Veldonstown
Veldonstown is a townland in the civil parish of Kentstown, barony of Duleek Lower, Co. Meath.
- Area
- 137.7 ha
- 340 acres
- Land parcels
- 84
- registered freehold, median 2,466 m² (0.25 ha, 0.61 acres)
- Zoning
- P5
- RA - Rural Area
- Planning
- 19
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
84 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Veldonstown, from 51 m² to 265,087 m² (26.51 ha, 65.5 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 35 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 109 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R2A1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3H1 - High Amenity (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 2 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
9 Jan 2026Unconditional
File Ref: AA191190 - The development to which the permission relates: a new roof and the reconfiguration of existing windows on the house, the construction of a new front porch, side extension and rear extension and all associated site works
Extension of duration · Meath County Council, 265
12 Dec 2025N/a
RED III - the development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a solar PV energy development (i.e. a relevant solar energy development as per the Renewable Energy Directive III) within a total site area of approximately 162.64hA, to include solar PV panels ground mounted on steel support structures, electrical transformer/inverter station modules, storage containers, CCTV cameras, access tracks, fencing and associated electrical cabling, ducting and ancillary infrastructure. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be 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 Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
Permission · Meath County Council, 2561357
10 Dec 2025Conditional
the development will consist of the replacement of the roof to the existing dormer dwelling with a new roof to form a storey and a half style dwelling, proposed single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling, along with alterations and renovations to the existing dwelling, decommissioning of the existing domestic septic tank system, and the installation of a replacement wastewater disposal system along with all associated site works and services
Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2561345
26 Nov 2025N/a
the development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a solar PV energy development (i.e. a relevant solar energy development as per the Renewable Energy Directive III) within a total site area of approximately 162.64hA, to include solar PV panels ground mounted on steel support structures, electrical transformer/inverter station modules, storage containers, CCTV cameras, access tracks, fencing and associated electrical cabling, ducting and ancillary infrastructure. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application
Permission · Meath County Council, 2561283
6 Nov 2025N/a
the development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a solar PV energy development within a total site area of approximately 162.64hA, to include solar PV panels ground mounted on steel support structures, electrical transformer/inverter station modules, storage containers, CCTV cameras, access tracks, fencing and associated electrical cabling, ducting and ancillary infrastructure. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application
Permission · Meath County Council, 2561207
25 Jul 2025Conditional
the development will consist of the construction of a single story extension to the side and rear of existing dwelling, also alterations to the existing roof profile to the rear of the existing dwelling and all associated site works and landscaping. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application
Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560783
9 May 2024Refused
construction of a single storey/storey and a half style dwelling house, waste water treatment system & polishing filter, separate domestic garage, new vehicular access into site and all ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 24200
2 May 2024N/a
construction of a single storey/storey and a half style dwelling house, waste water treatment system & polishing filter, separate domestic garage, new vehicular access into site and all ancillary site works
Permission, 3 homes · Meath County Council, 24183
5 Apr 2024N/a
construction of a single storey/storey and a half style dwelling house, waste water treatment system & polishing filter, separate domestic garage, new vehicular access into site and all ancillary site works
Permission, 3 homes · Meath County Council, 24154
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
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
13 Jun 2022Conditional
the development will consist of erecting a 27m high lattice telecommunications structure together with antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment all enclosed by security fencing and extend existing access track. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Permission · Meath County Council, 22780
13 May 2021Conditional
EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION REF NO: AA/160686 - the development will consist of one and a half storey dwelling, domestic garage, entrance, driveway and all services connected to mains supply together with all associated site works
Extension of duration, 1 home · Meath County Council, 21910
28 Apr 2021Conditional
the development will consist of refurbishment works to the practice area within the grounds of Knockharley Cricket Club to include replacement of the existing laid out artificial surface & surrounding netted cage comprising total area of 30 meters length x 8 meters width x 3.5 meters height
Permission · Meath County Council, 21795
8 Mar 2021Conditional
the development will consist of the construction of a new detached residential dwelling, proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new entrance onto main road, landscaping and all ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 21443
6 Apr 2020Conditional
the construction of private residence, proposed wastewater treatment system and percolation area, entrance onto main road, including all ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, AA200472
11 Sept 2019Conditional
a new roof and the reconfiguration of existing windows on the house, the construction of a new front porch, side extension and rear extension and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Permission · Meath County Council, AA191190
15 Apr 2019Conditional
the upgrading of an existing septic tank to a secondary treatment system, the retention of the existing soil polishing filter and to carry out all other necessary ancillary works
Permission · Meath County Council, AA190451
12 Dec 2018Conditional
Application Direct to An Bord Pleanala under Section 37 of the Planning & Development Act 2000, as amended.
Permission · Meath County Council, 303211
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 Veldonstown.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Veldonstown.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Veldonstown.
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
- At the centre of the townland of Veldonstown, 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 high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Veldonstown.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Veldonstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath.
The townland
- Name
- Veldonstown
- Area
- 1,377,096 m² (137.71 ha, 340.29 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kentstown, and its townlands
- Barony
- Duleek Lower
- Electoral division
- Kentstown, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 2,263 people lived in 700 households in the Kentstown electoral division. 88% of households owned their home. 48% of homes were built since 2001. 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Brownstown, Curraghtown, Kentstown, Knockharley, Slanduff
- Placenames
- Veldonstown 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.