Glebe
Townland in the civil parish of Ardee, barony of Ardee, Co. Louth; in Irish An Ghléib
- Area
- 55.2 ha
- 136 acres
- Land parcels
- 52
- registered freehold, median 3,771 m² (0.38 ha, 0.93 acres)
- Zoning
- O1
- Strategic Reserve
- Planning
- 15
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
52 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Glebe, from 67 m² to 86,109 m² (8.61 ha, 21.28 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 20 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
- O1Strategic Reserve (Strategic reserve, White land)
Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 10 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C6Commercial and Business (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R4New Residential Phase 2 (Strategic Residential Reserve)
Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C5Tourism and Leisure (Tourism and related)
Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 1 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
10 Jun 2026Conditional
Permission to (1) demolish 3 No. existing poultry houses, ancillary storage sheds (Ref: Block A-D) and any ancillary structures, and (2) to construct 3 Poultry Houses with integrated Egg/General Purpose store, together with all ancillary structures, (to include 3 No. meal storage bin(s) and soiled water tank(s)), and all associated site works (to include on-site waste water treatment system and percolation area, and new/relocated site entrance)
Permission · Louth County Council, 2660363
22 Oct 2025Conditional
Retention Permission of an attic conversion to habitable space with internal alterations and all associated site works.
Retention, 1 home · Louth County Council, 25159
1 Oct 2025Refused
Permission to 1. demolish 3 No. existing poultry houses, ancillary storage sheds (Ref: Block A-D) and any ancillary structures, and, 2. to construct 3 Poultry Houses with integrated Egg/General Purpose store, together with all ancillary structures, (to include 3 No. meal storage bin(s) and soiled water tank(s)), and all associated site works (to include on-site waste water treatment system and percolation area, and new/relocated site entrance)
Permission · Louth County Council, 2560616
27 Mar 2025Conditional
Full Planning Permission for amendments to previously granted under planning reference 2360458 at Former McCabes Garage, The Glebe, Ardee, Co. Louth, A92 YW40. Alterations and extensions to include single-storey extension to the children’s activity centre at the north-east elevation of the building on site. Amendments to consist of reallocation of car parking spaces, electric charging points and associated infrastructure in compliance with Section 7.6.2 and Section 13.16.9 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027. Alterations to foul and storm drainage layout and associated site development works to the north-east area of the site.
Permission · Louth County Council, 2560175
8 Mar 2024Conditional
Permission to demolish existing dwelling house, construction of 2 no. dwelling houses (part single storey and part 2 storey) and all associated site works *SFI received on the 31/07/2024 includes revised house types*
Permission, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 2460123
21 Feb 2024N/a
Permission to demolish existing dwelling house, construction of 2 No. dwelling houses (part single storey and part 2 storey) and all associated site works
Permission, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 2460092
14 Nov 2023Conditional
The proposed development will consist of the refurbishment and upgrade and a change of use and extension of the existing building on site to provide for a garden centre, a café and a children’s activity centre with associated outdoor display areas and polytunnels. The existing and permitted vehicular entrance off the R171 (Tallanstown Road) will be used for access for private cars and the public to the development. A new dedicated vehicular entrance for servicing and staff is proposed onto the R171 north of the existing permitted vehicular access. The proposed development also provides for all associated site development works, including resurfacing of hardstanding areas, internal road, car parking bay markings and lighting to the car park areas, landscaping, boundary treatment and car parking. Permission is also sought for associated signage to buildings
Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2360458
14 Dec 2021Unconditional
Part 8 - Louth County Council hereby gives notice of it's intention to carry out the following development: Realignment of the N52 National Secondary Route in the townlands of Mandistown, Co Meath, Ballygowan, Bohernamoe, Townparks, Mullanstown and Glebe in County Louth, comprising the construction of a single carriageway road for a distance of 4.5km from a location 150m north of the N33/N2/R171 roundabout junction on the N2 in the townland of Glebe. The N52 realignment will typically consist of a 7.0m wide carriageway with 2 x 0.5m hard strips and a 2.5m wide verge. Where a footway/cycleway is provided, the verge will be widended to 5.0m to accommodate a 3.0m shared footway/cycleway facility on one side of the road. Ghost island junctions will be located at the L-5234 Silverhill Road staggered T junction, the L-5232 Townparks Road staggered T junction and the L-1233 Mullanstown Road T junction north, with the southern arm of the Mullanstown Road stopped up. A new multi-lane roundabout is provided at the junction with the N2 in the townland of Glebe. The L-5234 Silverhill Road is realigned for 500m and a new single lane roundabout is provided at the junction with the existing N52. South of the Silverhill Road roundabout, the existing N52 will be reclassified as a local road and stopped up south of Burley Bridge. Localised realignment of the Silverhill Road, Townparks Road and Mullanstown Road (north) is required to connect them to the proposed N52 Ardee Bypass. Two new bridge crossings, each with an approximate span of 30m are provided at the River Dee and River Garra, with monir watercourses cuverted under the proposed road. The remaining works will consist of earthworks, pavement works, attenuation features, the connecton of road/land drainage outfalls ot the new sustainable urban drainage system (SuDS) network, completion of landscaping and accommodation works, implementation of environment measures and all other ancillary works. Full plans and particulars are available at www.louthcoco.ie
Permission · Louth County Council, 211482
13 Mar 2020N/a
Permission for development of the construction of a new two-storey and part single storey dwelling house detached garage waste water treatment system
Permission, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 20178
20 Jan 2020Conditional
EXTENSION OF DURATION OF 15/233: Permission to construct 3 no poultry houses & 2 no egg/general purpose stores together with all ancillary structures (to include meal storage bin(s) & soiled water tanks) and all associated site works associated with the proposed development
Extension of duration · Louth County Council, 2022
18 Nov 2019Refused
Permission for: 1. Proposed new concrete yard area within the confines of existing site, served by the provision of existing attenuation/drainage system incorporated within recent refurbished oil depot granted previously under planning reference 17514. 2. Provision of 24 hour Fuel Card system with the installation of 2 no. dispenser unit
Permission · Louth County Council, 19955
14 Oct 2019N/a
Permission for 1. Proposed new concrete yard area within the confines of existing site, served by the provision of existing attenuation/drainage system incorporated within recent refurbished oil depot granted previously under planning reference 17514. 2. Provision of 24 hr Fuel Card system with the installation of 2 no. dispenser unit.
Permission · Louth County Council, 19845
1 Dec 2017Conditional
Permission for the redevelopment of existing commercial site incorporating alterations to existing car showroom, workshop & ancillary office; construction of new petrol filling station and ancillary services including local shop, café & hotfood/deli counters, off licence and children's play area; and the development of forecourt areas with associated single canopy, drive-thru car wash, modified site access arrangements (relocation of existing access and creation of 2 No. new access points) & associated road improvements, parking, revisions to existing retaining wall, underground storage tanks, bunkering facilities, signage, lighting columns, fencing, new drainage infrastructure and landscaping.
Permission · Louth County Council, 17885
5 Jul 2017Conditional
Permission for development to consist of refurbishment of existing oil depot to 1. Increase current site area to 0.62ha, including alterations to existing site boundaries. 2. Replacement/relocation of existing tank farm with 4 No.54 cubic meters oil storage tanks and bund wall with new proposed tank farm comprising of 4 No.oil storage tanks, each with a capacity of 157 cubic meters served with all associated bunding facilities, access platforms, bottom loading/off loading mechanical system. 3. Remove the existing modular building from site. 4. Construction of new concrete yard 2500 sqm. 5. Replacement of existing concrete yard 737 sqm to serve as access road to new development and upgrade to the existing drainage system throughout the site including the installation of an oil interceptor and storm water attenuation system. 6. Existing entrance gates serving current site entrance to be realigned to meet alignment of new service road. 7. Additional company signage to be erected on site. 8. Erection of 2.4m high approved security fence around perimeter of proposed site. 9. Construction of single storey office building, floor area 126.51 sqm, served with car parking facilities and landscaped area to front. 10. Construction of a single storey outbuilding - Floor Area 30.23 mSq. 11. Realignment of all existing on - site utility services and installation of landscape planting to front entrance area and boundary perimeter.
Permission · Louth County Council, 17514
3 Feb 2017Conditional
Permission for development to consist of the widening and recessing of the existing entrance, the construction of a garage with overhead storage and all associated site works. *Significant Further Information submitted 05/07/17*
Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 1760
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
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Louth Hall And Ardee Woods 001616
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Glebe.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Glebe.
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 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_2858 (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 Glebe with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Louth.
The townland
- Name
- Glebe · An Ghléib
- Area
- 551,723 m² (55.17 ha, 136.33 acres)
- Civil parish
- Ardee, and its townlands
- Barony
- Ardee
- Electoral division
- Ardee Rural, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Ardee Rural electoral division: 3,009 people in 1,003 households; 94% of households own their home; 27% of homes were built since 2001; 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballybailie, Mullacloe, Mullanstown, Townparks
- Placenames
- Glebe 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.