Sarsfieldstown
Townland in the civil parish of Moorechurch, barony of Duleek Upper, Co. Meath; in Irish Baile an tSáirséalaigh
- Area
- 172.9 ha
- 427 acres
- Land parcels
- 65
- registered freehold, median 2,765 m² (0.28 ha, 0.68 acres)
- Zoning
- P5
- RA - Rural Area
- Planning
- 12
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
65 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Sarsfieldstown, from 6 m² to 397,437 m² (39.74 ha, 98.21 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 29 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 85 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C4E3 - Warehousing and Distribution (Warehouse (excluding retail warehouse))
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
10 Jul 2026N/a
the development for retention consists of: Extension to existing Elmgrove Irish Flower Farm including the provision of a casual food court area including cafe, two food trucks and seating area. Change of use of two no. polytunnels to Garden Centre and ancillary services. Change of use of some farm buildings to farm diversification enterprise hub ancillary to Elmgrove farm/garden centre and farm shop. Car parking and hard landscaped areas and ancillary site works. The proposed development for permission will consist of the following: Delineation of car parking including provision of disabled parking spaces and ducting for EV parking. Installation of 3 no proprietary wastewater treatment systems and associated percolation areas. The installation of detention basin and proposed SUDs measures and all ancillary site works and landscaping
Retention · Meath County Council, 2660859
25 Jun 2026N/a
The development for retention consists of: Extension to existing Elmgrove Irish Flower Farm including the provision of a casual food court area including cafe, two food trucks and seating area. Change of use of two no. polytunnels to Garden Centre and ancillary services. Change of use of some farm buildings to farm diversification enterprise hub ancillary to Elmgrove farm/garden centre and farm shop. Car parking and hard landscaped areas and ancillary site works. The proposed development for permission will consist of the following: Delineation of car parking including provision of disabled parking spaces and ducting for EV parking. Installation of 3 no proprietary wastewater treatment systems and associated percolation areas. The installation of detention basin and proposed SUDs measures and all ancillary site works and landscaping
Retention · Meath County Council, 2660790
16 Apr 2025Conditional
a 10 year permission for development at this site on lands at City North Business Campus, Stamullen. Particulars of the development comprise as follows: 1. The provision of 3no. warehouse units with a cumulative gross floor area of 19,612.8sq.m comprising: a. Warehouse unit number 14 floor area comprises 4177.9sq.m of which the warehouse area comprises 3399.7sq.m at ground floor, the provision of a ground floor reception area comprising 130.3sq.m, a first floor office area comprising 316.2sq.m and a second floor plant area comprising 331.7sq.m. The warehouse building will have an overall height of 16.65 metres. b. Warehouse unit number 15 floor area comprises 9624.6sq.m of which the warehouse area comprises 8277.2sq.m at ground floor, the provision of a ground floor office and staff area comprising 450.9sq.m, the provision of a first floor office area comprising 446sq.m and the provision of a second floor plant area comprising 450sq.m. The warehouse building will have an overall height of 16.65 metres. c. Warehouse unit number 16 floor area comprises 5810.3sq.m of which the warehouse area comprises 4996.3sq.m at ground floor, the provision of a ground floor office and staff area comprising 279.1sq.m, the provision of a first floor office area comprising 260.2sq.m and the provision of a second floor plant area comprising 275.8sq.m. The warehouse building will have an overall height of 16.65 metres. 2. Vehicular access will utilise the existing City North Campus roads with an extension of the Campus road. 3. The development of associated internal access roads, turning/loading areas, footways, parking areas, electric vehicle charge points and associated ducting, landscaping, lighting, fencing, bicycle and bin storage facilities and associated site works. 4. The provision of façade signage for each warehouse unit. 5. The diversion of existing ditches to include for the extinguishment and infilling of the drainage ditch as installed as part of site works for unit number 8 (as granted under permission 2360046). 6. The provision of an ESB substation. 7. The provision of an external water storage tank and associated water pump house within the curtilage of warehouse unit number 15. 8. The provision of 2no. wastewater pumping stations within the curtilage of warehouse unit numbers 14 and 15. 9. Provision of attenuation tanks and associated infrastructure as part of the surface water systems along with installation of bypass ………..
Permission · Meath County Council, 2560386
6 Mar 2025Conditional
1. Permission for a warehouse unit with a cumulative gross floor area of 6806.3sq.m of which the warehouse area comprises 4674.4sq.m at ground floor along with a mezzanine floor area comprising 351.8sq.m, the provision of a ground floor office and staff areas comprising 760.4sq.m along with a first floor office comprising 484.2sq.m and a second floor plant storage area comprising 525.4sq.m. The warehouse building will have an overall height of 14.65 metres. 2. Vehicular access will utilise the existing City North Campus Estate roads. 3. The development of associated internal access roads, turning/loading areas, footways, parking areas, electric vehicle charge points and associated ducting, landscaping, lighting, fencing, bicycle and bin storage facilities and associated site works. 4. The provision of façade signage along with provision of a totem sign. 5.The provision of an ESB substation. 6. Provision of attenuation tanks and associated infrastructure as part of the surface water system along with installation of a bypass hydrocarbon interceptor. 7. All ancillary site development, landscaping and construction works to facilitate foul, water and service network connections. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies this application.
Permission · Meath County Council, 2560225
24 Sept 2024Conditional
the development will consist of the installation of 2 no. electric vehicle (EV) chargers and all associated site development works
Permission · Meath County Council, 2460775
2 Feb 2024Refused
2 No. agricultural sheds for the purpose of storing, grading and packing produce, linked with a covered yard and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Permission · Meath County Council, 2460079
26 Jan 2024Unconditional
the development will consist of the omission of Condition No. 2 from the permission granted under Reg. Ref: 23/60046 which states: “2. Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant/developer shall submit details for written agreement of the Planning Authority which comply with the following Transportation Condition(s): (a) The applicant shall submit a detailed design of the pedestrian and cycle route along the red dashed line (as per figure 5-3 of the submitted Traffic & Transport Assessment), and the construction same prior to the occupation of the development. (b) Development shall not commence without the prior written agreement of the Planning Authority and shall there after only be authorised to commence in accordance with the agreed plans. Reason: To ensure there is a satisfactory means of access in the interest of road safety and the convenience of road users (Transportation)”
Permission · Meath County Council, 2460060
16 May 2023Conditional
The development will consist of: the construction of a warehouse building with a gross floor area (GFA) of 7,511 sq.m, including a warehouse area of 6,766 sq.m and 2-storey office element of 745 sq.m, with a maximum height of 15.2m. Vehicular access to the site will utilise the existing City North Business Campus estate roads and includes works to extend the existing carriageway by approx. 7m to facilitate access to the development site. A total of 98 car parking spaces and 98 secure bicycle parking spaces will be provided. A temporary wastewater treatment plant is to be provided for the treatment of foul effluent before discharge to the existing network. 1 ESB substation is proposed (c.28 sq.m and 3.5m in height). The proposal also includes drainage, landscaping and external lighting and all associated site works to facilitate the proposed development. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Permission · Meath County Council, 2360046
22 Dec 2021Conditional
a flower shop together with associated use, car park area, waste water treatment system and all ancillary site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Permission · Meath County Council, 212408
27 Apr 2021Conditional
EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING APPLICATION AA/160168 - the development will consist of construction of a Warehouse/Food Processing building with ancillary two storey office and staff facilities comprising a total gross floor area of 3,645 sq.m, vehicle access from existing access, new HGV access & yard, parking for 57 no. cars & 11 no. HGV's, ESB Sub-Station and all associated site and development works and landscaping
Extension of duration · Meath County Council, 21791
3 Jan 2020Conditional
180 solar panels (56kW) on existing horticultural store roof, 128 solar panels (40kW) on existing cow shed, 180 solar panels on existing slatted shed and all associated works
Permission · Meath County Council, LB200008
3 Jul 2017Conditional
the development will consist of a new storey-and-half extension to an existing cottage, demolition of poor quality extension to existing cottage, and renovations and alterations to the existing cottage to include a family flat. Existing septic tank to be decommissioned and new proprietary wastewater treatment system & percolation area. Existing roadside boundary to be rasied in height and existing gateway to be moved. All associated siteworks and drainage
Permission · Meath County Council, LB170762
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Sarsfieldstown.
Recorded monuments
- ME028-014 Cross - Wayside cross
Description
The following 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. Date of upload/revision: 10 July 2007 Late-fifteenth-century memorial cross erected to Christopher Barnwell. Fragment of shaft with figure sculpture in false relief and inscription (PRIA 1984, 102-3). Inscription on base belongs with that on stones at Bellowstown (ME027-007001-) (RMAHS 1984, 114-6).
- ME028-015 Cross - Wayside cross
Description
The following 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. Date of upload/revision: 10 July 2007 Fragment of shaft of late-fifteenth-century cross with figure sculpture and foliage. (PRIA 1984, 99).
- ME028-016 Souterrain
Description
The following 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. Date of upload/revision: 10 July 2007 Drystone-built passage (L 4m) terminating in beehive chamber (diam. 2.5m) discovered in 1978 (NMI file).
- ME028-029 Burial
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- ME028-030 Pit-burial
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- ME028-036 Fulacht fia
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- ME028-060 Ringfort - rath
Description
The cropmark of a subrectangular enclosure (dims c. 40m N-S; c. 40m E-W) defined by a single fosse feature is visible on aerial photograph (OSAP: 1995), but the perimeter NE-SE has been removed by a NNW-SSE road boundary. This monument is located in the field known locally as 'The 21'. (Pers comm Colin Byrne) See the attached enhanced view from OSAP (1995) Date of upload: 15 September, 2017
- ME028-061 Enclosure
Description
The cropmark of a circular feature (diam. c. 15-20m) defined by a single fosse feature is visible on aerial photograph (OSAP: 1995). This monument is located in the field known locally as 'The 21'. (Pers. com. Colin Byrne) Date of upload: 15 September, 2017
- ME028-092 Ring-ditch
Description
Located on a slight E-W ridge in a fairly level landscape. The cropmark of a circular feature (int. diam. c. 7m) defined by a continuous fosse is visible only on Apple Maps which utilises a survey conducted by Bluesky International during June 2018. It was reported separately by Matthew Mullen-Reynolds and Anthony Murphy at about the same time. See the attached enhanced view from Apple Maps Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 7 February 2020
- ME028-093001 Ring-ditch
Description
Located on a slight E-facing slope in a fairly level landscape. The cropmark of a circular feature (int. diam. c. 6m) defined by a continuous fosse is visible only on Apple Maps which utilises a survey conducted by Bluesky International during June 2018. There may be a pit at the centre. The ring-ditch (ME028-093002-) is c. 4m to the SE, and both features were reported separately by Matthew Mullen-Reynolds and Anthony Murphy at about the same time. See the attached enhanced aerial view from Apple Maps Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 7 February 2020
- ME028-093002 Ring-ditch
Description
Located on a slight E-facing slope in a fairly level landscape. The cropmark of a circular feature (int. diam. c. 5m) defined by a fosse E-S-NW is visible only on Apple Maps which utilises a survey conducted by Bluesky International during June 2018. The ring-ditch (ME028-093001-) is c. 4m to the NW, and both features were reported separately by Matthew Mullen-Reynolds and Anthony Murphy at about the same time. See the attached enhanced aerial view from Apple Maps Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 7 February 2020
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Sarsfieldstown.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Sarsfieldstown.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Sarsfieldstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath.
The townland
- Name
- Sarsfieldstown · Baile an tSáirséalaigh
- Area
- 1,729,149 m² (172.91 ha, 427.28 acres)
- Civil parish
- Moorechurch, and its townlands
- Barony
- Duleek Upper
- Electoral division
- Julianstown, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Julianstown electoral division: 11,501 people in 3,991 households; 74% of households own their home; 50% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Balloy, Briarleas, Claristown, Gormanston, Irishtown, Keenoge, Richardstown, Stamullin
- Placenames
- Sarsfieldstown 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.