Glebe

81 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Glebe, from 4 m² to 81,100 m² (8.11 ha, 20.04 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 29 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential / Infill (Existing residential)
  Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (Variation 3) - Straffan, Kildare · 74 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (Variation 3) - Straffan, Kildare · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Village Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (Variation 3) - Straffan, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
  Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (Variation 3) - Straffan, Kildare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community and Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (Variation 3) - Straffan, Kildare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 30 Jun 2026Conditional

  The development will consist of an attic conversion to two habitable bedrooms. This will involve two windows in the front wall of the house and six skylights in the sides of the existing roof, with all with associated ancillary works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2681

• 1 Apr 2026Conditional

  attic conversion as habitable bedroom with roof windows to front and rear with all with associated ancillary works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660342

• 29 Jan 2026Conditional

  the construction of 18no. new two storey dwellings (17no. generally to the rear & side of Glebe House & 1no. part barrell vaulted roof dwelling to the side/north east of Glebe House on the site of the existing barn being demolished adjacent to New Road) together with the demolition of a modern single storey extension to the side/south west of Glebe House, the conversion & refurbishment of Glebe House & associated extensions & outhouse (currently a two storey over basement dwelling divided into 5no. dwellings & associated accommodation), to create 4no. two-bed apartments with associated accommodation and outhouse for bin/bicycle/general storage, the conversion & refurbishment of the existing two storey detached Coach House (currently divided into 3 no. dwellings) adjacent to Glebe house (to include the demolition of the modern single storey extension to the rear of the Coach House), to create a one bed dwelling. The vehicle entrance to the site will be through the existing site entrance opposite Scoil Bhride National School on New Road. The works will also include the demolition of an existing one bed single storey detached dwelling to the rear of Glebe House and the demolition of an existing unauthorized single storey Boilerhouse built adjacent to the north western boundary of the site. The 18no. new dwellings will consist of the following: 3no. Type A, two storey detached, four bed dwellings; 1no. Type B, two storey detached, four bed dwelling, with part barrell vaulted roof, on the site of the existing haybarn being demolished; 6no. Type C, two storey and part single storey semi-detached, four bed dwellings; 2no. Type D, two storey and part single storey detached, four bed dwellings; 3no. Type E & 1no. Type E1, two storey and part single storey semi-detached, three bed dwellings; 1no. Type F, two storey and part single storey detached, five bed dwelling; 1no. Type H, two storey and part single storey detached, five bed dwelling; the provision of solar photovoltaic panels (PV) on the roofs of the new dwellings and the existing Coach House, the provision of all associated & ancillary site works, boundary treatments and landscaping works to include the reinstatement of some historical pathways to the front of Glebe House, the conversion of the existing site entrance and driveway (to the front of Glebe House & adjacent to The Beeches housing development) into a pedestrian/cycle route accessing Glebe House, Amended due to Split Decision to create four numb

  Extension of duration · Kildare County Council, 2616

• 21 Oct 2025Conditional

  of a 3 car detached garage, 2 site entrance pillars, and all associated site works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2561191

• 10 Sept 2024Refused

  The development consists of amendments and modifications to the permissions granted under Planning Ref. 22/738, Ref. 23/17 and 23/99 that are: - Retention of ha-ha type wall and associated ground works, as well as all other local changes in ground levels to the front of Straffan Lodge;- Retention of the changes to the alignment of the main access road and forecourt to the front of Straffan Lodge; - Retention of the new internal service road that extends to the east of the property; - Retention of tree house structure and balcony within tree to the north-west of Straffan Lodge; - Retention of removal of unauthorised folly to the south-west of Straffan Lodge; - Retention of earth berm and landscape works close to north-eastern boundary to the east of Straffan Lodge; and - Retention of all associated hard and soft landscaping as well as all associated ancillary site development works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of replacing the existing hedging to the north-eastern boundary within the grounds of a Protected Structure.

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2460892

• 30 Aug 2024N/a

  The development consists of amendments and modifications to the permissions granted under Planning Ref. 22/738, Ref. 23/17 and 23/99 that are: - Retention of ha-ha type wall and associated ground works, as well as all other local changes in ground levels to the front of Straffan Lodge; - Retention of the changes to the alignment of the main access road and forecourt to the front of Straffan Lodge; - Retention of the new internal service road that extends to the east of the property; - Retention of tree house structure and balcony within tree to the north-west of Straffan Lodge; - Retention of removal of unauthorised folly to the south-west of Straffan Lodge; - Retention of earth berm and landscape works close to north-eastern boundary to the east of Straffan Lodge; and - Retention of all associated hard and soft landscaping as well as all associated ancillary site development works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2460858

• 3 Feb 2023Conditional

  1) New outdoor pool to west side of existing coach house ruin within the curtilage of Straffan Lodge (A Protected Structure) Glebe, Straffan, Co. Kildare W23 XT92. 2) Restoration and extension of existing coach house ruin to include rebuilding of west facing stone elevation with new folding doors to new outdoor pergola and dining space. Rebuilding 2 No. gable elevations - All reusing existing salvaged stone. Repointing of remaining stone walls, brick lined openings. Provision of new insulated concrete floor, new cut timber roof with natural slate finish, new hardwood painted windows/doors and provision of new mechanical & electrical services. The restored coach house will be used as an entertainment space ancillary to the existing house. 3) Provision of 2 No. single storey buildings to the south and north of the pool and to the west of the restored coach house. The southern building will provide a plant room and games room, the northern building to provide a gym, pool changing room and sauna. Both buildings to have a lime dashed finish to walls and natural slate roofs. All works will include all associated landscaping, drainage works and foul connection to the existing sewage treatment plant

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2399

• 3 Feb 2023Refused

  relocation and rebuilding main vehicular entrance to Straffan Lodge (A Protected Structure) Glebe, Straffan, Co. Kildare, The existing entrance gates/piers and flanking walls/railings will be demolished and replaced with the new vehicular entrance to include new cut stone piers and flanking walls with bespoke cast iron gates and railings, associated landscaping with cobbled recess and tarmac drive connecting to existing avenue to main house

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 23100

• 10 Jan 2023Conditional

  for alterations and revisions to previously permitted development works PI Reg No. 22/738 at Straffan Lodge (A Protected Structure) to include the following: 1. Omission of proposed basement level to previously approved kitchen/dining extension to west side of existing house. Revised elevational treatment to new extension to include lime dash finish, natural slate roof and thermally broken steel windows/painted hardwood window/door joinery. 2. Provision of new symmetrical shape single storey extension to the east gable of the existing house replacing the previously permitted single storey guest cottage. The new extension comprises a glazed link and new double doors from the existing drawing room to a new Orangerie with 2 ensuite guest bedrooms behind and entrance to rear courtyard. The external finishes will match those of the extension proposed on the west side. 3. Works will include all landscaping in the vicinity of the proposed works including alterations, diversion and connections to all existing services and site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2317

• 4 Jan 2023N/a

  For alterations and revisions to previously permitted development works Pl. Reg. No. 22/698 at Straffan Lodge (A Protected Structure) to include the following: (1) Omission of proposed basement level to previously approved kitchen/dining extension to west side of existing house. Revised elevational treatment to new extension to include lime dash finish, natural slate roof and thermally broken steel windows/painted hardwood window/door joinery. (2) Provision of new symmetrical shape single storey extension to the east gable of the existing house replacing the previously permitted single storey guest cottage. The new extension comprises a glazed link and new double doors from the existing drawing room to a new Orangerie with 2 ensuite guest bedrooms behind and entrance to rear courtyard. The external finishes will match those of the extension proposed on the west side. (3) Works will include all landscaping in the vicinity of the proposed works including alterations, diversion and connections to all existing services and site development works at Straffan Lodge (a Protected Structure)

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 237

• 1 Nov 2022Conditional

  the demolition of existing single storey extension and detached shed to rear of single storey semi detached cottage and the construction of a new single storey extension to the side & rear comprising new extended kitchen, utility, dining area & home office/study & two storey dormer extension to the rear comprising extended living room to ground floor & new bedroom to first floor, and conversion of existing attic space to provide new bedroom & bathroom accommodation. Works include alterations to existing layout, new roof windows, alterations to windows & other minor works, & all associated works to boundary, landscaping, drainage etc. to facilitate works, all located at & to the side & rear of

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 221300

• 29 Jul 2022Conditional

  modifications to previously approved development under Planning Reg. Ref. 20/151 (ABP Reg. Ref. 308003-20) consisting of: The relocation of the childcare facility from the front of the development at New Road, to lands Zoned E: "Community and Educational" to the north, to be replaced here with a new single-storey 286m² childcare facility; The construction of 4 No. houses on the former site of the approved childcare facility, consisting of 2 No. 3 Bedroom semi-detached houses, 1 No. 3 Bedroom detached house, and 1 No. 4 Bedroom detached house and all landscaping, surface car parking and all ancillary site works. All other works to remain as proposed under previous planning permissions

  Permission, 4 homes · Kildare County Council, 22936

• 5 Jul 2022Conditional

  the conversion of the existing garage into a bedroom, a two storey extension to the front west side with a 3 car garage on the ground floor and a play room on the first floor, a single storey extension to the rear west side with a sitting/dining room, and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 22805

• 15 Jun 2022Conditional

  development consisting of proposed works to Straffan Lodge (A Protected Structure) to include the following: 1) Demolition of existing non original single storey kitchen extension to west elevation of existing house and its replacement with a new single storey kitchen/Pantry/dining/bootroom/cloakroom extension over basement level storage connected to the existing house by means of a new double door in the west elevation of the ground floor dining room. 2) Demolition of existing non original 2 storey cottage located to the east side of the existing house opening off existing rear yard and its replacement with a new single storey cottage consisting of living/dining room, 2 bedrooms, one ensuite and a bathroom with a proposed screen pergola to the south of the new building. 3) Demolition of existing non original storage building to the west end of the original single storey stables and its replacement with a purpose built green house. 4) Retention of replacement on site waste water treatment system and polishing filter serving existing house and proposed replacement cottage. 5) Retention of existing timber clad plant room and service yard to east side of plant room and proposed store extension to south gable of plant room serving existing lodge. Works will include all landscaping in the vicinity of the proposed works, connections to existing services and site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 22738

• 8 Jun 2022N/a

  1) Demolition of existing non original single storey kitchen extension to west elevation of existing house and its replacement with a new single storey kitchen/Pantry/dining/bootroom/cloakroom extension over basement level storage connected to the existing house by means of a new double door in the west elevation of the ground floor dining room. 2) Demolition of existing non original 2 storey cottage located to the east side of the existing house opening off existing rear yard and its replacement with a new single storey cottage consisting of living/dining room, 2 bedrooms, one ensuite and a bathroom with a proposed screen pergola to the south of the new building. 3) Demolition of existing non original storage building to the west end of the original single storey stables and its replacement with a purpose built green house. 4) Retention of replacement on site waste water treatment system and polishing filter serving existing house and proposed replacement cottage. 5) Retention of existing timber clad plant room and service yard to east side of plant room and proposed store extension to south gable of plant room serving existing lodge. Works will include all landscaping in the vicinity of the proposed works, connections to existing services and site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 22698

• 1 Oct 2021Conditional

  the demolition of the existing barn to the North of Glebe House, adjacent to New Road and the construction of 18 no. two storey houses and 2 no. two storey apartment blocks each containing 2 no. apartments with associated accommodation including bin stores, bicycle parking and new vehicular, cycle and pedestrian access. (22 no. units comprising 18no. Houses and 2no. Apartments generally to the rear and side of Glebe House and 2no. Apartments on the site of the existing barn being demolished). These 22 dwelling units are in addition to the 5 dwellings approved under Planning Reference ABP-307534-20, on this site (along with the conversion of the existing site entrance and driveway into a pedestrian route). The vehicular entrance will be through the existing site entrance opposite Scoil Bhride National School on New Road. A new drop off lay-by is provided, on New Road, adjacent to the existing site entrance and driveway. The 22 new dwellings being applied for comprise the following; 1no. Type A1 (1no. 1bed apartment & 1no. 2bed apartment in two storey block); 1no. Type A2 (2no. 2bed apartments in two storey block); 5no. Type B (two storey terraced 3bed house) & 1no. Type B1 (two storey end terraced 3bed house); 3no. Type C (two storey detached 4bed houses); 7no. Type D (4 bed two storey terraced houses) and 2no. Type D1 (two storey end terraced 5bed houses); the provision of solar photovoltaic panels (PV) on the roofs of the new dwellings, provision of all associated and ancillary site works, boundary treatments, new vehicular entrance and landscaping works to include the reinstatement of some historical pathways to the front of Glebe House, the conversion of the existing site entrance and driveway (to the front of Glebe House and adjacent to the Beeches Housing development) into a pedestrian/cycle route accessing Glebe House, the adjacent buildings and also the proposed development. Glebe House is listed on the record of Protected Structures in the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023. All

  Permission, 15 homes · Kildare County Council, 211417

• 9 Jul 2020Conditional

  Extension of duration of Planning Ref. No. 10/673 - for the construction of 69no. new houses as follows: (a) 44no. 4-bed semi-detached houses, (b) 22no. 3-bed semi-detached houses, (c) 3no. 4-bed detached houses, (d) 2no. detached garages, together with all associated drainage, boundary wall treatment landscaping and site works on lands located at Western Side of Barberstown Road, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The above application revises previously approved application Reg. Ref. 06/135 and includes the following amendments to this application: 1. Replacement of house no’s 21 and 22 with 2 pair of 2 storey, 3-bed semi-detached houses, 2. Replacement of house no’s 31 and 32 with 2 pair of 2 storey, 3-bed semi-detached houses, 3. Replacement of house no’s 55 and 56 with 1 pair of 2 storey, 3-bed semi-detached houses and one 2-storey, 4-bed detached house. 4. Re-alignment of house no’s 36 and 37 to new road alignment. 5. New pair of 2-storey, 4-bed semi-detached houses adjacent newly aligned house no. 37. 6. New pair of 2-storey, 3-bed semi-detached houses adjacent house no. 43. 7. Re-alignment of roads and modification of site layout to effect the above changes.

  Extension of duration · Kildare County Council, 20729

• 6 Mar 2020Refused

  the construction of 18no. new two storey dwellings (17no. generally to the rear & side of Glebe House & 1no. part barrell vaulted roof dwelling to the side/north east of Glebe House on the site of the existing barn being demolished adjacent to New Road) together with the demolition of a modern single storey extension to the side/south west of Glebe House, the conversion & refurbishment of Glebe House & associated extensions & outhouse (currently a two storey over basement dwelling divided into 5no. dwellings & associated accommodation), to create 4no. two-bed apartments with associated accommodation and outhouse for bin/bicycle/general storage, the conversion & refurbishment of the existing two storey detached Coach House (currently divided into 3 no. dwellings) adjacent to Glebe house (to include the demolition of the modern single storey extension to the rear of the Coach House), to create a one bed dwelling. The vehicle entrance to the site will be through the existing site entrance opposite Scoil Bhride National School on New Road. The works will also include the demolition of an existing one bed single storey detached dwelling to the rear of Glebe House and the demolition of an existing unauthorized single storey Boilerhouse built adjacent to the north western boundary of the site. The 18no. new dwellings will consist of the following: 3no. Type A, two storey detached, four bed dwellings; 1no. Type B, two storey detached, four bed dwelling, with part barrell vaulted roof, on the site of the existing haybarn being demolished; 6no. Type C, two storey and part single storey semi-detached, four bed dwellings; 2no. Type D, two storey and part single storey detached, four bed dwellings; 3no. Type E & 1no. Type E1, two storey and part single storey semi-detached, three bed dwellings; 1no. Type F, two storey and part single storey detached, five bed dwelling; 1no. Type H, two storey and part single storey detached, five bed dwelling; the provision of solar photovoltaic panels (PV) on the roofs of the new dwellings and the existing Coach House, the provision of all associated & ancillary site works, boundary treatments and landscaping works to include the reinstatement of some historical pathways to the front of Glebe House, the conversion of the existing site entrance and driveway (to the front of Glebe House & adjacent to The Beeches housing development) into a pedestrian/cycle route accessing Glebe House,

  Permission, 18 homes · Kildare County Council, 20227

• 19 Feb 2020Conditional

  The construction of a two storey crѐche facility (337.5 sqm Gross Floor Area) and 69 No. residential dwellings comprising of 4 No. two storey, 1 bed maisonette units (Type J and K); 17 No. two storey, 2 bed mid-terrace units (Type E1); 12 No. two storey, 3 bed, end-terrace units (Type F); 25 No. two storey, 3 bed, semi-detached units (Type G); 5 No. two storey, 4 bed, semi-detached units (Type H); 4 No. two and a half storey, 5 bed, semi-detached units (Type H1) and 2 No. two storey, 3 bed, detached units (Type M and N). The proposed development also includes the provision of a vehicular and pedestrian access onto New Road; a vehicular and pedestrian connection to the “Hammerstone” residential development to the east (permitted under KCC Reg. Ref. 10/673 and amended under KCC Reg. Refs. 17/565, 19/139 and 19/376, together with ABP Reg. Ref. 304777-19 (KCC Reg. Ref. 19/376); and potential pedestrian connections to adjoining lands in the ownership of the applicant, which are to be transferred to Scoil Bhride, Straffan National School. The proposed development incorporates all ancillary internal access roads, parking, infrastructure, drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments and all associated site and development works

  Permission, 69 homes · Kildare County Council, 20151

• 22 Nov 2019Conditional

  4 No. two storey detached houses on site Nos. 16-19 inclusive Barton Grange, including completion of associated site development works. The houses are similar to that granted by Planning Permission 13/1001 (expired) and will be similar to the two storey houses already constructed in the Barton Grange development,

  Permission, 4 homes · Kildare County Council, 191308

• 7 Aug 2019N/a

  new gate pillars, adjacent walls, end of wall pillars and hardwood gates

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 19892

• 2 Aug 2019Refused

  Extension of Duration of Planning Ref. No. 13/1001 -change of house type from dormer - Permission 04/1674 - to two storey houses Joyce type with optional use of attic spaces including one additional two storey house on sites 16-18 inclusive - total 4 houses,

  Extension of duration · Kildare County Council, 19878

• 8 Apr 2019Refused

  An amendment to part (approximately 2.85ha) of a residential development permitted under Kildare Count Council Reg. Ref. 10/673 (as extended under Reg. Ref. 16/6), and as amended under Reg. Ref. 17/565. The proposed amendments would result in an increase in the number of permitted residential units from 65 no. units to 82 no. units (an additional 17 no. units) by replacing 51 no. permitted units (comprising 2 no. 5-bed detached dormer bungalows (Type D); 1no. 5-bed detached house (Type C1); 18 no.3-bed semi-detached houses (Type A2); 23 no 4-bed semi-detached houses (Type B1); 5 no. 4 bed semi-detached corner houses (TypeB2); and, 2 no. 4-bed detached houses (TypeB3)), with 68 no. revised dwellings consisting of : 28 no. 3 bed-semi detached houses (Type A2); 33 no. 4 bed semi-detached houses (Type B1); and,7 no. 4 bed semi-detached corner houses (Type B2). The proposed development also includes modifications to the permitted site layout, including reconfiguration of the internal road and drainage layout, revised car parking provision, reorientation and consolidation of the public open space (increase of 0.11 ha), together with a revised culvert location and design, an ESB substation and all associated site and development works.

  Permission, 68 homes · Kildare County Council, 19376

• 27 Nov 2018Conditional

  a single storey kitchen extension (43sqm) to the side of the house

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 181436

• 18 Sept 2018Conditional

  of single storey kitchen and living room extension to rear and porch extension to front as well as attic conversion to bedrooms and bathrooms with installation of two new dormer windows to rear with all associated site and drainage works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 181139

The 25 most recent of 28 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 Glebe.

Recorded monuments

• KD014-014 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On level, wet pasture. A circular area (int. diams. 50m E-W; 38.5m N-S) is defined by a low, broad, inner earthen bank (Wth 7.5m; int H 0.4m; ext H 0.5m) which is quarried-out E-SE and heavily poached by livestock at S, a shallow fosse (Wth 1m at W-3.4m at S; D 0.2m at S-1m at W), and traces of a second, poorly preserved, outer earthen bank (Wth 1.2m; H 0.2m) NE-ESE. The interior has been extensively quarried out leaving a central, shallow, rectangular depression (dims. L 15m NE-SW; max Wth 14.5m; D 0.5m), and smaller depressions at NE, ESE and SSE. An ESB pole stands inside the inner bank at S. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

Architectural heritage

• The Glebe, rectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's house, 1740–1780 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey over basement Georgian glebe house, c.1760, retaining original fenestration with single-bay two-storey canted projecting entrance bay to centre having round-headed door opening approached by flight of steps. Hipped roof with slate (polygonal to canted projecting bay). Clay ridge tiles. Rendered chimney stacks. Cast-iron rainwater goods. Roughcast walls. Unpainted. Square-headed window openings. Stone sills. 3/3 and 6/6 timber sash windows. Round-headed door opening approached by flight of six cut-stone steps having cast-iron railings. Cut-stone columnar doorcase with moulded entablature. Timber panelled door. Decorative fanlight with moulded archivolt. Interior with timber panelled shutters to window openings. Set back from road in own landscaped grounds. Gravel forecourt to front.Gateway, c.1760, to east comprising pair of cut-stone piers with stone capping having wrought iron gates with finials.

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 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

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

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.

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

Name

Glebe

Area

328,827 m² (32.88 ha, 81.25 acres)

Civil parish

Straffan, and its townlands

Barony

Salt North

Electoral division

Straffan, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Bawnoges, Straffan, Straffan Demesne

Placenames

Glebe on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, 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.