# Hilltown, Co. Meath: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Dunboyne, barony of Dunboyne, Co. Meath. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 797,261 m² (79.73 ha, 197.01 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 18 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 3,927 m² (0.39 ha, 0.97 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): P5 RA - Rural Area, the zone with the most parcels - Planning (National Planning Applications): 9 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Dunboyne, https://everytownland.com/meath/parish/dunboyne.md - Barony: Dunboyne - Electoral division: Dunboyne, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): Dunboyne electoral division: 10,698 people in 3,434 households; 78% of households own their home; 39% of homes were built since 2001; 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes. - County: Co. Meath, https://everytownland.com/meath.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/37781 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 160867 - Centre: latitude 53.393291, longitude -6.460356 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 18 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Hilltown, from 76 m² to 270,034 m² (27 ha, 66.73 acres); 32 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 201753: 270,034 m² (27 ha, 66.73 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/201753.md - Parcel 135435: 179,031 m² (17.9 ha, 44.24 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/135435.md - Parcel 137509: 97,874 m² (9.79 ha, 24.19 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/137509.md - Parcel 5656010: 93,967 m² (9.4 ha, 23.22 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5656010.md - Parcel 148398: 67,530 m² (6.75 ha, 16.69 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/148398.md - Parcel 142981: 39,197 m² (3.92 ha, 9.69 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/142981.md - Parcel 138584: 36,853 m² (3.69 ha, 9.11 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/138584.md - Parcel 214234: 6,012 m² (0.6 ha, 1.49 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/214234.md - Parcel 4948274: 3,992 m² (0.4 ha, 0.99 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4948274.md - Parcel 6028202: 3,862 m² (0.39 ha, 0.95 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/6028202.md - Parcel 6028230: 2,443 m² (0.24 ha, 0.6 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/6028230.md - Parcel 6031263: 1,859 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/6031263.md - Parcel 196199: 1,805 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/196199.md - Parcel 161623: 1,107 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/161623.md - Parcel 213987: 411 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/213987.md - Parcel 186946: 223 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/186946.md - Parcel 188264: 184 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/188264.md - Parcel 6028238: 76 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/6028238.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) - P5 RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath; 38 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/meath-adopted-county-development-plan - G3 GB - Green Belt (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape): The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal; 6 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.fingal.ie/development-plan ## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) 9 applications, newest first. - 27 Jan 2026, Kildare County Council 2660074: N/a. Permission. a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC (shown in purple) is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC (shown in blue) is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. There are two Protected Structures located within the application area of the Leixlip cable route, Deey Bridge and Lock (RPS B06-14) and Sandford Bridge (RPS B06-16). The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC (shown in orange) and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: - Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; - All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660074/0 - 16 Jan 2026, Kildare County Council 2660044: N/a. Permission. a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. - The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. - The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: • Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; • Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; • Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; • All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance Refer to the enclosed site and newspaper notices for a full description of development.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660044/0 - 20 May 2021, Meath County Council 21958: Refused. Permission. planning permission for the construction of a part two storey/part single storey 1,445m2 Horticultural Centre; with ancillary office/staff facilities; single storey 322m2 Farm Machinery Storage Shed; to be accessed via new vehicular site entrance & access track (per previously approved Fingal County Council planning ref. FW21A/0010); associated carparking, site development and landscape works; at Site off the R149 Known as Hilltop Farm. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/21958/0 - 7 May 2021, Meath County Council 21863: N/a. Permission. planning permission for the construction of a part two storey/part single storey 1,445m2 Horticultural Centre; with ancillary office/staff facilities; single storey 322m2 Farm Machinery Storage Shed; to be accessed via new vehicular site entrance & access track (per previously approved Fingal County Council planning ref. FW21A/0010); associated carparking, site development and landscape works; at Site off the R149 Known as Hilltop Farm. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/21863/0 - 29 Jan 2021, Fingal County Council FW21A/0010: Grant permission. Permission. Permission for widening of existing gated access for provision of new. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/fingal/appli - 12 Oct 2020, Fingal County Council FW20A/0134: Grant permission. Permission. New dormer type revised roof profile including conversion of attic/roo. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/fingal/appli - 15 Apr 2020, Fingal County Council FW20A/0054: Invalid planning application. Permission. New dormer type revised roof profile including conversion of attic/roo. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/fingal/appli - 14 Jun 2019, Meath County Council RA190781: Refused. Permission. (1) The erection of 2 no. farm buildings for the keeping of livestock (cattle, sheep), storage of feed and farm machinery to include hard standings and run-off tank (2) Demolition of existing old farm buildings. (3) The relocation of existing farm entrance and gates. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/RA190781/0 - 4 Nov 2015, Fingal County Council FW15A/0032: Grant permission. Permission. Permission for the construction of 128 two storey family houses. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/fingal/appli Applicants are not shown. ## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service) No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Hilltown. ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) No recorded monument lies in the townland of Hilltown. ## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Hilltown. ## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland) - Radon: About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887 - 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_3001, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_3001.zip (ZIP). - Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use. 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. ## Downloads - DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/meath/hilltown-160867.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/meath/hilltown-160867.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/meath/hilltown-160867.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Hilltown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath: https://everytownland.com/meath.md ## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann) - Barnhill (Co. Dublin): https://everytownland.com/dublin/barnhill.md - Clonee: https://everytownland.com/meath/clonee-160407.md - Confey (Co. Kildare): https://everytownland.com/kildare/confey.md - Cullaghreeva (Co. Kildare): https://everytownland.com/kildare/cullaghreeva.md - Ellickstown: https://everytownland.com/meath/ellickstown.md - Hansfield or Phibblestown (Co. Dublin): https://everytownland.com/dublin/hansfield-or-phibblestown.md - Jarretstown: https://everytownland.com/meath/jarretstown.md - Kennaghstown: https://everytownland.com/meath/kennaghstown.md - Passifyoucan (Co. Dublin): https://everytownland.com/dublin/passifyoucan.md 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. --- Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation. Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged. - Page: https://everytownland.com/meath/hilltown-160867 - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/meath/hilltown-160867