Redcow
Townland in the civil parish of Clondalkin, barony of Uppercross, Co. Dublin; in Irish An Bhó Dhearg
Parcel 5699412
- Area
- 136 m²
- Buildings
- 2 buildings touch it, 84 m² on the ground
- Zoning
- R2 RES (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
- Townland
- Redcow
Planning applications on this parcel
No planning application touches this parcel in the national file, which goes back to 2010.
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 this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.
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
- About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility low, on the 1:50,000 map.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3122 (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.
Download this parcel: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its neighbours and buildings, for a drawing program; GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map; KML, for Google Earth.
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee.
- Area
- 57.5 ha
- 142 acres
- Land parcels
- 219
- registered freehold, median 223 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- RES
- Planning
- 100
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
219 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Redcow, from 0 m² to 55,678 m² (5.57 ha, 13.76 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 67 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 · 135 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M1REGEN (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 53 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1EE (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 43 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1OS (Open space, park)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 8 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
25 Aug 2026Ai referral
Convert existing ground floor, consisting of additional lab and working space for employees, new canteen room and also permission to provide new wall and railings to front of existing building for additional security, and all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0136W
10 Aug 2026Refuse permission
Proposed extension to an existing warehouse development; consisting of the addition of 398sqm warehousing area being added to the Western elevation of the existing warehouse in a current disused yard area. The extended portion will have a clear internal height of 8m and a maximum external height of 9m, adjoining the existing building which has a maximum height of 6,85m. The existing building otherwise remains unaltered due to the addition of the side extension, including existing access and carparking arrangements.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0302W
25 Jun 2026Grant permission for retention
Retention of sliding gateway security hut associated side fences and retention of Harris type temporary fencing to enclose existing car parking area at Dulcian House Monastery Road Clondalkin.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0305
29 May 2026Grant permission
1. An extension to the existing depot to provide two new LUAS maintenance lanes (Nos. 7 and 8) at lower ground floor level. 2. Extension of existing maintenance lanes 3 and 4 at lower ground floor level. 3. A first-floor extension to accommodate a Central Control Room (CCR), including associated escape stairs and lift. 4. Installation of solar panels on both the new and existing roof areas. 5. Provision of a new ESB substation. 6. All associated site development and ancillary works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0127W
23 Apr 2026Declared exempt
Whether the use of The Red Cow Moran Hotel, The Red Cow Complex, Fox - and - Geese, Nass Road, Dublin 22, D22 YX80 to provide accommodation for displaced persons or persons seeking international protection, constitutes exempted development or does not constitute exempted development.
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0021
16 Apr 2026Request additional information
Retention for change of use from light industrial to coffee-shop/restaurant/takeaway, the single storey 45sqm extension to the West façade, existing façade signage and alterations to internal layout. Permission is sought for the realignment of site boundary fencing to facilitate a pedestrian entrance, a fire exit in the North façade and bollards fronting the West façade of Unit 1, 4no. secure bicycle lockers, revised car and bicycle parking layouts and associated site works.
Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0097W
25 Mar 2026Grant permission
Erection of a new 2 storey extension to the side, with internal modifications and associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0133W
23 Feb 2026Declared exempt
Proposed development will provide 150 bedrooms for displaced persons and is in keeping with the 'Guild lines for development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023' which lists 'Hotel' as exempted development.
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0014
30 Jan 2026Grant permission
Attic conversion with projecting dormer window to rear roof and 2 no. velux windows to front roof, new study / storage facility, and all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0036W
23 Dec 2025Declared exempt
The proposed development involves the installation of a new air emissions abatement system to replace the existing, outdated unit. This upgrade is necessary to ensure compliance with Condition 5 of the facility's waste licence (Ref: W0055-02), which mandates the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from site emissions prior to atmospheric discharge. The current abatement unit is no longer capable of maintaining VOC emission levels within the limits specified in Schedule B of the waste licence. The installation of the new system is a corrective action required by the Environmental Protection agency (EPA) to address this compliance issue.
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED25/0099
13 Apr 2025Grant permission
A new single storey ground floor extension to front side & rear of property with pitched roof and new roof windows, comprising of a bedroom, toilet & utility room.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0211W
18 Dec 2024Declared exempt
Change of use from Office to Temporary International Protection Accommodation and associated site works.
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED24/0074
23 May 2024Grant permission
The construction of a new single storey extension to the rear of existing truck and van test centre which will include the erection of a raised parapet and external cladding and external signage to the elevations and for all ancillary site works at Murphy's Truck Centre, Turnpike Road, Ballymount, Dublin 22.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0131W
9 Feb 2024Declared withdrawn
Retention Permission of change of use from light industrial to coffee shop/ restaurant/takeaway with external seating area and associated signage with internal modifications and associated site works
Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0022
18 Dec 2023Grant permission
Install a second cremator within the existing crematorium building to be powered with electricity; the new unit will be located beside the existing unit within the building (the building was originally designed and built for 2 units); internal alterations to the building including removal of non-load bearing block walls to facilitate the new unit; extension to the west side of the building to provide staff changing facilities and a cremulator room (20.2sq.m); extract system to be connected to the existing flue; partial demolition of existing boundary wall to facilitate a new sub-station/switch room, the laying of underground ducts for ESB connection, underground cabling and all ancillary works to facilitate the development.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0329
14 Nov 2023Refuse permission for retention
Retention permission of change of use from light industrial to coffee shop/restaurant/takeaway with external seating area and associated signage, with internal modifications and associated site works.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0305
17 Aug 2023Grant permission
Construction of a new bus interchange to replace that existing at Red Cow Luas park and ride car park. The proposed works consist of the provision of 9 new sawtooth type bus bays, bus shelters, overhead canopies, a bicycle building, passenger and driver welfare facilities, and an electrical substation. A new carriageway arrangement for bus access and circulation including a reconfiguration of the western car park layout to allow for provision of taxi and drop off facilities is also proposed. The proposed works also include minor realignment of the park and ride access road between the mini roundabout entrance to the western car park and the mini roundabout entrance to the eastern car park. The existing Luas stop, depot building, surface parking facilities and bus interchange were originally granted permission under LRO 59 of 1999.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0025
18 Jul 2023Grant permission
The removal of existing roof finish to the side (southern) extension granted under SD13B/0233 and replacement of same with standing seam engineered roof covering
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0310
2 Jun 2023Grant permission
Provision of a dormer extension to the rear roof; 2 rooflights to the front roof and all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0246
28 Feb 2023Grant permission
Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, new gable window, new access stairs and flat roof dormer to the rear.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0081
27 Sept 2022Grant permission
The construction of a ‘Build to Rent’ residential development comprising of 115 apartments (10 x studio units, 62 x 1-bed units, 38 x 2-bed units and 5 x 3-bed units) in 1 block, ranging in height from 2 storeys to 8 storeys over basement level with private balconies/terraces. The proposed development will also comprise of residential amenity facilities and services at ground floor level consisting of a gym, lounges, games room, conference room, meeting room, studio, concierge, bin store, and bike stores (140 spaces). A total of 48 car parking spaces at basement level with a drop-off/service lay by at ground level, 224 bicycle parking spaces across basement, ground floor and surface levels, landscaping including 1 communal roof terrace at 2nd floor level and a landscaped courtyard at ground floor level, public realm works including a new pedestrian path from the public open space at Monastery Gate to the north and along the southern site boundary with a pedestrian connection to Monastery Road to the south, public lighting, boundary treatments 2 no. ESB substations at ground floor level, plant at basement and roof levels and all associated site development and infrastructure works including foul and surface water drainage, necessary to facilitate the development. Vehicular access to the site is from Monastery Road (via the existing access road to the IBIS Hotel) with pedestrian access from Monastery Road and Monastery Gate. The development also provides for all associated site clearance works.
Shd3-application to abp, 115 homes · South Dublin County Council, SHD3ABP-314701-22
21 Jan 2022Refuse approval
(i) Demolition of existing single storey shed (15.7sq.m), esb sub-station (29.5sq.m) and oil tank (12.1sq.m) located in the north-eastern section of the subject site; (ii) Change of use of the existing Blocks A, B and C at Dolcain House from office use to residential use which range in height from 4-5 storeys over basement, together with modifications to the existing blocks; (iii) alterations to the existing Blocks A, B and C will include the removal of the existing fourth floor level and replacement with a new fourth floor level at Block A only, the provision of an additional floor level to all blocks with 2 setback floors proposed to the atrium to now provide for a height of 4-5-6 storeys to Blocks A, B and C and upgrading of the existing external fabric of the building as well as internal modifications to layouts to accommodate the proposed residential apartments; (iv) alterations to Block A to include a 5 storey extension to northern elevation; (v) alterations to Block B include the demolition of the existing single storey element on the eastern façade (73.2sq.m) which comprises a kitchen area, office and storage space, the demolition of the existing three-storey connection between Blocks B and C (23sq.m) and the relocation of the existing telecommunications mast equipment at roof level; (vi) construction of a new 6-storey Block D to the east of Block B to accommodate 29 apartment units. The proposed alterations and modifications to the existing Blocks A, B and C and the proposed Block D will accommodate a total of 130 apartment units (comprising 61 one-bedroom apartments, 59 two-bedroom apartments and 10 three-bedroom apartments, as follows, Block A (including atrium) will comprise 50 apartments (consisting of 22 one-bedroom apartments, 22 two-bedroom apartments and 6 three-bedroom apartments) and will range in height from 4-5 to 6 storeys over basement level; Block B will comprise 22 apartments (consisting of 9 one-bedroom apartments, 9 two-bedroom apartments and 4 three-bedroom apartments) and will be 5 storeys in height; Block C will comprise 29 apartments (consisting of 13 one-bedroom apartments, and 16 two-bedroom apartments) and will be 6 storeys in height; and, Block D will comprise 29 apartments (consisting of 17 one-bedroom apartments, and 12 two-bedroom apartments and will be 6 storeys in height; the proposed development will be served by communal residential amenities/facilities at surface and basement level, including communal open space and outdoor areas at surface level; 310 bicycle parking spaces (254 at basement level and 56 at surface level); 78 car-parking spaces (62 at basement level and 16 surface level) including 5 car-club spaces and 3 accessible parking spaces and; 4 motorcycle parking spaces at basement level; the basement level also comprises a proposed bin storage area and plant room; the proposed development also includes landscaping, a pedestrian and cyclist access onto the adjacent Monastery Road to the north and internal pedestrian and shared surfaces; (vii) Vehicular access to the development is proposed through the existing access/entrance to Dolcain House to the east; the application is accompanied by 2 site layout options, Option A and B; Option A includes a new public pedestrian footpath along the southern side of Monastery Road which extends east to the north-eastern application site boundary to facilitate a connection to future footpath; Option B provides for the omission of this footpath; (viii) Associated site and infrastructural works are also proposed which include; foul and surface water drainage; plant areas; ESB substation and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.
Shd3-application to abp · South Dublin County Council, SHD3ABP-312571-22
16 Nov 2021Grant permission
Change of use of existing detached warehouse unit to vehicle service workshop including new internal works to from new staff canteen and toilet accommodation; new fire door exit doors; roller shutter door to existing elevations and attached illuminated building signage.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0310
21 Jun 2021Refuse permission
Construction of a 242 bedroom hotel in a building ranging in height from 7 to 10 storeys over ground and lower ground floor levels; the development will include the lower ground floor accommodating 202 car parking spaces; 54 bicycle parking spaces, plant, stores and ESB substation; ground floor accommodating hotel entrance and reception area; restaurant and bar; outdoor terrace and patio with canopies; function room; meeting rooms; kitchen, staff facilities; stores, toilets and plant; ground floor mezzanine accommodating meeting rooms; admin office; store and laundry facilities; 1st to 9th floor accommodating 242 hotel bedrooms including 17 suites; 10th floor accommodating gym/yoga studio; plant, storage and a roof terrace; vehicular access from both the N7 slip road and Knockmeenagh lane with link street across the site; upgrade works to Knockmeenagh lane; landscaping; boundary treatment; wastewater pumping station; associated signage and all site development works and services; the site is located between Knockmeenagh Lane to the north, St. Brigids cottages to the east, the Nass Road (N7) to the south and the Nass Road Business Park to the west.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0262
26 Feb 2021Grant permission
Change of use of the second floor of the subject building to a Dental Practice comprising of 2 surgery rooms, offices, waiting room/reception, sterilisation room and toilets and ancillary site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0045
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 Redcow.
Recorded monuments
- DU017-121 Kiln - lime
Description
Limekiln depicted in the centre of a cluster of quarries on the 1837 ed. OSi six-inch map. Not indicated on the last edition of the OSi six-inch map. Annotated ‘L.K.’ on the 1863 edition of the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map where it is depicted as a square-shaped structure in the centre of a disused quarry area. No surface remains visible on the 2013-18 MapGenie orthoimage, boundary of scrap yard in area where limekiln is depicted on the OS 25-inch map. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of Compilation: 26 November 2025
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Redcow.
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 low, 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_3122 (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 Redcow with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.
The townland
- Name
- Redcow · An Bhó Dhearg
- Area
- 575,248 m² (57.52 ha, 142.15 acres)
- Civil parish
- Clondalkin, and its townlands
- Barony
- Uppercross
- Electoral division
- Clondalkin-Monastery, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Clondalkin-Monastery electoral division: 11,357 people in 3,933 households; 67% of households own their home; 24% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballymount Great, Bushelloaf, Clondalkin, Fox-And-Geese, Knockmitten
- Placenames
- Redcow 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.