# Muff, Co. Meath: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Nobber, barony of Morgallion, Co. Meath; in Irish An Magh.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 2,462,261 m² (246.23 ha, 608.44 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 57 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 4,330 m² (0.43 ha, 1.07 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): P5 RA - Rural Area, the zone with the most parcels
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 8 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Nobber, https://everytownland.com/meath/parish/nobber.md
- Barony: Morgallion
- Electoral division: Nobber, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 822 people lived in 294 households in the Nobber electoral division. 67% of households owned their home. 34% of homes were built since 2001. 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Meath, https://everytownland.com/meath.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/38298
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 161182
- Centre: latitude 53.830348, longitude -6.771292 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

57 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Muff, from 152 m² to 315,348 m² (31.53 ha, 77.92 acres); 30 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 207159: 315,348 m² (31.53 ha, 77.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/207159.md
- Parcel 208300: 276,868 m² (27.69 ha, 68.42 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/208300.md
- Parcel 198943: 235,883 m² (23.59 ha, 58.29 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/198943.md
- Parcel 203661: 221,439 m² (22.14 ha, 54.72 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/203661.md
- Parcel 3084517: 199,776 m² (19.98 ha, 49.37 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3084517.md
- Parcel 181209: 179,143 m² (17.91 ha, 44.27 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/181209.md
- Parcel 208990: 150,265 m² (15.03 ha, 37.13 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/208990.md
- Parcel 168606: 119,541 m² (11.95 ha, 29.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/168606.md
- Parcel 180978: 95,101 m² (9.51 ha, 23.5 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/180978.md
- Parcel 172277: 93,082 m² (9.31 ha, 23 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/172277.md
- Parcel 158587: 88,656 m² (8.87 ha, 21.91 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/158587.md
- Parcel 209019: 66,797 m² (6.68 ha, 16.51 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/209019.md
- Parcel 167429: 54,337 m² (5.43 ha, 13.43 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/167429.md
- Parcel 172278: 51,945 m² (5.19 ha, 12.84 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/172278.md
- Parcel 186080: 30,075 m² (3.01 ha, 7.43 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/186080.md
- Parcel 3084477: 29,159 m² (2.92 ha, 7.21 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3084477.md
- Parcel 188401: 26,898 m² (2.69 ha, 6.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/188401.md
- Parcel 188626: 17,313 m² (1.73 ha, 4.28 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/188626.md
- Parcel 160343: 15,320 m² (1.53 ha, 3.79 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/160343.md
- Parcel 200303: 12,159 m² (1.22 ha, 3 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/200303.md
- Parcel 171834: 11,655 m² (1.17 ha, 2.88 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/171834.md
- Parcel 188586: 8,784 m² (0.88 ha, 2.17 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/188586.md
- Parcel 194468: 6,941 m² (0.69 ha, 1.72 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/194468.md
- Parcel 4811971: 6,049 m² (0.6 ha, 1.49 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4811971.md
- Parcel 168376: 5,584 m² (0.56 ha, 1.38 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/168376.md
- Parcel 186093: 5,024 m² (0.5 ha, 1.24 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/186093.md
- Parcel 160253: 4,539 m² (0.45 ha, 1.12 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/160253.md
- Parcel 138599: 4,473 m² (0.45 ha, 1.11 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/138599.md
- Parcel 168428: 4,330 m² (0.43 ha, 1.07 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/168428.md
- Parcel 141920: 4,284 m² (0.43 ha, 1.06 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/141920.md
- Parcel 638612: 4,277 m² (0.43 ha, 1.06 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/638612.md
- Parcel 2517678: 4,042 m² (0.4 ha, 1 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2517678.md
- Parcel 184341: 3,507 m² (0.35 ha, 0.87 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/184341.md
- Parcel 200489: 3,493 m² (0.35 ha, 0.86 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/200489.md
- Parcel 151657: 3,289 m² (0.33 ha, 0.81 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/151657.md
- Parcel 168530: 2,803 m² (0.28 ha, 0.69 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/168530.md
- Parcel 137042: 2,644 m² (0.26 ha, 0.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/137042.md
- Parcel 154724: 2,555 m² (0.26 ha, 0.63 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/154724.md
- Parcel 166904: 2,322 m² (0.23 ha, 0.57 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/166904.md
- Parcel 144854: 2,302 m² (0.23 ha, 0.57 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/144854.md
- Parcel 638629: 1,665 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/638629.md
- Parcel 638652: 1,391 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/638652.md
- Parcel 153842: 1,160 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/153842.md
- Parcel 5283309: 1,094 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5283309.md
- Parcel 638637: 1,024 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/638637.md
- Parcel 638602: 848 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/638602.md
- Parcel 202252: 724 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/202252.md
- Parcel 153200: 579 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/153200.md
- Parcel 197583: 555 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/197583.md
- Parcel 151964: 495 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/151964.md
- Parcel 186427: 468 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/186427.md
- Parcel 202164: 341 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/202164.md
- Parcel 150404: 338 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/150404.md
- Parcel 5283305: 311 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5283305.md
- Parcel 5559667: 228 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5559667.md
- Parcel 198500: 168 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/198500.md
- Parcel 5559654: 152 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5559654.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 (As Varied), Meath; 72 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2
- R2 A1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath; 11 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2
- S5 G1 - Community Infrastructure (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath; 2 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2
- G1 F1 - Open Space (Open space, park): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath; 0 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

8 applications, newest first.

- 8 Jul 2026, Meath County Council 2660852: N/a. Permission. Side/Front extension to existing dwelling house , and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660852/0
- 29 May 2026, Meath County Council 2660649: Conditional. Retention. 1. Retention of single storey extension to rear of dwelling from previously granted under 73/1812. 2. Retention of revised boundaries from previously granted under 73/1812. 3. Retention of Domestic Garage and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660649/0
- 8 Nov 2025, Meath County Council 2561216: Refused. Permission, 1 home. The development will consist of a new proposed two storey dwelling, new detached single storey garage and associated carport, use of the existing agricultural entrance as a domestic entrance, new wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter together with all associated site development works.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561216/0
- 21 Dec 2023, Meath County Council 2360512: Conditional. Permission. The development will consist of the importation and insertion of c.143,826 tonnes of uncontaminated soil and stone as a non-waste by product over a six year period, not exceeding 25,000 tonnes/annum, to improve 7.34 hectares of agricultural lands where: •The further use of the soil and stone is certain and will be used to recontour and improve the agricultural lands; •The soil and stone can be used directly without further processing. •The soil and stone will be an integral part of a production process i.e. soil will be excavated, moved to facilitate site development in accordance with Article 27 by a material producer or with the expressed written consent of a material producer and will be notifiable to the EPA as a by - product prior to its use on lands. •The proposed further use of the soil and stone fulfils all relevant product, environmental and health protection requirements for the specific use and will not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts. On site equipment includes: •Existing site wheel wash; •Existing mobile portacabin welfare facilities; •Existing material inspection and quarantine area; There is no planned removal of hedge line vegetation on the perimeter of the site.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360512/0
- 17 Feb 2023, Meath County Council 23157: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. the retention of 1. sunroom and small extension to rear of dwelling 2. steel shed along with all ancillarysite works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23157/0
- 15 Mar 2022, Meath County Council 22329: Conditional. Permission. the importation and insertion of c.100,000 tonnes of excavation spoil, over a five-year period and not exceeding 25,000 tonnes in a single year. The excavation spoil comprises of natural materials of clay, silt, sand, gravel or stone beneficial for agricultural purposes. On site equipment includes: existing site wheel wash, exiting mobile portacabin welfare facilities, existing material inspection and quarantine area. There is no planned removal of hedge line vegetation on the perimeter of the site. Significant Further Information / Revised plans submitted on this application.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/22329/0
- 25 Feb 2022, Meath County Council 22244: Conditional. Permission. the construction of an agricultural underpass linkage area under existing public road (cul de sac) and all site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/22244/0
- 24 Jan 2018, Meath County Council KA180056: Conditional. Permission. new entrance, permission to deposit clean subsoil and topsoil on site and all ancillary site works (previous planning application number KA/60008. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/KA180056/0

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## 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 Muff.

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

- ME005-064: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME005-064----. Situated at the E end of a small E-W ridge on a general S-facing slope. A circular enclosure (diam. c. 40m) with some bushes is depicted on the 1836 edition of the OS 6-inch map where it is described in gothic lettering as a ‘Fort’ and an arc of hachures SW-N is depicted on the 1908 edition. There are slight traces of a circular grass-covered area (diam. 27m) defined by a slight scarp, and the outline can be seen on OSI imagery (1995). 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. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 5 September 2018
- ME005-065: Earthwork, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME005-065----. Located in a slight E-W fold in an undulating landscape. A small feature is depicted as rock outcrop (diam. c. 10m) and describe as ‘Mound’ in italic lettering only on the 1836 edition of the OS 6-inch map. No feature is visible at ground level in pasture. 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. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 5 September 2018
- ME005-066: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME005-066----. Located just E of the tip of a NW-SE spur. This is a circular grass-covered area (diam. 29m E-W; 28m N-S) that slopes down to the NE. It is defined by an eroded and grass-covered earthen bank (Wth 8m; int. H 0.3m; ext. H 0.6m) with slight traces of an outer fosse (Wth of base 3.5m; ext. D 0.4m). The original entrance is not identified. Rath (ME005-067----) is on an equally high hillock c. 140m to the S. 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. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 5 September 2018
- ME005-067: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME005-067----. Located on a hillock, it is described as ‘Lisanarwer’ in gothic lettering on the OS 6-inch maps. This is a raised, circular, grass and rush-covered area (diam. 44.6m N-S; 44.3m E-W) defined by an overgrown earthen bank (Wth of base 4.5-7.5m; int. H 0.4-0.7m; ext. H 3.5-3.7m) separated by a fosse (Wth of top 7-10m; Wth of base 2-3m; ext. D 0.8m at S to 2.6m at N) from an overgrown earthen bank (at N: Wth of base 9m; ext. H 2m) that is missing ESE-SW. This bank has a outer fosse (Wth of top 9m; Wth of base 3m; ext. D 1m) SSW-NNE, and there is a section (L 14m) of what might be a third outer bank (Wth of base 9m; ext. H 1m) and an outer fosse (Wth of base 2m; D 0.5m) only at N. There is an entrance through the inner bank (Wth of base 2.6m) and a causeway (Wth of top 3.6m; H 0.9m) over the inner fosse at S. Rath (ME005-066----) is c. 140m to the N. Archaeological testing (20E0132) by M. McCarthy in an area (dims c. 120-c. 200m NE-SW; c. 150m NW-SE) c. 100m to the SE at the closest point produced no related material (excavations.ie 2020:020). 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. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 5 September 2018 Amended: 9 February 2021
- ME005-068001: Cross, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME005-068001-. Situated at the crest of a S-facing slope in a col with slightly higher ground to the NW and E, and a NW-SE section of the River Dee is c. 300m to the SW. It is described as St Patrick's Stone on the 1836 and 1909 eds of the OS 6- map. This is a tapering cross base (dims of base 0.35m x 0.35m; dims of top 0.25m x 0.25m) with a socket (dims 15cm x 9cm; D 9cm) on top. Nearby are two damaged bullaun stones (ME005-068002-; ME005-068003-). 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. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 15 April, 2015
- ME005-068002: Bullaun stone, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME005-068002-. Situated at the crest of a S-facing slope in a col with slightly higher ground to the NW and E, and a NW-SE section of the River Dee is c. 300m to the SW. This is a boulder (dims 0.8m x 0.4m) with two basins (dims 0.3m x 0.27m; D 0.25m: 0.28m x 0.26m; D 0.2m) that is broken at one edge. The cross-base (ME005-068001-) is nearby and the fragment of a bullaun stone (ME005-068003-) is just to the NNE. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 15 April, 2015
- ME005-068003: Bullaun stone, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME005-068003-. Situated at the crest of a S-facing slope in a col, with slightly higher ground to the NW and E, and a NW-SE section of the River Dee is c. 300m to the SW. This is a boulder (dims 0..4m x 0.4m) has a portion of a basin (diam. 0.2m; D 0.15m) at one edge. The cross-base (ME005-068001-) and the fragment of a bullaun stone (ME005-068002-) are just to the S. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 15 April, 2015
- ME005-069: Barrow - ring-barrow, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME005-069----. Situated on top of a hill that is described as ‘Gallows Hill’ in italic lettering on the OS 6-inch maps. This is a circular grass-covered area (diam. 37m E-W; 35m N-S) defined by a low scarp (Wth 4-5m; H 0.5m at E to 1m at W) separated by a slight fosse or berm (Wth 2-3m) from an outer grass-covered bank (Wth of base 6.5-9m; int. H 0-0.2m; ext. H 0.4-0.5m). There are traces of a second outer fosse NW-E, and there is a gap in the bank at SE. 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. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 5 September 2018

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).

## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage)

- Bridge Farm, kiln, 1770–1830, Regional interest, registry number 14302026, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14302026. Square-plan limekiln, built c.1800, now disused. Roughly dressed limestone walls with ashlar voussoirs to segmental-arch opening. Built into limestone outcrop.
- Bridge Farm, outbuilding, 1800–1840, Regional interest, registry number 14302027, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14302027. Detached three-bay single-storey outbuilding, built c.1820. Pitched corrugated-steel roof. Dressed sandstone and limestone walls with limestone quoins. Segmental-arch carriage openings with ashlar voussoirs. Square-headed window openings with stone sills.
- Water pump, 1850–1890, Regional interest, registry number 14302028, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14302028. Cast-iron water pump, erected c.1870, with lion's head surrounding spout. Fluted base and cap, with finial and side handle.

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of the townland of Muff, about 1 in 10 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: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model: no LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Muff.
- 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/muff.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/meath/muff.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/meath/muff.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Muff 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)

- Altmush: https://everytownland.com/meath/altmush-160024.md
- Altmush: https://everytownland.com/meath/altmush-160023.md
- Brittas: https://everytownland.com/meath/brittas.md
- Garmanagh: https://everytownland.com/meath/garmanagh.md
- Leafin: https://everytownland.com/meath/leafin.md
- Nobber: https://everytownland.com/meath/nobber.md
- Rathgillen: https://everytownland.com/meath/rathgillen.md
- Whitewood: https://everytownland.com/meath/whitewood.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.

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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.

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