Carton Demesne

194 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Carton Demesne, from 9 m² to 2,127,417 m² (212.74 ha, 525.7 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 21 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• 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
• P1Agriculture
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R2Existing Residential / Infill (Existing residential)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 2 Apr 2026N/a

  1. Construction of a vehicle bridge (c.58m in length) spanning the River Rye, connecting Moyglare Hall Estate to the proposed Maynooth Outer Orbital Route (MOOR) in Moygaddy, Co. Meath (subject to separate and concurrent planning application to Meath County Council) . The bridge will consist of 2 no. vehicle carriageways (2-way traffic flow), with verges, segregated cycle tracks, public lighting and footpaths on either side of the vehicle carriageways; 2.Construction of a pedestrian/cycle bridge (c. 25m in length) spanning the River Rye alongside the existing vehicular bridge forming part of the R157, connecting to the existing footpath network along the Dunboyne Road and the proposed active travel infrastructure in Moygaddy, Co. Meath (subject to separate and concurrent planning application to Meath County Council); 3. Provision of a water connections from proposed services in Moygaddy, Co. Meath (subject to separate and concurrent planning application to Meath County Council0 under the River Rye and along the Dunboyne Road to connect to the existing wastewater pumping station and water services; and 4. All associated ancillary site works. It is noted that the subject planning application is associated with a separate and concurrent Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) planning application submitted to Meath County Council in relation to development at Moygaddy, Co. Meath. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and a Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2641

• 20 Jan 2026Conditional

  The proposed development will consist of: 1. Demolition of the existing external staircase, parapet wall and glass balustrade to the front balcony and replacement with a new glass balustrade. 2. Demolition of the existing single-storey pitched roof overhang, parapet wall and glass balustrade to the rear balcony and replacement with a new glass balustrade. 3. Proposed construction of new covered terrace to the side.4. Proposed construction of a new external staircase and link bridge to the side.5. Proposed construction of a new single-storey flat-roof extension to the rear of the dwelling to provide a carport, home office, gym area, home theatre / golf simulator area, jacuzzi, sauna and changing room.6. Proposed internal amendments and amendments to all elevations. 7. All associated landscaping and site works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660051

• 14 Jan 2026N/a

  consist of: 1. Demolition of the existing external staircase, parapet wall and glass balustrade to the front balcony and replacement with a new glass balustrade. 2. Demolition of the existing single-storey pitched roof overhang, parapet wall and glass balustrade to the rear balcony and replacement with a new glass balustrade. 3. Proposed construction of new covered terrace to the side.4. Proposed construction of a new external staircase and link bridge to the side.5. Proposed construction of a new single-storey flat-roof extension to the rear of the dwelling to provide a carport, home office, gym area, home theatre / golf simulator area, jacuzzi, sauna and changing room.6. Proposed internal amendments and amendments to all elevations. 7. All associated landscaping and site works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660029

• 23 Dec 2025Conditional

  to construct a new single-story detached garage to the front of existing dwelling, together with all associated site works and landscaping including new gates and piers at existing site entrance. The proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated outhouses, stables and yards which are protected structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561498

• 19 Dec 2025Conditional

  for a new two storey dormer extension to the north eastern side and a new two storey dormer extension to the south west facing side of the existing 2 storey dormer dwelling to include all alterations and modifications to the north eastern and north western sides and all associated site works. This proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated outhouses, stables and yards which are protected structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561469

• 10 Dec 2025Conditional

  construction of a 1207.5sqm 7 bedroom detached dwelling over basement, ground and first floor levels, as well as all associated site works and landscaping including new site entrance gates, walls and piers. The proposed dwelling incorporates an integrated garage; carport; 3 No. terraces at ground and first floor levels; and 2 No. balconies at first floor level. The development will supersede the expired permission on the subject site for a dwelling Ref. 18/950 (as well as 06/2885, 12/555 and 18/355). This proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated outhouses, stables and yards which are protected structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures at Carton Demesne. Development

  Extension of duration · Kildare County Council, 25180

• 26 Nov 2025Conditional

  A) Single storey extension to the front of the existing dwelling along with internal alterations B) Single storey Garden Studio to the rear of the property

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561331

• 20 Nov 2025N/a

  of A) Single storey extension to the front of the existing dwelling along with internal alterations. B) Single storey Garden Studio to the rear of the property. The proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated outhouses, stables and yards which are Protected Structures. No works are proposed that will directly affect these Protected Structures

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561309

• 5 Nov 2025Conditional

  for a single storey side extension, canopy and associated site works at the existing dwelling. Carton House, associated outhouses, stables, gardens and yards are protected structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures

  Retention, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2561255

• 14 Jul 2025Conditional

  for (a) single storey extensions to the north-east side and south-west side of the existing dwelling; (b) a new porch over the front door to the south-west; (c) the replacement of an existing velux rooflight with a dormer window on the north-eastern roof slope; (d) minor alternations to existing elevations; (e) all associated site and landscaping works. The proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated outhouses, stables and yards which are Protected Structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560791

• 13 May 2025Conditional

  for a single storey extension (c.17.9m.Sq.) to the rear of the existing dwelling, minor alterations to the north and east elevations, amendments to the internal ground floor layout, removal of the rear first floor balcony along with all other ancillary site development works. The proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated outhouses, stables and yards which are protected structures. No works are proposed that will directly affect these protected structures

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560492

• 25 Apr 2025Conditional

  for modifications and extension to an existing dwelling including: a) A 9 sq. m. single storey sauna block incorporating sauna and enclosed store, with an open first floor terrace over, linked back to the existing main dwelling; b) a 47.5 sq. m. gym/games block including WC & changing room and internal mezzanine; c) A carport extension to the existing outbuilding including 4 sq. m. enclosed storage; d) A 26 sq. m. freestanding pergola/outdoor room with glazed bifold surrounds; e) garden walls, screening fencing and all associated site works and landscaping. Carton House, associated outhouses, stables, gardens and yards are protected structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560432

• 12 Feb 2025Conditional

  for a single storey flat roof extension with a glazed roof lantern, to the northern side of the existing property. The proposed development is within the curtilage of Carton House, associated out-houses, stables and yards which are protected structures, (Ref B06-09)

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560122

• 7 Feb 2025N/a

  for a single storey flat roof extension with a glazed roof lantern, to the northern side of the existing property at 58 Leinster Woods, Carton Demesne South, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The proposed development is within the curtilage of Carton House, associated out-houses, stables and yards which are protected structures, (Ref B06-09)

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560106

• 3 Jul 2024Conditional

  for a single storey, detached building with a gross floor area of 396sq.m containing a high-performance golf centre consisting of gym, indoor putting, physio, trackman facility, reception/meeting room, changing facility/WC and circulation areas. Also, ancillary development including hard and soft landscaping, footpaths and associated site works. The proposed development is located in the demesne grounds associated with Carton House which is a Protected Structure (RPS No. B06-09 and B06-09i)

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460615

• 28 Jun 2024N/a

  for a single storey, detached building with a gross floor area of 396sq.m containing a high-performance golf centre consisting of gym, indoor putting, physio, trackman facility, reception/meeting room, changing facility/WC and circulation areas. Also, ancillary development including hard and soft landscaping, footpaths and associated site works. The proposed development is located in the demesne grounds associated with Carton House which is a Protected Structure (RPS No. B06-09 and B06-09i).

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460593

• 25 Jun 2024Conditional

  for; A) Retention permission for; a separate single storey garden office room. This space accommodates a home office / study, B) Planning permission for; 1) The removal of an existing porch roof, 2) A single storey, ground floor extension to the side of the existing house, that will accommodate; bigger porch with rooflight above and more living space, 3) Separate new single storey shed with lean-to roof for storage purposes, 4) Change existing vehicle entrance to a pedestrian entrance, and install a new vehicle entrance to the site, 5) Internal modifications and all associated site works and landscaping. The proposed development is within the curtilage of Carton House, associated outhouses, stables and yards which are protected structures. No works proposed which directly affect these structures

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460576

• 15 May 2024Conditional

  for the demolition of an existing dining room annex, entrance lobby, and garden shed to facilitate the construction of (A) a single-storey extension to the rear and sides of the existing dwelling; (B) internal modifications to existing dwelling including the provision of new rooflights at first floor level; (C) a new first floor window to existing sitting room; (D) a new garden shed; and (E) all associated site works and landscaping. All proposed materials to match existing. The proposed development is within the curtilage of Carton House, associated outhouses, stables and yards which are protected structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460425

• 18 Mar 2024Conditional

  a detached single storey domestic shed containing a home gym, home office, store room, and all associated site & landscaping works to serve the development. This proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated outhouses, stables and yards which are Protected Structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460233

• 7 Nov 2023Conditional

  a ground floor extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, incorporating bedroom, En-suite, back hall, rear door, porch and all ancillary site works. This proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated outhouses, stables and yards which are Protected Structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2360362

• 18 Oct 2023Conditional

  for (1) a new single storey extension to the existing west elevation, (2) a new single storey extension to the existing east elevation, (3) a new detached single storey gym/shed building, and all associated site & landscaping works to serve the development. This proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated outhouses, stables and yards which are Protected Structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2360304

• 18 Oct 2023N/a

  The development will consist of: (1) Nursing Home Building (6285sqm)comprising 92 bedrooms (90 no. 1bed and 2no. 2 bed rooms) over3 levels and all associated ancillary accommodation including medical support facilities, staff accommodation, support offices, kitchens, toilets, storage and related uses. Parking is provided for 32 spaces in total (24 with 2 Acc. spaces and 6 EV) and 19 no. cycle spaces. (2) Independent living units in 2no. blocks totalling 4606sqm (23003sqm per block) total comprising 40no. units (20no. units per block) comprising 32no. 1 bed and 8no. 2 bed units and all ancillary accommodation. Parking is provided for 40no. vehicles (30 spaces, 2no accessible, 8no. EV, 4no. visitor) and 68no. cycle spaces contained within the existing potting sheds. Bin stores for the Independent Living Units are provided within the potting sheds and an open glazed lean-to structure is proposed over the residents parking area on the opposite (southern) side of the potting shed wall. (3) Restoration of the existing farmyard managers building (284sqm, no additional area) located at the entrance to the Walled Garden to accommodate reception, administration and offices / resident support facilities associated with the elements described above. (4) Repair and conservation of defined areas of the existing garden wall and gate areas and repair and conservation of the existing potting sheds (181sqm) located at the centre of the walled garden to accommodate bin and bicycle stores and other ancillary storage (proposed additional floorspace of potting sheds is 160sqm). (5) Restoration of the boathouse with existing gross floor area of 27.2sqm (no additional area) and repair and conservation of the pergola. The proposed development includes all associated landscape and site works. Carton House and associated outhouses, stable gardens and yards are Protected Structures (RPS B05-55 & B06-09). No works are proposed to Carton House itself as part of the application

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 23951

• 6 Oct 2023N/a

  for (1) a new single storey extension to the existing west elevation, (2) a new single storey extension to the existing east elevation, (3) a new detached single storey gym/shed building, and all associated site & landscaping works to serve the development. This proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House, associated outhouses, stables and yards which are Protected Structures. No works are proposed which directly affect these structures at Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2360282

• 6 Oct 2023N/a

  The development will consist of: (1) Nursing Home Building (6285sqm)comprising 92 bedrooms (90 no. 1bed and 2no. 2 bed rooms) over3 levels and all associated ancillary accommodation including medical support facilities, staff accommodation, support offices, kitchens, toilets, storage and related uses. Parking is provided for 32 spaces in total (24 with 2 Acc. spaces and 6 EV) and 19 no. cycle spaces. (2) Independent living units in 2no. blocks totalling 4606sqm (23003sqm per block) total comprising 40no. units (20no. units per block) comprising 32no. 1 bed and 8no. 2 bed units and all ancillary accommodation. Parking is provided for 40no. vehicles (30 spaces, 2no accessible, 8no. EV, 4no. visitor) and 68no. cycle spaces contained within the existing potting sheds. Bin stores for the Independent Living Units are provided within the potting sheds and an open glazed lean-to structure is proposed over the residents parking area on the opposite (southern) side of the potting shed wall. (3) Restoration of the existing farmyard managers building (284sqm, no additional area) located at the entrance to the Walled Garden to accommodate reception, administration and offices / resident support facilities associated with the elements described above. (4) Repair and conservation of defined areas of the existing garden wall and gate areas and repair and conservation of the existing potting sheds (181sqm) located at the centre of the walled garden to accommodate bin and bicycle stores and other ancillary storage (proposed additional floorspace of potting sheds is 160sqm). (5) Restoration of the boathouse with existing gross floor area of 27.2sqm (no additional area) and repair and conservation of the pergola. The development includes all associated landscape and site works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 23932

• 4 Oct 2023Conditional

  a single storey extension to the rear and side of the existing dwelling along with internal alterations and ancillary site development works. The proposed development is in the vicinity of Carton House associated outhouses, stables and yards which are Protected Structures. No works are proposed that will directly affect these Protected Structures

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 23924

The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.

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: Rye Water Valley/Carton SAC 001398
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Rye Water Valley/Carton 001398
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Royal Canal 002103

Recorded monuments

• KD006-009 House - 17th century
  Description

  The lands at Carton were owned by the Earls of Kildare and in the late-17th century were leased to the Talbot family who erected the first building, a Dutch-style house with a pedimented breakfront which is recorded in a painting by Van der Hagen (SMR file). Carton was subsequently forfeited to the Crown and sold in 1703 to Maj. Gen. Richard Ingolsby, Lord Justice of Ireland who added a two storey, nine bay pedimented front with wings joined to the main block by curved sweeps, in the Palladian manner. In 1739 the estate was sold back to the 19th Earl of Kildare who made Carton his principal seat, employing Richard Castle to enlarge the house, which work obliterated all trace of the older house except for a cornice on the entrance front and unusually thick internal walls. The house was again remodelled and enlarged c. 1815 by Sir Richard Morrison for the Kildares who had by the become the Dukes of Leinster. The great demesne, covering c. 1000 acres, was formally landscaped in the 18thC, with further improvements in the 19th century (Bence Jones 1978, 60; Horner 1975 - reference in 1976 Foras Forbartha report in SMR file). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

• KD006-011 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  At the N end of the landscaped Carton Demesne, c. 240m SSW of a possible nunnery site (KD006-007003-). In 1985, the site could not be located due to dense vegetation cover (SMR file). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

• KD006-013 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  In a slight hollow on a gentle W-facing pasture slope at the W edge of Carton Demesne. A spring well is enclosed by a small square, tent-like structure (dims. L 1.75m N-S; Wth 1.7m; H 1.5m) of well-built mortared-stone, with a pointed-arched opening (Wth 0.7m) facing N. Three stone steps lead down to the water surface. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

• KD006-015 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  In gently undulating deciduous woodland on Carton Demesne near the S bank of the of the Rye Water river. The site of the well is occupied by a large covered sump (diam. 6m). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

• KD006-020 Burial ground
  Description

  In June 2015, the National Monuments Service (NMS) was notified that human remains were uncovered on a development site at Carton Demesne. The site was inspected by Dr. Geraldine Stout of the NMS who identified at least four grave cuts in the SW quadrant of the construction site. In the immediate area of the cleared site there were numerous dark friable soil patches in the boulder clay which probably indicate further graves, suggesting that this was the location of an extensive burial ground that was likely to have extended beyond the area which had been uncovered. Human remains were uncovered during topsoil stripping for a single residence at Site 14, Temple Wood, Carton Demesne in 2015. In summary, topsoil had been removed to a depth of 0.40-0.46m across the foot print of the new house site and much of the area had been brought down to subsoil or boulder clay. In the south west corner of the construction site at least four grave cuts were identified as being cut into the boulder clay. These run in an east west axis concentrated in an area c. 10m square. The evidence suggested that there is an extensive burial ground on site which is likely to extend beyond the limits of the area uncovered to date. A limited programme of Archaeological Testing was subsequently undertaken under License No. 15E353. The initial programme of archaeological testing was carried out in three phases, as follows: 1. Four test trenches were excavated by machine to the east (T-1), south (T-2), west (T-3) and north (T-4) of the area in which burial was initially discovered (Cutting 1). The locations of the test trenches and extent of Cutting 1. All the test trenches were 1.9m wide. 2. The bases and sides of the test trenches were then cleaned and investigated by hand, as was Cutting 1. 3. All uncovered features and fragments of human remains were then plotted and photographed. The test-trenches (T14-1 to T14-4) were excavated in splits of c. 5cm depths in order to ensure that no damage is caused to any human remains that might be uncovered. All trenches were 1.9m wide and generally excavated to depths of 0.4 – 0.45m. The investigations were undertaken by an archaeological crew of two, including the licence holder and an osteoarchaeologist. Evidence for a possible enclosing feature/ditch was uncovered in Cutting 1, T14-1 and T14-2. In Cutting 1, the evidence suggests that this may have been truncated by a later drain feature. This feature may be associated with the planning of trees in this area of the demesne in the late 18th century, which was associated with paths and tracks. The enclosing feature appears to be 3.8 (T14-2) – 4.2m (T14-1) in width and its external edges are approximately 26.9m apart (N-S) based on the evidence from T14-2 and Cutting 1. The eastern extent of the feature was uncovered at a distance of 19.6m from the western commencement edge of T-1. However, no evidence for the feature was uncovered in T14-3 or T14-5, which were excavated to the west of Cutting 1, and consequently its east-west extent remains unknown. There was total of 14 locations where human bone was uncovered, although initial investigations indicate that some of these locations may be associated with disturbances. Only 9 of these (SK-A, SK-B, SK-C, SK-D, SK-E, SK-F, SK-G: Cutting 1; SK-K and SK-L: T-2) have associated discernible graves. Consequently, it is tentatively suggested that a total of 9 partial graves have been identified, 7 within the footprint of the proposed development in Site 14 (Cutting 1). The southern extent of the cemetery is located within Site 16 to the south but, based on the evidence from T14-2 and T16-2 to T16-6 outside the footprint of the proposed development within this site. There is no evidence that the cemetery extends into Site 12 or across the access road into Site 15. The lack of association with a church building, grave slabs, pottery, other artefacts or dedicative saints suggest that this is a secular cemetery of early medieval date (Byrne 2016). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Hugh Carey Date of upload: 05 December 2018

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Carton Demesne.

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

At the centre of the townland of Carton Demesne, about 1 in 10 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 low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2864 (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.

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

Name

Carton Demesne

Area

3,917,635 m² (391.76 ha, 968.07 acres)

Civil parish

Laraghbryan, and its townlands

Barony

Salt North

Electoral division

Maynooth, the unit of the census

Census 2022

18,729 people lived in 6,110 households in the Maynooth electoral division. 65% of households owned their home. 47% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Blakestown, Catherinestown, Donaghmore, Kellystown, Kilmacredock Lower, Mariavilla, Maynooth, Moygaddy (Co. Meath), Oldcarton

Placenames

Carton Demesne 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.