Smithstown

137 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Smithstown, from 4 m² to 218,055 m² (21.81 ha, 53.88 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 45 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 150 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R2A1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 19 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• 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
• G1F1 - Open Space (Open space, park)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2B1 - Commercial Town or Village Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1A2 - New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 28 Aug 2026N/a

  the development will consist of; (a) the demolition of the existing fire damaged function room comprising 420sq.m (b) the construction of a new function room, toilet accommodation, keg rooms and staff welfare facilities comprising 650sq.m (c) erection of new front entrance canopy (d) installation of new windows and doors to the existing front toilet block (e) modifications and upgrading of the existing site entrance adjacent the R132 roadway (f) new landscaping and hardstanding works to the perimeter of the new function room and (g) all associated site and ground works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2661082

• 18 Jun 2026N/a

  the development consists of the subdivision of the existing site to provide for 3 No. 3 bed dwellings (2 No. 2 storey and 1 No. dormer), demolition of the existing garage, upgrade of the existing site entrance to accommodate vehicular and pedestrian traffic, new vehicular entrance for the existing dwelling, new boundary walls enclosing the site, landscaping and all associated site development works. Significant Further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660758

• 4 Apr 2026N/a

  The development will consist of the construction of 2 no. two-storey semi-detached three-bedroom dwellings of traditional style, together with all associated site works.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660384

• 2 Mar 2026Conditional

  File Ref: 2560181 - Detached single storey bungalow dwelling house with ancillary outbuilding & wastewater treatment system

  Extension of duration, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2677

• 5 Nov 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of the construction of a single storey granny/family flat extension to the side of the existing dwelling to include all associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 25218

• 1 Oct 2025N/a

  the development will consist of the construction of a single storey granny/family flat extension to the side of the existing dwelling to include all associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 25187

• 7 Aug 2025N/a

  the development will consist of two semi-detached two-story dwellings including new vehicular access entrance on the R150 road, works to also include bin storage, rainwater harvesting tanks and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560824

• 25 Jul 2025Conditional

  The proposed development is for a mixed-use development comprising residential, retail, pharmacy, café, medical and community uses. A riverside park is also proposed as part of the development. A total of 62 dwellings are proposed in a mix of terraced houses, apartments and duplex units ranging in size from 1 – 3 bedrooms. The development involves the conservation and re-use of the two no. derelict protected structures on site. It is proposed to adapt and restore each of the structures on site. The ‘Mill House’ (RPS Ref. No. 91059) is to be repurposed to accommodate a new medical centre. This will involve the demolition and removal of non-original fabric, including the demolition of a single storey garage to the west as well as the removal of limited sections of internal walls and the conservation and repair of surviving historic fabric.

  Permission, 8 homes · Meath County Council, 2560781

• 23 Jul 2025N/a

  the development will consist of two semi-detached two-story dwellings including new vehicular access entrance on the R150 road, works to also include bin storage, rainwater harvesting tanks and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560773

• 25 May 2025Conditional

  A two storey dwelling with single storey rear annex, upgrade of existing field gate to vehicular entrance, waste water treatment system and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560523

• 9 May 2025Conditional

  Planning permission to Install a 30m multi-user lattice type telecommunications support structure, carrying antenna and dishes enclosed within a 2.4 metre high palisade fenced compound together with associated ground equipment cabinets and associated site works on lands located at

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2560462

• 28 Feb 2025Refused

  the removal of 2 joined mobile homes and to construct a single storey dwelling with proprietary wastewater treatment system and polishing filter, domestic garage with loft storage along with all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560198

• 26 Feb 2025Conditional

  proposed change of house type and revised proprietary Wastewater Treatment System from that as granted under planning permission register reference no 21/527, construction domestic garage at Smithstown, Julianstown, Co. Meath

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560181

• 18 Feb 2025N/a

  the development shall consist of change of house type and revised proprietary Wastewater Treatment System from that as granted under planning permission register reference nº 21/527, construction of domestic garage and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560148

• 22 Jan 2025Refused

  a two storey dwelling with single storey rear annex, upgrade of existing field gate to vehicular entrance, waste water treatment system and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560069

• 7 Dec 2024Conditional

  a 150kW Solar Panel Array fixed to metal frames and anchored to the ground, with inverter control room, underground cable ducts and all associated works, within the curtilage of lands. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2461063

• 30 Sept 2024Refused

  the development will consist of converting the existing house into two no. 2 bedroomed apartments, reducing the existing car entrance to the front to a pedestrian access and providing a new vehicular access and pedestrian entrance on the R150 (Duleek Road). It is also proposed to construct 2no. one bedroomed apartments on lands to the rear of the existing house and fronting onto the R150 to include car parking, bicycle parking and bin storage. Development to also include rainwater harvesting tanks and all associated site works. The lands are within the Julianstown ACA

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2460804

• 3 Sept 2024Conditional

  the Development will consist of 1) the demolition of an existing boundary including retaining wall and gateway and (2) the construction of 10 no. dwellings arranged in 2 no. two storey terraces (blocks) on a 0.35Ha site. The proposed residential development is located within the ACA Julianstown boundary and includes: 2 no. three bedroom end of terrace dwellings (100 sqm), 6 no. two bedroom mid terrace dwellings (85.5 sqm) and 2 no. two bedroom end of terrace dwellings (85.5 sqm). The proposed development includes 20 no. car parking spaces, public and private open spaces including all associated landscaping works, boundary walls and fences. It is proposed that the development is accessed via a new/relocated entrance directly from Julianstown Main Street. Permission is also sought for necessary roads, footpaths, public lighting, surface water, foul water and potable water infrastructural works to connect the scheme to the existing mains services and public roads together with all associated site and development works. This application is accompanied by an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 10 homes · Meath County Council, 2460699

• 23 May 2024Refused

  a two storey dwelling with single storey rear annex, upgrade of existing field gate to vehicular entrance, waste water treatment system and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2460366

• 18 Nov 2023Conditional

  a part single storey, part storey & a half dwelling with a central link, domestic garage, waste water treatment system, vehicular entrance to public road and all associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2360412

• 6 Oct 2023Conditional

  the development will consist of construction of a storey & a half style dwelling with detached domestic garage, install a proprietary sewage treatment system and form new entrance to public road

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2360319

• 28 Sept 2023Refused

  Removal of 2 joined mobile homes and to construct 2 No. 2 bedroom modular homes with proprietary w.w.t.s. and polishing filter along with all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2360302

• 28 Sept 2023Conditional

  The development will consist of the retention of a modified agricultural entrance, agricultural path and any ancillary site works

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2360303

• 31 Aug 2023N/a

  Removal of 2 joined mobile homes and to construct 2 No. 2 bedroom modular homes with proprietary w.w.t.s. and polishing filter along with all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2360251

• 30 Jun 2023Refused

  the development will consist of construction of a storey & a half style dwelling with detached domestic garage, install a proprietary sewage treatment system and form new entrance to public road

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2360129

The 25 most recent of 37 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 Smithstown.

Recorded monuments

• ME028-022 Souterrain
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• ME028-067 Battlefield
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• ME028-072 Armorial plaque
  Description

  An armorial plaque dated to 1599 is mounted on the front of Smithstown House . It contains a coat of arms and a latin inscription(pers comm. Mr Colin Byrne, Briarleas, County Meath). Compiled by Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 13/03/2012

• ME028-099 Enclosure
  Description

  Located on the S-facing slope of a slight W-E spur. The cropmark of an oval enclosure (int. dims c. 37m WNW-ESE; c. 26m NNE-SSW) defined by the lighter band (Wth c. 4m) of a bank NW-E is visible on Apple Maps which utilises a survey conducted by Bluesky International during June 2018. There are traces of what might be a nearly complete inner fosse or drain. It is also faintly visible on Google Maps (06/06/2018), and was first reported by Anthony Murphy. See the attached enhanced aerial view from Apple Maps Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 7 February 2020

• ME028-103 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Situated at the top of a small N-S spur overlooking the W-E valley of the meandering River Nanny with the stream c. 200m to the S. The cropmark of a circular enclosure (int. diam. c. 23m; ext. diam. c. 38m N-S; c. 34m E-W) defined by two fosses was recorded on a digital image captured with a drone-mounted camera by Colin Byrne on 22/07/2021. It is also visible on Google Earth (21/07/2021), and the souterrain complex (ME028-022----) was just to the NW. See the attached aerial veiw courtesy of Colin Byrne Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 13 October 2021

• ME028-104 Enclosure
  Description

  Located on a S-facing slope down to the meandering W-E River Nanny with the stream c. 60m to the S. The cropmark of a circular enclosure (diam. c. 35m) defined by a single fosse is visible on a digital image captured with a drone-mounted camera by Colin Byrne on 21/07/2021. It is also visible on Google Earth (22/07/2021). See the attached aerial view courtesy of Colin Byrne Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 13 October 2021

Architectural heritage

• Tavistock, court house, 1860–1900 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay single-storey courthouse, built c.1880, with timber entrance canopy. Now in use as a house. Pitched slate roof with eaves dentils. Rendered walls with continuous string course. Moulded surrounds and stone sills to window openings. Central window inserted into pointed arched rendered panel. Timber panelled door. Flat-roof extension to rear.

• RIC barracks, 1900–1905 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached seven-bay two-storey constabulary barrack, dated 1903. Now in use as a private house. Stepped gabled breakfronts to two-storey terminating bay to north and to central single-storey entrance bay. Pitched artificial slate roof with red brick chimneystacks, eaves dentils and stepped gables. Roughcast rendered walls with red brick quoins and date plaque. Timber sash windows with stone sills. Rendered pointed arches over windows to gabled breakfronts.

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 Smithstown, 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 high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Smithstown.

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 Smithstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath.

Name

Smithstown

Area

2,092,796 m² (209.28 ha, 517.14 acres)

Civil parish

Julianstown, and its townlands

Barony

Duleek Lower

Electoral division

Julianstown, the unit of the census

Census 2022

11,501 people lived in 3,991 households in the Julianstown electoral division. 74% of households owned their home. 50% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballymad, Dardistown, Dimanistown East, Dimanistown West, Glebe, Julianstown West, Painestown, Rogerstown

Placenames

Smithstown 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.