Swordlestown North

23 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Swordlestown North, from 244 m² to 168,558 m² (16.86 ha, 41.65 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 31 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

No zone of a development plan covers Swordlestown North in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

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

• 4 Jun 2026Refused

  Retention of an agricultural shed for use for the storage of fodder and farm machinery along with all site development and facilitating works.

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2660591

• 27 May 2026Conditional

  Retention for Change of 2no. first floor roof lights in bedroom A to dormer windows on northeast elevation.Ground floor rear extension to family room and garden room. Ground floor front extension to garden room. Alterations to first floor bay on southwest elevation.The raising of the roof height over the previously approved garden room to create new dressing room area with dormer window to the front. Ground floor extension of to the previously approved single storey garage under reg. ref. 07/0306 (c.32.3m.sq.) with the conversion of attic space over garage to home office and storage space (c.206.2m.sq.) ancillary to the main dwelling along with the provision of 4no. dormer windows to the rear and roof lights serving the attic space.Change of use of the previously approved feed and tack room previously granted permission under reg. ref. 00/1246 along with single storey extension (c.118.2m.sq.) to the rear to a gymnasium and recreational areas ancillary to the main dwelling involving the removal of the single storey agricultural building. The above works including elevational alterations and all other associated ancillary site development works.

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2660553

• 21 May 2026N/a

  Retention for the following: 1. Change of 2no. first floor roof lights in bedroom A to dormer windows on northeast elevation. 2. Ground floor rear extension to family room and garden room. 3. Ground floor front extension to garden room. 3. Alterations to first floor bay on southwest elevation. 4. The raising of the roof height over the previously approved garden room to create new dressing room area with dormer window to the front. 5. Ground floor extension of to the previously approved single storey garage under reg. ref. 07/0306 (c.32.3m.sq.) with the conversion of attic space over garage to home office and storage space (c.206.2m.sq.) ancillary to the main dwelling along with the provision of 4no. dormer windows to the rear and rooflights serving the attic space. 6. Change of use of the previously approved feed and tack room previously granted permission under reg. ref. 00/1246 along with single storey extension (c.118.2m.sq.) to the rear to a gymnasium and recreational areas ancillary to the main dwelling involving the removal of the single storey agricultural building.

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2660540

• 20 May 2026N/a

  Retention for 1. Change of 2no. first floor roof lights in bedroom A to dormer windows on northeast elevation. 2. Ground floor rear extension to family room and garden room. 3. Ground floor front extension to garden room. 3. Alterations to first floor bay on southwest elevation. 4. The raising of the roof height over the previously approved garden room to create new dressing room area with dormer window to the front. 5. Ground floor extension of to the previously approved single storey garage under reg. ref. 07/0306 (c.32.3m.sq.) with the conversion of attic space over garage to home office and storage space (c.206.2m.sq.) ancillary to the main dwelling along with the provision of 4no. dormer windows to the rear and rooflights serving the attic space. 6. Change of use of the previously approved feed and tack room previously granted permission under reg. ref. 00/1246 along with single storey extension (c.118.2m.sq.) to the rear to a gymnasium and recreational areas ancillary to the main dwelling involving the removal of the single storey agricultural building.

  Retention, 6 homes · Kildare County Council, 2660528

• 3 Dec 2025Conditional

  amendments to previously granted Ref 71/1331, 75/369, 88/887 and 98/1501: As constructed side single storey extension to existing house and As constructed rear single storey extension to existing house And as constructed domestic storage at 1st floor level to existing house and As constructed rear extension at 1 st floor level to existing house and all associated site development works

  Retention, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2561368

• 6 Aug 2025N/a

  for conversion of the existing foaling unit to staff living quarters for the Swordlestown Stud. Alterations to the North and South elevations. The provision of a new Treatment System & Soil Polishing Filter

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560897

• 6 Aug 2025N/a

  for (1) Conversion of existing storage space attached to existing Swordlestown Stud manager’s house to accommodate a children’s bedroom and playroom. (2) The provision of a new pitched roof over the existing link between the existing Swordlestown Stud manager’s house and the existing storage space to be converted to children’s bedroom and playroom. (3) The provision of a new 2 storey extension to the rear of the existing Swordlestown Stud manager’s house to accommodate a new entrance/stair hall and new covered entrance. (4) The removal of an existing chimney stack. (5) Internal alterations. (6) Associated alterations to all elevations. (7) The provision of a new Treatment System & Soil Polishing Filter

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560893

• 6 Aug 2025N/a

  for conversion of the existing equipment storage shed to staff gym & games room for the Swordlestown Stud. Associated alterations to elevations. The provision of a new Treatment System & Soil Polishing Filter

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560891

• 6 Aug 2025Conditional

  for Alterations to the existing conservatory to the South-West Elevation of the existing house. To include: (1) Replacement of the existing glass roof with a new roof with slate finish. (2) Replacement of the existing windows and doors with new windows and doors

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560890

• 1 Aug 2025N/a

  for conversion of the existing foaling unit to staff living quarters for the Swordlestown Stud. Alterations to the North and South elevations. The provision of a new Treatment System & Soil Polishing Filter

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2560873

• 1 Aug 2025N/a

  Conversion of the existing equipment storage shed to staff gym & games room for the Swordlestown Stud. Associated alterations to elevations. The provision of a new Treatment System & Soil Polishing Filter

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560872

• 1 Aug 2025N/a

  for (1) Conversion of existing storage space attached to existing Swordlestown Stud manager’s house to accommodate a children’s bedroom and playroom. (2) The provision of a new pitched roof over the existing link between the existing Swordlestown Stud manager’s house and the existing storage space to be converted to children’s bedroom and playroom. (3) The provision of a new 2 storey extension to the rear of the existing Swordlestown Stud manager’s house to accommodate a new entrance/stair hall and new covered entrance. (4) The removal of an existing chimney stack. (5) Internal alterations. (6) Associated alterations to all elevations. (7) The provision of a new Treatment System & Soil Polishing Filter

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560871

• 1 Aug 2025N/a

  for alterations to the existing conservatory to the South-West Elevation of the existing house. To include: (1) Replacement of the existing glass roof with a new roof with slate finish. (2) Replacement of the existing windows and doors with new windows and doors

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560874

• 28 Apr 2025Conditional

  for single-storey extensions to the side and rear of the house, a new external door into the kitchen/dining area on the front elevation, and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560447

• 24 Apr 2025N/a

  for single-storey extensions to the side and rear of the house, a new external door into the kitchen/dining area on the front elevation, and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560428

• 22 Apr 2024Conditional

  for the existing two storey house over basement as constructed. The original planning permission was granted under Planning Ref 00/343. The main deviations from the original planning permission refer to (a) removal of built up ground around basement perimeter and insertion of windows in external walls at basement level, (b) alteration of roof detail over west side of the dwelling, (c) construction of a pond area, (d) alternate location of house to that approved under planning reference 00/343, (e) insertion of external staircase leading to front door, (f) construction of rear and side balconies

  Retention, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 24130

• 27 Jan 2024N/a

  for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV Energy Development with a total site area of 128.66 hectares comprising of electrical and inverter substations, modules, solar PV ground mounted on support structures, temporary construction compounds, internal access tracks, security fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, CCTV and other ancillary infrastructure. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with the application

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460049

• 22 Dec 2023N/a

  for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV Energy Development with a total site area of 128.66 hectares comprising of electrical and inverter substations, modules, solar PV ground mounted on support structures, temporary construction compounds, internal access tracks, security fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, CCTV and other ancillary infrastructure. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with the application

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2360539

• 4 Feb 2022Conditional

  a 10 year planning permission for development at Swordlestown North and Swordlestown South, County Kildare. The development will consist of the construction of solar PV development on a c.129 ha site consisting of: 1. The installation of solar panels on ground-mounted frames, 51 no. single storey electrical inverter/ transformer units, security fencing, a CCTV system with pole mounted cameras and landscaping; 2. The upgrading of an existing farm entrance off the L2023 and the creation of a second, new entrance, directly opposite to the north of the existing; 3. The provision of a new internal access road of a distance of c.170 m to provide access to a temporary construction compound; and 4. All associated ancillary development works. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 35 years. Revised by significant further information which consists of 1) Revised application site boundary due to omission of gliding club lands from application site with reduction in site area from 129ha to 112ha ; 2) Omission of originally proposed 110kV substation and replacement with additional solar panels and 2 x switchgear rooms on site; and 3) Revised glint and glare assessment to access impact of revised proposal on the retained gliding club and surrounding lands and the additional panels on the original proposed 110k V substation site

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 22111

• 6 Feb 2017Conditional

  the following: (a) Glazing in of existing porch area to form sun room type space to rear/side of existing dwelling house. (b) Domestic shed, additional to the garage previously granted under planning reference 09/5, and flat roof covering over open area linking both and all associated site development works

  Retention, 2 homes · Kildare County Council, 17113

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 the townland of Swordlestown North.

Recorded monuments

• KD024-006 Barrow - ring-barrow
  Description

  On the crest of a hill in pasture. A totally overgrown, level circular area (est. int. diam. c. 20m) is defined by three low, wide earthen banks with three intervening fosses (ext. diam. c. 64m). The outer bank acts as a roadside field boundary NE-ESE (O’Riordáin 1950, 273) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 08- June 2012

• KD024-008 Barrow - ring-barrow
  Description

  In a narrow roadside strip of woodland, in mixed pasture and tillage. A slightly raised (H 1m) circular area (diam. c. 25m) is enclosed by a shallow fosse (D 0.75m; Wth 2.5-3m) and a low outer, earthen bank (H 0.7m; Wth 3m). The bank has been reused both as a woodland boundary SE-SW-NW, and as a roadside boundary NE-E. (O’Riordáin 1950, 273) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 08 June 2012

• KD024-040 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  Shown on the current ed. (1910) of the OS 6-inch map as a roughly circular field (diam. c. 50m) containing trees, immediately W of Gowran Grange House. However, neither it nor Gowran Grange House are recorded on the 1st. ed. (1838) of the map. It appears to be a late-19th /early-20th century landscape feature associated with the house. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 06 July 2012

• KD024-272 Mound
  Description

  Reported by Jean-Charles Caillere; in level pasture and visible on Bing aerial imagery as the cropmark of a circular area (est. diam. c. 30m) of lighter vegetation growth suggesting compacted ground underneath. LiDAR imagery suggests a slightly raised central area. Possibly a levelled barrow or mound. See attached image: KD024-272----_01 Snip of Bing aerial image with grey LiDAR insert. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 14 June 2023

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Swordlestown North.

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.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2808 (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 Swordlestown North with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.

Name

Swordlestown North

Area

2,202,740 m² (220.27 ha, 544.31 acres)

Civil parish

Kill, and its townlands

Barony

Naas South

Electoral division

Killashee, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Killashee electoral division: 431 people in 131 households; 90% of households own their home; 46% of homes were built since 2001; 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Bawnoge, Broadfield, Cradockstown West, Flemingtown North, Flemingtown South or Tonaphuca, Killashee, Morganstown, Mullacash North, Punchestown, Sillagh, Swordlestown South

Placenames

Swordlestown North 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.