Balscott
Balscott is a townland in the civil parish of Stacumny, barony of Salt South, Co. Kildare. Its name in Irish is Baile an Scotaigh.
Parcel 1018790
- Area
- 197,605 m² (19.76 ha, 48.83 acres)
- Buildings
- 6 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 1,230 m².
- Zoning
- P1 RU (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
- Townland
- Balscott
Planning applications on this parcel
29 Jan 2020Grant permission
Removal of the existing vehicular entrance, gates and driveway; new vehicular entrance to the east of the existing house with new gates and driveway and all ancillary site and landscaping works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20B/0027
27 Feb 2019Conditional
(1) The removal of two existing 5-bar gates and post, closing of an existing vehicular access and gate opening, and (2) installation of a gate opening for vehicular access to existing site with single galvanized 5- bar gate, removal of existing trees / greenery and installation of post – and – rail fencing along the boundary between the site and Hazelhatch road.
Permission · Kildare County Council, 19182
25 Jan 2019N/a
(1) The removal of two existing 5-bar gates and post, closing of an existing vehicular access and gate opening, and (2) Installation of a gate opening for vehicular access to existing site with single galvanised 5-bar gate, removal of existing trees/greenery and installation of post-and-rail fencing along the boundary between the site and Hazelhatch Road,
Permission · Kildare County Council, 1961
31 Oct 2017Grant permission
(1) Construction of a two storey extension to the front, side and rear of existing bungalow with 4 roof lights. (2) The extension of the roof for a new carport to the side of the existing bungalow. (3) A new porch over front door. (4) A new entrance to the public road with new gate to both the existing and new entrance together with all associated landscaping and site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17B/0362
30 Sept 2011Refuse permission
Construction of a detached dormer style dwelling, new recessed vehicular entrance, Septech 2000 on site waste water treatment system and all associated site works.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD11A/0237
22 Feb 2006Refuse permission
Construction of a dormer bungalow dwelling with envirocare sewerage treatment system, associated site works and relocation of existing site entrance.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD06A/0113
23 Jun 2000Grant permission
Extensions to sides & porch to the front of existing house.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, S00B/0426
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.
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
- At the centre of this parcel, 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 low.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2939 (ZIP).
- 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.
Download this parcel as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its neighbours and buildings, for a drawing program. GeoJSON, in WGS 84, suits a map, and KML opens in Google Earth.
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. 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.
- Area
- 47.8 ha
- 118 acres
- Land parcels
- 12
- registered freehold, median 7,774 m² (0.78 ha, 1.92 acres)
- Zoning
- P1
- RU
- Planning
- 19
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
12 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Balscott, from 315 m² to 197,605 m² (19.76 ha, 48.83 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 27 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
- P1RU (Agriculture)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 15 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1OS (Open space, park)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 0 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
8 Aug 2023Conditional
Single storey extension and alterations to existing dormer style dwelling including the change of use of existing domestic garage to use as habitable space.
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23835
19 Jul 2023N/a
For a single storey extension and alterations to existing dormer style dwelling including the change of use of existing domestic garage to use as a habitable space and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 23795
24 Aug 2022Conditional
a single storey garage structure at the side of their home. This application is consequent on the grant of permission Ref. No. P98-228, dated 14/08/1998, of the permission for development at this site Balscott, Celbridge. The development consists of a single storey garage type structure used for domestic purposes only (car parking, DIY, storage etc)
Retention · Kildare County Council, 221040
17 Jun 2022N/a
of a single storey garage structure at the side of their home. The development consists of a single storey garage type structure used for domestic purposes only (car parking, DIY, storage, etc.)
Retention · Kildare County Council, 22744
20 Jan 2022Conditional
for concrete slab recently installed in meadow to rear of existing dwelling. Planning Permission is also sought for storage shed to be constructed on the existing concrete slab which is also subject of this application. Above works along with associated landscaping and site work
Retention · Kildare County Council, 2249
18 Nov 2021N/a
for concrete slab recently installed in meadow to rear of existing dwelling. Planning Permission is also sought for storage shed to be constructed on the existing concrete slab which is also subject of this application. Above works along with associated landscaping and site works
Retention · Kildare County Council, 211627
26 Oct 2021N/a
sought for concrete slab recently installed in meadow to rear of existing dwelling. Planning permission is also sought for storage shed to be constructed on the existing concrete slab which is also subject of this application. Above works along with associated landscaping and site works
Retention · Kildare County Council, 211541
29 Jan 2020Grant permission
Removal of the existing vehicular entrance, gates and driveway; new vehicular entrance to the east of the existing house with new gates and driveway and all ancillary site and landscaping works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20B/0027
17 Jun 2019Conditional
Retention; detached garage to rear and side of existing house
Retention · Kildare County Council, 19677
27 Feb 2019Conditional
(1) The removal of two existing 5-bar gates and post, closing of an existing vehicular access and gate opening, and (2) installation of a gate opening for vehicular access to existing site with single galvanized 5- bar gate, removal of existing trees / greenery and installation of post – and – rail fencing along the boundary between the site and Hazelhatch road.
Permission · Kildare County Council, 19182
25 Jan 2019N/a
(1) The removal of two existing 5-bar gates and post, closing of an existing vehicular access and gate opening, and (2) Installation of a gate opening for vehicular access to existing site with single galvanised 5-bar gate, removal of existing trees/greenery and installation of post-and-rail fencing along the boundary between the site and Hazelhatch Road,
Permission · Kildare County Council, 1961
14 Dec 2018Part 8 approved by council
Grand Canal Greenway – Hazelhatch to 12th Lock will include the following features: 4.6km of shared walking and cycling Greenway along the existing northern Grand Canal towpath; Path widths will vary from 2.5m to 3.5m in width. Widths will be dictated by existing on site features; Improvements to the existing towpath along the Grand Canal through the provision of a suitable surface i.e; Quarry Dust or Asphalt Tarmac depending on local conditions for pedestrian and cyclists use; Provision of access controls such as pedestrian and cycle friendly gates along the route; Underground utilities and services including: Power ducting, telecom ducting, Public Lighting ducting & CCTV ducting; All associated ancillary works and integrated landscape plans. Plans and particulars of the proposed scheme will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from Friday 14th December 2018 to 21st January 2019 at the following locations: Online on the Council’s Public Consultation Portal website http://consult.sdublincoco.ie; South Dublin County Council Offices, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 A3XC between the hours of 9:00am– 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection only) between the hours of 9:00am – 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am – 3.30pm on Friday (Inspection and Purchase); Civic Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 E9X5 between the hours of 9:00am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection only); County Library, Tallaght, Dublin 24 D24 A3EX, between the hours of 9.45am to 8.00pm Mon to Thurs, 9.45am to 4.30pm Fri to Sat. Closed Saturdays and Mondays of Bank Holiday Weekends (Inspection only); Clondalkin Library, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 D22 XP03, between the hours of 9:45am – 8.00pm Mon to Thurs, 9.45am – 4.30pm Fri to Sat. Closed Saturdays and Mondays of Bank Holiday Weekends (Inspection only); Lucan Library, Lucan shopping Centre, Newcastle Road, Co. Dublin K78 V295, between the hours of 9:45am – 8.00pm Mon to Thurs, 9.45am – 4.30pm Fri to Sat. Closed Saturdays and Mondays of Bank Holiday Weekends (Inspection only); Kildare County Council Offices, Aras Chill Dara, Naas, Co Kildare between the hours of 9:00am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection only). An Ecological Impact Assessment Report has been prepared in respect of the proposed works. The proposed Scheme has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC).The proposal has undergone screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2014/52/EU and the Planning Authority has determined that there will be no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and therefore an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required. Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of this notice, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Submissions and observations on the Grand Canal Greenway – Hazelhatch to 12th Lock can be made online and in writing to the addresses below between Friday 14th December 2018 to Monday 4th February 2019 inclusive (excluding Public Holidays) as follows: Online: at https://consult.sdublincoco.ie up to Midnight on the 4th February 2019 or by Post up to 4.00pm on the 4th February 2019, to the Senior Executive Officer, Economic Enterprise & Tourism Development Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Only submissions received by Monday 4th February 2019 and addressed as set out above, will be considered. Submissions cannot be accepted in any other format or to any other postal address. Submissions and observations should state the name, address, and where relevant the body represented however in the interests of data protection interested parties are asked not to include any other personal information when making submissions. All comments including the names of those making the comments, submitted to the Council regarding the Grand Canal Greenway Hazelhatch to 12th Lock will form a report to be presented to South Dublin County Council, and will form part of a public document and the information contained in submissions received will be available for public inspection and made available on the Council’s website and the Council’s public counter.
Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD188/0011
31 Oct 2017Grant permission
(1) Construction of a two storey extension to the front, side and rear of existing bungalow with 4 roof lights. (2) The extension of the roof for a new carport to the side of the existing bungalow. (3) A new porch over front door. (4) A new entrance to the public road with new gate to both the existing and new entrance together with all associated landscaping and site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17B/0362
3 Jul 2017Conditional
alterations to existing dwelling, construction of a detached garage and ancillary site works. The alterations to the dwelling consist of a two-storey dormer extension to the north-east/rear of the dwelling and associated alterations to the existing elevations. The site boundary shall also be modified
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 17778
8 May 2017N/a
alterations to existing dwelling, construction of a detached garage and ancillary site works. The alterations to the dwelling consist of a two-storey dormer extension to the north-east/rear of the dwelling and associated alterations tot he existing elevations. The site boundary shall also be modified
Permission, 2 homes · Kildare County Council, 17517
18 Apr 2017N/a
alterations to existing dwelling, construction of a detached garage and ancillary site works. The alterations to the dwelling consist of a two-storey dormer extension to the north-east/rear of the dwelling and associated alterations to the existing elevations. The site boundary has been modified subsequent to the original planning application Ref. 98/677
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 17428
22 Feb 2017Conditional
works to existing detached bungalow dwelling to include changes to some external openings and erection of new dormers to rear elevation of existing dwelling along with relocation of some of existing rooflights, along with all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 17183
18 Jan 2008Refuse permission for retention
Retention of storage for broken down vehicles and end of life vehicles, comprising concrete yard, contaminated rainwater treatment, screen fencing.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0031
23 Jun 2000Grant permission
Extensions to sides & porch to the front of existing house.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, S00B/0426
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
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Grand Canal 002104
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Balscott.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Balscott.
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 Balscott, 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 low.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2939 (ZIP).
- 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 Balscott with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.
The townland
- Name
- Balscott · Baile an Scotaigh
- Area
- 478,043 m² (47.8 ha, 118.13 acres)
- Civil parish
- Stacumny, and its townlands
- Barony
- Salt South
- Electoral division
- Donaghcumper, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 6,652 people lived in 2,218 households in the Donaghcumper electoral division. 76% of households owned their home. 60% of homes were built since 2001. 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Elmhall, Hazelhatch (Co. Dublin), Loughlinstown, Loughtown Lower (Co. Dublin), Mullauns (Co. Dublin), Stacumny, Stacumny Cottage, Straleek
- Placenames
- Balscott 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.