# Balscott, Co. Kildare: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Stacumny, barony of Salt South, Co. Kildare; in Irish Baile an Scotaigh.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 478,043 m² (47.8 ha, 118.13 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 12 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 7,774 m² (0.78 ha, 1.92 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): P1 RU, the zone with the most parcels
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 19 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Stacumny, https://everytownland.com/kildare/parish/stacumny.md
- Barony: Salt South
- Electoral division: Donaghcumper, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 6,652 people lived in 2,218 households in the Donaghcumper electoral division. 76% of households owned their home. 60% of homes were built since 2001. 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Kildare, https://everytownland.com/kildare.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/25376
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 80126
- Centre: latitude 53.325061, longitude -6.50733 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

12 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Balscott, from 315 m² to 197,605 m² (19.76 ha, 48.83 acres); 27 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 1018790: 197,605 m² (19.76 ha, 48.83 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1018790.md
- Parcel 1021574: 127,066 m² (12.71 ha, 31.4 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1021574.md
- Parcel 2650707: 53,282 m² (5.33 ha, 13.17 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2650707.md
- Parcel 2650630: 35,717 m² (3.57 ha, 8.83 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2650630.md
- Parcel 1078176: 14,921 m² (1.49 ha, 3.69 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1078176.md
- Parcel 1074241: 9,987 m² (1 ha, 2.47 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1074241.md
- Parcel 1072478: 5,562 m² (0.56 ha, 1.37 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1072478.md
- Parcel 3223244: 3,656 m² (0.37 ha, 0.9 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3223244.md
- Parcel 5552491: 3,135 m² (0.31 ha, 0.77 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5552491.md
- Parcel 1066118: 2,749 m² (0.27 ha, 0.68 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1066118.md
- Parcel 1067559: 2,142 m² (0.21 ha, 0.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1067559.md
- Parcel 5054346: 315 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5054346.md

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

- P1 RU (Agriculture): South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin; 15 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.sdcc.ie/en/devplan2022/adopted-plan/
- G1 OS (Open space, park): South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin; 0 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.sdcc.ie/en/devplan2022/adopted-plan/

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

19 applications, newest first.

- 8 Aug 2023, Kildare County Council 23835: Conditional. Permission. Single storey extension and alterations to existing dormer style dwelling including the change of use of existing domestic garage to use as habitable space.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/23835/0
- 19 Jul 2023, Kildare County Council 23795: N/a. Permission, 1 home. For a single storey extension and alterations to existing dormer style dwelling including the change of use of existing domestic garage to use as a habitable space and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/23795/0
- 24 Aug 2022, Kildare County Council 221040: Conditional. Retention. a single storey garage structure at the side of their home. This application is consequent on the grant of permission Ref. No. P98-228, dated 14/08/1998, of the permission for development at this site Balscott, Celbridge. The development consists of a single storey garage type structure used for domestic purposes only (car parking, DIY, storage etc). File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/221040/0
- 17 Jun 2022, Kildare County Council 22744: N/a. Retention. of a single storey garage structure at the side of their home. The development consists of a single storey garage type structure used for domestic purposes only (car parking, DIY, storage, etc.). File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/22744/0
- 20 Jan 2022, Kildare County Council 2249: Conditional. Retention. for concrete slab recently installed in meadow to rear of existing dwelling. Planning Permission is also sought for storage shed to be constructed on the existing concrete slab which is also subject of this application. Above works along with associated landscaping and site work. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2249/0
- 18 Nov 2021, Kildare County Council 211627: N/a. Retention. for concrete slab recently installed in meadow to rear of existing dwelling. Planning Permission is also sought for storage shed to be constructed on the existing concrete slab which is also subject of this application. Above works along with associated landscaping and site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/211627/0
- 26 Oct 2021, Kildare County Council 211541: N/a. Retention. sought for concrete slab recently installed in meadow to rear of existing dwelling. Planning permission is also sought for storage shed to be constructed on the existing concrete slab which is also subject of this application. Above works along with associated landscaping and site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/211541/0
- 29 Jan 2020, South Dublin County Council SD20B/0027: Grant permission. Permission. Removal of the existing vehicular entrance, gates and driveway; new vehicular entrance to the east of the existing house with new gates and driveway and all ancillary site and landscaping works.. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/southdublin/application-details/58114
- 17 Jun 2019, Kildare County Council 19677: Conditional. Retention. Retention; detached garage to rear and side of existing house. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/19677/0
- 27 Feb 2019, Kildare County Council 19182: Conditional. Permission. (1) The removal of two existing 5-bar gates and post, closing of an existing vehicular access and gate opening, and (2) installation of a gate opening for vehicular access to existing site with single galvanized 5- bar gate, removal of existing trees / greenery and installation of post – and – rail fencing along the boundary between the site and Hazelhatch road.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/19182/0
- 25 Jan 2019, Kildare County Council 1961: N/a. Permission. (1) The removal of two existing 5-bar gates and post, closing of an existing vehicular access and gate opening, and (2) Installation of a gate opening for vehicular access to existing site with single galvanised 5-bar gate, removal of existing trees/greenery and installation of post-and-rail fencing along the boundary between the site and Hazelhatch Road,. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/1961/0
- 14 Dec 2018, South Dublin County Council SD188/0011: Part 8 approved by council. Application under part 8. Grand Canal Greenway – Hazelhatch to 12th Lock will include the following features: 4.6km of shared walking and cycling Greenway along the existing northern Grand Canal towpath; Path widths will vary from 2.5m to 3.5m in width. Widths will be dictated by existing on site features; Improvements to the existing towpath along the Grand Canal through the provision of a suitable surface i.e; Quarry Dust or Asphalt Tarmac depending on local conditions for pedestrian and cyclists use; Provision of access controls such as pedestrian and cycle friendly gates along the route; Underground utilities and services including: Power ducting, telecom ducting, Public Lighting ducting & CCTV ducting; All associated ancillary works and integrated landscape plans. Plans and particulars of the proposed scheme will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from Friday 14th December 2018 to 21st January 2019 at the following locations: Online on the Council’s Public Consultation Portal website http://consult.sdublincoco.ie; South Dublin County Council Offices, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 A3XC between the hours of 9:00am– 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection only) between the hours of 9:00am – 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am – 3.30pm on Friday (Inspection and Purchase); Civic Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 E9X5 between the hours of 9:00am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection only); County Library, Tallaght, Dublin 24 D24 A3EX, between the hours of 9.45am to 8.00pm Mon to Thurs, 9.45am to 4.30pm Fri to Sat. Closed Saturdays and Mondays of Bank Holiday Weekends (Inspection only); Clondalkin Library, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 D22 XP03, between the hours of 9:45am – 8.00pm Mon to Thurs, 9.45am – 4.30pm Fri to Sat. Closed Saturdays and Mondays of Bank Holiday Weekends (Inspection only); Lucan Library, Lucan shopping Centre, Newcastle Road, Co. Dublin K78 V295, between the hours of 9:45am – 8.00pm Mon to Thurs, 9.45am – 4.30pm Fri to Sat. Closed Saturdays and Mondays of Bank Holiday Weekends (Inspection only); Kildare County Council Offices, Aras Chill Dara, Naas, Co Kildare between the hours of 9:00am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection only). An Ecological Impact Assessment Report has been prepared in respect of the proposed works. The proposed Scheme has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC).The proposal has undergone screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2014/52/EU and the Planning Authority has determined that there will be no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and therefore an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required. Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of this notice, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Submissions and observations on the Grand Canal Greenway – Hazelhatch to 12th Lock can be made online and in writing to the addresses below between Friday 14th December 2018 to Monday 4th February 2019 inclusive (excluding Public Holidays) as follows: Online: at https://consult.sdublincoco.ie up to Midnight on the 4th February 2019 or by Post up to 4.00pm on the 4th February 2019, to the Senior Executive Officer, Economic Enterprise & Tourism Development Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Only submissions received by Monday 4th February 2019 and addressed as set out above, will be considered. Submissions cannot be accepted in any other format or to any other postal address. Submissions and observations should state the name, address, and where relevant the body represented however in the interests of data protection interested parties are asked not to include any other personal information when making submissions. All comments including the names of those making the comments, submitted to the Council regarding the Grand Canal Greenway Hazelhatch to 12th Lock will form a report to be presented to South Dublin County Council, and will form part of a public document and the information contained in submissions received will be available for public inspection and made available on the Council’s website and the Council’s public counter.. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/southdublin/application-details/55522
- 31 Oct 2017, South Dublin County Council SD17B/0362: Grant permission. Permission. (1) Construction of a two storey extension to the front, side and rear of existing bungalow with 4 roof lights. (2) The extension of the roof for a new carport to the side of the existing bungalow. (3) A new porch over front door. (4) A new entrance to the public road with new gate to both the existing and new entrance together with all associated landscaping and site works.. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/southdublin/application-details/53224
- 3 Jul 2017, Kildare County Council 17778: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. alterations to existing dwelling, construction of a detached garage and ancillary site works. The alterations to the dwelling consist of a two-storey dormer extension to the north-east/rear of the dwelling and associated alterations to the existing elevations. The site boundary shall also be modified. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/17778/0
- 8 May 2017, Kildare County Council 17517: N/a. Permission, 2 homes. alterations to existing dwelling, construction of a detached garage and ancillary site works. The alterations to the dwelling consist of a two-storey dormer extension to the north-east/rear of the dwelling and associated alterations tot he existing elevations. The site boundary shall also be modified. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/17517/0
- 18 Apr 2017, Kildare County Council 17428: N/a. Permission, 1 home. alterations to existing dwelling, construction of a detached garage and ancillary site works. The alterations to the dwelling consist of a two-storey dormer extension to the north-east/rear of the dwelling and associated alterations to the existing elevations. The site boundary has been modified subsequent to the original planning application Ref. 98/677. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/17428/0
- 22 Feb 2017, Kildare County Council 17183: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. works to existing detached bungalow dwelling to include changes to some external openings and erection of new dormers to rear elevation of existing dwelling along with relocation of some of existing rooflights, along with all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/17183/0
- 18 Jan 2008, South Dublin County Council SD08A/0031: Refuse permission for retention. Retention. Retention of storage for broken down vehicles and end of life vehicles, comprising concrete yard, contaminated rainwater treatment, screen fencing.. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/southdublin/application-details/35350
- 23 Jun 2000, South Dublin County Council S00B/0426: Grant permission. Permission. Extensions to sides & porch to the front of existing house.. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/southdublin/application-details/8060

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## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service)

- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Grand Canal, site code 002104

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Balscott.

## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage)

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Balscott.

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of the townland of Balscott, about 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887
- Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low.
- Terrain model: LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2939, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_2939.zip (ZIP).
- Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use.

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.

## Downloads

- DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/kildare/balscott.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/kildare/balscott.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/kildare/balscott.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Balscott with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare: https://everytownland.com/kildare.md

## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann)

- Elmhall: https://everytownland.com/kildare/elmhall.md
- Hazelhatch (Co. Dublin): https://everytownland.com/dublin/hazelhatch.md
- Loughlinstown: https://everytownland.com/kildare/loughlinstown.md
- Loughtown Lower (Co. Dublin): https://everytownland.com/dublin/loughtown-lower.md
- Mullauns (Co. Dublin): https://everytownland.com/dublin/mullauns.md
- Stacumny: https://everytownland.com/kildare/stacumny.md
- Stacumny Cottage: https://everytownland.com/kildare/stacumny-cottage.md
- Straleek: https://everytownland.com/kildare/straleek.md

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.

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Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. 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; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation.

Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged.

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