Graigue

768 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Graigue, from 0 m² to 20,092 m² (2.01 ha, 4.96 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 55 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing / Infill Residential (Existing residential)
  Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow · 586 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow · 63 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.2Retail Warehousing (Retail warehouse)
  Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow · 47 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space and Amenity (Open space, park)
  Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow · 23 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• 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 · 23 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community / Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M4Commercial / Residential (Built up area)
  Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow · 8 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 · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M1Mixed Use (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  Laois County Development Plan 2021–2027 including Ministerial Direction (as varied) by Variation No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, Laois · 4 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
• C5Tourism and Leisure (Tourism and related)
  Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 17 Sept 2026N/a

  the demolition of a single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling, permission for the construction of a new replacement two storey extension, internal alterations, a domestic shed and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2660286

• 26 May 2026Conditional

  alterations to floor plans of 2 no. first floor apartments as constructed under pl ref 01/3997, retention planning permission is sought to retain elevational alterations as constructed associated with same, to retain alterations to private open space and escape stairs from same associated with first floor apartments as constructed, all ancillary site works and services

  Retention · Carlow County Council, 2660162

• 22 May 2026N/a

  the construction of 2no. 3 storey, semi-detached houses, associated parking, connection to public services and all associated works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2660161

• 11 May 2026N/a

  to construct 2no. 3 storey, semi-detached houses, associated parking, connection to public services and all associated works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2660140

• 29 Apr 2026N/a

  placement of a storage container in the described place. container dimensions: 20ft long, 8ft wide, 9ft height. used for the purpose of storage

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2660124

• 24 Apr 2026N/a

  to erect pitch flood lighting and associated poles and all necessary site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2660117

• 9 Jan 2026Conditional

  existing domestic shed as constructed and for permission to complete works to the roof

  Retention, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2660004

• 10 Dec 2025Conditional

  development to amend elements of the permitted (Carlow County Council Planning Ref: 24/60173) Lidl Discount Foodstore Supermarket development currently under construction, comprising: 1) Omission of high level / clerestory windows to Eastern elevation of Foodstore; 2) Revised provision for electric vehicle car charging; 3) Revised Northern site boundary treatment; 4) Reconfiguration of plant / equipment elements within extended acoustic fenced area to East and North of permitted Foodstore; and, 5) All other enabling, associated and ancillary development and works (and amendments to Planning Permission Reference 24/60173) above and below ground level

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2560408

• 3 Nov 2025N/a

  the conversion of the existing derelict Somerton House, a protected structure RPS Ref. CT 55 and NIAH Reference 10000003 and to construct 6 new 1 bed apartments within the exisiting building envelope and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2533

• 3 Nov 2025N/a

  construct 4 new one bed apartments and all associated site works within the curtilage of Somerton House, a protected structure RPS Ref. CT 55 and NIAH Reference 10000003

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2534

• 14 Oct 2025N/a

  construct 4 new one bed apartments and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2531

• 14 Oct 2025N/a

  conversion of the existing derelict "Somerton House", a protected structure CT10000003 and to construct 6 new 1 bed apartments within the existing building envelope and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2532

• 11 Sept 2025Conditional

  retention permission for as built boundary wall and all associated site works

  Retention · Carlow County Council, 2560275

• 27 Feb 2025Conditional

  the demolition of a single storey extension & a domestic shed both to the rear of existing dwelling, permission for the construction of a replacement single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling, and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2560049

• 24 Feb 2025Conditional

  revised plans for the construction of a One & half storey style extension to the rear of the dwelling at No. 6 Sleaty Street, Graiguecullen, Carlow (previous planning reference 20355)

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2560046

• 10 Jan 2025Conditional

  the demolition of a single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling, permission for the construction of a new replacement two storey extension, internal alterations, and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2560003

• 20 Dec 2024Conditional

  the construction of an astro turf pitch, associated lighting & fencing, and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2460427

• 11 Dec 2024Conditional

  the construction of a new vehicular entrance to include works to existing footpath, and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2460402

• 11 Nov 2024Conditional

  is sought for the as-built single-storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling

  Retention, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2460356

• 25 Sept 2024Conditional

  the extension of existing shop into adjoining premises with permission for the change of use of part of existing shop for use as an Off Licence to sell alcohol (beers, wines and spirits), Permission to amend the existing front façade of existing development and all associated site works.

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2460304

• 17 Sept 2024N/a

  For the extension of existing shop into adjoining premises with permission for the change of use of part of existing shop for use as an Off Licence to sell alcohol (beers, wines and spirits), Permission to amend the existing front façade of existing development and all associated site works.

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2460293

• 21 Jun 2024Conditional

  for a Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales at National Learning Network Centre / Rehabcare, Killeshin / Castlecomer Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow, Co. Carlow & Co. Laois, R93 E7W1. Parts of the site are located in Co. Carlow and Co. Laois, with a concurrent planning application for each area to be lodged to Carlow County Council and Laois County Council. The proposed development comprises: 1) The demolition of existing National Learning Network Centre / Rehabcare building and site clearance; 2) The construction of a part single part two storey Discount Foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) with mono-pitch roof measuring c. 2,305 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of c. 1,499 sqm; 3) Construction of associated car and cycle parking with site access from Killeshin / Castlecomer Road; and, 4) Provision and renewal / replacement of boundary treatments, free standing and building mounted signage, free standing trolley bay, refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, hard and soft landscaping, public lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, roof mounted solar panels, ESB substation, drainage, utility and services infrastructure and connections, and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2460173

• 28 Mar 2024Conditional

  The development will consist of the part demolition and refurbishment of the existing residential property and the provision of a single storey extension to the rear of the property, including a single storey garage and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2460075

• 8 Mar 2024N/a

  the part demolition and refurbishment of the existing residential property and the provision of a single storey extension to the rear of the property, including a single storey garage and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2460056

• 19 Feb 2024Refused

  extension of duration for PL18/443 for the demolition of existing single storey extension and the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of existing two storey semi-detached dwelling and all associated site works

  Extension of duration, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 248

The 25 most recent of 99 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: River Barrow and River Nore SAC 002162

Recorded monuments

• CW007-018003 Bridge
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Down Survey (1655-6) map shows stone bridge over Barrow and timber bridge over Burren, both of which appear to have been built before sixteenth century. Present bridges are modern but may be located close to or on sites of original bridges. (Bradley 1989, 5)

Architectural heritage

• Killeshin Church, church/chapel, 1825–1835 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached single-cell granite built Gothic Revival Church of Ireland church, c. 1827, with projecting entrance bays, clasping buttresses, lancet-arch window openings, tower having spire and chancel. Designed by John Semple. Interior remodelled, c. 1880.

• Killeshin Church, church/chapel, 1825–1835 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached six-bay Georgian Gothic style Church of Ireland church, c. 1830, with spire and chancel.

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 Graigue, 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, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2459 (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 Graigue with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Carlow.

Name

Graigue · An Ghráig

Area

520,461 m² (52.05 ha, 128.61 acres)

Civil parish

Killeshin, and its townlands

Barony

Slievemargy

Electoral division

Graigue Urban, the unit of the census

Census 2022

1,655 people lived in 713 households in the Graigue Urban electoral division. 51% of households owned their home. 16% of homes were built since 2001. 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Carlow, Crossneen (Co. Laois), Graigue (Co. Laois), Strawhall

Placenames

Graigue 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.