Churchfield
Churchfield is a townland in the civil parish of Offerlane, barony of Upperwoods, Co. Laois. Its name in Irish is Páirc an Teampaill.
Parcel 260123
- Area
- 867 m²
- Buildings
- No building touches it.
- Zoning
- No zone of a development plan covers it in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply.
- Townland
- Churchfield
Planning applications on this parcel
No planning application touches this parcel in the national file, which goes back to 2010.
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 this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
This parcel is in the zone of notification of 4 recorded monuments.
- LA016-018001 Church
Description
St Cedus is the patron Saint of Churchtown and is commemorated on the 20th of November (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 174). A late medieval parish church ( ext. dims. L c. 16.2m, Wth c. 9m, wall T c. 0.85m) built of roughly coursed limestone. Remains of a doorway survive in W end of S wall. A window jamb, possibly belonging to the destroyed E window, lies in SW angle of church. Carrigan (ibid., 172-3) describes a late medieval doorway in E end of N wall, and within graveyard, a roughly cut circular greenstone font (Wth c. 0.3m, D c. 0.9m) (LA018-018003-) and a holed stone (LA016-018004-). These are no longer visible. Churchtown was appropriated to the Cistercian Abbey of Graiguenamanagh by William Fitz John. Bishop of Ossory(1302-17) and continued in the possession of the monks until the time of Henry VIII (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 174). Described by Carrigan in 1905 as a 'ruined structure..is a quadrangular building 53 ft. long externally and 29 ft. wide, and affords an interesting example of a most ancient church partially rebuilt and enlarged at a very remote date. The north side-wall, which is 10ft. High, and the west gable, are still most perfect; the east gable has a breach in the centre from top to bottom, but its sides remain, together with three not inconsiderable pieces of the south wall. In the north side-wall where the altar stood, is a doorway closed up for centuries, yet still preserving all its distinctive features. It external sides are framed with reddish freestone, chiselled and chamfered; the top is round or rather slightly curved, and is turned with small rough stones. On the outside it is 6ft. 3 in. high to the spring of the arch or curve, and 9 in. thence to the apex; its width at the ground is 4 ft. 4 in., and at the springing of the arch 4 ft. Being thus of the Celtic pattern it belongs to a date not later than the 12th century. The north side-wall, from this door included to the west end, is all of the same age, strongly built and 34 in. thick;…. The south side-wall where it adjoins the west gable, to an external; length of 14ft. 3in., is only 31 in. thick and is of the same date as the opposite wall. Here was the public entrance door, now much injured, but which appears to have been the counterpart of the closed up door in the north wall, with this exception that its sides splayed towards the inside and not towards the outside. About 4 and a half ft. of the north side of the east gable, towards the centre, belongs to about the year 1400, when an ogee window, fragments of which lie around was inserted at the back of the altar. This window had a hood moulding, ending in two very rude carvings of human heads, which have been removed to Mr. Tarrant's premises in Castletown' (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 172-3). According to the Rental Book of the Earl of Kildare the 'Vicar of Chircheton [Churchtown] iiiid. Of every cow, a swyne of every croo of swyne, and a mutton of every croo of shepe belonging unto him' (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 174). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007
- LA016-018002 Graveyard
Description
Irregularly shaped graveyard (int. dims. 57m N-S; 60m E-W) defined by a 19th century wall (H 1m, Wall T 0.5m) with church located in S quadrant. Some uninscribed gravemarkers visible. Most headstones are post 1700 AD. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007
- LA016-018003 Font
Description
Described by Carrigan as 'The ancient holy water font, which lies in the graveyard (LA016-018002-), is of the most primitive description, being merely a small rough piece of greenstone with circular bowl (Wth c. 0.3m, D c. 0.9m). There is a rough holed-stone (LA018-018004-) beside it. No visible surface remains. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007
- LA016-018004 Holed stone
Description
Reference to rough holed stone within the graveyard (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 173). No visible surface remains. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.
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).
Ground and risks
- Radon
- At the centre of this parcel, 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 low.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of this parcel.
- 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.
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Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee.
- Area
- 18.6 ha
- 46 acres
- Land parcels
- 95
- registered freehold, median 472 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Residential 1 - Existing Residential
- Planning
- 23
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
95 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Churchfield, from 6 m² to 20,529 m² (2.05 ha, 5.07 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 17 neighbouring parcels touch it.
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Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Residential 1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential)
Laois County Development Plan 2021–2027 including Ministerial Direction (as varied) by Variation No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, Laois · 70 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M2Village Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
Laois County Development Plan 2021–2027 including Ministerial Direction (as varied) by Variation No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, Laois · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1Residential 2 (New/proposed residential)
Laois County Development Plan 2021–2027 including Ministerial Direction (as varied) by Variation No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, Laois · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G4Open Space/Amenity (Active open space)
Laois County Development Plan 2021–2027 including Ministerial Direction (as varied) by Variation No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, Laois · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - N6Utilities (Other networks and basic infrastructure/utilities uses)
Laois County Development Plan 2021–2027 including Ministerial Direction (as varied) by Variation No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, Laois · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S5Community-Educational-Institutional (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
Laois County Development Plan 2021–2027 including Ministerial Direction (as varied) by Variation No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, Laois · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
26 Aug 2026N/a
Alter previously approved Pl. Ref. 24/60224, to include change of house design of House Type B (3 bed semi-detached), changes to site boundaries, ancillary site services and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2660577
10 Nov 2025Conditional
extend existing dwelling
Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 25106
2 Sept 2025N/a
extend existing dwelling
Permission · Laois County Council, 2576
22 Aug 2025Conditional
Construct a new Dwelling house on serviced site
Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2569
13 Aug 2025Conditional
construct a new dwelling
Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2563
17 Dec 2024Conditional
construct new dwelling house on serviced site
Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2460776
25 Apr 2024Conditional
Extend the site boundaries and connect to the existing services of the development known as Churchfield Court, Castletown, Co. Laois (previously granted under Pl. Ref. 04/350). Permission is also sought to alter the existing boundaries of Site No. 12, and thereafter provide 1 no. detached and 2 no. semi-detached houses, along with all ancillary services and associated site works
Permission, 3 homes · Laois County Council, 2460224
26 Aug 2022Conditional
construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, new site entrance and all associated site works
Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 22529
22 Jul 2022N/a
construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, new site entrance and all associated site works
Permission · Laois County Council, 22458
20 Jun 2022Conditional
construct a two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance and all associated site works
Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 22378
14 Apr 2022N/a
construct a two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance and all associated site works
Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 22227
8 Apr 2022N/a
construct a two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance and all associated site works
Permission · Laois County Council, 22208
5 Aug 2021Conditional
Two storey dwelling, garage, entrance and all associated site works
Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 21553
22 Jan 2021Conditional
construct a dormer dwelling house with connections to existing site services, a new site entrance and to include all associated ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2124
17 Sept 2020Conditional
construct two-storey dwelling house, garage, entrance and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 20469
19 May 2020Conditional
construct a single storey dwelling house with connection to existing site services, new site entrance and to include all associated ancillary works
Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 20233
27 Mar 2020Conditional
construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage, site boundaries and all associated site works
Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 20170
2 Mar 2020Conditional
construct dwelling house, domestic garage, site boundaries amd all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 20109
19 Oct 2018Conditional
modify/alter development as permitted by Laois County Council under planning ref 18/23. The proposed development is now for a single storey extension to the existing Miguel House, De La Salle Order, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co.Laois to provide specialist residential care accommodation to the south of the existing home. The care provision will be a range of short, long term and specialist geriatric healthcare services, including various therapies and support activities for residents suffering from Dementia/Alzheimer's. The proposed extension will fully comply with and exceed HIQA accommodation standards, fire safety and disabled access provisions, and all other statutory regulations. The proposal includes large secure landscaped courtyards with access to internal day spaces, parking provision including a number of disabled car spaces, an ambulance set down area, cycle stand and signage at the access with proposed access at Main Street
Permission · Laois County Council, 18632
22 Jan 2018Conditional
extend and enhance the existing single storey older person nursing care facility known as Miguel House by the addition of a two storey extension to provide specialist residential care accommodation to the south of the existing home. The care provision will be a range of short, long term and specialist geriatric healthcare services, including various therapies and support activities for residents suffering from Dementia/Alzheimers. Additionally, the facility will contain a new kitchen to provide catering services for the new and existing building, along with heating plant, lifts and associated services. The proposed building will comply fully and exceed HIQUA accommodation standards, fire safety and disabled access provisions, and all other statutory regulations. The design includes a large secure landscaped courtyard with access from internal day spaces. Finishes and detailed design will comply with conservation area requirements to enhance the current village character. Parking provision includes a number of disabled car spaces, a covered ambulance set down area, and a covered cycle stand is also provided. It is proposed that a new road and pedestrian entrance will be created directly from the Main Street in full compliance with current highways standards. Storm and Foul Drainage will be provided to comply with local Council standards
Permission · Laois County Council, 1823
18 Jan 2018N/a
extend and enhance the existing single storey older person nursing care facility known as Miguel House by the addition of a two storey extension to provide specialist residential care accommodation to the south of the existing home. The care provision will be a range of short, long term and specialist geriatric healthcare services, including various therapies and support activities for residents suffering from Dementia/Alzheimers. Additionally, the facility will contain a new kitchen to provide catering services for the new ane existing building, along with heating plant, lifts and associated services. The proposed building will comply fully and exceed HIQUA accommodation standards, fire safety and disabled access provisions, and all other statutory regulations. The design includes a large secure landscaped ciourtyard with access from internal day spaces. Finishes and detailed design will comply with conservation area requirements to enhance the current village character. Parking provision includes a number of disabled car spaces, a covered ambulance set down area, and a covered cycle stand is also provided. It is proposed that a new road and pedestrian entrance will be created directly from the Main Street in full compliance with current highways standards. Storm and Foul Drainage will be provided to comply with local Council standards
Permission · Laois County Council, 1815
18 Jan 2018Conditional
extend the boundaries and connect to existing services of the development, permissioin is also sought to alter the existing boundaries of site no. 12 and thereafter provide one detached and two semi-detached houses along with all ancillary services and associated site works
Permission, 3 homes · Laois County Council, 1816
20 Nov 2017N/a
extend boundaries and connect to existing services of the development known as Churchfield Court, Castletown, Co. Laois and thereafter provide one detached and two semi-detached houses along with all ancillary services and associated site works
Permission · Laois County Council, 17617
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Churchfield.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Churchfield.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Churchfield.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- At the centre of the townland of Churchfield, 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 low.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Churchfield.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Churchfield with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Laois.
The townland
- Name
- Churchfield · Páirc an Teampaill
- Area
- 186,399 m² (18.64 ha, 46.06 acres)
- Civil parish
- Offerlane, and its townlands
- Barony
- Upperwoods
- Electoral division
- Castletown, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 835 people lived in 287 households in the Castletown electoral division. 80% of households owned their home. 36% of homes were built since 2001. 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Bohernaghty, Churchtown, Crossfield, Elderfield, Oldborris
- Placenames
- Churchfield 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.