# Bluebell, Co. Kildare: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Naas, barony of Naas North, Co. Kildare. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 541,047 m² (54.1 ha, 133.7 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 16 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 4,038 m² (0.4 ha, 1 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): R2 Existing Residential / Infill, the zone with the most parcels - Planning (National Planning Applications): 10 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Naas, https://everytownland.com/kildare/parish/naas.md - Barony: Naas North - Electoral division: Naas Urban, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 26,306 people lived in 8,866 households in the Naas Urban electoral division. 71% of households owned their home. 34% 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/25974 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 80196 - Centre: latitude 53.201044, longitude -6.675888 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 16 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Bluebell, from 188 m² to 123,882 m² (12.39 ha, 30.61 acres); 23 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 1089922: 123,882 m² (12.39 ha, 30.61 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1089922.md - Parcel 5186959: 123,076 m² (12.31 ha, 30.41 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5186959.md - Parcel 1066635: 79,675 m² (7.97 ha, 19.69 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1066635.md - Parcel 4335410: 63,209 m² (6.32 ha, 15.62 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4335410.md - Parcel 1055531: 49,745 m² (4.97 ha, 12.29 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1055531.md - Parcel 5470402: 14,015 m² (1.4 ha, 3.46 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5470402.md - Parcel 1078304: 5,369 m² (0.54 ha, 1.33 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1078304.md - Parcel 4335090: 5,102 m² (0.51 ha, 1.26 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4335090.md - Parcel 1023846: 2,974 m² (0.3 ha, 0.73 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1023846.md - Parcel 1053666: 2,880 m² (0.29 ha, 0.71 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1053666.md - Parcel 1045659: 2,192 m² (0.22 ha, 0.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1045659.md - Parcel 1047468: 1,804 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1047468.md - Parcel 1038769: 937 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1038769.md - Parcel 5213905: 835 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5213905.md - Parcel 1018301: 315 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1018301.md - Parcel 5680746: 188 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5680746.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) - R2 Existing Residential / Infill (Existing residential): Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare; 10 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/Planning/LocalAreaPlans/CurrentLocalAreaPlans/NaasLocalAreaPlan2021-2027/ - P1 Agriculture: Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare; 8 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/Planning/LocalAreaPlans/CurrentLocalAreaPlans/NaasLocalAreaPlan2021-2027/ - G4 Open Space and Amenity (Active open space): Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare; 1 parcel. The zoning objective in the plan: https://kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/Planning/LocalAreaPlans/CurrentLocalAreaPlans/NaasLocalAreaPlan2021-2027/ ## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) 10 applications, newest first. - 13 Jan 2026, Kildare County Council 2660021: Conditional. Permission. construction of Kitchen and bedroom extension with new slated hipped roofs to rear of existing single-story residence, addition of flat porch roof with raised entrance platform and 3. No. roof lights to front elevation; modification of window openings to the front and rear elevations and removal of splayed corners to eastern front elevation, addition of new window opening to Eastern elevation, and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660021/0 - 27 Aug 2024, Kildare County Council 2460837: Conditional. Permission. for (a) Single Storey extension to side and rear of existing cottage (b) New window to replace front door in existing cottage (c) Internal modification, changes to existing windows and associated works to existing cottage (d) Upgraded effluent treatment plant (e) All associated site development works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460837/0 - 22 May 2023, Kildare County Council 23544: Conditional. Permission. the construction of a new 27.6mt. sq. single storey sun-room extension to the rear of existing 210mt. sq. two-storey detached house. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/23544/0 - 27 May 2022, Kildare County Council 22633: Conditional. Permission. for development at Bluebell Farmhouse, Kilcullen Rd, Naas, Co. Kildare. The development consists of: works being carried out at Bluebell Farmhouse, Kilcullen Road (a protected structure RPS Ref. NS19-115). The construction of a single storey extension to Bluebell Farmhouse which shall comprise of the following works; 1. The demolition of an existing, non-original single storey extension to the north east side of Bluebell Farmhouse (34m2) 2. The construction of a single storey extension (150m2) on the north east comprising of living/kitchen/dining room. 3. Connection to existing services and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/22633/0 - 1 Dec 2021, Kildare County Council 211690: Refused. Permission. works being carried out in the curtilage of protect structure, (Bluebell Farmhouse, Kilcullen Road, RPS REF. NS19-115). The construction of a single storey extension to Bluebell Farmhouse which shall comprise of the following works: 1. The demolition of an existing single storey extension to the north east side of Bluebell Farmhouse (34m2) 2. The construction of a single storey extension (177.4m2) on the north east comprising of living room, kitchen/dining room, pantry & W.C. 3. A north west facing patio. 4. Connection to existing services and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/211690/0 - 24 Nov 2021, Kildare County Council 211654: N/a. Permission. development consisting of: works being carried out in the curtilage of Protected Structure (Bluebell Farmhouse, Kilcullen Road, RPS. Ref. NS19-115). The construction of a single storey extension to Bluebell Farmhouse which shall comprise of the following works: (1) The demolition of an existing single storey extension to the north east side of Bluebell Farmhouse (34m²). (2) The construction of a single storey extension (177.4m²) on the north east comprising of living room, kitchen/dining room, pantry and w.c. (3) A north west facing patio. (4) Connection to existing services and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/211654/0 - 15 Aug 2019, Kildare County Council 19925: Conditional. Permission. land reclamation works, the provision of a temporary haul road and all associated and ancillary site development works over an area of approximately 1.9 ha. Land reclamation works will consist of the importation and distribution of inert soil (approximately 16,000 m3 / 24,000 tonnes) over an area of 1.7 ha for the purpose of improvement of land for agricultural use. The maximum increase in ground level on the proposed reclamation area is approximately 1.2 m. The proposed temporary haul road will facilitate the importation of inert soil to the site from the residential development permitted under An Bord Pleanála Reg. Ref. 303023-18 currently under construction to the north-east of the reclamation area. The haul road will cross Rathasker Road utilising existing access points to the lands on the eastern and western sides of the road. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/19925/0 - 10 Jul 2019, Kildare County Council 19784: Conditional. Permission. to alter the existing J125 - Blessington 38kV line at Bluebell, Kilcullen Road, Naas. The proposed alteration will be carried out over the Townland of Bluebell and will involve undergrounding sections of the above mentioned overhead 38kV line to facilitate the development of a previously permitted housing development. The proposed alteration will comprise of one (1) lattice steel tower, of maximum height 12 metres. The existing overhead line consists of three overhead steel reinforced aluminium conductors. Six (6) existing wooden pole sets and three (3) lattice steel angle towers and the associated overhead wires will be removed as part of the alteration. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/19784/0 - 16 Nov 2018, Kildare County Council 18303023: Conditional. Permission, 97 homes. STRATEGIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (ABP Decision) 125 no. new residential units, comprising the following: 4 no. one bed, two storey, maisonette type units, ranging in size from 52sqm to 62sqm gross floor area (Type A1 & A2); 6 no. three bed, single storey, dormer type units, ranging in size from 110.5sqm to 105.4sqm GFA (Type B1 & B1A); 44 no. two bed, two storey, terrace units, 86.2sqm GFA each (Type B2 & B3); 18 no. three bed, two storey, semi-detached units, ranging in size from 112.2sqm to 114.2sqm GFA (Type C1 & C2); 22 no. four bed, two storey, semi-detached units, ranging in size from 132.4sqm to 143.6sqm GFA (Type D1 & D2 & D3); 3 no. four bed, two storey, detached units, 143.6sqm GFA (Type D4); a four storey apartment block containing 8 no. one bed apartment units of 52sqm GFA each, and 20 no. two bed apartment units ranging in size from 67sqm to 76.2sqm GFA. A total of 251 no. car parking spaces, including 228 no. spaces serving the residential units and 23 no. visitor spaces are dispersed throughout the scheme. The proposed development includes all ancillary and associated site and infrastructural works, including an extension of the access road permitted under KCC Reg Ref 15/848 (ABP Reg Ref PL09.246859) to provide pedestrian / cycle and vehicular access to the application site from the R448 Kilcullen Road. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/18303023/0 - 2 Jun 2017, Kildare County Council 17645: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. the construction of a porch to the front, the provision of rooflights on the south facing side roof, minor changes to the window and side door on the south elevation and minor internal alterations, all to the existing single storey detached dwelling. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/17645/0 Applicants are not shown. ## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service) No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Bluebell. ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) - KD024-060: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKD024-060----. Cropmark of enclosure (approx. diam. 43m NW-SE x 41m NE-SW) with possible annexe and/or field system to NE visible on Google earth aerial imagery. The cropmark is bisected by a sand gallop for horses running in a NW-SE direction. See attached image taken from Google Earth aerial photographs taken 28/06/2018. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Faith Bailey. Date of upload: 13 November 2018 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). ## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Bluebell. ## 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 Bluebell, about 1 in 10 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 moderately low, low, partly inferred. - Terrain model: LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2764, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_2764.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/bluebell.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/kildare/bluebell.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/kildare/bluebell.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Bluebell 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) - Broadfield: https://everytownland.com/kildare/broadfield.md - Jigginstown: https://everytownland.com/kildare/jigginstown.md - Killashee: https://everytownland.com/kildare/killashee-80705.md - Naas East: https://everytownland.com/kildare/naas-east.md - Naas West: https://everytownland.com/kildare/naas-west.md - Rathasker: https://everytownland.com/kildare/rathasker.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. --- 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. - Page: https://everytownland.com/kildare/bluebell - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/kildare/bluebell