Newcastle North

147 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Newcastle North, from 1 m² to 107,849 m² (10.78 ha, 26.65 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 44 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 107 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1RU (Agriculture)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 44 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2VC (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1RES-N (New/proposed residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 16 Apr 2026Grant permission

  Amending the existing main hip to a gable with small hip and attic level (frosted) window in the gable wall, along with the provision of rooflights in the main roof to the front and rear of the house.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0176W

• 11 Nov 2025Grant permission

  Permission for alterations to a permitted scheme (Reg. Ref. SD23A/0150) to provide for alternative surface water drainage arrangements to discharge surface water entirely to ground with an emergency overflow to the existing surface water pipe on Hazelhatch Road. The permitted scheme consist of demolition of all existing derelict structures on the site and the construction of 15 no. apartments in a 2 story house apartment block. The 15 no. units will consist of 3 no. one bed apartments, 10 no. two bed apartments, 2 no. three bed apartments. Also, ancillary development including using existing vehicular access/egress off Hazelhatch Road (with very minor modifications) 18 number car park spaces (including 4 no. EV charging spaces) and 38 no. cycle parking spaces, open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, footpaths, circulation areas, ESB substation, communal refuse area and all associated site works. The permitted scheme is subject to conditions of the original permission.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0146W

• 5 Jun 2025Invalidate application

  The development consist of demolition of all derelict structures on the site and the construction of 15 no. apartments in a 2 story high apartment block. The 15 no. units will consist of 3 no. one bedroom apartments, 10 no. two bedroom apartments, 2 no. 3 bedroom apartments. Also, ancillary development including using existing vehicular access/egress of Hazelhatch Road (with very minor modifications) 18 no. car park spaces (including 4 no. EV charging spaces) and 38 no. Cycle spaces, open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, footpaths, circulation areas, ESB substation, common communal refuse area and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0132W

• 28 May 2024Grant permission

  Construction of a dormer window in the main roof to the rear of the property as well as the construction of a dormer window in the main roof to the side of the property and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0239W

• 22 May 2024Grant permission

  The development consists of demolition of all existing derelict structures on the site and the construction of 15 no. apartments in a 2 storey high apartment clock. The 15 no. units will consist of 3 no. one bed apartments, 10 no. two bed apartments, 2 no. three bed apartments. Also, ancillary development including using existing vehicular access/egress of Hazelhatch Road (with very minor modifications) 18 no. car park spaces (including 4 no. ECV charging spaces) and 38 no. cycle parking spaces, open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, footpaths, circulation areas, ESB substation, communal refuse area and all associated site works.

  Permission, 15 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0150

• 26 Apr 2024Invalid - site notice

  The development will consist of the construction of a dormer window in the main roof to the rear of the property as well as the construction of a dormer window in the main roof to the side of the property and all associated site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0181

• 19 Feb 2024Grant permission

  The proposal comprises the 2nd phase (phase 2B) of a 2 phase development (first phase [phase2A] under planning reg. ref SD23A/0136 will comprise 48 no. duplex dwellings and phase 2 of Taobh Chnoic public park of c.1.74 hectares of open space, along with car parking and ancillary infrastructure) to result in an overall Phase 2 development of 179 no. dwellings (consisting of 119 no. 2 storey houses and 60 no apartments / duplex apartments in 5 no. 3 storey duplex buildings, and ancillary infrastructure). The phase 2B development will consist of the construction of 131 no. dwellings and open space as follows: A) 119 no. 2 storey houses (10 no. 2 bedroom houses, 95 no. 3 bedroom houses, 13 no. 4 bedroom houses and 1 no. 5 bedroom house. B) 12 no. apartments / duplex apartments in 1 no. 3 storey building - (6 no. 2 bedroom apartments and 6 no. 3 bedroom duplex apartments) all with terrace. C) Open space (c. 1.34 ha. in a series of open space areas) hard and soft landscaping (including public lighting & boundary treatment), communal open space for duplex apartments and apartments; along with single storey bicycle/bin stores and ESB substations; D) Vehicle access from the Athgoe Road from a new signalised junction along with upgrades to footpath and pedestrian crossing (on the Athgoe Road) as well as provision of vehicular/pedestrian/cycle link to permitted 'Graydon' (TA06S.305343) 'Newcastle Boulevard' to the East as well as 237 no car parking spaces and 94 no. bicycle spaces (4 no. motorcycle space) and all internal roads, cycleways, green routes and paths. E) Provision of surface water attenuation SuDs measures connection to water supply and provision of foul drainage infrastructure as well as an underground local pumping station (in northern pa rt of site) to Irish Water specifications and all ancillary site development / construction / landscaping works. F) The proposal also includes upgrades (to provide surface water pipe upgrades) to the surface water network along Athgoe Road and Hazelhatch Road (for c. 1.2 km).

  Permission, 131 homes · South Dublin County Council, LRD23A/0011

• 11 Dec 2023Declared not exempt

  Renovation of existing vacant retail units to 5 no. 2 bed (Three person) apartments including changes to elevations & associated site developments works.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED23/0052

• 9 Aug 2023Grant permission

  The construction of a storey and a half extension to the rear of the dwelling, the new pitched roof will tie into the existing roof at ridge level, development also consists of the installation of skylight windows.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0342

• 26 May 2023Grant permission

  Demolition of 2 sheds and the construction of 30 dwellings; 1 vehicular and pedestrian link with Main Street, Newcastle; vehicle and pedestrian link with Glebe Square, Newcastle and all associated and ancillary site development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0286

• 25 May 2023Grant permission

  For the raising of the existing gable wall and forming a new dutch hip roof with dormer structure to the rear, new gable window and associated works. The space will consist of new bedroom with en-suite.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0231

• 18 Apr 2023Grant permission

  New dormer window to rear to convert existing store to bedroom with 3 roof lights to the front of existing two storey dwelling and all ancillary site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0169

• 9 Mar 2023Grant permission

  Construction of a single storey Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence use (with mono­pitch roof and overall building height of c. 6.74 metres) measuring c. 2,207sq.m gross floor space with a net retail sales area of c. 1,410sq.m; Construction of a vehicular access point to Main Street Upper and associated works to carriageway and including partial removal of boundary wall / facade, modification of existing footpaths / public realm and associated and ancillary works including proposed entrance plaza area; Demolition of part of an existing rear / southern single storey residential extension (and related alterations to remaining structure) of Kelly Estates building; The original Kelly Estates building (a protected structure - Eircode: D22 Y9H7) will not be modified; Demolition of detached single storey accommodation/ residential structure and ancillary wall/ fence demolitions to rear of existing Kelly Estates building; Demolition of existing single storey (stable) building along Main Street and construction of single storey retail /cafe unit on an extended footprint measuring c. 118sq.m and associated alterations to existing Main Street boundary facade; Renovation and change of use of existing (vacant) two storey vernacular townhouse structure to Main Street, and single storey extension to rear, for retail/ commercial use (single level throughout) totalling c. 61sq.m; Repair and renewal of existing Western and Eastern burgage plot tree and hedgerow site boundaries; Provision of associated car parking, cycle parking (and staff cycle parking shelter), pedestrian access routes and (ramp and stair) structures (to / through the southern and western site boundaries to facilitate connections to potential future development), free standing and building mounted signage, free standing trolley bay cover /enclosure, refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, roof mounted solar panels, public lighting, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments and divisions, retaining wall structures, drainage infrastructure and connections to services/ utilities, electricity Substation and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level including within the curtilage of a protected structure.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0312

• 2 Nov 2022Grant permission

  Single storey side extension. Comprising of a one bedroom family apartment and location of new effluent treatment plant to north west side of existing dwelling at Hazelhatch Road, New castle, D22, HD34.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD22B/0360

• 15 Aug 2022Refuse permission for retention

  Application for retention permission for development at this site, lands at former Mc Evoys Pub, Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Dublin. the development consists of a temporary mobile coffee/retail kiosk using a modified van, with associated signage, to be used as a facility for serving take away coffee and snacks dueing the hours of 7.00am and 4.00pm. the mobile kiosk will be removed out-side of these hours.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0331

• 8 Aug 2022Refuse permission

  Demolition of all existing derelict structures on the site and the construction of 18 residential units provided in 2 separate blocks; Block 1 will be 3 storeys high and will contain 12 units; Block 2 will be two storeys high and will contain 6 units; The 18 units consist of 6 one bed apartments, 6 two bed apartments, 3 three bed duplexes and 3 three bed apartments; Ancillary development including reusing existing vehicular access/egress off Hazelhatch Road, providing a new vehicular egress (only) onto Main Street, car and cycle parking, open space, landscaping, boundary treatment (including existing stone wall at east side of the site to be partially removed, along with gates, with main portion of wall repaired and lowered), footpaths, circulation areas and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0322

• 19 May 2021Grant permission

  Construction of a storey and a half extension to the rear; new pitched roof will tie into the existing roof at ridge level; installation of skylight windows.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21B/0293

• 26 Jan 2021Refuse permission

  Two storey dwelling; garage and effluent treatment plant located to north west side of existing dwelling and for effluent treatment plant serving existing dwelling.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0011

• 2 Dec 2020Declared withdrawn

  To sub-divide the existing approved ground floor retails floor space into 2 apartments, consisting of 1 two-bedroom apartment and 1 one-bedroom apartment and to retain 154sq.m as retail floor space including changes to the elevations as previously approved under An Bord Pleanala Ref. No. 06S.248760 (SDCC Ref. No. SD17A/0010) and for all ancillary site works.

  Permission, 2 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0314

• 20 Nov 2020Grant permission

  Construction of a single storey detached shed (25.5sq.m) located to the northwest of the dwelling.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20B/0445

• 4 Nov 2020Invalid application

  Sub-divide the existing approved ground floor retail floor space into two apartments consisting of one two bedroom apartment and one, one bedroom apartment and to retain 154sq.m as retail floor space including changes to the elevations as previously approved under An Bord Pleanala Ref. 06S.248760 (South Dublin County Council Ref. SD17A/0010) and for all ancillary site works.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0285

• 16 Jul 2020Grant permission

  Installation of freestanding traditional style heritage trail information signs at Newcastle Community Centre opposite Tower House on Athgoe Road, bottom of new school road, Ballynakelly bus stop, top of Grant's Drive in Greenogue Ind. Estate, outside Peamount FC, St. Finian's GAA club access road, outside Glebe estate on Peamount Road; wall mounted traditional style heritage trail information signs on boundary wall of original St. Finian's National School and of St. Finian's Catholic Church (both protected structures).

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0176

• 3 Oct 2019Refuse permission

  4 dormer style bungalows (Type A 137sq.m & Type B 133.80sq.m) and all auxiliary works.

  Permission, 4 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0311

• 29 Jul 2019Grant permission

  Provision of 16 additional car parking spaces to be located around the approved Market Square, as previously approved under An Bord Pleanála planning reference number PL06S.248760 (South Dublin County Council reference SD17A/0010) and all ancillary site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0239

• 26 Jun 2019Grant permission

  Construction of a storey and a half extension to the rear of the dwelling; new pitched roof will tie into the existing roof at ridge level; installation of skylight windows and a gable end high window.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19B/0255

The 25 most recent of 72 applications.

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

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Newcastle North.

Recorded monuments

• DU020-003001 Castle - motte
  Description

  Located in a level field of pasture W of the medieval church in the village of Newcastle (DU020-003005-). This is a broad flat-topped mound (diam. of base 26m; diam. of top 14m; H 5m). There is no evidence for a bailey. It was constructed c. 1200 AD (O'Keeffe 1986, 44-5). Austin Cooper writing in 1780 describes a very deep, wide fosse which is no longer apparent (Price (ed.) 1942, 27). DU020-003001-_01 Photograph courtesy of Tomás Maher, https://hdl.handle.net/10599/3707 © South Dublin Libraries - Local Studies DU020-003001-_02 Photograph courtesy of Patrick Healy, https://hdl.handle.net/10599/2069 © South Dublin Libraries - Local Studies DU020-003001-_02 Photograph courtesy of Rocshot.com/Rob O'Connor, https://hdl.handle.net/10599/10691, © South Dublin Libraries - Local Studies Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 25 January 2023

• DU020-003008 Settlement deserted - medieval
  Description

  Newcastle was first mentioned as a royal manor in 1215 and had borough status by the late fifteenth century. The settlement was a linear one based on a single street, running east-west. The marketplace was located in the roughly sub-triangular space in front of the church. Compiled by Geraldine Stout

• DU021-017002 Castle - tower house
  Description

  The site is located in a level field of tillage W of the road that leads N to Lucan and opposite the present RC church. According to O'Keefe (1986, 55, No. 6) a tower house was indicated in manuscript form on an old copy of the Ordnance Survey 6 inch sheet of the area held by Mr Paddy Healy, Dublin. There are no visible remains at ground level. Compiled by Geraldine Stout

Architectural heritage

• Water pump, 1850–1900 · Regional interest
  Description

  Cast-iron fountain or water pump, c.1880, with lion's head nozzle, fluted shaft and button to side. Manufacture's name to front. Now set within modern footpath.

• Water pump, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Cast-iron hydrant, c.1860, with fluted shaft, decorative lion's head motif and manufacturer's mark. Painted bright green.

• Brian McEvoy, house, 1830–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached six-bay single-storey house, c.1840. Smooth rendered walls with chipped rubble. Chamfered south corner facing junction. Broad buttress to southern end of façade. Replacement timber sash windows. Gable-ended thatched roof with two rendered chimney stacks. Three-bay single-storey extension to east end, c.1950, with roughcast rendered walls, timber casement windows, glazed timber door and pitched pantile roof.

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_2940 (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 Newcastle North with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Newcastle North · An Caisleán Nua Thuaidh

Area

605,161 m² (60.52 ha, 149.54 acres)

Civil parish

Newcastle, and its townlands

Barony

Newcastle

Electoral division

Newcastle, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Newcastle electoral division: 5,552 people in 1,814 households; 75% of households own their home; 66% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Commons, Cornerpark, Glebe, Hynestown, Keeloges, Newcastle Farm, Newcastle South

Placenames

Newcastle North 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.