Kentfield

22 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kentfield, from 18 m² to 333,308 m² (33.33 ha, 82.36 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 18 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R3Residential R2 (Residential, mixed residential and other uses)
  Galway City Development Plan 2023 - 2029, Galway · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G5Agriculture and High Amenity (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
  Galway City Development Plan 2023 - 2029, Galway · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 20 Apr 2026N/a

  for (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952) • Removal of temporary timber deck area. • Construction of a new single-storey building to accommodate 3 no. padel courts, pro golf shop, high performance golf simulator, changing and toilet facilities, storage and ancillary spaces, along with associated site services and ancillary site works including the adjustment and extension of the existing car park. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2660605

• 30 Jan 2026Conditional

  for Protected Structure (RPS Nos. 3441 and 3952). The development will consist of construction of a single-storey service building (c. 34 sq.m) associated with the holiday lodge development previously permitted under Planning Ref. No. 24/60949, together with minor amendments to Lodge Type A as permitted under the same planning reference, and all associated site works and services. The proposed amendments comprise: localised adjustment to the floor plan resulting in an increase in floor area of c. 6 sq.m; lowering of the finished floor level of Lodges Nos. 1-6 by 400mm, with no impact on the permitted ridge height; minor roof alterations, including a lowered hipped roof to the north-west elevation of the lodge and the provision of an additional Velux-type rooflight to the ensuite; minor adjustments to external paths and terrace areas; aesthetic alteration to fenestration and associated adjustment of site layout plan and sections

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2660125

• 26 Jul 2024Conditional

  for the construction of hotel lodges consisting of the following: 6no. single storey detached houses and 1no. 2 storey detached house within the grounds of the Glenlo Abbey Hotel (protected structures no. 3441 and 3952). The proposed development shall include new hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works and ancillary services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 2,410.00 sqm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2460949

• 14 Aug 2023Conditional

  of alterations to permitted Pullman Kitchen (PL Ref 22/623) to include minor reduction in building footprint, elevational changes including alteration of roof profile, adjustment of service yard and all associated plant/services and ancillary site works

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 23326

• 24 Jul 2023Conditional

  for the construction of a new single storey stand-alone cocktail bar of circa. 52sqm to serve the existing Pullman (train) Restaurant together with all associated services & ancillary site works

  Permission · Galway County Council, 23298

• 22 Aug 2022Conditional

  for the following at the existing Glenlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952). Demolition of the existing driving range building and associated 22 No. driving range bays. Construction of new single storey Golf Academy to include 30 No. covered Driving Range Bays, Pro Golf Shop, Changing Facilities, High Performance Golf Training Facility, Restaurant, Retail Store, Kitchens, along with Hotel Administration Offices, Staff Canteen and Ancillary Accommodation, together with all associated services and ancillary site works, including alteration and extension of the adjacent carpark. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1102 sqm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 22992

• 13 May 2022Conditional

  for the following at the existing Glenlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952). Demolition of the existing walls storage shed and associated yard area north of the existing Pullman (train) Restaurant. Change of use of the existing kitchen area within the Pullman (train) Carriage to a dining carriage and construction of a new single storey commercial kitchen of circa 115sqm, linked to the existing Pullman (train) Restaurant, together with all associated plant/services and ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.

  Permission · Galway County Council, 22623

• 20 Apr 2022Conditional

  for the following at the existing Glenlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952). Amendments to the development permitted under Ref 21/1313 as follows: - Change of design to the reception/store building (associated with the holiday lodges permitted under Ref 20/1242) resulting in an increase of overall floor area from 60.5 sqm to 101 sqm. - Weather protective canopy to the side. - Provision of solar PV panel array to roof. - All associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 101 sqm.

  Permission · Galway County Council, 22526

• 20 Jul 2021Conditional

  at the existing Glenlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952), stand-alone single storey ca. 60.5sqm reception/store building associated with the holiday lodges permitted under Ref 20/1242 'Associated hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works and ancillary services.

  Permission · Galway County Council, 211313

• 30 Jun 2021Conditional

  for minor amendments to the development permitted under Ref 20/1242 as follows: - Relocation of glazing line on Type A resulting in an additional 5.5sqm floor area per unit - Changes to the North East elevation of Type A - Change of Use of 87.4sqm reception/laundry unit to a 1-bedroom lodge unit to include elevational changes - Associated site works.

  Permission · Galway County Council, 211164

• 3 Sept 2020Conditional

  for the construction of holiday lodges consisting of the following; 8no.terraced houses (2 storey), 2no. semi detached houses (single storey) and ancillary reception and laundry store (2 storey) within the grounds of the Glenlo Abbey Hotel (protected structures no. 3441 and 3952). The proposed development shall include new hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works, and ancillary services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application Gross floor space of proposed works; 1643.40sqm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 201242

• 9 Jun 2020N/a

  for the construction of the following; 8no.terraced houses, (2 storey), 2no. semi detached houses (single storey) and ancillary reception and laundry store (2 storey) within the ground of the Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Proposed development shall include new hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works, and ancillary services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application Gross floor space of proposed works; 1643.40sqm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 20703

• 12 Jun 2018Conditional

  for minor alterations to the spa building permitted under PL Refl 17/93, at the existing Genlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures No. 3441 and 3952). Alterations include a c.67 sqm increase in floor area to accommodate plant and a reconfigured internal layout:; alterations to link and external sunken garden to accommodate fire escape and plant room, minor alterations of elevations and roof and all associated landscaping/site works and ancillary services. Gross floor area proposed 67m2

  Permission · Galway County Council, 18791

• 30 May 2018Conditional

  for i) demolition of existing substandard single storey link building between main hotel and Abbey, ii) construction of new single storey link building between main hotel and Abbey, to include accessible entrance, iii) a canopy and weather protecting entrance lobby at lower ground level leading to the existing 'Oak Cellar' bar, v) all associated landscaping/site works and ancillary services. (Protected Structures No. 3441 and 3952 Glenlo Abbey Hotel). Gross floor space of proposed works 118.7 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition 37.7 sqm.

  Permission · Galway County Council, 18722

• 18 May 2018Conditional

  at Protected Structures No. 3441 and 3952 for 1) alterations to the layout of the previously approved ground floor extension under PL. Ref. 17/93 to include an additional bedroom in place of kitchen store/pantry, 2) alterations to the layouts on first and second floor of the previously approved three storey extension under PL. Ref. 17/93 to include 2 no. bedrooms in place of stair core, 3) a two storey extension to include 4 no. bedrooms and fire escape stairs over previously approved single storey extension (PL. Ref. 17/93) 5) Conversion of existing laundry room to bedroom at first floor level. 6) Omission of previously approved glazed doors and private terrace gardens to ground floor bedrooms 7) Omission of previously approved first floor extension at the 'Pavilion' building. 8) All associated landscaping/site works and ancillary services. Gross floor space of proposed works 206 sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 18658

• 1 Feb 2017Conditional

  and retention permission at the existing Glenlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952). The proposed development for which planning permission is being sought shall consist of: (i) A single storey extension to the existing (golf) clubhouse. (ii) Demolition of stair core and part of the link between the existing bedroom block and 'Pavilion' building and the construction of a new three storey extension containing 17 additional bedrooms, laundry, prep kitchen, other ancillary service accommodation and private external terraces at ground. (iii) Alteration of fenestration to existing ground floor bedrooms, with introduction of glazed doors leading to new private external terraces along the north and south elevations. (iv) New external escape stairs together with a first floor extension at the 'Pavilion' building. (v) A single storey spa facility located within the existing walled garden linked to existing hotel. (vi) A canopy and weather protecting entrance lobby at lower ground level leading to the existing 'Oak Cellar' bar. (vii) Realignment of the southwest corner of the existing walled garden to facilitate a new internal road serving golf club and main service areas. (viii) Removal of the existing car park to the north of the existing hotel and establishment of a new formal garden in this area. (ix) Relocation of the existing screened refuse area / service yard. (x) Extension and realignment of three no. existing car park areas to the south, west and northwest of the existing hotel. (xi) And all associated landscaping / site works and ancillary services. The development for which retention permission is being sought consists of: (xii) Retention of 2 No. existing underground pump stations, valve chamber and associated service kiosks and all associated landscaping/site works and ancillary services. (Gross floor space of proposed works: 1855.5 sqm. retention 61.8sqm)

  Permission · Galway County Council, 1793

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: Lough Corrib SAC 000297
• Special Protection Area: Lough Corrib SPA 004042
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Lough Corrib 000297

Recorded monuments

• GA082-047001 House - 18th/19th century
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA082-047002 Chapel
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

Architectural heritage

• Glenlo Abbey, country house, 1735–1745 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay two-storey former country house over half-basement, built 1740, restored 1984, having two-bay return to west elevation and canted entrance bay to front (east). Recent lower extensions to east and to rear. Pitched artificial slate roof with rendered chimneystack, latter atop projecting chimneybreasts, and replacement uPVC rainwater goods. Rubble limestone walls, partly rendered to east gable. Slightly camber-arched openings with rubble limestone voussoirs, cut limestone sills and replacement uPVC windows. Square-headed entrance doorway with timber panelled door, raised dressed limestone block-and-start surround having triple-keystone detail to lintel, consoles supporting pediment, and with splayed cut limestone flight of steps with limestone balustrades, copings and piers. Carved cornices and harp motifs to interior drawing room. Complex enclosed by rubble limestone boundary walls and piers with wrought-iron gates.

• Glenlo Abbey, 1785–1795 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding gable-fronted Church of Ireland chapel, built c.1790, having three-bay nave, with three-stage tower. Now in use as restaurant. Pitched artificial slate roof with cross finial and having replacement uPVC rainwater goods. Rubble sandstone walls having rubble limestone stepped diagonal buttresses with finials to west, plinth and carved eaves finials to front (east). Tower of rubble and coursed limestone, with crenellated parapet, carved pinnacles, and with string course to third-stage. Clock to top stage of tower front. Pointed arch window openings with timber fixed-pane and casement clear and stained-glass windows, chamfered limestone surrounds, and limestone sills. Pointed arch door openings to front and side (north) elevations, with timber panelled doors, limestone surrounds and limestone steps. Complex enclosed by rubble limestone boundary walls and piers with wrought-iron gates.

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 10 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; parts are water.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_429 (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 Kentfield with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Galway.

Name

Kentfield · Baile an Cheantaigh

Area

591,525 m² (59.15 ha, 146.17 acres)

Civil parish

Rahoon, and its townlands

Barony

Galway

Electoral division

Galway Rural, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Galway Rural electoral division: 211 people in 44 households; 95% of households own their home; 33% of homes were built since 2001; 2% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Coolanillaun, Gortatleva, Killeen, Tonacurragh

Placenames

Kentfield 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.