Knock

219 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Knock, from 7 m² to 96,486 m² (9.65 ha, 23.84 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 19 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Residential (Existing residential)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 198 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.1Industrial/Commercial/Warehousing (Commercial, retail)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 10 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S1Social/Community/Education/Public Utility (Education)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Recreation/Amenity/Green Space (Open space, park)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G5Recreation/Amenity/Green Space (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R4Strategic Residential Reserve
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3Social/Community/Education/Public Utility (Community facilities)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S4Social/Community/Education/Public Utility (General public administration)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 19 Aug 2026N/a

  RED III application for a 10 Year Planning Permission with an operational lifespan of 40 years, for development in the townlands of, Commons North, Gorteengar, Tullyvrane, Knock, Lisrevagh, Rathcline, Lisnacush, Carrigeens, Carrowroe and Aghaloughan, County Longford. The grid connection route (subject to a separate future planning application to An Coimisiún Pleanála) will be in the townlands of Aghamore and Lanesborough. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be 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. The planning application is subject to a completeness check under section 37JA of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended by the European Union (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2025. The development consists of: a solar farm with a total area of circa 146.93 ha. The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring circa 96.3ha. The export capacity to the grid is estimated to be up to 85 MW. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of: • Installation of approximately 49.1 ha (approximately 910,650 sqm solar PV panel arrays, to include approximately 491,270 sqm of ground-mounted panels supported by steel frame structures, and the remaining area as solar array row spacing. • Construction of 24 MV stations. • A 110 kV on-site substation (0.7 ha) and approximately 1.7 km of underground cabling to connect to the national grid (subject to a separate future planning application to An Coimisiún Pleanála). The grid connection route will be in the townlands of Aghamore and Lanesborough. • Installation of underground cabling and ducting, comprising approximately 3.13 km along the public roads R392, L1168, L5264 and L1164. • Provision of two temporary site compounds, welfare facilities and materials storage areas. • Provision of seven temporary laydown areas for materials storage and welfare units (portaloos). • Construction of approximately 8.9 km of internal access tracks throughout the site. • Erection of 19 no. pole mounted, inward facing CCTV cameras for site monitoring across the proposed development. • Construction and operational access via existing entrances on

  Permission · Longford County Council, 2660261

• 4 Sept 2023Conditional

  the proposed development will comprise: • the replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor wires with a new higher capacity conductor including installation of a new fibre communication connection; • the replacement of 52no. existing polesets and 4no. towers - any replacement structures will be constructed at, or immediately adjacent to the existing structures they will replace, will be along the same alignment as existing; • the replacement of angle mast AM3A with a poleset; • the retention and refurbishment, steel member replacement, painting and foundation strengthening of the one retained end mast EM1; • the replacement of hardware and fittings at all structure locations; • the replacement of stay arrangements at 27no. locations; • the replacement of crossarms at 27no. locations; • the installation of insulators at 13no. locations; • the replacement of vibration dampers at 12no. locations; • the reinstallation of all anti-climbing guards; • the reinstallation of aircraft warning spheres at span 127-128; • all associated works within the existing Lanesboro 110 kV substation to accommodate the uprated 110 kV OHL including uprating of the Mullingar bay in Lanesboro 110 kV substation, routing of fibre optic cable from end mast into substation and alterations to existing hardware; • 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 • other temporary associated and ancillary site development works required for the purpose of the uprate of the existing circuit, including construction compounds, silt traps, silt fences, stone tracks, ground protection mats, infrastructure crossing support systems and temporary watercourse crossings

  Permission · Longford County Council, 2360124

• 23 Mar 2022Conditional

  of temporary stand-alone prefabricated classrooms that have been erected at Lanesboro Community College, Co. Longford. The development consists of 3 no. single storey classrooms: 2 no. at 49m2 and 1 no. of 44.80m2 complete with all necessary services and ancillary works comprising of pathways and steps for access

  Retention · Longford County Council, 2265

• 26 Apr 2021Conditional

  partial demolition of a solid fuel storage shed, installation of a jet wash car wash system and ancillary site works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 21118

• 6 Nov 2020Conditional

  (i) retention of existing extended commercial storage yard and (ii) permission to lay a sealed surface across the extent of the yard, installation of drainage gullies and by-pass interceptor, provision of 5 additional car parking spaces and a dedicated loading area, dedicated storage areas, provision of road signage, line marking and associated site works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 20263

• 24 Apr 2020Conditional

  change of use from retail use to retail with ancillary use as an off-licence (Covid 19b)

  Permission · Longford County Council, 2097

• 24 Apr 2020Conditional

  retention of an existing grain silo Covid 19(b)

  Retention · Longford County Council, 2098

• 5 Apr 2019Conditional

  for the retention of the existing extended commercial storage yard

  Retention · Longford County Council, 19101

• 10 Oct 2018Conditional

  proposed construction of an astro turf playing pitch together with perimeter fencing, erection of lighting poles with lighting, drainage of existing pitch, use of existing onsite car park and all ancillary works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 18223

• 27 Aug 2018Conditional

  to construct 2 No. three bedroom semi-detached two storey type dwelling houses on the same site on which full planning permission was granted for a two storey detached type dwelling house under Planning Reference No. PL 17/157 together with seeking full planning permission to construct individual vehicular & pedestrian entrances to service each proposed dwelling together with connecting into existing foul sewer, surface water & watermain services & all ancillary works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 18182

• 4 Aug 2017Conditional

  the proposed completion of existing partially constructed housing development to include the construction of 31 No. dwelling houses that was previously granted full planning permission under planning reference number PL04/272 consisting of 12 No. two storey three bedroom semi-detached type dwelling houses, 1 No. two storey three bedroom type dwelling house, 6 No. two storey four bedroom semi-detached type dwelling houses, 12 No. two storey two bedroom semi-detached type dwelling houses, completion of green open spaces, completion of existing access roads, proposed connections to existing foul sewer, surface water and watermain networks and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 17209

• 1 Jun 2017Conditional

  Proposed retention and completion of existing partially constructed two storey type dwelling house that was previously granted full planning permission under planning reference number PL04/745 and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 17157

• 22 Feb 2017N/a

  for the proposed retention of existing car wash bay and all ancillary site works

  Retention · Longford County Council, 1750

• 23 Jan 2017N/a

  Existing storage yard and all ancillary site works

  Retention · Longford County Council, 1713

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 Knock.

Recorded monuments

• LF017-004 Windmill
  Description

  On the highest part of a prominent broad gently rising NW-SE ridge. Ruins of a windmill constructed of mortared slabs. There are two opposing doorways at N and S, each with a relieving arch but missing their wooden lintels and jambs. There is a fireplace on the interior first floor with a simple horizontal stone lintel. Two opes directly over each doorway gives light to first-floor level. Although it is difficult to date the structure, it is not likely to be earlier than the 18th century. Archaeological testing was undertaken, in 2005, in the general area in advance of the development of a housing estate. No archaeological features or artifacts were identified (Crumlish 2008, 253). This windmill was probably constructed in the early 19th century as it is depicted as an upstanding windmill on the 1837 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. It may have been built on the site of an earlier windmill which was recorded as a 'stump' on the 1814 Grand Jury map of County Longford (Mimnagh 2010, 383). R. Crumlish, Knock (05E0367) in I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2005: Summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland. Wordwell (2008), p. 253, No. 1031. Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Architectural heritage

• Mill (wind), 1740–1760 · Regional interest
  Description

  Remains of windmill on circular-plan, built c. 1750. Constructed with rubble limestone with remains of lime render over. Remains of two doorways, one to the south face and one to the north face. Three narrow loop-like openings to each face. Opening/niche/possible fireplace to the interior at first floor/second stage level having stone lintel over. Located on top of a small rise to the southeast of Lanesborough.

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

At the centre of the townland of Knock, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are made ground.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1545 (ZIP).

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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 Knock with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Longford.

Name

Knock · An Cnoc

Area

429,807 m² (42.98 ha, 106.21 acres)

Civil parish

Rathcline, and its townlands

Barony

Rathcline

Electoral division

Rathcline, the unit of the census

Census 2022

1,700 people lived in 675 households in the Rathcline electoral division. 63% of households owned their home. 37% of homes were built since 2001. 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 3% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Aghamore, Barnacor, Commons North, Gorteengar, Lanesborough

Placenames

Knock 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.