Kilmullen

51 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kilmullen, from 80 m² to 259,486 m² (25.95 ha, 64.12 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 23 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Kilmullen in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

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

• 23 Sept 2025Refused

  develop the following within Co. Laois: • Linear arrays of solar PV panels on ground mounted steel supported structures with associated cabling and ducting (including onsite control and switch gear room and underground cable grid connection to the Bracklone 110kV substation); • 2 no. proposed single storey inverter stations; • A co-located Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) park (including 16 no. containers with cells and 4 no. containers with PCS and inverters) with associated security fencing and gates; • Site Perimeter fencing; • 1 no. new site entrance with palisade double security gates; • 1 no. temporary construction compound/carpark/material storage area with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing; • 1 no. temporary and 1 no. permanent steel storage containers; • Site access tracks including passing and turning bays; • On-site pole mounted CCTV cameras; • 1 no. temporary construction stage Moby Dick type wheel wash systems; • 1 no. Concrete wash out locations (within temporary construction compound); and • All associated and ancillary works The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring 60.36 ha, of which 37.66 ha is located in Co. Kildare and 22.7 ha is located in Co. Laois. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational period of 40 years. The total capacity of Solar PV on the site is estimated to be 32 MW. An Appropriate Assessment Screening Report (AASR) and Natura Impact Statement (NlS) has been prepared for this development and submitted with this planning application. The development is covered by the provisions of the (RED III) Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413 ). The planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2560611

• 24 Mar 2025Conditional

  for works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing 110 kV Overhead Line (OHL) between the existing Cushaling 110 kV substation in the townland of Ballykilleen, Co. Offaly and the existing Portlaoise 110 kV substation in the townlands of Clonminam and Kylekiproe, Co. Laois. The Cushaling – Portlaoise 110 kV OHL is approximately 41.6 km long and comprises 17 no. steel lattice tower structures and 193 no. wooden pole structures. The existing circuit is located across the functional areas of Offaly County Council (OCC), Kildare County Council (KCC) and Laois County Council (LCC). Approximately 10 km of the existing OHL circuit is located within the functional area of OCC, approximately 9 km is within the functional area of KCC and approximately 22.6 km is located within the functional area of LCC. Separate planning applications are being lodged with each respective County Council. The Proposed Development across the functional area of Co. Kildare is located in the townlands of Coolelan, Kiltaghan North, Kiltaghan South, Clonmoyle West, Ummeras More, Mountrice, Mullaghroe Upper, Mullaghroe Lower, Coolatogher, Coolsickin or Quinsborough and Coolnafearagh. The Proposed Development works across the functional area of Co. Kildare will comprise: 1. The replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor with a new higher capacity conductor including installation of a new fibre communication connection; 2. The replacement of 2 no. steel towers and their foundations; 3. The replacement of steel members at 1 no. tower; 4. Full tower painting required at 1 no. location; 5. Shear block remedial works (raise and cap) at 1 no. tower location; 6. The replacement of wooden poles only at 8 no. locations; 7. The replacement of wooden poles and crossarm at 3 no. locations; 8. The replacement of crossarm only at 4 no. locations; 9. The replacement of existing danger notices at various locations, as required; 10. The replacement of hardware and fittings, such as insulators, insulator hardware, earthwire hardware and anti-climbing guards at various locations, as required; 11. The replacement of suspension clamps, vibration dampers and compression assemblies at all locations, as required; 12. All associated temporary site development works to gain access to the existing structures including clearance of vegetation, disassembly and reassembly of gate posts/piers and removal and reinstatement of existing fencing; and 13. Other temporary associated

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560302

• 24 Mar 2025Conditional

  for works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing 110 kV Overhead Line (OHL) between the existing Cushaling 110 kV substation in the townland of Ballykilleen, Co. Offaly & the existing Portlaoise 110 kV substation in the townlands of Clonminam & Kylekiproe, Co. Laois. The replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor with a new higher capacity conductor incl. installation of a new fibre communication connection; Replacement of 8 no. steel towers & their foundations; Replacement of steel members at 1 no. tower; Full tower painting required at 3 no. locations; Shear block remedial works (raise & cap) at 6 no. tower locations; Replacement of wooden poles only at 15 no. locations; Replacement of wooden poles & crossarm at 5 no. locations; Replacement of crossarm only at 14 no. locations; Replacement of existing danger notices at various locations, as required; Replacement of hardware and fittings, such as insulators, insulator hardware, earthwire hardware and anti-climbing guards at various locations as required; Replacement of suspension clamps, vibrations dampers and compression assemblies at all locations as required; All associates temporary site development works to gain access to the existing structures including clearance of vegetation, disassembly & reassembly of gate posts/piers & removal & re instatement of existing fencing; other temporary associated & ancillary development works required for the purpose of the existing circuit, including temporary items, such as; guard poles, construction compounds (located in the townlands of Bracklone, Tullaghan, Morett, Clonaddodoran and Kyletalesha), clearance or management of vegetation, installation of silt traps, silt fences, stone tracks, ground protections mats & watercourse crossings. No additional structures are proposed along the existing circuit. Structure 203,which will be relocated approx. 101m back towards structure 202 due to its existing position on top of a gravel mound & there being potential for subsidence of the gravel in the long term. No alteration to the nature, extent, alignment, character, or voltage of the existing electricity infrastructure is proposed. In addition, works to support this uprate also include the Cushlaing-Portlaoise 110KV bay lead-in conductor uprate at the Portlaoise 110KV station. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application. Full description of all works within Site Notice.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2560147

• 25 Mar 2024N/a

  retain (a) Extension to existing domestic shed/fuel storge & (b) Home office and all associated site works.

  Retention · Laois County Council, 2460159

• 10 May 2021Conditional

  retain the roof structure with 2 no. doremer windows and all associated site works

  Retention, 1 home · Laois County Council, 21303

• 30 Sept 2020Conditional

  the installation of an agricultural entrance with gate and all associated site works.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 20500

• 31 Jul 2020Conditional

  1.a loose animal house; meal shed; general storage/animal house; roofed concrete area; unroofed slatted animal areas with feed passage; and all associated and ancillary works and services. 2. wheel wash and associated ancillary works and services

  Retention · Laois County Council, 20391

• 13 Jul 2020N/a

  a loose animal house; meal shed; general storage/animal house; roofed concrete area; unroofed slatted animal areas with feed passage; and all associated and ancillary works and services.

  Retention · Laois County Council, 20353

• 27 May 2019Conditional

  retain (a) stables & agricultural shed & (b) two-storey type dwelling as built using existing effluent treatment system & percolation area previously granted under planning reg ref 98-934 & using existing vehicular entrance and all associated site works

  Retention, 1 home · Laois County Council, 19291

• 23 May 2019N/a

  deposit inert material, including clay, silt, sand, gravel, stone and topsoil for the purpose of, completion of improvement of agricultural land on existing farm to a maximum of 5,000 tonnes per annum over a maximum of 5 years. The works will require an improvement to the existing farm entrance and all associated necessary site works. The application relates to an activity requiring a waste facility permit, or certificate of registration from Laois County Council

  Permission · Laois County Council, 19286

• 1 May 2019Conditional

  retain a dormer type dwelling as built using existing effluent treatment system and percolation area with existing vehicular entrance and all associated site works as previously granted under planning reg ref 08-333

  Retention, 1 home · Laois County Council, 19240

• 21 Mar 2019N/a

  deposit inert material, including clay, silt, sand, gravel, stone and topsoil for the purpose of, completion of improvement of agricultural land on existing farm to a maximum of 5,000 tonnes per annum for a maximum of 5 years. The works will require an improvement to the existing farm entrance and all associated necessary site works

  Permission · Laois County Council, 19160

• 11 Mar 2019N/a

  deposit inert material including clay, silt, sand, gravel, stone, topsoil for the purposes of the completion of improvement of agricultural land on existing farm to a maximum of 5,000 tonnes per annum over a maximum of 5 years. The works will require an improvement to the existing farm entrance and all associated necessary site works. This application relates to an activity requiring a waste facility permit or certificate of registration from Laois County Council

  Permission · Laois County Council, 19138

• 20 Feb 2019Conditional

  construct a dwelling house (part one and part two stories in height), stand-alone garage, wastewater treatment unit and associated percolation area, new site entrance and associated site development works above and below ground

  Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 19107

• 4 Feb 2019N/a

  construct a one and two storey dwelling house, standalone garage, wastewater treatment unit and associated percolation area, new site entrance and associated site development works above and below ground

  Permission · Laois County Council, 1961

• 19 Dec 2018Refused

  construct a storey and a half type dwelling and domestic garage with effluent treatment system and percolation area with new vehicular entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 18768

• 13 Dec 2018Conditional

  retain alterations to house façade consisting of dormer style windows to roof and bay window

  Retention, 1 home · Laois County Council, 18745

• 11 Dec 2018N/a

  construct a storey and a half type dwelling and domestic garage with effluent treatment system and percolation area with new vehicular entrance and all associated site works

  Permission · Laois County Council, 18736

• 10 Aug 2018Refused

  retain a loose house; meal shed; general storage / animal house; roofed concrete area; unroofed slatted animal areas with feed passage; and all associated ancillary works and services

  Retention · Laois County Council, 18495

• 21 May 2018Refused

  sub-divide site granted permission under planning no's 03/894 & 04/336 and permission to construct a dormer/storey and a half style dwelling, install proprietary treatment system with percolation area and all associated works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 18307

• 30 Jun 2017Refused

  sub-divide site granted permission under planning ref nos. 03/894 & 04/336 and permission to construct a dormer / storey and a half style dwelling, install proprietary treatment system with percolation area and all associated works.

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 17342

• 28 Apr 2017N/a

  sub-divide site granted permission under planning ref. no's 03/894 and 04/336 and permission to construct a dormer/storey and a half style dwelling, install proprietary treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 17215

• 11 Jan 2017Refused

  (a) deposit inert waste comprising of natural materials of clay, silt, sand, gravel, stone, topsoil and subsoil for the purposes of the improvement of the agricultural lands to include 5,000 tonnes per annum over a 5 year period. (b) The relocation of the existing entrance to the agricultural lands to include all necessary site works. The application relates to an activity requiring a certificate of registration or waste facility permit from Laois County Council

  Permission · Laois County Council, 1715

• 6 Jan 2017N/a

  A. deposit inert waste comprising of natural materials of clay, silt, sand, gravel, stone, topsoil and subsoil for the purposes of the improvement of the agricultural lands to include 5,000 tonnes per annum over a 5 year period totaling a maximum of 25,000 tonnes. B. The relocation of the existing entrance to the agricultural lands to include all necessary site works. The application relates to an activity requiring a certificate of registration or waste facility permit from Laois County Council

  Permission · Laois County Council, 1710

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 Kilmullen.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Kilmullen.

Architectural heritage

• Kilmullen House, house, 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached six-bay two-storey Georgian house, c. 1790.

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 moderately low, 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_2244 (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 Kilmullen with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Laois.

Name

Kilmullen · Coill an Mhuilinn

Area

1,263,906 m² (126.39 ha, 312.32 acres)

Civil parish

Lea, and its townlands

Barony

Portnahinch

Electoral division

Kilmullen, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Kilmullen electoral division: 599 people in 193 households; 96% of households own their home; 27% of homes were built since 2001; 2% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballycarroll, Clonanny, Derrynafunshion, Killinure, Lea, Loughmansland Glebe

Placenames

Kilmullen 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.