# Crooket, Co. Kildare: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Killelan, barony of Kilkea and Moone, Co. Kildare. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 1,192,866 m² (119.29 ha, 294.76 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 28 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 7,235 m² (0.72 ha, 1.79 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement - Planning (National Planning Applications): 9 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Killelan, https://everytownland.com/kildare/parish/killelan.md - Barony: Kilkea and Moone - Electoral division: Dunmanoge, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): Dunmanoge electoral division: 461 people in 161 households; 85% of households own their home; 20% of homes were built since 2001; 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes. - County: Co. Kildare, https://everytownland.com/kildare.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/25055 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 80436 - Centre: latitude 52.897545, longitude -6.900406 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 28 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Crooket, from 885 m² to 305,804 m² (30.58 ha, 75.57 acres); 15 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 1015448: 305,804 m² (30.58 ha, 75.57 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1015448.md - Parcel 1027274: 214,647 m² (21.46 ha, 53.04 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1027274.md - Parcel 1060114: 87,299 m² (8.73 ha, 21.57 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1060114.md - Parcel 1071514: 85,034 m² (8.5 ha, 21.01 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1071514.md - Parcel 1089348: 81,925 m² (8.19 ha, 20.24 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1089348.md - Parcel 1058084: 81,509 m² (8.15 ha, 20.14 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1058084.md - Parcel 1013580: 77,958 m² (7.8 ha, 19.26 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1013580.md - Parcel 1090830: 61,690 m² (6.17 ha, 15.24 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1090830.md - Parcel 1038560: 41,627 m² (4.16 ha, 10.29 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1038560.md - Parcel 1025238: 40,912 m² (4.09 ha, 10.11 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1025238.md - Parcel 5742325: 37,668 m² (3.77 ha, 9.31 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5742325.md - Parcel 1024140: 22,935 m² (2.29 ha, 5.67 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1024140.md - Parcel 1066057: 8,874 m² (0.89 ha, 2.19 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1066057.md - Parcel 3224418: 8,018 m² (0.8 ha, 1.98 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3224418.md - Parcel 1071509: 6,453 m² (0.65 ha, 1.59 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1071509.md - Parcel 5540267: 4,023 m² (0.4 ha, 0.99 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5540267.md - Parcel 1023176: 3,842 m² (0.38 ha, 0.95 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1023176.md - Parcel 1041883: 3,507 m² (0.35 ha, 0.87 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1041883.md - Parcel 4876191: 3,217 m² (0.32 ha, 0.79 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4876191.md - Parcel 1023574: 3,156 m² (0.32 ha, 0.78 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1023574.md - Parcel 5470133: 2,711 m² (0.27 ha, 0.67 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5470133.md - Parcel 5470132: 2,430 m² (0.24 ha, 0.6 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5470132.md - Parcel 1034934: 2,370 m² (0.24 ha, 0.59 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1034934.md - Parcel 1053884: 1,956 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1053884.md - Parcel 5470156: 1,409 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5470156.md - Parcel 1024617: 1,092 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1024617.md - Parcel 1022061: 1,067 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1022061.md - Parcel 1056634: 885 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1056634.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) No zone of a development plan covers Crooket in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application. ## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) 9 applications, newest first. - 25 Aug 2026, Kildare County Council 2660958: N/a. Permission. RED III for 10-year permission for the development of a solar farm on an overall site of c. 129.8 hectares consisting of the following: c. 496,308 sq m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 19 no. hardstanding locations for electrical skids; new internal access tracks with passing bays; underground power and communications cables and ducts, including along the L8084, L8087, L4009 and L4012 public roads; 1no. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) location associated with the underground cable route; a total of 4 no. solar farm site entrances (1 no. from the L8084 public road, 1 no. from the L8091 public road, and 2 no. from the L4012 public road); access gates; 4 no. temporary site compounds of c. 4,050 sq m each to be used for storage during construction activity; 48no. Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Containers and 12no. associated MV Stations as well as associated CCTV, BESS Compound fencing, gate, boundary fencing and all associated ancillary drainage development, site works and services. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660958/0 - 5 Aug 2026, Kildare County Council 2660894: N/a. Retention, 1 home. (i) the conversion of the attic to provide 102sqm gross floor area of habitable space; (ii) the inclusion of four roof lights on the rear slope of the existing hipped roof; (iii) the provision of a single storey hipped roof conservatory of 19sqm gross floor area to the west of the existing house and connecting to the existing dining room; (iv) the provision of a single storey porch of 4.1sqm gross floor area with hipped roof to the front of the existing house; (v) the replacement of existing kitchen window on the west elevation of the existing house with double doors; (vi) alterations to the previously approved garage to replace the single 3.35m wide roller shutter door with two 2.48m wide roller shutters doors to the front, and the provision of a new window to the rear.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660894/0 - 31 Jul 2026, Kildare County Council 2660880: N/a. Retention. consists of (i) the conversion of the attic to provide 102sqm gross floor area of habitable space; (ii) the inclusion of four roof lights on the rear slope of the existing hipped roof; (iii) the provision of a single storey hipped roof conservatory of 19sqm gross floor area to the west of the existing house and connecting to the existing dining room; (iv) the provision of a single storey porch of 4.1sqm gross floor area with hipped roof to the front of the existing house; (v) the replacement of existing kitchen window on the west elevation of the existing house with double doors; (vi) alterations to the previously approved garage to replace the single 3.35m wide roller shutter door with two 2.48m wide roller shutters doors to the front, and the provision of a new window to the rear.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660880/0 - 26 May 2026, Kildare County Council 2660550: Conditional. Permission. Replacement (“restringing”) and uprating of c.8.89km section of the conductor along the existing Athy - Carlow 110 kV OHL circuit; - Provision of fibre communication connection on the uprated circuit; - Replacement of 11No. existing Intermediate Wooden Polesets, with similar structures. The replacement of these structures will result in standardised heights from 16m to 24m, with height increases between 1m and 3m; - Replacement of 12No. existing intermediate Wooden Polesets crossarms; - Recapping works on shear blocks at 1No. existing steel angle mast; - Foundation strengthening of 1No. existing steel angle mast; - Bar member replacements to 8No. existing steel angle masts; - Separation of the existing double OHL circuit to provide for a new bypass OHL section measuring approximately 422m, connecting from the existing Athy 110 kV substation to the following proposed new structures on the existing Athy - Portlaoise 110 kV OHL: 2no. new single circuit angle masts (approximately 22.5m maximum height) and 1no. new wooden poleset (approximately 23.6m maximum height); and, - All associated works/development to existing structures, including hardware replacement (strain clamps, suspension clamps and vibration dampers), replacement of step bolts, replacement of line identification and danger notices, painting of angle masts, replacement/installation of anti-climbing guards, access tracks, vegetation clearance, temporary construction compounds and all other works necessary to facilitate the development. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660550/0 - 20 Mar 2023, Kildare County Council 23277: Conditional. Permission. to construct a stable block structure to the side of existing 2 storey dwelling, with hay loft storage in roof area, single storey green house, completion of single storey roof area (granted under PL08-1503) enclosed yard, attached double garage and all associated site works. Retention Permission is also sought for alterations to granted 2 storey structure constructed under PL 08-1503. Alterations include relocation of treatment system and percolation area, redirection of internal access avenue, alterations to external window openings, and change of use from granted garage and tack room (connected to house) to home office and attic conversion to a playroom, 2 no. roof windows to rear and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/23277/0 - 25 May 2020, Kildare County Council 20513: Refused. Permission, 1 home. the construction of a proposed dormer dwelling, private well, septic tank with associated percolation area, site entrance and all associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/20513/0 - 25 Mar 2019, Kildare County Council 19311: Refused. Permission, 1 home. the construction of a proposed dormer dwelling, private well, septic tank with associated percolation area, site entrance and all associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/19311/0 - 12 Jul 2018, Kildare County Council 18837: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. erect a dwellinghouse with services and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/18837/0 - 9 Jul 2018, Kildare County Council 18820: Refused. Permission, 1 home. construction of a proposed dormer dwelling, private well, septic tank with associated percolation area, site entrance and all associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/18820/0 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 Crooket. ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) - KD039-039: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKD039-039----. Aerial photograph (GB89.R.16) shows the cropmark of a large curvilinear enclosure defined by multiple fosses. A complex entrance, comprising four fosses, faces north. A broad outer fosse extends southwards along a ridge forming an outer compound. A staggered entrance leads into this compound from the main enclosure. Overlapping fosses indicate morphological change within the site over time. Three circular pits (KD039-039001-) are aligned with, and just to the S of, the enclosure, but ground investigation would be required to clarify whether they are archaeologically significant. Compiled by: Dr. Gillian Barrett Date of upload: 13 December 2011 - KD039-039001: Pit, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKD039-039001-. Aerial photograph (GB89.R.16) shows the cropmark of a large curvilinear enclosure (KD039-039----) defined by multiple fosses. A complex entrance, comprising four fosses, faces north. A broad outer fosse extends southwards along a ridge forming an outer compound. A staggered entrance leads into this compound from the main enclosure. Overlapping fosses indicate morphological change within the site over time. Three circular pits (KD039-039001-) are aligned with, and just to the S of, the enclosure, but ground investigation would be required to clarify whether they are archaeologically significant. Compiled by: Dr. Gillian Barrett Date of upload: 13 December 2011 - KD039-046: Ring-ditch, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKD039-046----. Identified during aerial photographic survey by Dr. Gillian Barrett on 15 July 1991. Aerial photograph (GB91.DW.31) shows the cropmark of a ring-ditch, located in close proximity to a rectilinear enclosure (KD039-047----). Compiled by: Dr. Gillian Barrett Date of upload: 13 December 2011 - KD039-047: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKD039-047----. Identified during aerial photographic survey by Dr. Gillian Barrett on 15 July 1991. Aerial photograph (GB91.DW.31) shows the cropmark of a rectilinear enclosure defined by a fosse and with entrance facing north-east; located in close proximity to a ring-ditch (KD039-046----). (Barrett 2000, 87-106, Fig. 12; ibid 2006, 69-95, Fig.3.3) Compiled by: Dr. Gillian Barrett Date of upload: 13 December 2011 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 Crooket. ## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland) - Radon: 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: Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map. - Terrain model: LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2546, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_2546.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/crooket.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/kildare/crooket.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/kildare/crooket.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Crooket 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) - Dunmanoge: https://everytownland.com/kildare/dunmanoge.md - Johnstown North: https://everytownland.com/kildare/johnstown-north.md - Johnstown South: https://everytownland.com/kildare/johnstown-south.md - Knockroe: https://everytownland.com/kildare/knockroe-80782.md - Newtownallen: https://everytownland.com/kildare/newtownallen.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/crooket - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/kildare/crooket