Obertstown

142 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Obertstown, from 13 m² to 171,218 m² (17.12 ha, 42.31 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 25 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 126 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 22 Jun 2026Refused

  the development will consist of: A 2 storey dwelling and detached domestic garage, Existing agricultural entrance to be changed to a domestic entrance, driveway, septic tank and percolation area, landscaping and all associated works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660775

• 4 Mar 2026Conditional

  the development (previously granted under ref No 2217) consists of the following: Retention permission (1) Amendments and alterations to elevations and floor plans of existing one and half storey type dwelling (2) Constructed single storey plant room (3) Revised site layout plan (4) and ancillary site works

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660249

• 1 Mar 2026Conditional

  the development will consist of: A) single story 41sqm extension to the North Facing side of the existing dwelling, some minor internal alterations, window and door configuration to main house. B) Changes to the wall footprint, Window and door configuration to existing conservatory, velux windows on the North and South on the roof of the same conservatory, C) Conversion of existing domestic Garage to home office and GYM, landscaping and all associated works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660233

• 19 Feb 2026N/a

  the development will consist of: A) single story 41sqm extension to the North Facing side of the existing dwelling, some minor internal alterations, window and door configuration. B) Conversion of existing domestic Garage to home office and GYM, landscaping and all associated works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660190

• 29 Jan 2026Conditional

  File Ref: 211821 - to construct a part two storey, part single storey dwelling house, detached garage, change of use of existing agricultural entrance to domestic entrance from the public road, new wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all associated site development works

  Extension of duration, 2 homes · Meath County Council, 2644

• 8 Oct 2025N/a

  the development consists of permission to demolish existing extension to the side of existing dwelling house and to construct a new single storey extension to the side and rear with minor internal and exterior alterations, to close off 2 x vehicular entrances and to contract a new entrance onto the public road at a new location, permission to replace the existing septic tank with a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, permission for retention of change of use of shed 1 to domestic use (ancillary to the existing dwelling house) with internal and external alterations consisting of increase in wall heights, increased floor area and new hipped slated roof to same, and all associated site development works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2561080

• 27 Jun 2025N/a

  the development will consist of a single-storey garden room with a floor area of 24 square metres in the south, east corner of the site at the above address

  Permission · Meath County Council, 25121

• 13 Jun 2025Conditional

  The development consists of; 1) The removal of an existing single storey steel-clad shed, 2) The erection of a new single storey steel clad garage type structure used for domestic storage purposes only; i.e. the storing of vehicles. 3) The part conversion of an existing blockwork garage to a home office / study, 4) Modifications to the elevations of the existing blockwork garage to include new doors and windows, 5) Internal modifications of the existing blockwork garage layout and all associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560605

• 1 Apr 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of the renovation & conversion of an existing farm building to 2 No. 2 storey semi-detached dwellings with new entrance porches, the installation of a wastewater treatment system and associated polishing filter, new entrance onto public roadway and all associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2560327

• 21 Oct 2024Conditional

  the development consists of (1) revised house plans and site layout from previously granted under ref no 21193 and (2) ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2460869

• 3 Oct 2024Conditional

  the development will consist of the construction of a new two storey extension to the, rear of the existing two storey dwelling, alterations to the existing dwelling, decommissioning of the existing septic tank, new wastewater disposal system, upgrade of the site entrance, and all associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2460816

• 9 Sept 2024Conditional

  the development being retained consists of detached domestic garage incorporating tool and fuel storage area to rear of existing dwelling together with all associated site works

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2460721

• 30 May 2024Conditional

  the development will consist of change of house type design for granted planning permission Ref. No. 2360039 and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2460394

• 3 Mar 2024Conditional

  the development consists of the construction of 171.4 sq.m. portal frame building and all ancillary site works for use as horse stables

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2460147

• 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

• 15 Sept 2023Conditional

  the retention of: (1) Retention of revision to site layout and site boundary (2) Minor alterations and amendments to the house and garage previously granted permission Ref: NA901524 as amended by NA130069, with a 35sqm single story extension to rear of dwelling, Alterations to window and door conifigurations (3) Permission for retention of existing garage and all associated works. Signficant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Retention · Meath County Council, 23888

• 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

• 17 Aug 2023N/a

  the retention of: (1) Retention of revision to site layout, (2) Minor alterations and amendments to the house and garage previously granted permission Ref: NA1901524 as amended by NA130069, with a 35sqm single story extension to rear of dwelling, Alterations to window and door conifigurations (3) Permission for retention of existing garage and all associated works

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 23809

• 28 Jul 2023N/a

  the retention of: (1) Retention of revision to site layout, (2) Minor alterations and amendments to the house and garage previously granted permission Ref: NA1901524 as amended by Na130069, with a 35sqm single story extension to rear of dwelling, Alterations to window and door conifigurations (3) Permission for retention of existing garage and all associated works

  Retention · Meath County Council, 23754

• 4 Jul 2023Conditional

  outline permission will consist of the construction of a new two storey dwelling, new proprietary wastewater treatment system, new vehicular entrance and all associated site works

  Outline permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 23674

• 10 May 2023Conditional

  The development will consist of the following: 1. Construction of a new detached two-storey split-level dwelling 2. Construction of a new detached garage and carport 3. New proprietary wastewater treatment system & percolation area 4. All associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2360039

• 30 Mar 2023Refused

  a single storey dwelling house, detached garage, new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new entrance onto public road and all associated site development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 2 homes · Meath County Council, 23344

• 2 Dec 2022Conditional

  to erect a shed for domestic storage measuring 223 msq. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 221563

• 10 Jun 2022Conditional

  the development will consist of retention and completion of the construction of a new single storey dwelling house with minor amendments to plans and elevation from those previously granted Planning Permission under AA/20025, detached garage, waste water treatment unit and percolation area together with all associated site development works

  Retention, 2 homes · Meath County Council, 22774

• 1 Apr 2022Conditional

  a single storey extension with central link element to existing dwelling, renovation works to existing dwelling & detached domestic garage, waste water treatment system, vehicular entrance upgrade and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 22411

The 25 most recent of 53 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 Obertstown.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Obertstown.

Architectural heritage

• Oberstown House, farm house, 1850–1890 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached double-pile three-bay two-storey farmhouse, built c.1870. Pitched slate roofs with red brick chimneystacks and clay pots. Snecked limestone walls. Square-headed window openings with stone sills. Central porch addition. Ranges of stone outbuildings to rear. Bounded to front by cast-iron railings.

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 Obertstown, 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 moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Obertstown

Area

2,181,624 m² (218.16 ha, 539.09 acres)

Civil parish

Skreen, and its townlands

Barony

Skreen

Electoral division

Skreen, the unit of the census

Census 2022

1,673 people lived in 561 households in the Skreen electoral division. 86% of households owned their home. 27% of homes were built since 2001. 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Colvinstown, Cookstown, Macetown, Proudstown, Skreen

Placenames

Obertstown 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.