Alasty
Alasty is a townland in the civil parish of Kill, barony of Salt South, Co. Kildare.
- Area
- 161.6 ha
- 399 acres
- Land parcels
- 57
- registered freehold, median 4,434 m² (0.44 ha, 1.1 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 23
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
57 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Alasty, from 61 m² to 120,753 m² (12.08 ha, 29.84 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 32 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Alasty in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
1 Oct 2026N/a
The development will consist of the construction of a part 1.5 storey and part single storey dwelling house and detached garage for domestic use, installation of a secondary wastewater treatment system, provision of a new recessed site entrance with pillars and gate, driveway and all associated site works.
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2661091
14 Nov 2025Refused
for change of use, development and retention works for the purposes of the provision of holiday lets/guesthouse. The development will consist of: Retention of road widening works at the site entrance along the Straffan Road (L-2007). Reinstatement of blockwork piers and entrance gates with specialist fabricator to extend gate length to fit c.4.8m wide opening. Change of use of redundant farm steadings/dwelling buildings from agricultural/residential use to guesthouse. Renovation/restoration of redundant farm buildings including reroofing. Extension/amalgamation of 2 no. buildings (c.176 sq. m - extension area). Demolition of 5 no. external stores/out houses (c.309 sq. m total). Provision of 4 no. outdoor patio spaces. Roof Mounted PV panels (c.31 sq. m). Removal of existing septic tank and installation of a new wastewater treatment system, foul drainage and percolation filter, stormwater and SuDS drainage systems. Road/path paving, bike storage and 7 no. car parking spaces, landscaping, site lighting and all associated ancillary works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: • Revision to the application site boundary, with changes to the red line boundary from that originally submitted. • Alterations to the vehicular entrance, including the widening of the site entrance • Associated works, including landscaping. • Updated drawings, plans and supporting documentation
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561294
15 Oct 2025Refused
the construction of a part single & two-storey dwelling house and garage for domestic use, installation of a secondary wastewater treatment system, provision of a new recessed site entrance & driveway and all associated ancillary site development works above and below ground
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2561169
7 Oct 2024Refused
For the construction of a part single & 2-storey dwelling house and garage for domestic use, installation of a secondary wastewater treatment system, provision of a new recessed site entrance & driveway and all associated ancillary site development works above and below ground.
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2461013
13 Jun 2023N/a
removal of the existing single storey conservatory to the rear, minor alterations to the internal layout and facades, construction of a new single storey extension to the rear at ground floor level, provision of a balcony to the rear at 1st floor level, all associated ancillary, landscaping and site development works
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23644
12 Jun 2023Refused
the erection of a single storey dwelling containing two bedrooms, a combined kitchen/dining/living area and sitting room, along with ancillary bathroom, hallway and utility accommodation, the installation of a wastewater treatment plant (Oakstown BAF) and percolation area, the construction of soakpits, the conversion of the existing agricultural entrance which presently serves this land into a domestic access, the construction of gates and gate piers, the provision of a driveway leading the public road to a detached double-garage, the creation of a connection to the public mains water supply and all associated landscaping, gardening and on-site works
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 23636
2 May 2023N/a
will consist of: the removal of the existing single storey conservatory to the rear, minor modifications to the internal layout and facade, construction of a new single storey extension to the rear at ground floor level, all associated ancillary, landscaping and site development works
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23466
24 Apr 2023N/a
new agricultural access to public road include the erection of new galvanised steel gate, treated timber piers, fencing and hardcore surface & associated site works at lands (0.172ha)
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23425
16 Mar 2023Refused
The development will consist of: To retain shed, front boundary wall, widened entrance and all associated works and services
Retention · Kildare County Council, 23262
24 Nov 2022Conditional
the construction of a part single and 2 storey farmhouse and garage for domestic use, installation of a secondary wastewater treatment system, provision of a new recessed site entrance and driveway and all associated ancillary site development works
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 221395
28 Oct 2022Conditional
of single storey habitable extension (consisting of a playroom and dining room) to the east gable of the existing dwelling. Retention of velux windows on rear slope of existing roof which provide light to existing ground floor of existing dwelling
Retention · Kildare County Council, 221290
24 Jun 2022Refused
the erection of a new single storey detached dwelling, comprising 3 bedrooms, kitchen/dining room, familyroom, sitting room including sunroom, with ancillary bathrooms, dressing room, cloakroom, utility rooms and a detached domestic garage to the rear. The application also proposes the establishment of an equestrian business providing accommodation for injured horses and involves two new stable buildings which can together accommodate eighteen horses (including a veterinary inspection area and a dry goods store), an exercise paddock and a stable yard, as well as an equine waste storage facility. The development for which permission is sought also includes a wastewater treatment system and polishing filter, the closure of the existing agricultural access and the creation of a new entrance for both domestic and equestrian purposes onto the local Road L-2010-5 along with site works including a new driveway, front boundary treatment and all site landscaping
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 22770
2 Jun 2022N/a
the erection of a new single storey detached dwelling, comprising 3 bedrooms, kitchen/dining room, familyroom, sitting room including sunroom, with ancillary bathrooms, dressing room, cloakroom, utility rooms and a detached domestic garage to the rear. The application also proposes the establishment of an equestrian business providing accommodation for injured horses and involves two new stable buildings which can together accommodate eighteen horses (including a veterinary inspection area and a dry goods store) an exercise paddock and a stable yard, as well as an equine waste storage facility. The development for which permission is sought also includes a wastewater treatment system and polishing filter, the closure of the existing agricultural access and the creation of a new entrance for both domestic and equestrian purposes onto the Local Road L-2010-5 along with site works including a new driveway, front boundary treatment and all site landscaping
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 22679
17 Dec 2021Refused
to retain shed, front boundary wall, widened entrance and all associated works and services
Retention · Kildare County Council, 211782
25 Aug 2021Conditional
to construct hay shed and access drive and all associated works and services
Permission · Kildare County Council, 211221
5 Jul 2021Refused
the construction of a part single & 2 storey dwelling house and garage for domestic use, installation of a secondary wastewater treatment system, provision of a new recessed site entrance & driveway and all associated site development works
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 21986
1 Apr 2021Conditional
Permission for single storey flat roofed extension (floor area = 74sqm) to side and rear of existing two storey dwelling (floor area of existing two storey dwelling = 267sqm) consisting of kitchen/living area and cloak room together with conversion of existing sunroom to rear to bedroom, external covered area, minor internal alterations and all associated site works
Permission · Kildare County Council, 21445
5 Aug 2020Refused
the erection of a new single storey detached dwelling, comprising 3 bedrooms, kitchen/dining room, family room, sitting room including sunroom, with ancillary bathrooms, dressing room, cloakroom, utility rooms and a detached domestic garage to the rear. The application also proposes the establishment of an equestrian business providing accommodation for injured horses and involves two new stable buildings which can together accommodate eighteen horses (including a veterinary inspection area and a dry goods store), an exercise paddock and a stable yard, as well as an equine waste storage facility. The development for which permission is sought also includes a wastewater treatment system and polishing filter, the closure of the existing agricultural access and the creation of an new entrance for both domestic and equestrian purposes onto the Local Road L-2010-5 along with site works including a new driveway, front boundary treatment comprising of a stone wall and timber fencing and all site landscaping
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 20863
16 Jul 2020Refused
the construction of a part single and two storey dwelling house and garage for domestic use, installation of a secondary wastewater treatment system, provision of a new recessed site entrance and driveway and all associated ancillary site development works
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 20773
6 Jul 2020Refused
the erection of a single storey dwelling containing two bedrooms, a combined kitchen/dining/living area and sitting room, along with ancillary bathroom, hallway and utility accommodation, the installation of a wastewater treatment plant (Oakstown BAF) and percolation area, the construction of soakpits, the conversion of the existing agricultural entrance which presently serves this land into a domestic access, the construction of gates and gate piers, the provision of a driveway leading from the public road to a detached double-garage, the creation of a connection to the public mains water supply and all associated landscaping, gardening and on-site works
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 20713
14 Feb 2020Conditional
(i) Permission for 2 number fire escape roof windows to the rear of the existing house; (ii) Retention of an attic conversion, stairwell and roof lights to the existing pitched roof as constructed; (iii) retention of alterations to the existing sunroom previously granted under Reg. Ref. 04/1983; (iv) Retention of an existing garage as constructed, and all associated ancillary site development works
Permission · Kildare County Council, 20127
1 May 2019Refused
the erection of a single storey dwelling containing two bedrooms, a combined kitchen/dining/living area and sitting room, along with ancillary bathroom, hallway and utility accommodation, the installation of a wastewater treatment plant (Oakstown BAF) and percolation area, the construction of soakpits, the conversion of the existing agricultural entrance which presently serves this land into a domestic access, the construction of gates and gate piers, the provision of a driveway leading from the public road to a detached double-garage, the creation of a connection to the public mains water supply and all associated landscaping, gardening and on-site works
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 19479
10 Dec 2018Refused
the erection of a single storey dwelling containing two bedrooms, a combined kitchen/dining/living area and sitting room, along with ancillary bathroom, hallway and utility accommodation, the installation of a wastewater treatment plant (Oakstown BAF) and percolation area, the construction of soakpits, the conversion of the existing agricultural entrance which presently serves this land into a domestic access, the construction of gates and gate piers, the provision of a driveway leading from the public road to a detached double garage, the creation of a connection to the public mains water supply and all associated landscaping, gardening and on-site works
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 181478
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
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Grand Canal 002104
Recorded monuments
- KD014-050 Mound
Description
Not recorded on the 1st ed. (1838) of the OS 6-inch map, but shown on the current (1939) ed. as a small circular mound (est. diam c. 20m), and visible as a cropmark on a 1971 aerial photograph (CUCAP BGM 74). On level, improved pasture, drained to the N by the small NW-flowing Painestown River. No longer visible at ground level. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Alasty.
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
- At the centre of the townland of Alasty, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2839 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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 Alasty with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.
The townland
- Name
- Alasty
- Area
- 1,615,625 m² (161.56 ha, 399.23 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kill, and its townlands
- Barony
- Salt South
- Electoral division
- Oughterard, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 846 people lived in 271 households in the Oughterard electoral division. 91% of households owned their home. 29% of homes were built since 2001. 2% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Baronrath, Bishopscourt Lower, Kill East, Killeenbeg, Killeenmore, Painestown
- Placenames
- Alasty 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.