# Sion, Co. Kildare: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Laraghbryan, barony of Salt North, Co. Kildare. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 664,588 m² (66.46 ha, 164.22 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 5 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 47,619 m² (4.76 ha, 11.77 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): P5 RA - Rural Area, the zone with the most parcels - Planning (National Planning Applications): 6 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Laraghbryan, https://everytownland.com/kildare/parish/laraghbryan.md - Barony: Salt North - Electoral division: Maynooth, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 18,729 people lived in 6,110 households in the Maynooth electoral division. 65% of households owned their home. 47% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes. - County: Co. Kildare, https://everytownland.com/kildare.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/25440 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 81123 - Centre: latitude 53.386109, longitude -6.515451 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 5 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Sion, from 2,879 m² (0.29 ha, 0.71 acres) to 361,972 m² (36.2 ha, 89.45 acres); 14 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 1020930: 361,972 m² (36.2 ha, 89.45 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1020930.md - Parcel 1084845: 237,702 m² (23.77 ha, 58.74 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1084845.md - Parcel 1053528: 47,619 m² (4.76 ha, 11.77 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1053528.md - Parcel 1034649: 14,416 m² (1.44 ha, 3.56 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1034649.md - Parcel 4284048: 2,879 m² (0.29 ha, 0.71 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4284048.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) - P5 RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath; 2 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2 ## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) 6 applications, newest first. - 27 Jan 2026, Kildare County Council 2660074: N/a. Permission. 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. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660074/0 - 16 Jan 2026, Kildare County Council 2660044: N/a. Permission. 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.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660044/0 - 10 Nov 2023, Kildare County Council 23985: Conditional. Retention. The development will consist of the retention of already constructed foundations, rising walls and sub-floor of single storey structure and permission is sought to complete construction of single storey structure to be used as home gym with shower room and store and all associated site works.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/23985/0 - 25 Aug 2023, Kildare County Council 23868: N/a. Permission, 1 home. the retention of already constructed foundations, rising walls and sub floor of single storey structure permission is sought to complete construction of single storey structure to be used as home gym with shower room and store and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/23868/0 - 28 Jun 2022, Kildare County Council 22784: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/22784/0 - 1 Jun 2017, Kildare County Council 17637: Conditional. Permission, 2 homes. for a single storey dwelling, domestic garage, installation of new proprietary waste water treatment system and polishing filter together with all associated site works. The development also includes new domestic entrance with access via an existing shared entrance and private roadway. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/17637/0 Applicants are not shown. ## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service) No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Sion. ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) - KD006-001: Ritual site - holy well, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKD006-001----. Shown on the 1st ed. (1838) of the OS 6-inch map as the source of a small, S-flowing stream. According to the OSL (Herity 2002, 1-2), 'There is a well called Shaughlin's well … (which) was formerly frequented … and … many miraculous Cures effected. There was an iron hoop appended to a chain at it for the use of those who frequented it ...'. Fitzgerald (1903, 28) says the well was named in a County Dublin Exchequer Inquisition of 1557 as being 'in the possession of Thomas Luttrell, of Luttrellstown'. Jackson (1979-80, 159-60) records the local tradition of it being named after Maelsechlainn, the king who drowned the Viking leader Tuirgeis. On a W-facing slope in undulating tillage. The well is dry, its location defined by an overgrown circular area (diam. 5m) enclosed by iron railings. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011 - KD006-021: Ring-ditch, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKD006-021----. Cropmark of circular-shaped ring-ditch (approx. diam. 9m) visible on Google earth aerial imagery. See attached image taken from Google Earth aerial photographs taken 28/06/2018 Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Jean-Charles Caillère Date of upload: 02 April 2019 - KD006-022: Ring-ditch, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKD006-022----. Cropmark of small circular-shaped ring-ditch (approx. diam. 10m) visible on Google earth aerial imagery. See attached image taken from Google Earth aerial photographs taken 28/06/2018 Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Jean-Charles Caillère Date of upload: 28 May 2019 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). ## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Sion. ## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland) - Radon: at the centre of the townland of Sion, about 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887 - Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred. - Terrain model: LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2935, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_2935.zip (ZIP). - Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use. 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. ## Downloads - DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/kildare/sion.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/kildare/sion.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/kildare/sion.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Sion with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare: https://everytownland.com/kildare.md ## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann) - Confey: https://everytownland.com/kildare/confey.md - Kellystown: https://everytownland.com/kildare/kellystown.md - Knockudder (Co. Meath): https://everytownland.com/meath/knockudder.md - Rathleek (Co. Meath): https://everytownland.com/meath/rathleek.md - Ravensdale: https://everytownland.com/kildare/ravensdale.md 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. --- Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation. Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged. - Page: https://everytownland.com/kildare/sion - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/kildare/sion