Castlesize

207 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Castlesize, from 2 m² to 312,541 m² (31.25 ha, 77.23 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 36 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Castlesize 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.

• 16 Jan 2026Conditional

  for single storey extension to rear of existing house, internal modifications and 2 new windows to side / gable wall of house and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660037

• 23 Dec 2025N/a

  Amendment to previously granted permission, Ref. 2560017, to include a new window opening to the front façade at first-floor level, revised dimensions to the first-floor side window serving bedroom, omission of the previously approved high-level first-floor rear window, and the installation of a new first-floor side window to serve ensuite.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561515

• 25 Nov 2025Conditional

  the construction of a first-floor side extension above the existing garage and utility room for use as a bedroom. The proposal also includes the installation of a Velux rooflight to the rear elevation

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561325

• 25 Jun 2025Conditional

  for alterations during the course of construction to the planning file granted planning permission under file ref; 21/1131, the alterations are, (a) an increase in floor area of 8m2 at first floor level to the rear (North) elevation, this is in addition to the floor area granted planning permission under file ref; 21/1131, (b) a two storey gable roof to the rear (North) elevation, over the increased floor area of 8m2, (c) a change in the main house roof design from hipped roof to a gable roof to side (West) elevation, (c) the installation of side screens to the front door on the front (South) elevation, (d) change in window size at first floor level to front (South) elevation, (e) change in window and double door layout on rear (North) elevation at ground and first floor, (f) a revised internal layout on ground and first floor and (g) all associated works.

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2560700

• 13 Jan 2025Conditional

  for first-floor side and rear extension to accommodate a new utility room at ground floor level and an additional bedroom with ensuite at first floor level. New fenestration to the front at first floor level

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560017

• 8 Jan 2025N/a

  for first-floor side and rear extension to accommodate a new utility room at ground floor level and an additional bedroom with ensuite at first floor level. new fenestration to the front at first floor level

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560006

• 10 Mar 2022Conditional

  sought for the following: (a) Change of use of previously permitted dental surgery adjoining existing dwelling house from dental surgery to residential use. The development was originally permitted under Planning Register Reference 91/270. (b) Retention permission for conservatory type extension to side of subject dental surgery. (c) Retention of detached agricultural type building for use ancillary to the stables previously permitted under Planning Register Reference 91/270. The subject building was originally used as additional stables but it is currently used for storage purposes only. (d) Connection to existing site services and all associated site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 22262

• 15 Feb 2022N/a

  sought for the following: (a) Change of use of previously permitted dental surgery adjoining existing dwelling house from dental surgery to residential use. The development was originally permitted under Planning Register Reference 91/270. (b) Retention permission for conservatory type extension to side of subject dental surgery. (c) Retention of detached agricultural type building for use ancillary to the stables previously permitted under Planning Register Reference 91/270. The subject building was originally used as additional stables but it is currently used for storage purposes only. (d) Connection to existing site services and all associated site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 22158

• 6 Aug 2021Conditional

  a first floor side extension and a single storey front extension including elevational changes and all internal minor modifications along with the associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 211131

• 2 Jul 2021Conditional

  revisions to existing Planning Permission Reference No: 20/719 granted 03.03.21 for refurbishment and extensions to Castlesize, Sallins, a 'Protected Structure'. The Revisions for which planning permission is sought consist of:- 1.0 The omission of the following extensions proposed in the original Planning Permission, 'two colonnaded screen wings with pavilions, a new belvedere and viewing terrace'. 2.0. The erection of a modified belvedere and viewing terrace, with access stairs from the existing house and new forecourt. 3.0 New double doors with fanlight between the Hall, Rm. No. 001 and Stair Hall, Rm. No. 005. 4.0 Plan of Airing Cupboard in Rm.107 proposed in original permission, and a cupboard access door between Rm. Nos 105 and 102. 5.0 New Gate piers to be rendered and painted to match house colour, and capped with recycled, stone pier caps and urns, and gateway curved wings to have clipped hedge instead of steel railings behind the plinth wall

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 21974

• 22 Jun 2021Conditional

  a roof light to single storey side extension (previously approved Ref. 20/1250)

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 21903

• 11 Jun 2021N/a

  Planning Permission for Revisions to existing Planning Application Reference No:-20/719. granted 03.03.21. The original development applied for in this permission consisted of:-' Refurbishment of existing house, a 'Protected Structure', involving conservation works to existing roofs and chimneys, new timber fenestration, new electrical and mechanical services , new bathroom room fit-outs at first floor level, new openings, partitions and floors at ground floor level. Included will be re-roofing of selected stables and ancillary yard buildings. The development will involve the demolition of the existing front porch and removal of existing aluminium windows, the removal of one chimney breast, selected internal and external concrete floors and paving, the removal and authorized, safe disposal of asbestos cement and corrugated tar roof cladding from selected stable and other yard buildings. It will include the building of new extensions, comprising a new front porch and portico, two colonnaded screen wings with pavilions, a new belvedere and viewing terrace and a new conservatory facing into the walled garden. Conservation works will also include selective re-rendering of existing external and internal walls and selective floor replacement and the re-ventilation of sub-floor voids, as specified in Conservation Statement. Also included will be various landscaping works including a new, graveled forecourt and paved areas front and back, together with the restoration and re-planting of the walled garden, located at Castlesize, Sallins, Co.Kildare. W91 TY80. On foot of request from Kildare Co.Co. 'Further Significant Information' consisting of 1. Alterations to the existing site entrance to the south of the site on the L2002, involving the removal of existing gate, fences and hedging and their replacement with new gate piers,railings,hedge and fence together with landscape bank and tree planting. 2. Amendments to 'red site boundary line' on the original application to include the new septic treatment system and percolation area was posted in site and newspaper notices.' The Revisions for which Planning Permission is sought in this application consist of:- 1.0 The omission of the following extensions proposed in the original Planning Permission, 'two colonnaded screen wings with pavilions, a new belvedere and viewing terrace'. 2.0 The erection of a modified belvedere and viewing terrace, with access stairs from the existing house and new forecourt. 3.0 contd....

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 21842

• 17 Feb 2021Conditional

  first floor extension to side of the dwelling above the existing playroom and utility room for use as bedroom also construction of new bay window and tiled canopy to front of house at ground floor level

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 21180

• 3 Nov 2020Conditional

  RETENTION PERMISSION for: 1. Attached garage conversion to Livingroom. 2. Ground floor rear extension. 3. Provision of study in attic. 4. Detached office/gym in rear garden. 5. Dormer window to attic study. PLANNING PERMISSION for: 6. Widening opening of front garden piers to 4.5m

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 201317

• 22 Oct 2020Conditional

  the single storey side extension and site works,

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 201250

• 22 Oct 2020N/a

  1. attached garage conversion to livingroom 2. ground floor rear extension 3. provision of study in attic 4. detached office/gym in rear garden 5. dormer window to attic study 6. widening opening of front garden piers to 4.5m

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 201251

• 30 Sept 2020N/a

  single storey side extension and site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 201126

• 6 Jul 2020Conditional

  The refurbishment of the existing house, (a Protected Structure) involving conservation works to existing roofs and chimneys, new timber fenestration, new electrical and mechanical services, new bathroom fit-outs at first floor level, new openings partitions and floors at ground floor level. Included will be the re-roofing of selected stables and ancillary yard buildings. The development will involve the demolition of the existing front porch and the removal of existing, aluminium windows, the removal of one chimney breast, selected internal and external concrete floors and paving, the removal and authorized, safe disposal of asbestos cement and corrugated tar roof cladding from selected stable and other yard buildings. It will include the building of new extensions, comprising a new front porch and portico, two colonnaded screen wings with pavilions, a new belvedere and viewing terrace, and a new conservatory facing into the walled garden. Conservation works will also include selective re-rendering of existing external and internal walls and the selective floor replacement and the re-ventilation of sub-floor voids, as specified in Conservation Statement. Also included will be various landscaping works including a new graveled forecourt and paved areas front and back, together with the restoration and replanting of the walled garden. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of (1) Alterations to the existing site entrance to the south of the site on L2002, involving removal of existing gate, fences and hedging, and their replacement with a new gate, piers, railings, hedge and fence, together with a landscaped bank and tree planting. (2) Amendment to "red site boundary line" on the original application to include the new septic treatment system and percolation area

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 20719

• 17 Feb 2020Conditional

  (a) Proposed single storey pitched roof extension to side and single storey flat roof extension to rear of existing building. (b) Associated internal modifications and siteworks

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 20132

• 8 Apr 2019Conditional

  A single storey corridor to connect the existing house to the existing games room and the retention of the games room to a domestic kitchen

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 19370

• 9 May 2018Conditional

  modifications to an existing cottage: (a) demolition of kitchen/bathroom to rear along with adjoining existing sheds/fuel stores, (b) demolition of existing porch to front elevation and removal of 2 no. chimneys, (c) removal of existing hipped roof and replacement of same with new gabled roof with small increase in pitch, (d) construction of new porch, revised window arrangement and skimmed finish to front elevation, (e) construction of a new split level extension to rear, (e) landscaping connection to existing services on site and all associated site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 18540

• 30 Nov 2017Conditional

  a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, a first-floor extension to the side of the dwelling above the playroom / utility room, construction of a porch to the front of the house and all associated siteworks

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 171354

• 9 Jun 2017Conditional

  construction of a two storey extension above and to the rear of the existing garage conversion attached to the side of the existing two storey semi-detached dwelling house including all associated works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 17678

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 the townland of Castlesize.

Recorded monuments

• KD014-040 Castle - unclassified
  Description

  According to the OSL (Herity 2002, 46 (141)) '… it is said, there was formerly a Castle, of which, a vestige does not remain now'. On the landscaped grounds of Castlesize house, c. 150m E of the River Liffey. There was no trace of the castle visible in 1985 (SMR file). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

• KD014-061 Enclosure
  Description

  Cropmark of circular-shaped enclosure (approx. diam. 20m) visible on Google maps aerial photograph. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 17 July 2018

• KD014-062 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  Cropmark of circular-shaped enclosure (approx. diam. 12m) visible on Google maps aerial photograph. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 17 July 2018

• KD014-072 Barrow - ditch barrow
  Description

  Situated in grassland on the E bank of the River Liffey. Cropmark of circular shaped enclosure (approx. diam. 11m) visible on Google Earth imagery taken 28/06/2018. See attached image taken from Google Earth Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Chris Corlett Date of upload: 29 November 2018

• KD014-073 Barrow - ditch barrow
  Description

  Cropmark of circular shaped enclosure (approx. diam. 7m) visible on Google Earth imagery taken 28/06/2018. See attached image taken from Google Earth Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Chris Corlett Date of upload: 29 November 2018

• KD014-074 Enclosure - large enclosure
  Description

  Cropmark of large circular shaped enclosure (approx. diam. 90m) with entrance gap at S bisected by road excavation trench visible on Google Earth imagery taken 28/06/2018. See attached image taken from Google Earth Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Chris Corlett Date of upload: 29 November 2018

• KD014-075 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Cropmark of circular shaped enclosure (approx. diam. 10m) with entrance gap at S visible on Google Earth imagery taken 28/06/2018. See attached image taken from Google Earth Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Chris Corlett Date of upload: 29 November 2018

• KD014-076 Barrow - ditch barrow
  Description

  Cropmark of circular shaped enclosure (approx. diam. 9m) visible on Google Earth imagery taken 28/06/2018. See attached image taken from Google Earth Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Chris Corlett Date of upload: 29 November 2018

• KD019-075 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated in grassland on the E bank of the River Liffey. Cropmark of semi-circular shaped enclosure (approx. dims. 35m N-S; 27m E-W) with possible entrance gap at SSE visible on Google Earth imagery taken 28/06/2018. The E bank of the River Liffey appears to form enclosing element of W side of monument in a similar fashion to cliff-edge forts. See attached image taken from Google Earth Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Chris Corlett Date of upload: 29 November 2018

Architectural heritage

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

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

At the centre of the townland of Castlesize, 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 moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2760 (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.

• Castlesize, Sallins6 sales

Name

Castlesize

Area

885,365 m² (88.54 ha, 218.78 acres)

Civil parish

Bodenstown, and its townlands

Barony

Naas North

Electoral division

Bodenstown, the unit of the census

Census 2022

5,091 people lived in 1,700 households in the Bodenstown electoral division. 71% of households owned their home. 40% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Barrettstown, Blackhall, Bodenstown, Millicent Demesne, Millicent South, Osberstown, Sallins

Placenames

Castlesize 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.