wider lands bounded generally by Thomas Omer Way (L 1059) to the north, the Dublin-Cork railway line to the south, the Fonthill Road (R 113) to the east and undeveloped lands to the west.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ23A/0016
24 Mar 2023Grant permission
To Convert the existing attic space to home office/study with the construction of a dormer window in the rear elevation roof plane and addition of two roof lights in the front elevation roof plane.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0132
27 Oct 2021Grant permission for retention
Amalgamation of units F2 and F3 (with connecting doors at ground and first floor levels) and its use for warehouse and distribution with ancillary trade counter and showroom at ground and first floor levels; Retention of offices at second floor level which are ancillary to the overall warehouse operation; Retention of all signage and external illumination of the signage.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0236
14 Oct 2021Grant permission
New office space at first floor level (66.sq.m); minor alterations on the road frontage elevation (southeast) to include additional windows for new offices; all works proposed are ancillary to the use of the existing building and business.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0280
22 Jun 2021Grant permission
10 year permission for roads and drainage infrastructure works as approved under the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme (2019) to form part of the public roads and drainage networks providing access and services for the future development of the southern half of the overall Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) lands; the roads infrastructure works are for the construction of c. 4.0km of a new road, known as Clonburris Southern Link Street, generally consisting of 7m wide single carriageway, plus on either side of the carriageway landscaped verges, 1.75m wide off-road cycle tracks and 2m wide footpath including public lighting, trees, 288 on-street car parking spaces (including 26 disabled parking spaces), pedestrian crossings, bus stops, a number of vehicular access spurs to facilitate future development of adjoining lands, a total of 8 new junctions (including 3 junctions to facilitate future road developments within the SDZ; 2 junctions with proposed local access roads and 3 new junctions with Hayden's Lane, Lynch's Lane and Ninth Lock Road) and alterations to 4 existing junctions on Newcastle Road (R120), Grange Castle Road (R136), Fonthill Road (R113) and also to the existing access road to Park and Ride facilities at both Kishoge Station and at Fonthill Station; alterations to the existing public roads Newcastle Road (R120), Hayden's Lane Access Road, Hayden's Lane, Lynch's Lane, Grange Castle Road (R136), Fonthill Road (R113) and Ninth Lock Road arising from new junctions with the Clonburris Southern Link Street consisting of reconfiguration of a c.165m long section of Newcastle Road (R120) including road widening and revisions to layout of junction with Hayden's Lane Access Road; incorporation of Hayden's Lane Access Road into proposed Clonburris Southern Link Street; provision of new junction with Hayden's Lane and Clonburris Southern Link Street; incorporation of a c. 26m long section of Lynch's Lane into proposed Southern Link Street and provision of a new junction with Clonburris Southern Link Street; reconfiguration of a c. 260m long section of Grange Castle Road, including road widening and replacement of existing roundabout with signalised junction; reconfiguration of a c. 250m long section of Fonthill Road, including road widening and replacement of existing roundabout with signalised junction; reconfiguration of a c.125m long section on Ninth Lock Road including road widening and provision of a new junction with Clonburris Southern Link Street; construction of 2 local access roads, consisting of c. 110m long road extending north from Clonburris Southern Link Street and providing access to proposed foul pumping station and generally consisting of a 6m wide single carriageway plus on either side of the carriageway 2m wide footpath including public lighting , 2 set-down parking spaces and vehicular access to proposed foul water pumping station; north/south Link Street (c. 240m in length) extending north from southern Link Street to the Kildare-Cork railway line and generally consisting of a 7m wide single carriageway plus on either side of the carriageway 1.3m wide landscaped verge, 1.75m wide off-road cycle lane, 2m wide footpath including public lighting and 2 vehicular access spurs to facilitate future development of adjoining lands; the drainage infrastructure works include 8 attenuation systems (with outfalls to Griffeen River, Kilmahuddrick Stream and existing storm sewers) including 4 ponds , 2 modular underground storage systems and 2 detention basins combined with modular underground storage systems all adjacent to proposed Clonburris Southern Link Street; surface water drainage culverts to existing watercourses; flood water compensation area adjacent to Griffeen River; surface water drainage and water supply trunk infrastructure within proposed road corridors; wastewater infrastructure including a foul pumping station and pipe network within proposed road corridors to facilitate drainage connections to future wastewater drainage infrastructure within the adjoining SDZ lands (including future Irish Water pumping station) and to connect to the existing sewer network in Cappaghmore housing estate; ducting for public electrical services and utilities and the diversion of existing utilities is provided for within the proposed road corridor; Permission is also sought for all ancillary site and development and landscape works associated with the development including hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments, road markings and signage, enabling works and temporary construction works (including site accommodation, site compounds and temporary boundary fencing); the application is made in accordance with Clonburris Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme 2019 and relates to a proposed development within the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 604 of 2015; an Environmental Impact Assessment Report accompanies the application.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ20A/0021
15 Jan 2021Grant permission
Porch and living room extension to front of house and all associated site and drainage works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20B/0409
7 Sept 2020Grant permission
New stainless stell and glass bus shelter, 5.2m x 1.85m x 2.8m high with 2 internally illuminated advertising panels each of 2.0sq.m area on the public footpath.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0226
7 Sept 2020Grant permission
New stainless steel and glass bus shelter, 5.2m x 1.85m x 2.8m high with 2 internally illuminated advertising panels each of 2.0sq.m area on the public footpath.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0224
24 Aug 2018Grant permission
New industrial unit for storage space facility, 98sq.m and 8.2m in height and all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0299
16 Jul 2018Grant permission
Permission to sub-divide site; construct a two storey family home to incorporate existing garage and extend over portion of the living room of the existing dwelling house, also a new entrance to front of site, opening a new pedestrian side access and all necessary and ancillary site works and services to side of existing house.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0252
18 Apr 2018Grant permission
Residential development of 85 dwellings consisting of: 65 houses and 20 apartments comprised of 4 no. 2 bed, 2 storey terraced houses, 1 no. 4 bed, 2 storey semi-detached house, 17 no. 3 bed, 2 storey semi-detached houses, 43 no. 3 bed, 2 storey townhouses in 10 terrace blocks, 1 no. 4 storey apartment block accommodating 12 no. 2 bedroom apartments and 1 no. 2 storey apartment block accommodating 8 no. 2 bedroom apartments, all on a site area of 2.91 ha. The proposal also provides for a single storey crèche (207.11sq.m) and all associated site development and infrastructural works, car parking, open spaces and landscaping. Proposed access to the development will be via permitted access (Ref. SD15A/0192) off Cloverhill Road.
Permission, 85 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0397
20 Nov 2017Grant permission for retention
Retention of an existing 18 metre high telecommunications support structure, antennas, equipment container and associated equipment within a fenced compound. The development forms part of Vodafone Ireland Limited's existing GSM and 3G Broadband telecommunications network. (Ref. No. SD08A/0482).
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0413
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 Neillstown.
Recorded monuments
- DU017-032001 Castle - unclassified
Description
The castle was marked on the Down Survey (1655-6) map, approximately on the site of Neillstown House which was formerly located N of the present 9th lock on the Grand Canal. Described in the Civil survey (1654-6) as 'the ruins of an old castle', (Simington 1945, 292). The site has been built on. Not visible at ground level. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- DU017-032002 House - 16th/17th century
Description
LBall (1906,118) mentions three or four cottages associated with the castle (DU017-032001-). These may be the ' three or four cabins' which are mentioned in the Civil Survey(1654-6). The are has been built on. Not visible at ground level. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 26 August 2011
Architectural heritage
- House, 1860–1920 · Regional interest
Description
Detached two-storey house, c. 1900, uPVC casement windows in roughcast rendered walls with pitched slate roof and gable-fronted porch to west. Modern extensions.
- House, 1840–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Detached single-storey house, c.1860, currently unoccupied. Smooth rendered walls with boarded-up windows. Steeply pitched slate roof with central chimney stack. Gabled projecting porch to west.
- Bridge, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Single arch road bridge over railway, c.1860. Three-centred arch with dressed voussoir stones. Coursed squared limestone parapets at road level, raised with coursed squared granite. Limestone rubble retaining walls either side of bridge.
- Coolevin House, house, 1880–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Detached multiple-bay single-storey house, c.1885, on a U-shaped plan with diagonally set projections to corners flanking central projecting gabled glazed porch with timber panelled doors. Rendered, ruled and lined walls with quoins to rere. Timber sash windows. Pitched slate roof with perforated cresting and finials, and simple timber bargeboards. Extension to western wing.
- Neilstown Lodge, gate lodge, 1810–1830 · Regional interest
Description
Detached single-storey former gate lodge c. 1820, now in use as a house. Pebble dashed southern wall with two fixed light timber windows in lancet openings, forming flanking screen wall of gateway. Single-bay lodge within, with roughcast rendered walls, glazed timber door having brick surround, and pitched slate roof with decorative bands. Original building extended by the addition of a replica range to the north. Further flat-roofed extensions beyond.
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_3086 (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 Neillstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.
The townland
- Name
- Neillstown · Baile Néill
- Area
- 591,134 m² (59.11 ha, 146.07 acres)
- Civil parish
- Clondalkin, and its townlands
- Barony
- Uppercross
- Electoral division
- Clondalkin-Rowlagh, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Clondalkin-Rowlagh electoral division: 4,106 people in 1,368 households; 49% of households own their home; 8% of homes were built since 2001; 2% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Balgaddy, Ballymanaggin, Cappagh, Collinstown, Raheen, Ronanstown
- Placenames
- Neillstown 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.