Lodgepark

74 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Lodgepark, from 3 m² to 64,794 m² (6.48 ha, 16.01 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 24 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• M2Village Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (Variation 3) - Straffan, Kildare · 29 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R2Existing Residential / Infill (Existing residential)
  Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (Variation 3) - Straffan, Kildare · 10 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
• S5Community and Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (Variation 3) - Straffan, Kildare · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
  Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (Variation 3) - Straffan, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 2 Jun 2026N/a

  erecting six number 20m high floodlights, and all associated ancillary site-works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660577

• 27 Mar 2026Conditional

  the construction of an ancillary building consisting of tack room, storage rooms and cleaning area including all associated site works and services

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660320

• 11 Sept 2025Refused

  for the sensitive restoration and extension of an existing coach house to form a two-storey dwelling with single storey granny flat. This is a change of house type to that previously permitted under PI Ref 24/60951. The proposed development also includes minor alterations to the permitted landscape plan in the immediate vicinity of the house. The site previously formed part of the demesne associated with Straffan Lodge (Protected Structure RPS no.B14-24-house).

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2561045

• 1 May 2025N/a

  for A) The temporary use of lands at Lodge Park, Straffan to facilitate the construction of a nursing home granted planning permission under 23/60378, B) There is no application for a septic tank and all foul waste will be held in chemical toilet storage and removed from site, C) The permission will terminate five years after the grant of permission and the lands will be returned to agricultural use, D) The proposed development will include site offices, toilet block, secure storage, parking for construction staff, soil storage areas, a security hut and a fenced off compound including all associated site works and services

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560455

• 30 Apr 2025N/a

  Temporary planning permission A) The temporary use of lands at Lodge Park, Straffan to facilitate the construction of a nursing home granted planning permission under 23/60378, B) There is no application for a septic tank and all foul waste will be held in chemical toilet storage and removed from site, C) The permission will terminate five years after the grant of permission and the lands will be returned to agricultural use, D) The proposed development will include site offices, toilet block, secure storage, parking for construction staff, soil storage areas, a security hut and a fenced off compound including all associated site works and services

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560450

• 25 Sept 2024Conditional

  for upgrading of an existing stud farm to include:- (a) constructing a block of stables, dungstead, effluent holding tank, agricultural barn/feed store, equine sand arena, additional paddocks, and all associated ancillary site-works to include the provision of hard standing areas, boundary treatments & landscaping, (b) sensitively restoring and extending an existing derelict coach house to form a bungalow type dwelling, and (c) installing a proprietary effluent treatment system, all accessed via an established stud farm entrance & off a lane leading to the Barberstown Road. The site previously formed part of the demesne associated with Straffan Lodge (Protected Structure rps. ref. b14-24 - house). Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of amending the red line boundary

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2460951

• 4 Mar 2024Conditional

  demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two storey house with single storey garage to the side, alterations to the existing entrance and construction of a new front boundary wall and all necessary and associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2479

• 22 Feb 2024N/a

  Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two storey house with single storey garage to the side, alterations to the existing entrance and construction of a new front boundary wall and all necessary and associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2469

• 3 Feb 2024Conditional

  for the following: (A) Single storey extension to rear of existing commercial shop unit and new yard lock up with delivery intake area, (B) Demolition of a detached single storey storage shed and wall/gate originally separating front and back of site, (C) Hard-standing area forming new car park, (D) Connection to existing site services and all associated development works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2460085

• 24 Jan 2024N/a

  of (a) single storey extension to rear of existing commercial shop unit and new yard lock up with delivery intake area, (b) demolition of a detached single storey storage shed and wall / gate originally separating front and back of site, (c) hard-standing area forming new car park, (d) connection to existing site services and all associated development works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2460041

• 14 Nov 2023Conditional

  for modifications to previously approved permission KCC Ref. 21/1758 (ABP-312967-22) comprising: addition of attic accommodation to east wing of the building including 25 No. single staff bedrooms, en-suite WCs, common rooms, storage, service rooms and circulation areas; associated modifications to east wing of the building including raised ridge level of centre block, new windows, modifications to stairwells and flat roof areas, new rooflights and 2 No. dormers to roof; modifications to northern site boundary including relocation of previously approved main vehicular entrance to the existing service road to the west; addition of 8 No. car parking spaces and 20 No. bicycle spaces; associated amendments to site works and landscaping

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2360378

• 10 Oct 2023Conditional

  constructing a 15m high ball stop net along the north-eastern side of an existing sports playing pitch, and all associated ancillary site-works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2360290

• 1 Sept 2023Conditional

  the erection of a mobile coffee and foodsnack truck (former horsebox), in the grounds of Straffan GAA Club; along with connections to mains water and electricity from Straffan GAA Club House; including temporary removable seating (in situ during trading); all at Straffan GAA Grounds, Ardrass Rd, Lodgepark, Straffan, Co. Kildare, W23 W660

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2360169

• 25 Nov 2022Conditional

  changes to the internal layout of unit type B1 (doctor's surgery) and all associated site works and services

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 221407

• 20 May 2022Conditional

  sought for (a) Permission for retention of attic conversion of previously granted dwelling type F (granted under Kildare County Council planning reference No. 21/1312), to include one No. additional bedroom and increase in height of the dwelling by 0.275m; and (b) Planning permission for alterations to previously granted dwelling type B3 (granted under Kildare County Council planning reference No. 21/1200) consisting of the change of house type of unit B3 from a 3-bedroom 3 storey end of terrace dwelling to a 4-bedroom 3 storey end of terrace dwelling and all associated site works and service

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 22598

• 16 May 2022Conditional

  proposed single story porch to front elevation, proposed conversation of the garage to a TV room with garage doors changed to windows. Proposed rear single storey extension to extend the existing living & kitchen area which will provide for extended dining area or home office. Proposed extension at first floor to the rear in the form of an extended dormer to the rear roof which will extend the bedrooms at this level and associated internal remodelling of the first floor. Proposed external insulation and acrylic render finish with brick soldier coursing. Proposed shed to the side of the dwelling and associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 22563

• 22 Apr 2022N/a

  sought for alterations to previously granted planning permission (Kildare County Council Reference Number 21/1200) at this site. The development consists of the change of house type of one No. B3 dwelling unit from a 3-bedroom 3 storey end of terrace dwelling to a 4-bedroom 3 storey end of terrace dwelling and all associated site works and services

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 22466

• 12 Apr 2022N/a

  sought for alterations to previously granted planning permission (Kildare County Council Reference Number 21/1200). The development consists of the change of house type of one No. B3 dwelling unit from a 3-bedroom 3 storey end of terrace dwelling to a 4-bedroom 3 storey end of terrace dwelling and all associated site works and services

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 22423

• 15 Dec 2021Refused

  for the construction of a two storey 91 No. bed nursing home with an overall area of 4,572 sq.m. The Nursing Home includes all associated uses comprising en-suite bedrooms, reception and day rooms, quiet rooms, dining rooms, family room, lounge room, kitchen, treatment rooms and salon, family room, reflection room, administration and office rooms, storage rooms, laundry room, staff facilities, plant rooms, service rooms, accessible WCs and circulation areas. The works will include all associated landscaping and site works and 30 No. vehicular parking spaces and 12 No. cycle parking spaces will be provided. The nursing home will be accessed via a new vehicular and pedestrian link formed via the adjacent Darley Residential development (currently under construction, planning ref: 171299). Service vehicles will access the development via the existing service road to the west of the development, which will feature minor modifications to include a new footpath and streetlighting

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 211758

• 14 Sept 2021Conditional

  for an additional dwelling unit to the east of existing grant of planning permission (Kildare County Council Planning Reference Number 17/1299 and An Bord Pleanála Order No. ABP-303191-18) at this site at Lodge Park, Straffan. The development consists of the provision of one additional 2 storey 4-bedroom detached dwelling (Type F) to the eastern end of block 3 with minor adjustments to the road layout at the south of the site and all associated site works and services

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 211312

• 13 Sept 2021Conditional

  for the Indefinite change of use from a dwelling to a beauty clinic and new external signage and all internal minor modifications along with the associated site works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 211299

• 25 Aug 2021Conditional

  full planning permission for alterations to existing grant of planning permission (Kildare County Council Planning Reference Number 17/1299 and An Bord Pleanala Order No. ABP-303191-18) at this site at Lodge Park, Straffan, Co.Kildare. The development consists of a change of internal arrangements and elevation to blocks 1-4 and change of road layout to estate to allow for private off-street parking for blocks 1 and 2. Permission is also sought for change of house type of unit C from 2- storey 2 bedroom/live/work unit to 3 storey 2 bedroom live/work unit and all associated site works and services.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 211223

• 23 Aug 2021Conditional

  is sought for extending an existing internal access road and pedestrian walkway, constructing a new sports playing pitch with 9.2m high ball stop nets, 1.1m high spectator safety rail fence, bollard lighting, new car parking areas, new boundary fencing, and all associated ancillary site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 211207

• 19 Aug 2021Conditional

  an additional dwelling unit to the south of existing grant of planning permission (Kildare County Council Planning Reference No. 17/1299 and An Bord Pleanála Order No. ABP-303191-18) at this site at Lodge Park, Straffan. The development consists of the provision of one additional end of terrace 3-bedroom 3 storey dwelling (Type B3) to the southern end of block 4 with minor adjustments to the road layout at the south of the site and all associated site works and services

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 211200

• 13 Aug 2021N/a

  alterations to existing grant of planning permission (Kildare County Council Planning Reference Number 17/1299 and An Bord Pleanála Order No. ABP-303191-18). The development consists of a change of internal arrangements and elevation to blocks 1-4 and change of road layout to estate to allow for private off-street parking for blocks 1 and 2. Permission is also sought for change of house type of unit C from 2-storey 2 bedroom live/work unit to 3-storey 2 bedroom live/work unit and all associated site works and services

  Permission, 22 homes · Kildare County Council, 211176

The 25 most recent of 41 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 Lodgepark.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Lodgepark.

Architectural heritage

• Post box, 1900–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding cast-iron pillar post box, c.1905, with inscribed "ER VII" royal cipher and raised crown motif.

• Demesne walls/gates/railings, 1860–1880 · Regional interest
  Description

  Gateway, c.1870, comprising pair of cut-stone circular piers with cut-stone capping having wrought iron double gates and rubble stone flanking boundary wall with rubble stone vertical and diagonal coping.

• Gates/railings/walls, 1840–1880 · Regional interest
  Description

  Section of rubble stone boundary wall, c.1860, with rubble stone vertical coping.

• House, 1880–1900 · Regional interest
  Description

  Attached three-bay single-storey rubble stone house, c.1890. Now in ruins. Gable-ended roof. Covering now missing. Brick course to eaves. Random rubble stone walls with traces of render over. Square-headed openings. Stone sills. Yellow brick surrounds. Fittings now gone. Road fronted in grounds shared with house to north-east with rear (north-west) elevation fronting on to road. Overgrown grounds to site.Attached eight-bay single-storey rubble stone house, c.1890. Now in ruins. Gable-ended roof. Covering now missing. Brick course to eaves. Random rubble stone walls with traces of render over. Square-headed openings. Stone sills. Remains of 1/1 timber sash windows with glazing now missing. Road fronted in grounds shared with house to south-west with rear (north-west) elevation fronting on to road. Overgrown grounds to site.

• Post box, 1920–1940 · Regional interest
  Description

  Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, c.1930, with inscribed “SE” initials.

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 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_2837 (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.

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

Name

Lodgepark

Area

953,737 m² (95.37 ha, 235.67 acres)

Civil parish

Straffan, and its townlands

Barony

Salt North

Electoral division

Straffan, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Straffan electoral division: 2,513 people in 758 households; 83% of households own their home; 49% of homes were built since 2001; 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 4% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ardrass Upper, Ballyhays, Castledillon Lower, Ladycastle Lower, Straffan, Straffan Demesne, Turnings Lower

Placenames

Lodgepark 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.