Cookstown

986 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Cookstown, from 3 m² to 62,116 m² (6.21 ha, 15.35 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 69 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 853 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M1REGEN (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 120 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1RU (Agriculture)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3LC (District, neighbourhood centre)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2TC (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 8 Sept 2026Ai referral

  A single story extension to the front, a 2 story extension to the rear, internal alterations to existing layout, and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0286W

• 21 Aug 202635 day assessment

  Construction of a single storey ground floor detached auxiliary dwelling with one bedroom a kitchen a living room and bathroom in the rear garden of the principal house together with connection to all public services and all associated site development works.

  Retention, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0202W

• 16 Jul 2026Request additional information

  Barrel roof bicycle shelter with extension and back and side cladding. W:5000 x D:2090 x H:2895mm.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0066

• 19 Jun 2026Grant permission

  New pedestrian side access gate to the rear garden and the construction of a single-storey mono-pitch front porch extension with relocation of the existing front entrance door.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0305W

• 10 Apr 2026Request additional information

  Construction of 1 no. 2 bed 2 storey dwelling to side of existing 2 storey semi-detached dwelling including all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0091W

• 19 Feb 2026Refuse permission

  Demolition of all existing 1-3 storey industrial/commercial structures on the site (c. 5,500 sq.m). Construction of a 1-4 storey Transitional Care Facility (c.11,747 sq.m.) providing therapy and treatment space and a pharmacy and general practitioners space at ground floor level and 171 no. bedspaces at 1st to 3rd floor levels. 2 no. internal landscaped areas are provided at ground floor level (c.440 sq.m) and 2 no. outdoor amenity areas are provided at 1st floor level (c.483 sq.m). Provision of a coffee dock area, hairdresser, comms rooms, toilets, staff changing facilities, kitchen area, laundry rooms, lobbies/reception areas, admin areas, storage spaces, staff canteen, LV switch room, mains/ sprinkler tank room/ boiler room, multipurpose rooms, dining rooms, meeting and office rooms, sluice rooms, nurses stations, ancillary refuse storage area, ancillary generator, ancillary ESB substation and switch room associated with the operation of the facility throughout. Provision of Stair/lifts, photovoltaic panels, mechanical plant and green/blue roofs associated with the operation of the facility throughout. Partial provision of the pocket park identified in the Tallaght LAP (c.1,500 sq.m). Provision for the relocation and upgrade of the existing vehicular and pedestrian access point along First Avenue for servicing and staff parking and relocation and upgrade of the existing vehicular and pedestrian site access point along Cookstown Road. Provision of signage on the southern, eastern and northern facades of the proposed building and associated totem signage. All associated site development works above and below ground, services provision, connection to water supply and foul and surface water networks on First Avenue and Cookstown Road including partial diversion of the foul line to the north east of the site at First Avenue, attenuation/bioretention systems, provision of internal roads and footpaths, tree removal, bicycle storage (60 no. total spaces), staff and visitor car parking (55 no. total spaces) and 3 no. set down/ loading bays.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0046W

• 13 Jan 2026Invalidate application

  Installation of approximately 6121 sq. of Photo-Voltaic Solar Panels onto the existing warehouse roof. The solar panels will be used to create green electricity, all of which will be used by the building.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0008W

• 12 Jan 2026Grant permission

  Planning permission for attic conversion with 2 dormers to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as non-habitable storage space with roof windows to front all with associated ancillary works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0006W

• 27 Nov 2025Grant permission

  Demolition and removal of existing single and two storey showroom extensions (485 sq Mts) to front elevation (facing Belgard Road) and side elevation (facing Cookstown Estate Road), along with removal of projecting canopy on this side elevation, re-fenestration to front facade (facing Belgard Road) along with a section of side facade (facing Cookstown Estate Road), to include fitting of new curtain walling with matching entrance doors along new wall cladding and new illuminated building signage and required site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0232W

• 7 Nov 2025Grant retention & grant permission & refuse retention

  Retention of existing timber fence to the front, and two internal boundary walls within the front and side garden, each incorporating a pedestrian gate. Retention of pitched-roof shed to the rear of the property. Permission for a new front vehicular access with dropped kerb, including partial removal of the existing front boundary wall. Infill of existing open-walled front porch to provide new front entrance door.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0638W

• 29 Aug 2025Grant permission

  We, KAVCO C TOWN PROJECT LIMITED, intend to apply for planning permission for the proposed development at the site, Cookstown House, Cookstown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24. The proposed development consists of the following: modifications of the previously approved application SDCC Reg. Ref. SD23A/0237. The proposed modifications include a revised Ground-floor layout to convert the previous commercial unit, the adjacent refuse store and part of the previous communal amenity space into an additional 6 no. residential units as follows; 1 no. studio unit, 3 no. one-bedroom units and 2 no. two-bedroom units. The proposed changes will increase the total number of apartments from 80 no. units to 86 no. units. A recessed balcony has been provided to each of the proposed apartments. Minor modifications are to be made to the elevations at ground floor level only. There are no changes proposed to the height of the building. All with associated site works, bin and bicycle storage.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0207W

• 22 Aug 2025Grant permission

  Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising of existing gable c/w window, new access stairs, 2no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0507W

• 25 Jun 2025Grant retention & refuse retention

  Retention of rear double extension, retention of front porch and canopy over front window

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0413

• 20 Jan 2025Grant permission

  Demolition of 29.5m2 loading bay and removal of 3 no. storage containers and ancillary 5 no. storage tanks with extension of 394m2 9.0m high warehouse extension with 2 no. roller shutters with internal layout changes for installation of new energy efficient and sustainable equipment to existing commercial laundry with 7 no. new car parking spaces, 24 no. new bicycle spaces in secure standalone shelter with new delivery and loading area covered with new canopy and revised internal vehicular routes while retaining existing entrances to Second Avenue with ancillary site and development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0215W

• 16 Jan 2025Grant permission for retention

  Retention of non-habitable attic with dormer to rear and widened vehicle access to front.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0018W

• 20 Dec 2024Grant permission

  for the construction of first floor side extension over previously converted garage, construction of new dormer structure to the rear and conversion of attic space to home office and a games room . Works at first floor will consist of construction of bedroom with en-suite and associated works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0582W

• 3 Dec 2024Grant permission

  The construction of a two storey, mixed use, development consisting of a public house at ground floor level with a gross floor area of 359sqms. The public house includes internal bin storage and other ancillary rooms. The construction of 4 residential apartments (Gross floor area 374sqms) at first floor consisting of 2no. one bed units; 1no. two bed unit; and, 1no. 3 bed unit. All apartments have private space in the form of balconies with a common area at first floor for access to each apartment with access to this common area off the internal entrance lobby; internal, residential, bike storage room and bin storage room at ground floor level. The proposed development includes communal amenity spaces located to the west of the block and at first floor level; parking of 8 spaces including 1 no mobility space, 2 electric vehicle spaces and is accessed via a new vehicle entrance from the Old Belgard Road. New boundary treatments proposed along with a drop off area and wider soft and hard landscaping including a plaza area which ties into the public footpath on the Old Belgard Road; external bike parking areas within these external spaces; and, a connecting footpath to the established local centre to the north. Associated mechanical plant, PV panels at roof level, groundworks, landscaping, drainage including SUDS measures, lighting, engineering and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

  Permission, 4 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0155W

• 21 Nov 2024Grant permission

  The proposed development, Innovate Health, Centre of Excellence in Brain Health and Dementia, which will consist of: The demolition (in part) of the existing concrete beams adjoining the neighbouring unit and relocation of existing underground services. A five-storey building with part six-storey elements and set-back accommodation and plant rooms. (c. 6,590m²). The building functions comprise a reception area, café/restaurant, central atrium, radiology department, treatment, assessment and consultation rooms, research facilities, associated offices and meeting rooms and associated staff facilities, plant and storage rooms. Roof terrace at Level 05 at the south end of the building. Extract flues above roof level for laboratory ventilation. The removal of 14 car park spaces in the existing adjacent TUH car park to facilitate a new Entrance Park consisting of hard and soft landscaping and lighting. New footpath, signage, loading bay and accessible parking space off Fourth Avenue. New footpath, signage, set down area and two accessible parking spaces off the internal hospital campus road to the west. Extended footpath to the west of the adjacent car park and new pedestrian crossing to enhance pedestrian access to the existing multi-storey car park. New pedestrian crossing to connect the new Entrance Park with the main entrance to Tallaght University Hospital. Secure enclosed staff bike store to the North and visitor bike racks in the Entrance Park. Bin store to east side of building. Boundary fencing, walls and gates to east of site. The new facility will employ an extension to Tallaght University's Hospital current waste license. All associated ancillary site development and drainage works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0196W

• 4 Jun 2024Grant permission

  For the demolition of single storey pitched front roof and rear conservatory and construction of new flat roof to single storey front structure, new single storey rear extension and internal ground first floor modifications together with new dormer attic structure consisting of bedroom and en-suite, conversion of existing shed to games room with new front elevation window and new rear glazed doors and all associated works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0252

• 15 May 2024Invalidate application

  For the demolition of single storey pitched front roof and rear conservatory and construction of new flat roof to single storey front structure, new single storey rear extension and internal ground and first floor modifications together with new dormer attic structure consisting of bedroom and en-suite and all associated works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0217

• 26 Apr 2024Grant permission & grant retention

  (a) Planning permission is sought for: (i) the construction of a residential development comprising a total of 84 no. apartments (40 no. one-bedroom units, 36 no. two-bedroom units and 8 no. three bedroom units) in a building ranging in height from 4 to 7 storeys (Part 4, part 5, part 7 storey building). Each apartment is provided with private amenity space in the form of a terrace or balcony space and has access to internal communal amenity space at ground floor level (265.54 sq.m); and external amenity space in the form of a designated communal open space area to the east of the proposed building, a central public plaza between the proposed building and the adjacent under-construction residential scheme at the Cookstown Gateway site to the north (ABP Ref. ABP-303803-19); and an external communal roof terrace at fifth floor level. A total of 190 no. bicycle parking spaces are provided at ground floor level to serve the development, including 2 no. resident bicycle stores comprising a total of 138 no. cycle spaces and 4 no. visitor bicycle parking areas at surface level comprising a total of 50 no. cycle spaces. The proposed development also includes: (ii) the provision of 1 no. commercial / retail unit (214.85 sq.m) at ground floor level with 2 no. staff cycle spaces provided internally; and (iii) associated site and infrastructural works which include; foul and surface water drainage; the provision of solar panels at the upper roof level; lighting; landscaping; boundary treatments; plant rooms; signage; footpaths and internal hard and soft landscaping; bin storage; and all associated site development works. (b) Retention permission is also sought for; (i) the demolition of the previously existing, pitched roof, derelict structure on site known as Cookstown House (88.4 sq.m)

  Permission and retention, 84 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0237

• 27 Mar 2024Grant permission

  Construction of single storey garden room consisting of home office and gym and all associated site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0128

• 19 Mar 2024Grant permission

  An amendment to the permitted commercial retail unit 2 at Blocks B/C as granted under ABP. Ref. 303803-19 and as amended under Reg. Ref. LRD23A/0006 and will compromise: i) the provision of an ancillary off-licence sales area of c. 29 sq.m within the permitted commercial retail unit 2 (c. 493 sq.m); ii) the provision of associated signage to the front elevation compromising 1 no. signage panel with backlit pin mounted lettering within the designated signage zone; internally illuminated projection sign; information signage and 1 no. internally illuminated sign over the customer entrance; iii) minor works including louvres to the rear elevation; new bi-parting doors, frosted vinyl, vinyl with graphic coverings and manifestations to glazing to the front elevation; iv) associated plant area to be provided at basement level; and v) all ancillary site services and site development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, LRD24A/0002

• 9 Feb 2024Declared not exempt

  Car Park Space within gated compound locked at certain hours. Looking to put container within space.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED24/0001

• 26 Jan 2024Grant permission for retention

  Single storey attached metal storage unit floor area of 11sq.m and metal canopy to front elevation; Internal extension of first floor area by 50sq.m

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0017

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

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Cookstown.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Cookstown.

Architectural heritage

• Tynan Memorial Cross, monument, 1905–1915 · Regional interest
  Description

  Carved stone Celtic style memorial cross, c.1910. Deeply incised strapwork, coarsely carved chevrons to side, and lettering to ring head. Curved low retaining walls.

• House, 1900–1920 · Regional interest
  Description

  Semi-detached four-bay single-storey house, c.1910. uPVC windows with granite lintels. Repointed granite rubble walls with painted brick dressings to openings. Advanced gable-fronted porch with replacement timber panelled door. Hipped slate roof with central red brick chimney stack.

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 Cookstown, 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_3123 (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 Cookstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Cookstown · Baile an Chócaigh

Area

1,067,112 m² (106.71 ha, 263.69 acres)

Civil parish

Tallaght, and its townlands

Barony

Uppercross

Electoral division

Tallaght-Belgard, the unit of the census

Census 2022

1,635 people lived in 580 households in the Tallaght-Belgard electoral division. 83% of households owned their home. 6% of homes were built since 2001. 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Belgard, Garranstown or Kingswood, Kilnamanagh, Tallaght, Whitehall

Placenames

Cookstown 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.