Flemingstown
Flemingstown is a townland in the civil parish of Kentstown, barony of Duleek Lower, Co. Meath.
- Area
- 356.9 ha
- 882 acres
- Land parcels
- 170
- registered freehold, median 2,823 m² (0.28 ha, 0.7 acres)
- Zoning
- P5
- RA - Rural Area
- Planning
- 41
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
170 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Flemingstown, from 13 m² to 507,145 m² (50.71 ha, 125.32 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 35 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 205 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
6 Jul 2026N/a
the development will consist of the replacement of a previously existing fire damaged dwelling already demolished with a proposed new dormer dwellinghouse repositioned on the site, close up existing vehicular entrance and relocate new vehicular entrance onto public roadway, replace and upgrade existing septic tank with a proposed new waste water treatment system and percolation area to EPA regulations, existing connection to existing mains water supply and all ancillaries
Permission · Meath County Council, 26172
14 Apr 2026Conditional
the development will consist of the construction of (1) a storey & half extension to the rear of existing dwelling also a single storey link between proposed & existing, (2) the addition of stone cladding finish on parts of the front & side elevations, (3) and a new Secondary Treatment Systems and soil polishing filter and all associated site works and landscaping
Permission · Meath County Council, 2660413
13 Mar 2026N/a
The retention of a cattle shed with hay and straw storage and agricultural machinery. Also the retention of the change of use from that previously granted Planning Permission under SA/100519 for farm buildings to metal fabrication shed and store.
Retention · Meath County Council, 2660295
3 Mar 2026Conditional
the development will consist of construction of a single storey extension to side of existing dwelling with revised elevations and internal alterations to existing dwelling
Permission · Meath County Council, 2660245
6 Feb 2026N/a
the development will consist of the replacement of a previously existing fire damaged dwelling already demolished with a proposed new dormer dwellinghouse repositioned on the site, close up existing vehicular entrance and relocate new vehicular entrance onto public roadway, replace and upgrade existing septic tank with a proposed new waste water treatment system and percolation area to EPA regulations, existing connection to existing mains water supply and all ancillaries
Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2666
19 Dec 2025N/a
The retention of a cattle shed with hay and straw storage and agricultural machinery. Also the retention of the change of use from that previously granted Planning Permission under SA/100519 for farm buildings to metal fabrication shed and store.
Retention · Meath County Council, 2660003
15 Dec 2025N/a
the retention of a cattle shed with hay and straw storage and agricultural machinery. Also the retention of the change of use from that previously granted Planning Permission under SA/100519 for farm buildings to metal fabrication shed and store
Retention · Meath County Council, 2561366
12 Dec 2025N/a
RED III - the development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a solar PV energy development (i.e. a relevant solar energy development as per the Renewable Energy Directive III) within a total site area of approximately 162.64hA, to include solar PV panels ground mounted on steel support structures, electrical transformer/inverter station modules, storage containers, CCTV cameras, access tracks, fencing and associated electrical cabling, ducting and ancillary infrastructure. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application. 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.
Permission · Meath County Council, 2561357
26 Nov 2025N/a
the development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a solar PV energy development (i.e. a relevant solar energy development as per the Renewable Energy Directive III) within a total site area of approximately 162.64hA, to include solar PV panels ground mounted on steel support structures, electrical transformer/inverter station modules, storage containers, CCTV cameras, access tracks, fencing and associated electrical cabling, ducting and ancillary infrastructure. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application
Permission · Meath County Council, 2561283
25 Nov 2025N/a
the retention of a cattle shed with hay and straw storage and agricultural machinery. Also the retention of the change of use from that previously granted Planning Permission under SA/100519 for farm buildings to metal fabrication shed and store
Retention · Meath County Council, 2561278
6 Nov 2025N/a
the development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a solar PV energy development within a total site area of approximately 162.64hA, to include solar PV panels ground mounted on steel support structures, electrical transformer/inverter station modules, storage containers, CCTV cameras, access tracks, fencing and associated electrical cabling, ducting and ancillary infrastructure. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application
Permission · Meath County Council, 2561207
29 Sept 2025Conditional
the works will comprise of an extension to the side of the existing clubhouse, a covered pergola viewing area, 2nr. new rooflights in the existing roof, replacement of existing roller shutter door to front elevation with 1nr. single leaf door and 1nr. window, the construction of 6nr. 15m high floodlights, internal modifications as well as site works
Permission · Meath County Council, 2561033
25 Jun 2025Conditional
the development will consist of the retention of existing agricultural shed for the purposes of storage of agricultural machinery, grain & fodder with concrete yard and permission for the retention of agricultural access road. Planning permission is sought to construct 2 No. agricultural shed extensions to sides of the existing shed for retention for the purposes of storage of farm machinery, grain & fodder with gravel finish to yards & associated site works
Retention · Meath County Council, 2560652
4 Mar 2025Refused
EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING APPLICATION REF NO: AA/141110 - the demolition of an existing fire damaged dwelling and replacing it with a proposed new dormer dwelling house repositioned on the site, close up existing vehicular entrance and relocate new entrance onto public roadway, replace and upgrade existing septic tank with a proposed new waste water treatment system and percolation area to EPA regulations, existing connection to existing mains water supply and all ancillaries
Extension of duration, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2538
30 Aug 2024Conditional
the development will consist of construction of a single storey dwelling with detached domestic garage, install a septic tank with percolation area and form new entrance to public road. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application.
Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2460691
31 Jul 2024Conditional
New upgraded synthetic grass pitch, with boundary fence around perimeter of pitch 4 No. of 12metre high floodlight poles with a max 250 lux lighting and associated site works Upgraded & extended parking area with associated site works
Permission · Meath County Council, 2460587
18 Jun 2024Conditional
the development will consist of the following: 1. Construction of a new detached, 2-storey dwelling. 2. Construction of a new garage. 3. New proprietary wastewater treatment system & percolation area. 4. New entrance to site. 5. All associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 24270
11 Jun 2024N/a
the development will consist of the following: 1. Construction of a new detached, 2-storey dwelling. 2. Construction of a new garage. 3. New proprietary wastewater treatment system & percolation area. 4. New entrance to site. 5. All associated site works
Permission, 2 homes · Meath County Council, 24259
24 May 2024N/a
the development will consist of construction of a single storey dwelling with detached domestic garage, install a septic tank with percolation area and form new entrance to public road
Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2460375
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
24 Feb 2023Conditional
the retention of alterations to shopfront that were shown on Planning Application Ref. No. AA/151182
Retention · Meath County Council, 23184
2 Sept 2022Conditional
construction of single storey extension to the rear and side with internal alterations to existing dwelling & for change of use of existing detached domestic garage with revised elevational treatment to use as ancillary to dwelling to include occupational therapy & physiotherapy room and home office. Permission is also sought for retention of revised site boundaries and revised site layout to previously approved planning permission Ref. No. AA/161074 & Planning Permission Ref. No. 01/5010
Permission · Meath County Council, 221143
27 May 2022Conditional
construction of a single storey style dwelling with detached domestic garage, install a proprietary sewage treatment system and form new entrance to public road
Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 22691
25 Feb 2022Refused
construction of a two storey style dwelling with detached domestic garage, install a proprietary sewage treatment system and form new entrance to public road
Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 22253
The 25 most recent of 41 applications.
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: Balrath Woods 001579
Recorded monuments
- ME032-065 Enclosure
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- ME032-067 Enclosure
Description
Aerial photographs (GB89.A.08 and GB89.K.46) show cropmark of a circular enclosure defined by a fosse with entrance facing south-east. Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 10 June 2009
- ME032-068 Enclosure
Description
Aerial photograph (GB89.K.46) shows cropmarks of two curved fosses which appear to enclose a small promontory. Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 10 June 2009
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Flemingstown.
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
- At the centre of the townland of Flemingstown, 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 Flemingstown.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Flemingstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath.
The townland
- Name
- Flemingstown
- Area
- 3,568,641 m² (356.86 ha, 881.83 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kentstown, and its townlands
- Barony
- Duleek Lower
- Electoral division
- Kentstown, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 2,263 people lived in 700 households in the Kentstown electoral division. 88% of households owned their home. 48% of homes were built since 2001. 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballymagarvey, Balrath, Burtonstown, Danestown, Kentstown, Knockharley, Rathdrinagh, Sicily, Tuiterath
- Placenames
- Flemingstown 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.