Bleach

156 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Bleach, from 5 m² to 43,442 m² (4.34 ha, 10.73 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 25 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential / Infill (Existing residential)
  Athy Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 134 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
  Athy Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 14 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C6Industry and Warehousing (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
  Athy Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 14 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Athy Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N3.2Transport and Utilities (Electricity)
  Athy Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N2.2Transport and Utilities (Wastewater)
  Athy Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community and Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Athy Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 27 Feb 2026Conditional

  the extension & alteration of the existing Canteen Building to include the following, (i) demolition of existing Single Storey Annex (6m2), (ii) construction of a new changing room, locker area, WC’s and Universal WC (51m2), with (iii) Internal alterations and elevational upgrades, and all associated site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660212

• 11 Feb 2026Conditional

  the upgrade of part of the existing production building to include the following (i) removal of part of the existing roof and wall cladding and associated structure (139m2) (ii) erection of new structure and cladding within the production building (139m2) to cover the existing floor area and to allow for an increase in height within the facility to a maximum eaves height of 16.85m and a maximum ridge height of 18.59m and all associated site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660120

• 4 Feb 2025Conditional

  for a single storey extension to the front / side and rear of existing dwelling. Planning permission for alterations and renovations to same dwelling and all associated ancillary site development works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: Permission to revise the design of the rear elevation. Permission to construct a new vehicular entrance, permission for a new front boundary wall and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560090

• 15 Oct 2024Conditional

  to construct a single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling with alterations and renovations to same dwelling. Full planning permission to widen the existing vehicular entrance to provide for additional carparking and all associated ancillary site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2461057

• 10 Sept 2024Conditional

  to construct 4 no. 3 bedroom townhouse style dwellings, form connections to public services including foul water sewer, surface water sewer and watermains, together with all associated site works, including replacement of 2 no. existing trees located in grass margin fronting the site

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2460893

• 27 May 2022Refused

  (Extension of Duration from previous planning file 161152 (& 18210)) a two storey dwelling and all ancillary site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 22634

• 3 Nov 2021Conditional

  for the following works; 2-storey garage/bedroom extension to side of dwelling, conversion of attic to bedroom accommodation, rear extension, conservatory, shed, glasshouse, workshop and 2nd vehicular entrance

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 211565

• 26 Jul 2021N/a

  to construct 4 no. 3 bedroom townhouse style dwellings, form connections to public services including foul water sewer, surface water sewer and watermains, together with all associated site works, including replacement of existing 2 no. trees located in grass margin fronting the site. All

  Permission, 4 homes · Kildare County Council, 211085

• 24 Jun 2021N/a

  for the existing production building to include the following (i) removal of the existing covered canopy roof structure and cladding (328m2)and (ii) erection of a new structure (328m2) to allow for increased height to a maximum eves height of 6m and a maximum ridge height of 8m with associated site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 21920

• 17 Jun 2021Refused

  to construct new extension to side of our existing property and alter some window opes

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 21873

• 10 May 2021N/a

  proposed works will consist of: construct 4 No. 3 bedroom townhouse style dwellings, form connection to public services including foul water sewer, surface water sewer and watermains, together with all associated site works, including replacement of existing 2 No. trees located in grass margin fronting the site

  Permission, 4 homes · Kildare County Council, 21626

• 9 Apr 2021N/a

  the proposed works consist of: construct 4 No. 3 bedroom townhouse style dwellings, form connections to public services including foul water sewer, surface water sewer and watermains, together with all associated site works, including replacement of existing 2 No. trees located in grass margin fronting the site

  Permission, 4 homes · Kildare County Council, 21468

• 21 Dec 2020N/a

  demolition of existing extension and construction of a 2 storey extension to rear

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 201582

• 11 May 2020Conditional

  the demolition of existing two storey office building, total floor are 190sqm, with associated site clearance and all site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 20472

• 20 Feb 2020Conditional

  a new domestic vehicular entrance and all ancillary site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 20158

• 26 Apr 2019Conditional

  (1) Permission for the indefinite Retention of alterations made to planning reference 17/240. The alterations included the additional upgrade of part of the existing production building including the following: (i) Removal of part of the existing roof structure and cladding and part of the existing northern elevation cladding and associated structure (760sqm); (ii) Erection of new structure within the production building (760sqm). (2) To cover the existing floor area and to allow for an increase in height within the facility to a maximum eaves height of 8.5m and a maximum ridge height of 10.5m; (iii) Part new northern elevation including structure and cladding and (2) Permission for the upgrade of part of the existing production building to include the following: (i) Removal of part of the existing roof and wall cladding and associated structure (139sqm); (ii) Erection of new structure within the production building (139sqm) to cover the existing floor area and to allow for an increase in height within the facility to a maximum eaves height of 15.55m and a maximum ridge height of 17.29m and all associated site development works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 19457

• 4 May 2018Conditional

  development at the Public Landing Jetty 27th Lock Lower, the development will consist of the improvement and upgrading of the existing public landing jetty by replacing the damaged and deteriorating walkway with a slip resistant decking material and repairing the canal bank along the length of the jetty to prevent future erosion and undercutting of the bank. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for the project and submitted with the application.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 18524

• 18 Apr 2018N/a

  development at the public landing jetty 27th Lower Lock in the townland of Bleach, which will consist of the improvement and upgrading of the existing public landing jetty by replacing the damaged and deteriorating walkway with a slip resistant decking material and repairing the canal bank along the length of the jetty to prevent future erosion and undercutting of the bank. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for the project and submitted with the application, works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 18431

• 5 Mar 2018Conditional

  mirroring of previously approved plans for two storey detached dwelling (Planning Ref. 16/1152) to facilitate safe site access/egress during construction and all ancillary site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 18210

• 10 Aug 2017Conditional

  to partially demolish and refurbish the existing single storey production building to facilitate the production of small roofing elements, with demolition of adjacent outbuildings. The works will include the following: (i) Removal of part of the existing production building (380sqm) to facilitate rotary batching chamber; (ii) Alter internal layout to provide toilets, lab, office, boiler and switch room; (iii) Removal of outbuildings and other surrounding buildings and reinstate area as concrete yard; (iv) Alterations to existing elevations including replacement of existing roof and wall cladding, removal of existing windows, replacement of existing doors with new doors to be provided; (v) Erection of silo (12.1m high); (vi) Provision of external loading bay, and all associated site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 17899

• 8 Jun 2017Conditional

  Construction of a single storey extension to the rear and the side of my existing dwelling and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 17668

• 7 Mar 2017Conditional

  the upgrade of part of the existing production building to include the following: (i) Removal of part of the first floor of the existing building (243sqm); (ii) Removal of part of the existing roof structure, cladding and associated structure (1448sqm); (iii) Erection of new structure within the production building (1448sqm) to cover the existing floor area and to allow for an increase in height within the facility to a maximum eaves height of 8.5m and a maximum ridge height of 10.5m and all associated site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 17240

• 27 Jan 2017Conditional

  The proposal consists of the development of a multi-use shared leisure route (Blueway), approximately 115 kilometres (km) in length, on the existing navigation towpath, which is a National Waymarked Way. This will include tailored surface finishes, information, directional, and safety signage, and all other associated ancillary works. The route commences in Lowtown, County Kildare, passes through County Laois and finishes in St. Mullins, County Carlow. Approximately 47km of the route is in County Kildare, 16km in County Laois and 52km in County Carlow. An Environmental Impact Statement and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the project and are submitted with the application

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 1781

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: River Barrow and River Nore SAC 002162
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Grand Canal 002104

Recorded monuments

• KD035-049 Burial
  Description

  In 1994 a sewage pipe trench was being cut when previously unrecorded burials were encountered. The discovery was reported and a subsequent archaeological inspection observed disturbed bones together with an in situ skeleton in the trench profile. It lay c. 0.8m below ground surface level and was orientated in a NE-SW direction. As the sewage pipe had already been laid and the trench was partially backfilled, it was recommended that the backfilling could be completed under archaeological supervision. The same inspection also noted that the sewage pipe trench had also been cut through a possible enclosure (KD035-031----) c. 240m to the SSE. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 23 December 2013

Architectural heritage

• Kiln, 1890–1900 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced six-bay three-storey malthouse kiln, built 1898.

• House, 1795–1835 · Regional interest
  Description

  Corner-sited end-of-terrace three-bay two-storey former house, c. 1800, now licensed premises and guesthouse. Two-bay two-storey former house with frontage to canal side annexed c. 1850. Single-bay single-storey extension over carriageway arch to south-east, c. 1910, with elliptical-arched door to annex.

• Kiln, 1840–1865 · Regional interest
  Description

  Mid-row three-bay malthouse kiln, c. 1860.

• Fontigary, 1935–1940 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached two-storey former factory manager's house on L-shaped plan, c. 1938. Now used as office store with single-storey gabled porch and canted bay windows to east and west sides.

• Hillview House, farm house, 1840–1855 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay two-storey farm house, c. 1845, now dwelling house. Two-storey return and three-bay two-storey former outhouses to rear now annexed to house. Mature gardens to front and sides. Rubble limestone rear yard wall with roughcast concrete front boundary wall. Squared granite piers and cast-iron gates.

• Bridge, 1915–1925 · Regional interest
  Description

  Precast concrete six-bay railway bridge with concrete parapet walls, c. 1917, and cast-iron pipes running along south parapet.

• Barrow Lock, lock, 1790–1795 · Regional interest
  Description

  Canal lock, c. 1791, with timber and steel gates. Cut limestone retaining walls and bank with cast- iron winding mechanisms. Adjacent paths of concrete slab paving with cast-iron rope ties and timber bollards.

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).

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; parts are made ground.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2399 (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.

No address of the register names Bleach with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.

Name

Bleach · An Tuar

Area

369,388 m² (36.94 ha, 91.28 acres)

Civil parish

St. John's, and its townlands

Barony

Narragh and Reban West

Electoral division

Athy West Urban, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Athy West Urban electoral division: 3,123 people in 1,177 households; 55% of households own their home; 34% of homes were built since 2001; 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ardree, Ardrew, Athy, Ballybought, Blackparks, Coneyburrow, Townparks, Woodstock South

Placenames

Bleach 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.