Greenfield

1,479 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Greenfield, from 0 m² to 32,506 m² (3.25 ha, 8.03 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 89 neighbouring parcels touch it.

• R2Existing Residential / Infill (Existing residential)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 1,361 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• O2General Development (General)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 22 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 20 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3Neighbourhood Centre (District, neighbourhood centre)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Agriculture
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community and Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S6Transport and Utilities (Other community services/facilities uses)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 8 Jul 2026N/a

  for a 2-storey extension to side, including a utility room, WC and playroom at ground floor and 2 bedrooms, one with ensuite, at first floor

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660769

• 3 Jul 2026N/a

  a 2-storey extension to side, including a utility room, WC and playroom at ground floor and 2 bedrooms, one with ensuite, at first floor.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660743

• 29 Jun 2026N/a

  for first floor extension to rear together with rooflight to front, side and rear

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660709

• 27 Jun 2026N/a

  for first floor dormer extension to rear, together with rooflight to front, side and rear

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660704

• 28 May 2026Conditional

  The development will consist of proposed renovations, extension and alterations to the side and rear of existing dwelling including a new pitched roof, the demolition of two sheds, all elevational changes, revisions to existing site layout and all associated site works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660560

• 26 May 2026Conditional

  a) The construction of a new domestic extension to the side and rear of the existing two storey dwelling with a total proposed floor area of 42 m² that will consist of 21 m² at ground floor level and 21 m² at first floor level. b) The ground floor extension area of 21 m² consists of a new single storey flat roof extension to the rear. c) The first floor extension area of 21 m² consists of a new pitched roof extension to the side. d) Modifications to the existing dwelling include relevant alterations to facilitate the proposed extension works and new internal layout. e) All associated site development works to include connection to the existing services on site

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660549

• 31 Mar 2026Conditional

  For Front and rear single storey extensions, side/rear two storey extension, alter front doorway and ground floor level window opening, form side first floor level en-suite window opening, associated internal and external alterations and associated site development works to dwelling house.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2638

• 27 Jan 2026N/a

  a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC (shown in purple) is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC (shown in blue) is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. There are two Protected Structures located within the application area of the Leixlip cable route, Deey Bridge and Lock (RPS B06-14) and Sandford Bridge (RPS B06-16). The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC (shown in orange) and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: - Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; - All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660074

• 27 Jan 2026Conditional

  (1) an existing extension to my dwelling, which extension consists of a single-storey addition to the rear and two-storey addition to the side of the dwelling and (2) a garden studio to the rear of the dwelling

  Retention, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2660077

• 16 Jan 2026N/a

  a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. - The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. - The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: • Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; • Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; • Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; • All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance Refer to the enclosed site and newspaper notices for a full description of development.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660044

• 9 Jan 2026Conditional

  consists of first floor dormer extension to the side & rear of the house, along with a single story extension to the rear. Also a single story porch extension to the front, and a new roof light to front elevation, and all other ancillary site works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660015

• 23 Dec 2025Conditional

  modifications to the residential development on the site approved under Ref 24/60624 comprising alterations to the approved mix of unit types to 12 no. one bed simplex, 12 no. 2 bed duplex, 15 no. three bed detached and semi-detached houses and 1 no. four bed detached house; alterations to the approved internal road layout and arrangement of car parking spaces; omission of vehicular accesses on Carton Court; alterations to the layout of the approved open space and amendments to the boundary treatments. The total number of units on the site and location of access to the development on Mullen Park Road remain as approved under Ref 24/60624. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of modifications to the residential development on the site approved under Ref. 24/60624 comprising alterations to the approved mix of unit types to 12 no. one bed simplex, 12 no. two bed duplex, 12 no. three bed semi-detached houses, 2 no. three bed end of terrace houses, 1 no. three bed mid terrace house and 1 no. four bed detached house; alterations to the approved internal road layout and arrangement of car parking spaces; omission of vehicular accesses on Carton Court; alterations to the layout of the approved open space and amendments to the boundary treatments. The total number of units on the site and location of access to the development on Mullen Park Road remain as approved under Ref. 24/60624

  Permission, 16 homes · Kildare County Council, 2561496

• 16 Dec 2025N/a

  to retain (1) an existing extension to my dwelling at 2 Laurence Avenue, Maynooth County Kildare, which extension consists of a single-storey addition to the rear and two-storey addition to the side of the dwelling and (2) a garden studio to the rear of the dwelling at the above address.

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2561441

• 15 Dec 2025Conditional

  retention of modifications to existing planning permissions (Ref:72968 & 801292 ). Permission for sub-division of the existing dwelling/ extension and site to create 1No. of 2 Bed & 1 No. of 1 Bed dwellings, with internal modifications, new ground floor extension to front & rear, new vehicular access and associated site works

  Retention, 2 homes · Kildare County Council, 2561422

• 12 Dec 2025N/a

  of modifications to existing planning permissions (Ref:72968 & 801292 ). Permission for sub-division of the existing dwelling/ extension and site to create 1No. of 1 Bed & 1 No. of 2Bed dwellings, with internal modifications, new ground floor extension to front & rear, new vehicular access and associated site works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561415

• 6 Dec 2025N/a

  to retain (1) an existing extension to my dwelling, which extension consists of a single-storey addition to the rear and two-storey addition to the side of the dwelling and (2) a garden studio to the rear of the dwelling

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2561389

• 1 Dec 2025Conditional

  retention of (1) a porch to the front, (2) a ground floor window to the side elevation and (3) a single storey garden room located to the rear for use ancillary to the existing two-storey terraced dwelling and all associated ancillary site development works above and below ground

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2561356

• 20 Nov 2025Conditional

  to converting the attic, the construction of a dormer window in the main roof to the rear of the house, the construction of two rooflights in the main roof to the front the house, the construction of two windows the gable (north) elevation as well as repositioning the existing solar/PV panels on the main roof from the rear to the front side

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561307

• 15 Nov 2025Conditional

  permission to widen entrance to driveway, construction of a garden room/office and shed in rear garden and a single storey extension to the front, side and rear of the existing dwelling with lean-to roof and 5no. roof-lights, and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561291

• 24 Oct 2025N/a

  converting the attic, the construction of a dormer window in the main roof to the rear of the house, the construction of two rooflights in the main roof to the front the house, the construction of two windows the gable (north) elevation as well as repositioning the existing solar/PV panels on the main roof from the rear to the front side

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561211

• 14 Oct 2025Conditional

  For 1) The retention of their front porch, 2) The retention of widening of the existing driveway / vehicular entrance, 3) The part removal of their existing rear single storey extension, 4) A new rear single storey ground floor extension. New extension to accommodate more living space; kitchen, dining, family space, 5) New extension to include roof lights, 6) All alterations, internal modifications and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561164

• 6 Oct 2025Conditional

  For Construction of a single storey extension to side of existing dwelling, installing external insulation to existing dwelling and all associated ancillary site-works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561135

• 23 Sept 2025N/a

  for two semi-detached part two-storey/part single-storey dwellings with vehicular driveways accessed off rear existing road at site to the rear of

  Permission, 2 homes · Kildare County Council, 2561079

• 3 Sept 2025N/a

  for two semi-detached two-storey/single-storey dwellings with vehicular driveways accessed off rear existing road

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2561012

• 21 Aug 2025Conditional

  for 1) A change to the main existing roof, from hipped roof to an apex / gable roof, 2) Existing roof structure to include a new skylight to the front, 3) New dormer window to the rear (attic space not to be converted, to remain as dry storage space only), 4) New gable wall to have an additional window, 5) All alterations, internal modifications and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560951

The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Royal Canal 002103

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Greenfield.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. 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).

• Greenfield, Maynooth8 sales

Name

Greenfield · An Gort Glas

Area

808,897 m² (80.89 ha, 199.88 acres)

Civil parish

Laraghbryan, and its townlands

Barony

Salt North

Electoral division

Maynooth, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Collegeland, Dowdstown, Maynooth, Moneycooly, Newtown, Railpark

Placenames

Greenfield 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.