Johnstown

1,061 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Johnstown, from 2 m² to 70,766 m² (7.08 ha, 17.49 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 47 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2A1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 1,063 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2B1 - Commercial Town or Village Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C3E1 - Strategic Employment Zones (High Technology Uses) (Office, business/technology park and related)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M1C1 - Mixed Use (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1F1 - Open Space (Open space, park)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5G1 - Community Infrastructure (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1A2 - New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 19 Aug 2025Conditional

  permission for change of use of part of a building previously used as a creche to residential accommodation

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560876

• 18 Jul 2025N/a

  permission for the rezoning from residential/Commercial to Residential only

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2560755

• 27 Feb 2025Conditional

  the installation of two openable rooflights into the existing roof to the north of the property

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560184

• 4 Jun 2024Conditional

  planning permission to retain, complete and extend my existing dwelling at the side to include on ground floor a kitchen, Utility and music room and on the first floor two bedrooms with one bathroom and landing with all ancillary site works at 9 Chestnut Court, Johnstown, Navan, Co. Meath.

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2460400

• 8 Dec 2023Refused

  the construction of a single-story extension to the side of the existing dwelling, which will incorporate 1 No. bedrooms, W/C, kitchen, living and dining area, all with associated site works and landscaping

  Permission · Meath County Council, 231121

• 1 Dec 2023Conditional

  the development will consist of the construction of a single storey retail food store of 1,840 sq.m. (1315 sqm net retail) with ancillary off-licence sales area and incorporating an external service area; associated signage consisting of 2 no. illuminated fascia signs 2.07 x 2.47m, 1 no. double sided internally illuminated pole sign to include opening hours with a total area (front and back) of 13.56 sq.m.; car park for 89 no. cars with single access/egress, 10 no. cycle spaces, landscaped road frontage and all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement will be included in this application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360440

• 1 Dec 2023Conditional

  the development will consist of the construction of 2 no. 5 and 4 storey apartment blocks comprising 36 no. 1-bedroom and 9 no. 2-bedroom apartments with PV panels, 56 no. car parking spaces with single vehicular access from Metges Road, 2 no. pedestrian entrances, cycle storage for 114 no. bikes, substation, bins store, communal garden and all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement will be included with this application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360441

• 20 Nov 2023N/a

  The development will consist of the construction of a single storey retail food store of 1,840 sq.m. (1315 sqm net retail) with ancillary off-licence sales area and incorporating an external service area; associated signage consisting of 2 no. illuminated fascia signs 2.07 x 2.47m, 1 no. double sided internally illuminated pole sign to include opening hours with a total area (front and back) of 13.56 sq.m.; car park for 89 no. cars with single access/egress, 10 no. cycle spaces, landscaped road frontage and all associated site works.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360416

• 20 Nov 2023N/a

  The development will consist of the construction of 2 no. 5 and 4 storey apartment blocks comprising 36 no. 1-bedroom and 9 no. 2-bedroom apartments with PV panels, 56 no. car parking spaces with single vehicular access from Metges Road, 2 no. pedestrian entrances, cycle storage for 114 no. bikes, substation, bins store, communal garden and all associated site works.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360417

• 9 Aug 2023Conditional

  the construction of a single-storey extension to the side of existing dwelling, which will incorporate 1 No. bedrooms, W/C, kitchen, living and dining area, all with associated site works and landscaping

  Permission · Meath County Council, 23789

• 28 Jun 2023N/a

  the construction of a single-storey extension to the side of existing dwelling, which will incorporate 1 No. bedrooms, W/C, kitchen, living and dining area, all with associated site works and landscaping

  Permission · Meath County Council, 23655

• 21 Feb 2023Conditional

  an existing single storey extension to the side of an existing two storey dwelling, together with retention for single storey enclosed side passage and also a covered single storey veranda to the rear of the existing dwelling

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 23169

• 1 Jun 2022Conditional

  the construction of a new single-story timber structure, to the side of the existing dwelling, which will comprise of a home office, storage room and W/C with all associated site works and landscaping

  Permission · Meath County Council, 22714

• 23 May 2022N/a

  the construction of a new single-story timber structure, to the side of the existing dwelling, which will comprise of a home office, storage room and W/C with all associated site works and landscaping

  Permission · Meath County Council, 22666

• 10 Dec 2021Conditional

  retention permission for existing agricultural shed and existing entrance onto main road, including all ancillary site works

  Retention · Meath County Council, 212311

• 26 May 2021Conditional

  the construction of 5 No. dwellings comprising of 4 No. 2-Bed and 1 No. 3-Bed 2 storey terrace houses, together with new garden boundary walls and connection to existing site services; and all associated siteworks. Access to new dwellings will be via the existing residential access road within Cois Glaisin Estate

  Permission, 5 homes · Meath County Council, 211000

• 23 Apr 2021N/a

  the construction of 5 No. dwellings comprising of 4 No. 2-Bed and 1 No. 3-Bed 2 storey terrace houses, together with new garden boundary walls and connection to existing site services; and all associated siteworks. Access to new dwellings will be via the existing residential access road within Cois Glaisin Estate

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 21781

• 15 Jan 2021Unconditional

  EXTENSION OF DURATION PLANNING APPLICATION ON REF NO. NA/151308 - Phase 2 of the Johnstown Education Campus in Johnstown, Navan, Co Meath within the curtilage of Sion House which is a protected structure. The development will consist of part 3 storey, part 2 storey extensions to Colaiste na Mi linking the existing school building to Sion House, alterations and refurbishment of Sion House to accommodate Colaiste na Mi, the construction of a split level part single storey, part 2 storey school for St Mary's Special Needs School and all associated site works, including additional car parking, ballcourts, playing field, drop off areas & vehicular exit through existing entrance onto the L5050 to the East of the site

  Extension of duration, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2152

• 23 Dec 2019N/a

  a new single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling, with all associated site works and landscaping

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, NA191804

• 17 May 2019Conditional

  1) The retention of a single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling, 2) Permission to construct a new single story flat roof extension to the side of the existing dwelling, and all associated site works and landscaping

  Permission · Meath County Council, NA190615

• 14 Feb 2018Conditional

  amendments to previously approved permission Reg. Ref. NA/170747, which consisted of 264 residential units and a creche. The development proposed is to replace two no. 3 bedroom semi-detached two storey dwellings with 1 no. 4 bedroom two storey detached dwelling at sites 35 & 36 Cois Glaisin Court

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, NA180135

• 29 Aug 2017Conditional

  the construction of 5 no. buildings outlined as follows: 1 no. 4 storey mixed use building referred to as Block A, 1 no. 5 storey (including car park level) apartment building referred to as Block B, 1 no. external stair/lift core servicing Blocks A & B, 1 no. 4 to 5 storey (including car park level) apartment building referred to as Block C, 1 no. 4 to 5 storey (including car park level) apartment building referred to as Block D and 1 no. 3 to 4 storey (including car park level) apartment building referred to as Block E - all with solar panels to roof. A new car park at ground level will be accessible via 2 no. vehicular egress points off Metges Road along with 2 no. pedestrian entrances. Parking for 205 no. cars will be provided at car park level while spaces for 94 no. bikes will be provided between car park level and a new plaza. The development will contain 8 no. 1 bed apartments, 82 no. 2 bed apartments and 9 no. 3 bed apartments along with 1 no. sports facility of 348sqm and 1 no. commercial hub of 348sqm both located in Block A, 1 no. ESB substation and switch room, plant rooms and ancillary accommodation for both residential and commercial development along with landscaped open space, decks, new plaza and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, NA170997

• 23 Aug 2017Conditional

  demolition of existing detached shed in side garden. Proposed ground floor side/partial rear & partial front extension with bay window & front porch with pitched roofs over & 3 no. velux roof lights in slope of roof on side, proposed extension for use as family flat. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, NA170977

• 30 Jun 2017Conditional

  development will consist of (i) the construction of 264 new two storey dwellings (92 no. 2 bed terrace houses, 139 no. 3 bed semi-detached and terrace houses and 33 no. 4 bed detached and semi-detached houses), (ii) all ancillary and associated site works inlcuding connection to existing site services, new internal site service roads, footpaths, associated landscaping and open space, (iii) construction of a new 304sq.m single storey creche, (iv) site perimeter boundary plinth walls and railings, (v) extension of public footpaths and cycle paths along site boundaries to Metges Road (N3/R153 Distributor) and the Johnstown Road (L5055-1) and (vi) garden boundary walls and fences. Vehicular access to new dwellings will be via the 2 no. existing residential estate site entrances, 1 no. located on the Metges Road (N3/R153 Distributor) and 1 no. located on the Johnstown Road (L5505-1), and via the existing access roads within Cois Glaisin Housing Estate. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 265 homes · Meath County Council, NA170747

• 25 May 2017N/a

  proposed demolition of existing detached shed in side garden. Proposed ground floor side/partial rear & partial front extension with baywindow & front porch with pitched roof over, proposed partial first floor side extension with pitched roof over & 1No. velux roof light in front slope of roof, proposed extension for use as family flat

  Permission · Meath County Council, NA170588

The 25 most recent of 27 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 Johnstown.

Recorded monuments

• ME025-041 Font (present location)
  Description

  Issac Butler, writing c. 1749, recorded the apostle font at Kilcarn church (ME031-003----) (1892, 126). It was moved to Dublin for the Great Exhibition in 1853 (Roe 1968, 61), and after this it may have been moved to its present location in the Roman Catholic church at Johnstown, c. 900m NNW of its original home. It is made of limestone and is dodecagonal, or twelve-sided, in form (ext. dim. 0.77m; H 0.43m) with a flat-bottomed basin (diam. 0.51m; D 0.2m). Each side-panel is decorated as a high medieval ogee-headed niche, enriched with foliage, buttresses and pinnacles. Mythical beasts and human heads attached to the under-panels gnaw at the base of the columns separating the niches. The twelve apostles have been placed in eleven of the niches, two unfortunates having to share, while the twelfth panel depicts the crowning of the Virgin by her Son. All the apostles are seated on benches facing forward, and some can be identified by their symbols: Peter with the Keys; Paul with a sword; St. Andrew with a saltire. St. James is equipped as a pilgrim with a satchel over his shoulder and the scallop shell, the emblem of his great shrine of Compostella in NW Spain, in his hand. The font stands on a plain twelve-sided limestone pillar (total H 0.87m), and is dated by Roe (1968, 65-6) to the late 15th or early 16th century. The font from Follistown (ME025-041001-i) s outside the church, and a pier (ME025-041002-) from the cloister arcade at Bective abbey (ME031-026----) is displayed on the outside of the church tower. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. See attached image Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 10 July 2014

• ME025-041001 Font (present location)
  Description

  The undecorated sandstone font from Follistown (ME025-027002-) was moved to Johnstown Roman Catholic church, c. 3km to the W, in 1852 (Cogan 1862-70, 2, 241) where it is set up outside the door. It is octagonal (ext. dim. 0.65-0.67m; H 0.5m) with a circular basin (diam. 0.51m; D 0.2m) and chamfered under-panels. It sits uncomfortably on an octagonal stem (H 0.38m) that narrows slightly at the waist where there is a horizontal moulded rib (Wth 0.05m). The stem is limestone and might not belong with the basin (Roe 1968, 119-21). The apostle font from Kilcarne is inside the church (ME025-041----), and a pier (ME025-041002-) from the cloister arcade at Bective abbey (ME031-026----) is displayed on the outside of the church tower. See attached image. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 17 December, 2014

• ME025-041002 Stone sculpture (present location)
  Description

  A pier (Wth 0.32m; H 0.83m) from the cloister arcade at Bective abbey (ME031-026----) is displayed on the outside of the church tower at Johnstown Roman Catholic church on the S side. It is decorated with an image of a bishop. The font from Follistown (ME025-041001-) is nearby, and the decorated font from Kilcarn (ME031-003002-) is inside the church. (Stalley 1987, 194, Fig. 220) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 January, 2015

Architectural heritage

• Worker's house, 1800–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Pair of semi-detached two-bay two-storey former estate workers' houses, built c.1820, with pair of central porches. Pitched slate roofs with red brick chimneystacks and timber barge boards. Roughcast rendered walls, with exposed stone walls to porch. Timber sash windows with stone sills.

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

About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately low, 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_2743 (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.

• Johnstown, Navan35 sales

Name

Johnstown · Baile Sheáin

Area

580,881 m² (58.09 ha, 143.54 acres)

Civil parish

Athlumney, and its townlands

Barony

Skreen

Electoral division

Navan Rural, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Navan Rural electoral division: 31,940 people in 10,373 households; 70% of households own their home; 48% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Alexander Reid, Athlumney, Bailis, Kilcarn

Placenames

Johnstown 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.