Killygowan
Townland in the civil parish of Monaghan, barony of Monaghan, Co. Monaghan; in Irish Coill an Ghabhann
- Area
- 36.8 ha
- 91 acres
- Land parcels
- 270
- registered freehold, median 264 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Existing Residential
- Planning
- 15
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
270 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Killygowan, from 3 m² to 93,306 m² (9.33 ha, 23.06 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 28 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
- R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 265 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C6Existing Commercial (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1Industry/Enterprise/Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G5Recreation/Amenity (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3Landscape Protection/Conservation (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1Proposed Residential B (New/proposed residential)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S5Community Services/Facilities (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 1 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
30 Jan 2026N/a
permission for a proposed development which will consist of the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a replacement single-storey residential building for use as a community-based residential respite facility for persons with disabilities, together with on-site car parking, closure of the existing vehicular access, provision of a relocated site entrance, and all associated site development, drainage and landscaping works necessary to facilitate the proposed development
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2660021
16 Jan 2026N/a
permission for the development will consist of the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a replacement single-storey residential building, and all ancillary site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2660007
19 Dec 2025N/a
permission for a development consisting of the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a replacement single-storey residential building and all ancillary site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2560521
29 Oct 2025Conditional
planning Permission for development. The development will consist of: New housing development to include 49 no. dwellings comprising; 22 no. 3 bed two-storey semi-detached dwellings, 9 no. 4 bed two-storey semi-detached dwellings, 5 no. 2 bed single-storey semi-detached dwellings, 1 no. 4 bed single-storey semi-detached dwellings, 11 no. 2 bed terraced dwellings, 1 no. 2 bed two-storey semi-detached dwelling, boundary treatments, retaining walls, hard and soft landscaping, public lighting, connection to all main public services, new entrance and access road onto public road with all ancillary and associated site works. Significant further information received included revised drawings/maps, water protection plan checklist, stage 1/2 RSA plan, Bespoke oxrete specification, CSPrinles responses , Uisce Eireann confirmation of feasibility, updated press/ publication documents, revised storm/foul sewer sections, additional house F plans - 2 bed single storey dwelling.
Permission, 49 homes · Monaghan County Council, 2560432
24 Feb 2025Conditional
permission for development consisting of: a) Minor amendments to the elevational treatments to the previously permitted planning application (Reference: 22/510) b) The construction of a new two-storey extension linked to the existing post-primary school consisting of 6 no. general classrooms, 1 no. construction studies room with a preparation area, 2 no. science laboratories with a preparation area, 1 no. specialist classroom, 4 no. tuition rooms and 3 no. classbase special educational need suite and ancillary accommodation (total area = 2,230m², no change to previously permitted planning reference: 22/510) c) The installation of a solar PV array of 32 panels each of which are 1800mm x 1100mm with a total peak output of 12.8kW. d) The installation of polyester powder-coated individual lettering pin-mounted on spacers raised off the surface and rear illuminated (LED) to the north elevation of the proposed extension e) and associated ancillary site works (no change to previously permitted planning reference: 22/510)
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2560062
17 Dec 2024Conditional
planning permission for: i.) Construction of 34 No. dwellings to include, 8 No. 5 bed three and a half storey semi detached dwellings, 2 No. 4 bed three storey detached dwellings, 2 No. 3 bed three storey semi-detached dwelling, 18 No. 3 bed two storey semi-detached dwellings 4 No. 2 bed two storey semi-detached ii.) communal open space, private amenity together with necessary boundary treatments and landscaping. iii.) New vehicular and pedestrian access from Glenview Heights, iv.) New pedestrian connection to Cootehill Road. v.) New connections to existing mains storm and foul drainage system vi.) all associated works. Significant Further Information received relates to a Flood Risk Assessment, amended Site Boundary, amendments to open space, alterations to plans and elevations with revised unit types, and revised street lighting design and boundary treatments.
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2460456
22 Aug 2024N/a
permission for development consisting of: New housing development to include 49 no. dwellings comprising; 22 no. 3 bed two-storey semi-detached dwellings, 9 no. 4 bed two-storey semi-detached dwellings, 5 no. 2 bed single-storey semi-detached dwellings, 1 no. 4 bed single-storey semi-detached dwellings, 11 no. 2 bed terraced dwellings, 1 no. 2 bed two-storey semi-detached dwelling, boundary treatments, retaining walls, hard and soft landscaping, public lighting, connection to all main public services, new entrance and access road onto public road with all ancillary and associated site works, Significant further information received relates to submitted, Traffic & Transport Assessment, Archaeological Impact Assessment, Geophysical Survey Report, Additional Site Sections, Revised plans, revised concept statement, revised housing Quality Assessment, Construction Environmental Management Plan, Surface & groundwater management plan, Revised public lighting, playground proposal, water protection plan, & Junction layout swept path analysis
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2460309
6 Dec 2023Conditional
permission for development consisting of construction of a two-storey split level dwelling with attached garage, new boundary walls, new entrance gates and piers, connection to public storm, foul and watermain, hard and soft landscaping together with all ancillary and associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2360301
17 Aug 2023Conditional
permission for development will consisting of the erection 3 No. outdoor handball courts and all associated site works.
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2360171
14 Dec 2022Conditional
permission for development consisting of: a) The construction of a new two-storey extension linked to the existing postprimary school consisting of 6 no. general classrooms, 1 no. construction studies room with a preparation area, 2 no. science laboratories with a preparation area, 1 no. specialist classroom, 4 no. tuition rooms and 3 no. classbase special educational need suite and ancillary accommodation (total area = 2,230m²) b) The installation of a solar PV array of 32 panels each of which are 1800mm x 1100mm with a total peak output of 12.8kW. c) The installation of polyester powder-coated individual lettering pin-mounted on spacers raised off the surface and rear illuminated (LED) to the north elevation of the proposed extension d) Associated ancillary site works including, a 1.8m timber fence inside of and adjacent to the northern boundary, the construction of 2no. ballcourts, realignment and widening of the existing internal access road, realignment of the existing on-site car parking and hard surface play areas. The existing no. of car parking spaces is 48, the proposed new no. of car parking spaces shall be 89, which includes no. 4 universal access car parking spaces and an additional 2 no. universal access set down points
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 22510
9 Jun 2022Refused
permission consisting of 6 no. two and a half storey semi-detached dwellings, formation of new access together with connection to the mains foul and storm drainage and all associated site works.
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 22259
25 May 2022Conditional
permission consisting of new ramp access to the sports field and all associated site works
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 22235
6 Apr 2022N/a
permission for a development consisting of the construction of a new two storey extension linked to the existing post primary school consisting of 6 no. general classrooms, 1 no. construction studies room with preparation area and store, 2 no. science laboratories with preparation area, 1 no. specialist classroom, 4 no. special tuition rooms and 3 no. classbase special educational needs suite and ancillary accommodation (total area 2,230sq.m). To include associated ancillary siteworks, construction of 2 no. ballcourts, realignment and widening of existing internal access road and realignment of existing on site car parking and hard surface play area. Existing no. of car spaces is 48, proposed no. of car spaces shall be 59. Existing temporary accommodation (262sq.m) comprising 2 no. general classrooms, 1 no. special educational needs classroom and toilet block to be removed upon completion of the extension
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 22153
25 Sept 2020Refused
permission for development consisting of the construction of 6 no. two and a half storey semi-detached dwellings, formation of new access together with connection to mains foul and storm drainage and all associated site works. Significant further information relates to revised site layout, relocation of proposed access, revised location of proposed dwellings and the submission of a flood risk assessment and road safety audit
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 20391
6 Jul 2018Conditional
Permission to erect a new single storey extension to the side of existing semi-detached two storey dwelling house and all associated works. Significant further information relates to amended floor plans/elevations site cross sections and the submission of a shadow projection study report.
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 18318
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 Killygowan.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Killygowan.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Killygowan.
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 moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2333 (ZIP).
- 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 Killygowan with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Monaghan.
The townland
- Name
- Killygowan · Coill an Ghabhann
- Area
- 368,141 m² (36.81 ha, 90.97 acres)
- Civil parish
- Monaghan, and its townlands
- Barony
- Monaghan
- Electoral division
- Monaghan Rural, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Monaghan Rural electoral division: 6,411 people in 2,320 households; 62% of households own their home; 33% of homes were built since 2001; 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Placenames
- Killygowan 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.