# Rochestown, Co. Meath: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Gernonstown, barony of Slane Upper, Co. Meath. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 1,744,607 m² (174.46 ha, 431.1 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 60 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 4,852 m² (0.49 ha, 1.2 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): P5 RA - Rural Area, the zone with the most parcels - Planning (National Planning Applications): 14 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Gernonstown, https://everytownland.com/meath/parish/gernonstown.md - Barony: Slane Upper - Electoral division: Stackallan, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 751 people lived in 230 households in the Stackallan electoral division. 89% of households owned their home. 26% of homes were built since 2001. 9% 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/38742 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 161427 - Centre: latitude 53.721717, longitude -6.627848 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 60 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Rochestown, from 202 m² to 253,443 m² (25.34 ha, 62.63 acres); 20 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 187069: 253,443 m² (25.34 ha, 62.63 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/187069.md - Parcel 4438778: 245,164 m² (24.52 ha, 60.58 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4438778.md - Parcel 6218015: 114,730 m² (11.47 ha, 28.35 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/6218015.md - Parcel 166638: 109,450 m² (10.94 ha, 27.05 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/166638.md - Parcel 5604906: 109,339 m² (10.93 ha, 27.02 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5604906.md - Parcel 166648: 105,292 m² (10.53 ha, 26.02 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/166648.md - Parcel 188215: 98,780 m² (9.88 ha, 24.41 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/188215.md - Parcel 187068: 98,398 m² (9.84 ha, 24.31 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/187068.md - Parcel 187064: 86,963 m² (8.7 ha, 21.49 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/187064.md - Parcel 153735: 65,211 m² (6.52 ha, 16.11 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/153735.md - Parcel 5046425: 64,252 m² (6.43 ha, 15.88 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5046425.md - Parcel 5090697: 39,774 m² (3.98 ha, 9.83 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5090697.md - Parcel 639181: 32,334 m² (3.23 ha, 7.99 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/639181.md - Parcel 203666: 31,824 m² (3.18 ha, 7.86 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/203666.md - Parcel 166644: 30,195 m² (3.02 ha, 7.46 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/166644.md - Parcel 199409: 28,429 m² (2.84 ha, 7.02 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/199409.md - Parcel 181222: 27,167 m² (2.72 ha, 6.71 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/181222.md - Parcel 202933: 24,069 m² (2.41 ha, 5.95 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/202933.md - Parcel 166647: 18,520 m² (1.85 ha, 4.58 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/166647.md - Parcel 211410: 16,417 m² (1.64 ha, 4.06 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/211410.md - Parcel 157731: 15,304 m² (1.53 ha, 3.78 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/157731.md - Parcel 5223898: 14,186 m² (1.42 ha, 3.51 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5223898.md - Parcel 215080: 9,309 m² (0.93 ha, 2.3 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/215080.md - Parcel 178862: 6,937 m² (0.69 ha, 1.71 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/178862.md - Parcel 197653: 6,889 m² (0.69 ha, 1.7 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/197653.md - Parcel 186634: 6,872 m² (0.69 ha, 1.7 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/186634.md - Parcel 4942343: 6,474 m² (0.65 ha, 1.6 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4942343.md - Parcel 139238: 6,209 m² (0.62 ha, 1.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/139238.md - Parcel 639156: 5,824 m² (0.58 ha, 1.44 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/639156.md - Parcel 152154: 4,924 m² (0.49 ha, 1.22 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/152154.md - Parcel 160524: 4,780 m² (0.48 ha, 1.18 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/160524.md - Parcel 178861: 4,378 m² (0.44 ha, 1.08 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/178861.md - Parcel 5564270: 4,238 m² (0.42 ha, 1.05 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5564270.md - Parcel 205052: 3,719 m² (0.37 ha, 0.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/205052.md - Parcel 198317: 3,328 m² (0.33 ha, 0.82 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/198317.md - Parcel 204516: 3,262 m² (0.33 ha, 0.81 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/204516.md - Parcel 3499390: 3,259 m² (0.33 ha, 0.81 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3499390.md - Parcel 4683148: 2,822 m² (0.28 ha, 0.7 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4683148.md - Parcel 5526145: 2,601 m² (0.26 ha, 0.64 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5526145.md - Parcel 5281429: 2,564 m² (0.26 ha, 0.63 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5281429.md - Parcel 160863: 2,551 m² (0.26 ha, 0.63 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/160863.md - Parcel 200072: 2,544 m² (0.25 ha, 0.63 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/200072.md - Parcel 163415: 2,355 m² (0.24 ha, 0.58 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/163415.md - Parcel 192986: 2,234 m² (0.22 ha, 0.55 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/192986.md - Parcel 166877: 2,136 m² (0.21 ha, 0.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/166877.md - Parcel 208955: 1,973 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/208955.md - Parcel 192985: 1,788 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/192985.md - Parcel 142568: 1,637 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/142568.md - Parcel 166646: 1,399 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/166646.md - Parcel 200529: 929 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/200529.md - Parcel 166645: 787 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/166645.md - Parcel 146706: 776 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/146706.md - Parcel 187070: 727 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/187070.md - Parcel 5223863: 696 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5223863.md - Parcel 187067: 566 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/187067.md - Parcel 158556: 516 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/158556.md - Parcel 2593255: 482 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2593255.md - Parcel 6218039: 351 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/6218039.md - Parcel 201935: 238 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/201935.md - Parcel 5090693: 202 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5090693.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; 80 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) 14 applications, newest first. - 13 Aug 2026, Meath County Council 2661023: N/a. Permission, 1 home. the development will consist of the construction of a single storey dwelling, detached single storey domestic garage, a new entrance and a domestic wastewater disposal system along with all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2661023/0 - 24 Sept 2025, Meath County Council 2561010: Conditional. Permission. RED III - The Proposed Development comprises the following – • Construction and operation of up to 559,033 sqm of solar PV arrays on ground-mounted metal frames, with a maximum overall height of up to 2.96 metres. • Internal underground trenching, electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and electrical invertor / transformer skid units. • Up to 21 no. electrical inverter / transformer skid units. • Construction and operational access to the site by 3 no. site entrances using 2 no. existing field access points 1 no. new access point. • 3 no. temporary construction compound and ancillary facilities for the duration of the construction phase of the project. • Provision of single storey substation control building of 217 sqm and associated works. • 33kV collector cable network, joint bays and associated works. • Internal access tracks, site landscaping and drainage works, security fencing, CCTV and all associated ancillary site development works. • The decommissioning and reinstatement of the solar farm at the end of its operational life. A 10-year planning permission and a 40-year operational life from the date of commissioning of the entire solar farm is being sought. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies the planning application. The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the construction and operation of a 110kV substation compound, control building, 110kV transformer, 110kV cabling, joint bays, future grid connection and associated works (located in the townlands of Rathcoon, Kilberry, Castletown Kilberry, and Silloge), all of which are essential infrastructure associated with the operation of the Proposed Development and will be the subject of a separate, future SID planning application to the relevant consenting authority. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413) [X] YES [ ] NO. The planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561010/0 - 12 Sept 2025, Meath County Council 2560974: N/a. Permission. We, Circal Oak Solar Limited, intend to apply for permission for development on lands in the townlands of Chamberstown, Scottstown, Shalvanstown, Mullagha, Rathcoon and Corballis, County Meath (the Proposed Development). The Proposed Development comprises the following – • Construction and operation of up to 559,033 sqm of solar PV arrays on ground-mounted metal frames, with a maximum overall height of up to 2.96 metres. • Internal underground trenching, electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and electrical invertor / transformer skid units. • Up to 21 no. electrical inverter / transformer skid units. • Construction and operational access to the site by 3 no. site entrances using 2 no. existing field access points 1 no. new access point. • 3 no. temporary construction compound and ancillary facilities for the duration of the construction phase of the project. • Provision of single storey substation control building of 217 sqm and associated works. • 33kV collector cable network, joint bays and associated works. • Internal access tracks, site landscaping and drainage works, security fencing, CCTV and all associated ancillary site development works. • The decommissioning and reinstatement of the solar farm at the end of its operational life. A 10-year planning permission and a 40-year operational life from the date of commissioning of the entire solar farm is being sought. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies the planning application. The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the construction and operation of a 110kV substation compound, control building, 110kV transformer, 110kV cabling, joint bays, future grid connection and associated works (located in the townlands of Rathcoon, Kilberry, Castletown Kilberry, and Silloge), all of which are essential infrastructure associated with the operation of the Proposed Development and will be the subject of a separate, future SID planning application to the relevant consenting authority. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413) [X] YES [ ] NO. The planning application is 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 Devel. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560974/0 - 12 Jan 2025, Meath County Council 2560037: Conditional. Permission. renovation works to existing dwelling, demolition of existing extension to rear, a single storey extension to side, upgrade and relocation of existing entrance, waste water treatment system and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560037/0 - 14 Nov 2024, Meath County Council 2460959: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the development will consist of the construction of a two storey dwelling utilising an existing entrance, detached domestic garage, agricultural shed, a domestic wastewater disposal system along with all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460959/0 - 26 Nov 2021, Meath County Council 212237: Conditional. Permission. the construction of an extension to existing residence, removal of the existing septic tank and replacement of same with a proprietary waste water treatment system. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/212237/0 - 29 Oct 2021, Meath County Council 212101: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the construction of dormer style, 195.22 square meters extension to the side of the existing single storey bungalow, minor refurbishment works to the existing house including replacement of front door with box window and minor alterations in the kitchen area. The proposed development will also consist of the construction of a single storey 47.50 square meters double garage and all necessary site and services works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/212101/0 - 22 Oct 2021, Meath County Council 212051: Refused. Permission, 1 home. the construction of a bungalow, proprietary waste water treatment system, new entrance and all ancillary site development works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/212051/0 - 1 Jul 2021, Meath County Council 211270: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the construction of a new detached residential dwelling & detached domestic garage, proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new site entrance, landscaping and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/211270/0 - 18 Jun 2021, Meath County Council 211174: N/a. Permission, 1 home. the construction of a new detached residential dwelling & detached domestic garage, proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new site entrance, landscaping and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/211174/0 - 24 May 2021, Meath County Council 21992: Refused. Permission, 1 home. dwelling house, wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/21992/0 - 29 Oct 2020, Meath County Council LB201573: Refused. Permission, 1 home. dwelling house, wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/LB201573/0 - 22 Apr 2020, Meath County Council LB200548: Conditional. Permission. retention of single storey extension to side of house & permission for revision of site boundaries from original planningpermission ref. no. 73/261. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/LB200548/0 - 21 Dec 2018, Meath County Council LB181560: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. (a) Construction of Single Storey Dwelling, (b) Construction of Domestic Garage, (c) Installation of Treatment System & Sand Polishing Filter, (d) All associated site development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/LB181560/0 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 Rochestown. ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) No recorded monument lies in the townland of Rochestown. ## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Rochestown. ## 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 Rochestown, 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 Rochestown. - 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/rochestown.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/meath/rochestown.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/meath/rochestown.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Rochestown 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) - Curniaghanstown: https://everytownland.com/meath/curniaghanstown.md - Faganstown: https://everytownland.com/meath/faganstown.md - Gernonstown: https://everytownland.com/meath/gernonstown.md - Mullagha: https://everytownland.com/meath/mullagha.md - Mullaghroe: https://everytownland.com/meath/mullaghroe.md - Roestown: https://everytownland.com/meath/roestown-161432.md - Shalvanstown: https://everytownland.com/meath/shalvanstown.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/rochestown - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/meath/rochestown