# Colehill, Co. Offaly: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Geashill, barony of Geashill, Co. Offaly; in Irish An Chúlchoill. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 2,685,887 m² (268.59 ha, 663.7 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 35 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 13,984 m² (1.4 ha, 3.46 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement - Planning (National Planning Applications): 9 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Geashill, https://everytownland.com/offaly/parish/geashill.md - Barony: Geashill - Electoral division: Cappancur, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): Cappancur electoral division: 1,701 people in 573 households; 85% of households own their home; 34% of homes were built since 2001; 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes. - County: Co. Offaly, https://everytownland.com/offaly.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/41969 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 180459 - Centre: latitude 53.285624, longitude -7.423812 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 35 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Colehill, from 1,425 m² to 382,675 m² (38.27 ha, 94.56 acres); 17 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 269303: 382,675 m² (38.27 ha, 94.56 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/269303.md - Parcel 293497: 278,723 m² (27.87 ha, 68.87 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/293497.md - Parcel 4650315: 247,725 m² (24.77 ha, 61.21 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4650315.md - Parcel 292689: 228,595 m² (22.86 ha, 56.49 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/292689.md - Parcel 292440: 188,340 m² (18.83 ha, 46.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/292440.md - Parcel 279276: 125,920 m² (12.59 ha, 31.12 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/279276.md - Parcel 293502: 115,326 m² (11.53 ha, 28.5 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/293502.md - Parcel 292441: 86,805 m² (8.68 ha, 21.45 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/292441.md - Parcel 303829: 66,902 m² (6.69 ha, 16.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/303829.md - Parcel 279494: 58,380 m² (5.84 ha, 14.43 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/279494.md - Parcel 314066: 48,966 m² (4.9 ha, 12.1 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/314066.md - Parcel 310822: 48,017 m² (4.8 ha, 11.87 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/310822.md - Parcel 293501: 45,634 m² (4.56 ha, 11.28 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/293501.md - Parcel 270070: 39,787 m² (3.98 ha, 9.83 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/270070.md - Parcel 310222: 17,781 m² (1.78 ha, 4.39 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/310222.md - Parcel 270900: 17,203 m² (1.72 ha, 4.25 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/270900.md - Parcel 304144: 14,153 m² (1.42 ha, 3.5 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/304144.md - Parcel 299379: 13,984 m² (1.4 ha, 3.46 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/299379.md - Parcel 4650884: 11,512 m² (1.15 ha, 2.84 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4650884.md - Parcel 290451: 8,584 m² (0.86 ha, 2.12 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/290451.md - Parcel 279495: 5,199 m² (0.52 ha, 1.28 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/279495.md - Parcel 4688345: 4,507 m² (0.45 ha, 1.11 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4688345.md - Parcel 305250: 4,292 m² (0.43 ha, 1.06 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/305250.md - Parcel 286515: 3,824 m² (0.38 ha, 0.94 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/286515.md - Parcel 4650888: 3,447 m² (0.34 ha, 0.85 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4650888.md - Parcel 287413: 3,247 m² (0.32 ha, 0.8 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/287413.md - Parcel 5543255: 3,241 m² (0.32 ha, 0.8 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5543255.md - Parcel 272145: 3,024 m² (0.3 ha, 0.75 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/272145.md - Parcel 2542273: 2,941 m² (0.29 ha, 0.73 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2542273.md - Parcel 270526: 2,624 m² (0.26 ha, 0.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/270526.md - Parcel 273580: 2,239 m² (0.22 ha, 0.55 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/273580.md - Parcel 298771: 2,186 m² (0.22 ha, 0.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/298771.md - Parcel 294627: 2,166 m² (0.22 ha, 0.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/294627.md - Parcel 5600482: 1,544 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5600482.md - Parcel 5600483: 1,425 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5600483.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) No zone of a development plan covers Colehill in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application. ## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) 9 applications, newest first. - 11 Feb 2026, Offaly County Council 2660071: Conditional. Permission. an amendment to a previously consented development (RED III) (Planning Reference 2198 by Offaly County Council) comprising of; (i) removal of the 38kV substation and infrastructure within the most northern field (Field 1), (ii) internal access track reduced from c.3.4km to c. 3.2km,relocated and tweaked to include turning areas, (iii) replacement of string inverters instead of combined central inverters and MV transformers, the central MV transformers remain, and increase from 11No. to 12 No., however there will be a reduction in their associated hardstanding areas and the number of string inverters is 128, (iv) table layout updated (reduced), (v) PV angle tilt reduced from 10º and 40º to 10º and 30º, (vi) separation area between infrastructure and OHL towers increased, (vii) an additional badger sett buffer added (viii) temporary construction compound has been relocated from Field 1 to Field 4, (ix) alter Condition No. 10 to increase the boundary fencing from 1.8m-2m high to 2.4m high and reduce in the perimeter fence length, (x) CCTV number increase from 81 to 118 and their locations have been amended, (xi) adjustment of the development period from 5 years to 10 years, and (xii) alter Condition No. 11 to change the operational lifetime from 35 years to 40 years. The planning application area comprises of 60.53hectares and comprises of a Solar PV development (i.e. a relevant solar energy development as per the Renewable Energy Directive III). This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). This development is covered by the provision 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. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660071/0 - 29 Jan 2026, Offaly County Council 2660044: N/a. Permission. the amendment to a previously consented development (Planning Reference 2198 by Offaly County Council) comprising of; (i) removal of the 38kV substation and infrastructure within the most northern field (Field 1), (ii) internal access track reduced from c.3.4km to c. 3.2km,relocated and tweaked to include turning areas, (iii) replacement of string inverters instead of combined central inverters and MV transformers, the central MV transformers remain, and increase from 11No. to 12 No., however there will be a reduction in their associated hardstanding areas and the number of string inverters is 128, (iv) table layout updated (reduced), (v) PV angle tilt reduced from 10º and 40º to 10º and 30º, (vi) separation area between infrastructure and OHL towers increased, (vii) an additional badger sett buffer added (viii) temporary construction compound has been relocated from Field 1 to Field 4, (ix) alter Condition No. 10 to increase the boundary fencing from 1.8m-2m high to 2.4m high and reduce in the perimeter fence length, (x) CCTV number increase from 81 to 118 and their locations have been amended, (xi) adjustment of the development period from 5 years to 10 years, and (xii) alter Condition No. 11 to change the operational lifetime from 35 years to 40 years. The planning application area comprises of 60.53hectares and comprises of a Solar PV development (i.e. a relevant solar energy development as per the Renewable Energy Directive III). This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). (RED III) This development is covered by the provision 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. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660044/0 - 18 Dec 2025, Offaly County Council 2560659: N/a. Permission. an amendment to a previously consented development (Planning Reference 2198 by Offaly County Council) comprising of; (i) removal of the 38kV substation and infrastructure within the most northern field (Field 1), (ii) internal access track reduced from c.3.4km to c. 3.2km,relocated and tweaked to include turning areas, (iii) replacement of string inverters instead of combined central inverters and MV transformers, the central MV transformers remain, and increase from 11No. to 12 No., however there will be a reduction in their associated hardstanding areas and the number of string inverters is 128, (iv) table layout updated (reduced), (v) PV angle tilt reduced from 10º and 40º to 10º and 30º, (vi) separation area between infrastructure and OHL towers increased, (vii) an additional badger sett buffer added (viii) temporary construction compound has been relocated from Field 1 to Field 4, (ix) alter Condition No. 10 to increase the boundary fencing from 1.8m-2m high to 2.4m high and reduce in the perimeter fence length, (x) CCTV number increase from 81 to 118 and their locations have been amended, (xi) adjustment of the development period from 5 years to 10 years, and (xii) alter Condition No. 11 to change the operational lifetime from 35 years to 40 years. The planning application area comprises of 60.53hectares. This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) This development is covered by the provision 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.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560659/0 - 24 Apr 2025, Offaly County Council 2560141: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. an extension to the existing dwelling and associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560141/0 - 3 Mar 2021, Offaly County Council 2198: Conditional. Permission. A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE A SOLAR PV ENERGY DEVELOPMENT WITH A TOTAL SITE AREA OF 60.53 HECTARES, TO INCLUDE A SINGLE STOREY ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION BUILDING, INVERTER SUBSTATIONS, MODULES, SOLAR PV GROUND MOUNTED ON SUPPORT STRUCTURES, A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION COMPOUND, INTERNAL ACCESS TRACKS, SECURITY FENCING, ELECTRICAL CABLING AND DUCTING, CCTV AND OTHER ANCILLARY INFRASTRUCTURE, DRAINAGE, ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING AND HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AS REQUIRED AND ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS RELATING TO THE ACCESS OF THE SITE. THE SOLAR FARM WILL BE OPERATIONAL FOR 35-YEARS. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/2198/0 - 12 Feb 2021, Offaly County Council 2165: N/a. Permission. A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE A SOLAR PV ENERGY DEVELOPMENT WITH A TOTAL SITE AREA OF 60.53 HECTARES, TO INCLUDE A SINGLE STOREY ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION BUILDING, INVERTER SUBSTATIONS, MODULES, SOLAR PV GROUND MOUNTED ON SUPPORT STRUCTURES, A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION COMPOUND, INTERNAL ACCESS TRACKS, SECURITY FENCING, ELECTRICAL CABLING AND DUCTING, CCTV AND OTHER ANCILLARY INFRASTRUCTURE, DRAINAGE, ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING AND HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AS REQUIRED AND ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS RELATING TO THE ACCESS OF THE SITE. THE SOLAR FARM WILL BE OPERATIONAL FOR 35-YEARS. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/2165/0 - 26 Feb 2019, Offaly County Council 1977: Conditional. Permission. AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING SITE BOUNDARY GRANTED UNDER APPLICATION 87/68 INCLUDING ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/1977/0 - 26 Feb 2019, Offaly County Council 1978: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DORMER STYLE DWELLING, NEW GARAGE, NEW ENTRANCE, NEW SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA INCLUDING ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/1978/0 - 16 Feb 2018, Offaly County Council 1871: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY DWELLING HOUSE, GARAGE, SEPTIC TANK/EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM AND ALL ANCILLARY WORKS AND SERVICES. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/OffalyCC/AppFileRefDetails/1871/0 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 Colehill. ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) - OF017-007: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2COF017-007----. Not visible at ground level. Potential enclosure identified from aerial photographs taken in 1973 (GSI N 537/8). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011 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). ## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Colehill. ## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland) - Radon: 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: Susceptibility moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map. - Terrain model: LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2054, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_2054.zip (ZIP). - 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/offaly/colehill.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/offaly/colehill.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/offaly/colehill.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Colehill with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Offaly: https://everytownland.com/offaly.md ## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann) - Ballyteige Big: https://everytownland.com/offaly/ballyteige-big.md - Ballyteige Little: https://everytownland.com/offaly/ballyteige-little.md - Cappancur: https://everytownland.com/offaly/cappancur.md - Clonmore: https://everytownland.com/offaly/clonmore-180419.md - Corndarragh: https://everytownland.com/offaly/corndarragh.md - Wood of O: https://everytownland.com/offaly/wood-of-o.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/offaly/colehill - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/offaly/colehill