Kellystown
Townland in the civil parish of Laraghbryan, barony of Salt North, Co. Kildare; in Irish Baile an Cheallaigh
- Area
- 86 ha
- 212 acres
- Land parcels
- 25
- registered freehold, median 8,077 m² (0.81 ha, 2 acres)
- Zoning
- P1
- Agriculture
- Planning
- 14
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
25 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kellystown, from 201 m² to 306,196 m² (30.62 ha, 75.66 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 19 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
- P1Agriculture
Leixlip LAP 2020-2023, Kildare · 21 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
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
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
31 May 2025Conditional
for an extension to the west side of the existing dwelling. The extension is made up of an additional family room with the inclusion of an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe to the existing downstairs bedroom. The total floor area of the extension consists of 29.59m²
Retention, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2560592
29 May 2025N/a
for an extension to the west side of the existing dwelling. The extension is made up of an additional family room with the inclusion of an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe to the existing downstairs bedroom. The total floor area of the extension consists of 29.59m²
Retention · Kildare County Council, 2560578
19 Jul 2023Conditional
the demolition of existing single storey extension to the west side (12.5sqm) and construction of single storey flat roof extension to the west side (62.5sqm) with windows to front (north) and west side elevation, with proposed new door to the west side elevation, with glazed elevation to (south) rear and single storey flat roof extension to east side (9.3 sqm)
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23798
12 Jun 2023N/a
of the demolition of existing single storey extension to the west side (12.5sqm) and construction of single storey flat roof extension to west side (45sqm) with windows to front (north) and west side elevation with proposed new door to the west side elevation with proposed new door to the west side elevation, and flat roof single storey extension to the south rear elevation (26.5sqm) and single storey flat roof extension to east side (10.2sqm)
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23631
28 Jun 2022Conditional
development at this site in the townlands of Mariavilla, Carton Demesne, Oldcarton, Catherinestown, Kellystown, Ravensdale, Sion and Confey. The development will traverse the administrative areas of both Kildare County Council and Meath County Council. The development within the Kildare County Council administrative area will consist of: (a) Permanent Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) upgrade works, upgrade of the existing chemical dosing system and ancillary works at the Maynooth Wastewater Pumping Station (WWPS) site in the townland of Mariavilla; and, (b) Provision of approximately 7.9km new pipeline (approximately 9.8km total development length within Kildare and Meath) and associated infrastructure (air valves, scour valves, flow meter, ventilation columns etc.) between the Maynooth WWPS and existing Irish Water infrastructure along the R149 in the townland of Confey. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the subject application
Permission · Kildare County Council, 22784
23 May 2022Conditional
development will consist of the construction of a 725sqm two storey, 4-bed detached dwelling, 4 No. balconies at first floor level, attached garage, site entrance, hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated out houses, stables, gardens and yards which are protected structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 22606
27 May 2020Conditional
The construction of a 523sqm two storey, 4-bed detached dwelling, with a terrace at ground floor level and 1 No. balcony at first floor level, attached garage, site entrance, landscaping and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development. The development will supersede the expired permission on the subject site for a dwelling Reg. Ref. 17/1071 (as well as 16/329, 12/555 and 06/2885). This proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated out houses, stables, gardens and yards which are protected structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures,
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 20524
8 Jul 2019Conditional
STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (ABP Decision) 220 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear substation, 2 no. 220 kV underground circuits forming a loop-in/loop-out to the existing Maynooth-Woodland 220 kV Overhead Line and 6 no. 220 kV underground circuits and associated low voltage and communication underground cabling connecting the proposed substation with electricity transformers within the Intel Ireland Facility, and all associated and ancillary site development works.
15 Mar 2019N/a
Extension of Duration of Planning Ref. No. 17/1071 - Change of house type at site as a modification to previously granted permission Ref 16/329 and 12/555 and 06/2885 and will consist of the construction of 521 sq m two storey detached 4 bed house, with attached garage, site entrance and all associated site works. This proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated out houses, stables, gardens and yards which are protected structures. No works are proposed that directly affect these protected structures.
Extension of duration · Kildare County Council, 19268
3 Apr 2018Conditional
Extension of Duration of Planning Ref. No. 16/329 - revisions / modifications to approved development. The current application seeks amendments to the partially complete Temple Wood housing development which was permitted under Ref: 06/2885 and subsequently amended by application Ref 12/555. The proposed revisions result in a revised site layout providing 34 houses (in lieu of a total of 30 as approved under ref 12/555) within a site boundary of 16.59ha. The nine approved sites numbered 23-31 have been reconfigured to now feature 13 sites, which are sequentially numbered 22-34. The proposed house designs on plots 22-34 are reconfigured to accommodate individual site constraints. The internal road layout remains the same. Access is proposed from the upgraded / improved dairy entrance onto Kellystown Lane previously approved under Ref 06/2885. The internal road layout remains as per granted under Ref: 12/555 and permission is also sought for minor revisions to the services infrastructure layout and all associated site and development works. Carton House and associated outhouses, stables, gardens and yards are protected structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures
Extension of duration · Kildare County Council, 18355
27 Sept 2017Conditional
Change of house type at site as a modification to previously granted permission Ref 16/329 and 12/555 and 06/2885 and will consist of the construction of 521 sq m two storey detached 4 bed house, with attached garage, site entrance and all associated site works. This proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated out houses, stables, gardens and yards which are protected structures. No works are proposed that directly affect these protected structures.
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 171071
9 Jun 2017Conditional
changes to rear and side elevations consisting of a new corner windows to ground and first floors to the rear and new single door to the side of garage, permission has previously been granted (Ref No. 16/1065) for the construction of a 396.2m2 two storey detached dwelling, with a 33.4m2 attached garage, site entrance and all associated site works. Carton House, associated outhouses, stables, gardens and yards are protected structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these protected structures
Permission, 2 homes · Kildare County Council, 17677
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
- Special Area of Conservation: Rye Water Valley/Carton SAC 001398
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Rye Water Valley/Carton 001398
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Kellystown.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Kellystown.
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 low, low, on the 1:50,000 map.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2936 (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 Kellystown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.
The townland
- Name
- Kellystown · Baile an Cheallaigh
- Area
- 859,907 m² (85.99 ha, 212.49 acres)
- Civil parish
- Laraghbryan, and its townlands
- Barony
- Salt North
- Electoral division
- Maynooth, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Maynooth electoral division: 18,729 people in 6,110 households; 65% 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
- Blakestown, Carton Demesne, Catherinestown, Confey, Leixlip, Ravensdale, Sion
- Placenames
- Kellystown 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.