Curraghfarm

89 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Curraghfarm, from 105 m² to 441,308 m² (44.13 ha, 109.05 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 36 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential / Infill (Existing residential)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 74 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C5National Stud and Green Belt (Tourism and related)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C6Industry and Warehousing (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P6Equine Industry (Other primary sector uses)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N2.2Transport and Utilities (Wastewater)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 28 Jul 2026N/a

  for changes to senior dormitory will consist of: a) Provision of two student apartments in lieu of eight self-contained living suites b) Single storey flat roof extension to the West c) Single storey mono pitch extension to the East d) Changes to building footprint and elevations e) Changes to roof profile and material, f) Provision of external wall insulation g) Provision of bike store h) All associated site development works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660865

• 21 Jul 2026N/a

  will consist of: a) Increase in floor area and height of proposed extension b) Changes to elevations, c) Provision of rooflights and solar panels d) All associated site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660839

• 1 May 2025Conditional

  for (A) Retention Permission for conversion of existing garage (12sqm) into a playroom / study to the front (east) elevation, (B) Planning Permission for a single storey extension to rear (west) elevation to form a family flat linked to the main residence with minor internal alterations

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560452

• 16 Apr 2025Conditional

  for a) Demolishing rear annex of existing cottage and disused sheds b) Constructing a part single storey, part storey and a half extension to the rear of existing cottage c) Constructing a new single storey detached garden shed/ home gym to the rear of the site d) Alterations to existing elevations e) New vehicular access and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560400

• 7 Apr 2025Conditional

  for a) Change of use of derelict Bio-Tower structure to single-storey industrial-type building that will contain a Sludge Dewatering System. b) Construction of new Anoxic and Sludge Holding Tanks, Odour Control Stack, New DAF (80) Unit with Transfer Tank and New Electrical/Control Building. c) Associated site development works, including new pavements and boundary fencing, all of which shall be integrated with those parts of the existing treatment plant that will be retained and the new Balance Tank granted planning permission under planning reference 24/194 This application relates to a development which is for the purposes of an activity that holds an Industrial Emissions Licence

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560363

• 6 Apr 2025N/a

  for a) Change of use of derelict Bio-Tower structure to single-storey industrial-type building that will contain a Sludge Dewatering System. b) Construction of new Anoxic and Sludge Holding Tanks, Odour Control Stack, New DAF (80) Unit with Transfer Tank and New Electrical/Control Building. c) Associated site development works, including new pavements and boundary fencing, all of which shall be integrated with those parts of the existing treatment plant that will be retained and the new Balance Tank granted planning permission under planning reference 24/194 This application relates to a development which is for the purposes of an activity that holds an Industrial Emissions Licence

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560356

• 31 Mar 2025N/a

  for (a) change of use of derelict Bio-Tower structure to single-storey industrial-type building that will contain a Sludge Dewatering System. (b) construction of new Anoxic and Sludge Holding Tanks, Odour Control Stack, New DAF (80) Unit with Transfer Tank and New Electrical/Control Building. (c) Associated site developments works, including new pavements and boundary fencing, all of which shall be integrated with those parts of the existing treatment plant that will be retained and the new Balance Tank granted planning permission under planning reference 24/194

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2568

• 14 Feb 2025Conditional

  of a single storey domestic garage to the rear of an existing two storey dwelling along with all site development and facilitating works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2560139

• 20 Oct 2024Conditional

  for the renovation and internal reconfiguration of the existing two storey detached senior dormitory on site, to allow for the provision of 8 no. self contained living suites (each consisting of one bedroom, one bathroom and one kitchen/living area over both floors) for use by international and national students as on-site accommodation for race educational attendees, construction of a two storey central staircase and entrance lobby to accommodate the proposed development, amendments to the roof and façade materials and additional doors and windows and all associated site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2461080

• 6 Sept 2024Conditional

  for (a) change of use/repurposing part of an existing sports hall for the use as a rehabilitation facility. works to be located at ground level to include new physiotherapy and consultation suites, recreational space, toilets, changing rooms, ancillary offices and storage. (b) works to be located at existing first floor level with permission to extend existing first floor level within the existing building envelope to include innovation/sustainability hubs, classrooms, canteen and ancillary offices, (c) the provision of the described development will also include for double height side extension to be used as a new entrance to the facility through a previously used escape door and entrance canopy, (d) connection to existing site services and all associated development works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of the installation of an effluent holding tank to connect to existing secondary effluent treatment system ( and de-commission existing percolation area) which will connect to the existing sewage treatment holding tank on site which currently discharges to existing public foul sewer and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460878

• 4 Sept 2024N/a

  for (a) change of use/repurposing part of an existing sports hall for the use as a rehabilitation facility. works to be located at ground level to include new physiotherapy and consultation suites, recreational space, toilets, changing rooms, ancillary offices and storage. (b) works to be located at existing first floor level with permission to extend existing first floor level within the existing building envelope to include innovation/sustainability hubs, classrooms, canteen and ancillary offices, (c) the provision of the described development will also include for double height side extension to be used as a new entrance to the facility through a previously used escape door and entrance canopy, (d) connection to existing site services and all associated development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460870

• 18 Jun 2024Conditional

  for the construction of a New Balance Tank and associated site works, which will become an integrated part of the existing wastewater treatment plant

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 24194

• 7 Jun 2024N/a

  for to construct a New Balance Tank and associated site works, which will become an integrated part of the existing wastewater treatment plant

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 24183

• 30 Oct 2023Conditional

  for 1) 4 no. detached dwellings to the rear of the existing semi detached bungalow, made up of 3 no. 1&1/2 storey detached 3 bedroom dwellings and 1 no. detached dormer 4 bedroom dwelling. 2) car parking to the front of each dwelling and vehicular entrance & access road from the Dublin Road to access the existing bungalow & 4 proposed dwellings 3) foul water to existing foul sewer, surface water to soakaways, boundary walls, landscape screening & all associated site works 4) a single storey rear extension to the existing semi detached bungalow, ancillary alterations to front, side & rear elevations and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 4 homes · Kildare County Council, 2360342

• 12 May 2023Refused

  Large Scale Residential Development at a site of c.10.3ha. The development lands are located to the north of the Dublin Road (R445), east/northeast of Heffernan Tyres and Ruanbeg Manor Estate and southeast of Coolaghknock Estate. The application site includes works along the R445 and at Ruanbeg Park and Ruanbeg Avenue. The proposed development will comprise the construction of 295 no. residential units along with a two storey creche facility measuring c.472.7sqm. The residential units will include 15 no. single storey, semi-detached/terraced houses (12 no. 1 beds and 3 no. 2-beds) provided as "age-friendly housing". 206 no. two storey, semi-detached/terraced (10 no. 2 beds, 160 no. 3 beds 36 no. 4 beds) 74 no. three storey duplexes/apartments (37 no. 2 beds, 37 no. 3 beds) arranged within 6 no. blocks. All residential units will be provided with associated private gardens/balconies/terraces facing to the north/south/east/west. New vehicular and pedestrian/cyclist accesses will be via Dublin Road (R445) and Ruanbeg Avenue and a pedestrian only access via Ruanbeg Park, with upgrade to existing public road as necessary. All associated site development works, including 571 no. car parking spaces (including EV parking), 236 no. cycle parking spaces, public and communal open spaces, landscaping, SuDS features, boundary treatment, plant areas, waste management areas/bin stores, and services provision (including ESB substations, pumping station) are also proposed. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of Replacement of 3. no. three duplex apartment blocks in the northeast corner of the site with two storey housing and the inclusion of a new multifunctional space within the "age friendly housing block". This results in a reduction in no. of residential units to 285 no. residential units. Made up of 14 no. single story, semi detached/terraced houses (12 no. 1-beds and 2 no. 2 beds) provided as "age friendly housing", 231 no. two storey, semi-detached/terraced houses (20 no. 2 beds, 173no.3 beds, 38 no .4 beds); and 40 no. duplexes/apartments. (20 n. 2 beds, 20 no. 3 beds) arranged within 3 no. three storey blocks. Along with an associated reduction in parking provision to 560 no, car parking spaces (including EV parking) and 138 no. cycle parking spaces and the inclusion of a signalised ju

  Permission, 221 homes · Kildare County Council, 23510

• 23 Dec 2022N/a

  (a) change of use/repurposing part of an existing sports hall for the use as a rehabilitation facility. Works to be located at ground level to include new physiotherapy and consultation suites, recreational space, ancillary offices and storage. (b) The provision of said development will also include for new entrance to the facility through a previously used escape door and entrance canopy, (c) Connection to existing site services and all associated development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 221538

• 23 Nov 2022Conditional

  Permission is sought for front and rear single storey extensions to an existing detached bungalow, ancillary alterations to all elevations, foul water to mains sewer, surface water to soakaways and all associated site works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 221393

• 19 Sept 2022Conditional

  (1) Minor renovations and alterations to existing dwelling. (2) Construction of storey and a half extension to rear of the existing dwelling and (3) All associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 221141

• 7 Mar 2022Conditional

  for change of design of dwelling to that previously granted planning permission under PI. Ref. No. 19/242 & 21/899 consisting of: (a) Alterations to floor plan layouts and elevations and (b) All associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 22243

• 7 Mar 2022Conditional

  for a change of design to previously granted extension to rear of dwelling and alterations to existing dwelling under Planning Ref. No. 20/1433, consisting of: 1. Alterations to floor layouts and elevations 2. Positioning of doors and windows and 3. All associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 22244

• 13 Sept 2021Conditional

  Demolition of existing front porch and single storey side extension. Construction of a new single storey front and side extension with flat roofs. A new single storey rear extension with pitched roofs. Existing vehicular access to be widened

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 211301

• 24 Aug 2021N/a

  The development will consist of: Demolition of existing front porch and single storey side extension. Construction of a new single storey front and side extension with flat roofs. A new single storey rear extension with pitched roofs. Existing vehicular access to be widened.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 211217

• 19 Aug 2021Conditional

  development consists of the following works within the curtilage of the site of Protected Structure "Mons Lodge" RPS Ref. B22-35. Retention of construction of replacement boundary wall and single storey domestic shed/garage to rear of site and all associated siteworks

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 211199

• 21 Jun 2021Conditional

  alterations to previously granted planning permissions Pl. Ref. No. 19/242 and 20/1433. Alterations include; 1. Alterations to previously granted site boundaries in relation to Pl. Ref. 19/242 and 20/1433. 2. Change of house design to that previously granted under Pl. Ref. No. 19/242 and 3. All associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 21899

• 4 Jun 2021Conditional

  the following works to the rear of Protected Structure "Mons Lodge" RPS Ref. B22-35: (1) Proposed single storey extension to rear of existing later addition extension to rear of Mons Lodge, no works to be carried out to original protected structure; (2) All associated siteworks relevant to the proposed development, development site, including all associated car parking and infrastructural services,

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 21794

The 25 most recent of 42 applications.

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 Curraghfarm.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Curraghfarm.

Architectural heritage

• Munster Lodge, officer's house, 1810–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached six-bay single-storey former officer’s house, c.1830, on a corner site retaining early fenestration with series of three single-bay single-storey gabled advanced bays to front (west) elevation and single-bay single-storey flat-roofed projecting open porch to end bay to left (north) on a triangular plan. Reroofed, c.1950. Now in private residential use. Gable-ended roof (gabled to advanced bays). Replacement artificial slate, c.1950, in diamond-pattern courses. Red clay crested ridge tiles. Red brick chimney stacks with profiled coping. Timber bargeboards to gables. Cast-iron rainwater goods. Flat-roofed to porch. Timber. Panelled walls over timber frame construction. Painted. Square-headed window openings (paired to gabled advanced bays) with integral timber sills. Moulded surrounds (with canopies over to gabled advanced bays). Original 6/1 timber sash windows to gabled advanced bays. Original timber casement windows to remainder. Square-headed door opening behind open timber porch on a triangular plan having lattice work panels and timber posts. Timber panelled door. Set back from road in own grounds on a corner site. Lawns to front.

• Mons, officer's house, 1810–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey former officer's house with half-dormer attic, c.1830, retaining early fenestration with single-bay single-storey lean-to open porch to centre. Reroofed, c.1950. Now in private residential use. Gable-ended roof (lean-to to porch). Replacement artificial slate, c.1950, in diamond-pattern courses. Red clay ridge tiles. Rendered chimney stack. Timber eaves and bargeboards. Cast-iron rainwater goods. Flat-roofed to half-dormer attic windows. Materials not discerned. Rendered walls over timber frame. Painted. Tudor-style timber frame detailing to gables to north-north-west and to south-east. Square-headed window openings. Stone sills. 2/2 timer sash windows. Timber casement window (five-light) to half-dormer attic. Square-headed door opening behind lean-to open porch having lattice work timber panels. Timber panelled door. Set back from line of road in own grounds. Roughcast boundary wall to front.

• The Nook, officer's house, 1810–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay single-storey former officer’s house, c.1830, retaining original fenestration comprising single-bay single-storey entrance bay to centre with single-bay single-storey flat-roofed projecting open porch to front, single-bay single-storey gabled advanced flanking bay to right (south-east) having single-bay single-storey canted bay window, single-bay single-storey gabled advanced flanking bay to left (north-west) having single-bay single-storey canted bay window and single-bay single-storey recessed end bay to left (north-west). Reroofed, c.1950. Now in private residential use. Gable-ended roofs (gable-fronted to advanced flanking bays). Replacement artificial slate, c.1950, in diamond-pattern courses. Crested ridge tiles. Red brick chimney stacks. Timber eaves and bargeboards. Cast-iron rainwater goods. Flat-roofed to porch. Materials not visible (probably timber). Rendered walls over timber-frame construction. Square-headed window openings (including to canted bay windows). Rendered sills. Original timber casement windows. Square-headed door opening behind projecting open porch having lattice work timber panels. Timber panelled door. Clay tiles to porch. Set back from line of road in own grounds. Roughcast boundary wall to front.

• Ulster Lodge, officer's house, 1810–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey gable-fronted former officer’s house with half-dormer attic, c.1830, retaining some original fenestration with single-bay single-storey flat-roofed end bay to left (north-west) and single-bay single-storey lean-to projecting bay to side elevation to south-east. Reroofed, c.1950. Mostly refenestrated, c.1990. Now in private residential use. Gable-ended (gable-fronted) roof (lean-to to projecting bay to side elevation to south-east). Replacement artificial slate, c.1950, in diamond-pattern courses. Clay ridge tiles. Red brick chimney stack. Timber eaves and bargeboards. Cast-iron rainwater goods. Flat-roofed to end bay. Bitumen felt. Rendered walls over timber frame. Painted. Tudor-style timber frame detailing to gable to front (south-west) elevation. Square-headed window openings. Rendered sills. Replacement uPVC casement windows, c.1990, retaining one original timber casement window to side elevation to north-west. Square-headed door opening. Replacement timber panelled door, c.1990, with sidelights and overlights. Set back from road in own grounds. Tarmacadam forecourt. Roughcast boundary wall to front.

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

About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Curraghfarm.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both 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.

No address of the register names Curraghfarm with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.

Name

Curraghfarm

Area

842,321 m² (84.23 ha, 208.14 acres)

Civil parish

Kildare, and its townlands

Barony

Offaly East

Electoral division

Kildare, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Kildare electoral division: 11,587 people in 3,873 households; 64% of households own their home; 47% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Curragh, Kildare, Strawhall, Tully East

Placenames

Curraghfarm 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.