Furryhill
Townland in the civil parish of Rathmore, barony of Naas North, Co. Kildare
- Area
- 272.5 ha
- 673 acres
- Land parcels
- 60
- registered freehold, median 4,044 m² (0.4 ha, 1 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 24
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
60 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Furryhill, from 46 m² to 395,038 m² (39.5 ha, 97.62 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 25 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Furryhill 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
12 Aug 2026N/a
for the construction of approximately 960m of new restored stream channels and riparian buffer; 2 no. new agricultural crossings, establishment of native broadleaf woodland up to 4.56ha and temporary access for the duration of the works and all ancillary site works.
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660915
6 Aug 2026N/a
consists of the restoration of an eroding and modified portion of the Hartwell River in the townland of Furryhill. The restoration works will establish a new meandering stream channel and connected native woodland riparian buffer. The works are intended to improve instream habitat, enhance the riparian corridor and improve water quality. Works to construct the new channel will be carried out in the dry and on a phased basis. The proposed works include the following: 1. The construction of approximately 960m of new restored stream channels and riparian buffer; 2. 2 no. new agricultural crossings; 3. Establishment of native broadleaf woodland up to 4.56ha; 4. Temporary access for the duration of the works, and all ancillary site works.
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660897
28 Jan 2026Conditional
consist of: - Removal of the existing single storey utility room to the side. - Construction of new single storey extensions to the side and rear of the existing single storey detached dwelling. - Minor modifications to the internal layout. - Minor modifications to the facades. - All associated landscaping and site development works. The development requiring retention permission will consist of: - Construction of a single storey ancillary recreational building to the side. - Replacement of the existing septic system with a new on-site wastewater management treatment system to current EPA guidelines. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: - Seeks permission to remove 1 no of the 2 no existing vehicular entrances. - Seeks retention permission to retain 1 no of the 2 no existing vehicular entrances. - All associated landscaping and site development works
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660079
21 Jun 2024Conditional
for the Construction of an American Barn and a set of isolation stables to house horses, a fodder store, a lunging ring, a roofed horse walker, a roofed manure pit and effluent tank and ancillary works (i.e. minor landscaping, gates, fencing, concrete yards, hardcore yard areas and farmyard access road - all for agricultural purposes only) in a new farmyard with new farmyard entrance onto existing private road, and utilising the private road to access the public road
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460565
4 Jun 2024N/a
for the Construction of an American Barn and a set of isolation stables to house horses, A fodder store, a lunging ring, a roofed horse walker, a roofed manure pit and effluent tank and ancillary works (i.e. minor landscaping, gates, fencing, concrete yards, hardcore yard areas and farmyard access road - all for agricultural purposes only) in a new farmyard with new farmyard entrance onto existing private road, and utilising the private road to access the public road
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460509
22 Feb 2024Conditional
existing single storey rear extension and dormer floor layout as constructed and all associated site works
Retention · Kildare County Council, 2460149
12 Jan 2022Conditional
the building of a storey and a half dwelling, installing domestic wastewater treatment system to current EPA guidelines and all associated siteworks. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of alterations to the site boundary and positioning of the proposed dwelling
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2216
21 Jun 2021Conditional
a family apartment which would be integrated into existing bungalow to include the following: (a) Two storey extension to front of dwelling. (b) Extend over part existing single storey dwelling to create a part two storey and part single storey development. (c) Adjust window and door fenestration to front elevation (North). (d) Create recessed balcony within part of first floor to front elevation (North) all
Permission · Kildare County Council, 21892
26 Aug 2020Conditional
amend the design of the approved development (Kildare County Council Planning Reg. Ref.17684 & An Bord Pleanála Reg. Ref. PL09.249155) which comprises planning permission for the development of a solar photovoltaic panel array consisting of the following; up to an area of 92,400 m² of solar panels on ground mounted steel frames within a site area of 31.24 hectares; a fenced electricity substation compound to include 1 no. electricity control building and hardstands for ancillary electrical equipment; 10 no. inverter/transformer units; underground cable and ducts; internal access tracks and hardstanding areas; boundary security fence; CCTV and all associated site services and works, the existing access to the lands at the public road will be used for construction and operational purposes. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years. Amendments proposed are: Optimised Solar PV panel configuration located within the same areas of the site as previously permitted with the exception of an increased buffer distance under existing 38kV overhead electricity line from 14m to 34m; an increase in the solar panel area from the permitted up to 92,400 m² of solar panels to up to 157,000 sq.m of solar panels and; increase in height of solar panel array from the permitted up to 2.8m to up to 3.2m. Modifications and enlargement to the permitted on-site substation building and substation compound. The substation building will increase in size from c. 80 sqm as permitted to c. 150 sqm with an increase in height from c. 5.8m as permitted to c. 6.0m and the substation compound will increase in size from c. 700 sqm as permitted, to c.1081 sqm; Permission is also sought to amend the operational lifespan of the consented development from 25 years to 30 years
Permission · Kildare County Council, 20969
18 Mar 2020Conditional
(a) Single storey extension to side (south west) and rear (north west) elevations of existing single storey house to form self-contained family flat linked to main residence; (b) Alterations to existing window fenestration on side (south west) elevation and minor internal alteration to form internal link. Revised by significant further information consisting of; provision of new wastewater treatment system and decommissioning of existing septic tank
Permission · Kildare County Council, 20280
20 Aug 2019Conditional
to extend previously approved single storey dwelling (granted under PPRR 18/471) and currently under construction. The extended dwelling will incorporate minor alterations to the approved plans to facilitate a single storey family apartment to the east side and a small single storey extension to the north side (rear), to revise the approved on site wastewater treatment system accordingly (to current EPA guidelines) and for minor revisions to site-works
Permission · Kildare County Council, 19937
22 Jul 2019Declared exempt
Grid connection along Turf Bog Lane for c.445m.
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED19/0023
10 Jun 2019Conditional
a single storey extension to side of existing dwelling to incorporate family flat living space and for all associated site works
Permission · Kildare County Council, 19654
7 Jun 2019Conditional
the making of a new entrance to access existing lands and stables and for all associated siteworks
Permission · Kildare County Council, 19651
24 Apr 2019Conditional
the dwelling house as built. The house was previously granted planning permission under planning ref. no. 17/214
Retention, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 19442
10 Apr 2019N/a
For minor alterations to existing single storey dwelling as built which was previously granted under planning permission reg. ref. no. 17/214 on this site.
Retention · Kildare County Council, 19386
11 Dec 2018Conditional
(a) Erection of a single storey type house; (b) Garage/fuel store for domestic use; (c) The installation of an Oakstown BAF wastewater treatment plant with percolation area; (d) Construction of a vehicular recessed entrance and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 181489
30 Aug 2018Conditional
widening existing entrance gate to 3.4m and setting back by 3.5m with splayed entrance. Part replacement of existing pitched roof with new pitched roof with ridge raised by 1.2m, 2 No. new Velux (sw) to accommodate new mezzanine study in this detached bungalow. New single storey extension (6.5sqm) and new bay window projection to rear (se) elevation. Some internal modifications and changes to fenestration all associated demolitions and site works at this site
Permission · Kildare County Council, 181064
3 May 2018Refused
(A)The erection of a single storey split level type house, (B) garage / fuel store for domestic use, (C) the installation of Oakstown BAF wastewater treatment plant with percolation area, (D) upgrading of an existing agricultural entrance to a new vehicular recessed entrance
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 18516
26 Apr 2018Conditional
the building of a single storey dwelling, serviced with small on site wastewater treatment system to current EPA guidelines and associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 18471
26 Apr 2018Conditional
the building of a single storey dwelling, serviced with small on site wastewater treatment system to current EPA guidelines and associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 18470
12 Jun 2017Refused
a solar photovoltaic panel array consisting of the following; up to an area of 92,400m2 of solar panels on ground mounted steel frames within a site area of 31.24 hectares; a fenced electricity substation compound to include 1 no. electricity control building and hardstands for ancillary electrical equipment; 10 no. inverter / transformer units; underground cable and ducts; internal access tracks and hardstanding areas; boundary security fence; CCTV and all associated site services and works, the existing access to the lands at the public road will be used for construction and operational purposes. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years. The site is located within the townlands of
Permission · Kildare County Council, 17684
2 Jun 2017Conditional
the following works to the existing (original) two storey farmhouse dwelling; to demolish existing porch to front, to demolish two storey extension and single storey family flat (annex) to rear, to demolish single storey shed annex to the north side, to carry out alterations and fenestration improvements, to build a replacement two storey extension to rear, to upgrade / replace existing septic system with new on-site wastewater treatment system to current EPA guidelines and to relocate entrance closer to the west boundary, for all associated siteworks
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 17654
1 Mar 2017Conditional
the building of a single storey dwelling, serviced with small on site wastewater treatment system to current EPA guidelines and associated siteworks
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 17214
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Furryhill.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Furryhill.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Furryhill.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility moderately high, moderately low, 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_2906 (ZIP).
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Furryhill with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.
The townland
- Name
- Furryhill
- Area
- 2,724,609 m² (272.46 ha, 673.27 acres)
- Civil parish
- Rathmore, and its townlands
- Barony
- Naas North
- Electoral division
- Kilteel, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Kilteel electoral division: 638 people in 204 households; 93% of households own their home; 28% of homes were built since 2001; 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Arthurstown, Fodeens, Kilteel Lower, Kilteel Upper, Punchestown Lower, Punchestown Upper, Rathbane, Rathmore East, Segravescastle, Thornberry
- Placenames
- Furryhill 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.