Commons

130 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Commons, from 5 m² to 180,498 m² (18.05 ha, 44.6 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 35 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2A1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 85 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 47 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• O1WL - White Lands (Strategic reserve, White land)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 13 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1A2 - New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1E2 - General Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C5D1 - Tourism (Tourism and related)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 12 Sept 2025Conditional

  amendments to previously approved planning permission (Reg Ref 221653). The amendments for which retention permission are sought for the dwelling include (1) increased Habitable Space to ground floor, (2) addition of 1 Nr window on both east & west gable elevations of northern roof section together with rooflights to attic storage area, (3) revised fenestration to ground floor (4) revisions to previously approved pitched roof design including increased ridge heights to northern & southern roof elements, introduction of gable walls to east & west elevations of northern roof section and part pitched/part flat roof design to central section. The amendments for which retention permission are sought for the garage include (1) increased floor area to ground floor, (2) addition of 1 Nr window at ground floor level on both east & west elevations (3) provision of an attic area for storage and uses incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling (4) increased ridge height to pitched roof and addition of roof lights on the south elevation roof pitch, together with all ancillary site works, landscaping, and site drainage. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2560963

• 1 Jul 2025Conditional

  The proposed development consists of 74no residential units comprising 66no houses (14no 2bed, 46no 3bed and 6no 4bed) in a mix of semi-detached and terraced units and 8no simplex/duplex apartments (4no 1bed and 4no 2bed) in a standalone three-storey building. A new vehicular access and egress is proposed off Fairyhouse Road, together with all associated site development works including undergrounding of overhead ESB lines, ESB substation, public lighting, landscaping, and boundary treatments. Signifcant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 74 homes · Meath County Council, 2560676

• 20 Jun 2025Conditional

  We, Beo Properties Limited, intend to apply to Meath County Council for a 7-year planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site (12.58 ha) located on the southern edge of the settlement of Ratoath in County Meath, within the townlands of Commons and Jamestown. The subject site is generally bound to the north by Glascarn Lane, the rear of houses at Glascarn Lane, further existing residential dwellings and a permitted strategic housing development (SHD) scheme (Reg Ref: TA17/305196); to the east by the permitted SHD scheme (Reg Ref: TA17/305196); to the south by existing agricultural fields and by Glascarn Lane; and to the west by Fairyhouse Road (R155), the rear of houses on Fairyhouse Road, Cairn Court and Carraig na Gabhna, and existing agricultural fields. …....

  Permission, 364 homes · Meath County Council, 2560637

• 6 May 2025Conditional

  extension to front porch and RETENTION PERMISSION extensions to side and rear of existing house, conversion of original garage to bedroom, construction of new detached garage, games room, two garden sheds and greenhouse and all associated siteworks.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2583

• 17 Apr 2025N/a

  the existing development for which application for retention permission is being made consist of extensions to side and rear of existing house, conversion of original garage, construction of new detached garage, games room, two garden sheds and greenhouse. The development for which application for permission is being made consists of front porch extension and all associated siteworks

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2568

• 20 Mar 2025Conditional

  Single story rear extension to existing detached garage and associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560278

• 16 Jan 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of the demolition of existing single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and the construction of a new single storey extension to the rear & side of the existing dwelling, all associated elevational changes to the existing house, the partial demolition of existing detached sheds, new domestic entrance from previously approved entrance planning ref; 21282, the decommissioning of the existing septic tank and upgrade to a new wastewater treatment system and all associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560051

• 5 Nov 2024Conditional

  the development will consist of the removal of the existing BMX Track located on site, and the provision of a 2 to 3 storey nursing home and 8 no. single storey Independent Living Units (ILUs) along with a new access road and upgrade works to the Fairyhouse Road, delivering a new junction. The nursing home will comprise: • 118 no. ensuite bedrooms, at ground, first and second floor level. • Ancillary facilities including lobbies, kitchen, laundry, café, hair salon, day rooms, living rooms, lounges, nurses’ station, offices, stores and staff rooms and communal open space. • Two signs on the proposed nursing home building measuring c.9.12sqm. The Independent Living Units will comprise: • 8 no. single storey, two bedroom houses with associated private open space. • A communal garden. The overall development will also deliver. • 67 no. car parking spaces (including 4 EV charging space and 8 no. accessible spaces). 68 no. bicycle parking spaces. - All boundary treatments plant and bin stores, vehicle and pedestrian accesses, landscaping and associated site development works. It is noted that the relocation of the BMX Track is the subject of a separate application MCC Reg. Ref. 24/60558 currently before the Planning Authority

  Permission, 9 homes · Meath County Council, 2460924

• 29 Jul 2024Conditional

  the proposed erection of alterations and extensions to an existing dwelling house (demolition of the existing garage), erection of a new domestic garage together with associated and auxiliary accommodation, upgrade of the existing effluent treatment system together with associated and auxiliary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2460574

• 3 May 2024Conditional

  retention of the construction of a flat roof structure in the rear garden currently used as two separate habitable units, and conversion of this structure to use as storage, hobby room and home office space ancillary to the existing dwelling

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2460314

• 21 Feb 2024N/a

  2 no. storey & half type dwellings with connection to foul sewer using existing vehicular entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2467

• 21 Dec 2023N/a

  2 no. storey & half type dwellings with connection to foul sewer using existing vehicular entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 231153

• 26 Sept 2023Conditional

  EirGrid PLC, with the consent and approval of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), intends to apply to Meath County Council for permission for works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing Louth – Woodland 220 kV overhead powerline (OHL) between the existing Louth 220 kV substation in the townland of Monavallet, County Louth and the existing Woodland 220 kV substation in the townland of Woodland, County Meath. The Louth – Woodland 220 kV OHL is approximately 61.5 km long and comprises 207 no. steel lattice tower structures. The existing circuit is located within the functional area of Louth County Council and Meath County Council. Approximately 38.5 km of the existing OHL circuit is located within the functional area of Meath County Council and approximately 23 km is within the functional area of Louth County Council. A separate planning application is being lodged with Louth County Council. The Proposed Development within the functional area of Meath County Council is located in the townlands of Cardrath, Broomfield, Balrenny, Higginstown (Slane Electoral Division), Coalpits, Mooretown (Slane Electoral Division), Cashel, Crewbane, Rossnaree, Fennor (Painestown Electoral Division), Newtown (Painestown Electoral Division), Rathdrinagh, Thurstianstown, Painestown (Painestown Electoral Division), Knockharley, Veldonstown, Kentstown, Danestown, Proudstown (Skreen Electoral Division), Macetown (Skreen Electoral Division), Painestown (Macetown Electoral Division), Frankstown, Riggins (Kilbrew Electoral Division), Reask (Kilbrew Electoral Division), Hallstown, Cabinhill, Flemingtown (Ratoath Electoral Division), Twentypark, Lagore Little, Brownstown (Ratoath Electoral Division), Bradystown, Curkeen, Commons (Ratoath Electoral Division), Gormanstown, Wilkinstown (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), Powderlough, Raynestown, Derrockstown, Mill Land (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), Parsonstown, Rathregan, Portan (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), and Woodland. Five (5) temporary construction compounds and associated access routes are located in the townlands of Knockmooney, Slane, Rath, Flemingstown and Tuiterath. The Proposed Development works within the functional area of County Meath will comprise: ? the replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor with a new higher capacity conductor; ? the strengthening of up to 25 no. tower foundations; ? the replacement of hardware and fittings, such as insulators, insulator ha

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360296

• 31 Aug 2023N/a

  EirGrid PLC, with the consent and approval of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), intends to apply to Meath County Council for permission for works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing Louth – Woodland 220 kV overhead powerline (OHL) between the existing Louth 220 kV substation in the townland of Monavallet, County Louth and the existing Woodland 220 kV substation in the townland of Woodland, County Meath. The Louth – Woodland 220 kV OHL is approximately 61.5 km long and comprises 207 no. steel lattice tower structures. The existing circuit is located within the functional area of Louth County Council and Meath County Council. Approximately 38.5 km of the existing OHL circuit is located within the functional area of Meath County Council and approximately 23 km is within the functional area of Louth County Council. A separate planning application is being lodged with Louth County Council. The Proposed Development within the functional area of Meath County Council is located in the townlands of Cardrath, Broomfield, Balrenny, Higginstown (Slane Electoral Division), Coalpits, Mooretown (Slane Electoral Division), Cashel, Crewbane, Rossnaree, Fennor (Painestown Electoral Division), Newtown (Painestown Electoral Division), Rathdrinagh, Thurstianstown, Painestown (Painestown Electoral Division), Knockharley, Weldonstown, Kentstown, Danestown, Proudstown (Skreen Electoral Division), Macetown (Skreen Electoral Division), Painestown (Macetown Electoral Division), Frankstown, Riggins (Kilbrew Electoral Division), Reask (Kilbrew Electoral Division), Cabinhill, Flemingtown (Ratoath Electoral Division), Twentypark, Lagore Little, Brownstown (Ratoath Electoral Division), Bradystown, Curkeen, Commons (Ratoath Electoral Division), Gormastown, Wilkinstown (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), Powderlough, Raynestown, Derrockstown, Mill Land (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), Parsonstown, Rathregan, Portan (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), and Woodland. The Proposed Development works within the functional area of County Meath will comprise: ? the replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor with a new higher capacity conductor; ? the strengthening of up to 25 no. tower foundations; ? the replacement of hardware and fittings, such as insulators, insulator hardware, earthwire hardware, anti-climbing guards and bird warning spheres at various9 no. locations;; ? the replacement of suspension clamps and vibration dampers

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360249

• 16 Dec 2022Conditional

  amendments to previously approved planning permissions (RA/170966, RA/181201 & 21/2210). The amendmnets for which permission is sought include (1) replacement of the previously proposed mono pitched "saw-tooth" roof design to the dwelling with a pitched roof design including an extended overhang to the side (West) of the living area for a BBQ/outdoor seating area and the introduction of a hipped gable roof in lieu of the previously proposed gable wall on the Northeast corner (2) relocated and enlarged double vehicular bay domestic garage with ridge height matching that of the proposed dwelling roof, together with all ancillary site works, landscaping and site drainage

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 221653

• 26 Aug 2022Conditional

  (a) Single Storey Front & Rear Extension to Existing Bungalow Dwelling, (b) Revised Windows/Openings to all Elevations (c) Demolition of Existing Shed & Stables & (d) New Domestic Garage Using Existing Effluent Treatment System & Percolation Area & Using Existing Vehicular Entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 221118

• 30 May 2022Conditional

  the development will consist of alterations to the existing dwelling comprising of re-modelling of the front of the dwelling at ground and first floor level, alteration of roof profile and re-finishing of roof slopes throughout with fibre cement slate and ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 22702

• 8 Apr 2022Conditional

  (1) To construct a one and a half storied dwelling house and a detached domestic garage (2) To install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area (3) To upgrade an existing agricultural entrance and to construct entrance walls, gates and piers to serve the development (4) and all ancillary site development works. The development proposed is to supersede an existing grant of planning permission on the site Ref No. RA/170198

  Permission, 2 homes · Meath County Council, 22455

• 4 Mar 2022N/a

  (1) To construct a one and a half storied dwelling house and a detached domestic garage (2) To install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area (3) To upgrade an existing agricultural entrance and to construct entrance walls, gates and piers to serve the development (4) and all ancillary site development works. The development proposed is to supersede an existing grant of planning permission on the site Ref No. RA/170198

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 22284

• 22 Nov 2021Conditional

  (1) revised house floor plan and elevations from previously granted under reference no. RA/170966 and RA/181201, (2) all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 212210

• 19 Aug 2021Refused

  EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION RA170198 - To construct a new storey and a half four bedroom detached dwelling with single storey annexes, detached garage, wastewater treatment system, site entrance and associated site works

  Extension of duration, 1 home · Meath County Council, 211604

• 8 Jul 2021Conditional

  retention of an extension to existing bungalow comprising (i) second storey with raised roof ridge with rear dormer type windows and skylights (ii) single storey rear extension and (iii) front porch element. Also the retention of a new waste water treatment system with percolation area and the widening of existing vehicular entrance

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 211312

• 7 May 2021N/a

  modifications and extension to existing bungalow including (i) a new second storey with raised roof ridge, rear dormer type window and skylights (ii) a new single storey rear extension (iii) a new front porch element (iv) a new waste water treatment system and percolation area and (v) widening of existing vehicular entrance

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 21868

• 16 Feb 2021Conditional

  permission to construct a part two-storey, part single storey dwelling house, detached garage, new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new shared entrance with existing dwelling and all associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 21282

• 21 Jan 2021Conditional

  development will consist of the construction of a new single storey porch to the front of the dwelling, the addition of 2no. new windows to the front elevation, stone cladding to be added to parts of the front elevation of the dwelling, a single storey extension to the rear, a new domestic garage to the rear and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 21104

The 25 most recent of 30 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 Commons.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Commons.

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Commons.

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 Commons, about 1 in 20 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.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Commons.

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 Commons with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath.

Name

Commons · An Coimín

Area

1,206,709 m² (120.67 ha, 298.18 acres)

Civil parish

Ratoath, and its townlands

Barony

Ratoath

Electoral division

Ratoath, the unit of the census

Census 2022

11,894 people lived in 3,639 households in the Ratoath electoral division. 84% of households owned their home. 58% of homes were built since 2001. 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballybin, Curkeen, Elgarstown, Gormanstown, Jamestown, Legagunnia, Newtown, Ratoath, Wilkinstown

Placenames

Commons 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.