Lisasturrin
Townland in the civil parish of Enniskeen, barony of Clankee, Co. Cavan
Parcel 453318
- Area
- 12,275 m² (1.23 ha, 3.03 acres)
- Buildings
- No building touches it.
- Zoning
- R1 Proposed Residential (Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028) The objective
R2 Existing Residential (Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028) The objective - Townland
- Lisasturrin
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
No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.
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
- About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility low, on the 1:50,000 map.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of this parcel.
- 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.
Download this parcel: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its neighbours and buildings, for a drawing program; GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map; KML, for Google Earth.
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
- 32.7 ha
- 81 acres
- Land parcels
- 72
- registered freehold, median 1,515 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Existing Residential
- Planning
- 20
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
72 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Lisasturrin, from 86 m² to 30,401 m² (3.04 ha, 7.51 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 13 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028, Cavan · 44 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M2Town Core (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028, Cavan · 11 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1General Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028, Cavan · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G4Sport and Recreation (Active open space)
Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028, Cavan · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1Proposed Residential (New/proposed residential)
Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028, Cavan · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S5Public Community (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028, Cavan · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1Amenity and Open Space (Open space, park)
Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028, Cavan · 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
23 Jan 2026Conditional
for change of use of existing first floor storage area to 1 No. 1 Bedroom Apartment in existing 2 storey building and all associated site works
Permission · Cavan County Council, 2660023
9 Apr 2025Conditional
to construct 3 no. two storey detached dwellings with detached domestic garages, access roadway onto existing public laneway, footpaths, upgrade existing vehicular entrance onto public laneway, new vehicular entrance off proposed access roadway to existing dwelling, boundaries, landscaping, connection to existing public services and all associated site works
Permission, 3 homes · Cavan County Council, 2560159
6 Mar 2025Conditional
for scheme of external lighting for health & safety reasons
Permission · Cavan County Council, 2560082
22 Nov 2024Conditional
to construct 4 No. Dormer Windows and make alterations to first floor layout of dwelling
Permission, 1 home · Cavan County Council, 2460585
13 Jan 2023Conditional
for alterations of previously approved plans. Ref: 20/403 to include increased floor area, elevation changes and all associated site development works
Permission · Cavan County Council, 237
28 Nov 2022Conditional
to construct two single storey extensions to sides and rear of existing detached two storey dwelling, internal alterations, and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Cavan County Council, 22482
25 May 2022Conditional
to retain positions of dwelling numbers 6,7,8 & 9. (2) Retain position of partially constructed service road. PERMISSION to (3) Demolish all existing partially built dwellings. (4) Erect 29 fully No. serviced dwellings as follows - One 2 storey 3 bed detached dwelling, Eight, 2 storey, 3 bed semi-detached dwellings - Four, 2 storey 2 bed semi-detached dwellings - Twelve, 2 storey, 2 bed 3 unit terraced dwellings - Four, 2 storey, 1 bed duplex dwellings (5) With associated service road, site boundaries and open space (6) Install temporary sewage treatment unit and all associated site works. Previously granted under approved permissions 06/1197. This application relates to 33 No. Houses in total when completed
Retention · Cavan County Council, 22209
7 Jul 2021N/a
1. to demolish an existing dis-used garage/workshop and outbuildings to the rear 2. to demolish existing storage /workshop building at rear of site 3. to erect temporary wooden security fencing/ hoarding to the site area 4. To place hardcore stone over entire site area 5. All ancillary site development works
Permission · Cavan County Council, 21425
21 Dec 2020Conditional
for development consisting of: proposed all weather pitch, floodlights, high ball netting, new pitch fencing, connection to existing services and associated site works
Permission · Cavan County Council, 20586
11 Sept 2020Conditional
demolition of existing single storey place of worship, together with the construction of 1 no. single storey place of worship with external signage, connection to the existing services and associated site works
Permission · Cavan County Council, 20403
20 Nov 2019Conditional
to retain alterations to previously approved shop unit and forecourt (Planning Ref. No. 11/64). The alterations consist of revised floor area and layout, new preparation area and storage, canopy, signage and associated site works
Retention · Cavan County Council, 19461
23 Oct 2019Conditional
for the reconfiguration of existing dwelling including internal alterations, alterations to fenestration and changes to the material finishes externally, the conversion of the attic to habitable accommodation including the addition of roof windows and a rear facing dormer together with all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Cavan County Council, 19415
7 May 2019Conditional
to retain a lower level basement area with alterations to internal layout, elevations, site boundaries and all associated site works
Retention, 1 home · Cavan County Council, 19165
20 Mar 2019Conditional
to retain the following; 1) Partial conversion of domestic garage to stables, for the housing of horses, 2)Stables, attached to said garage, for the housing of horses, 3)Lean-to extension to rear of said stables, for the storage of equipment, 4)Fenced horse-riding arena area & associated lighting fixtures, all along with associated ancillary site works
Retention · Cavan County Council, 1998
8 Mar 2019Conditional
for an extension to the rear of a private dwelling which is deemed a protected structure together with connection to existing services and including all ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Cavan County Council, 1986
24 Apr 2018Conditional
to construct a two storey extension onto rear of existing two storey detached dwelling, and associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Cavan County Council, 18167
2 Jan 2018Conditional
the retention of existing two storey extension, alterations to existing extension to include removal of existing pitched roof and replacement with flat roof, removal of earlier single storey extension to front/side of dwelling, alterations to existing façade, single storey extension to the rear and all associated and ancillary site works
Retention, 1 home · Cavan County Council, 184
29 Nov 2017Conditional
for development consisting of the installation of approximately 9km of 38 kV underground electricity transmission cable from the permitted (wind farm) substation (County Cavan Planning Register Reference 16/74 & An Bord Pleanala Reference PL02.247401) across private lands and within the public roads numbered L7553, L3524, L3525, L3526, R165, L7612, L3536, L7611, R164, R162 and L7561. This Planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Environmental Impact Statement. The cable will be installed predominantly in excavated trenches of approximately 1.2m in depth and will include associated underground ducting, joint bays, chamber bays, sheath link boxes and inspection chambers; ducting across the length of span of 2 no. bridges/culverts and directional drilling at 2 no. bridges/culverts; and all associated site development and reinstatement works. The proposed development is part of a larger overall development which will involve the installation of approximately 13km of underground electricity transmission cable from the permitted (wind farm) substation in the townland of Taghart South, County Cavan to the existing electricity substation in the townland of Meath Hill, County Meath and also extends into lands in the townlands of Drumgill, Cornahoova, Corratober, Ardagh and Meath Hill, County Meath, and installed within R165, L74021 and L7408 within the adjoining planning authority jurisdiction of Meath County Council. A concurrent planning application for that part of the overall development located within County Meath has been submitted to Meath County Council. This Planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Environmental Impact Statement which includes an assessment of the likely impacts of the proposed development, as a whole and in combination with the relevant off-site or secondary development which will occur as a direct result of the proposed development, including the wind farm development permitted pursuant to County Cavan Planning Register Reference 16/74 & An Bord Pleanala Reference PL02.247401. Significant further information and revised plans have been submitted
Permission · Cavan County Council, 17502
31 May 2017Conditional
for change of house type from that previously granted under application 14/180 to construct a two storey detached dwelling incorporating domestic garage with new vehicular entrance onto public road, connection to existing public services and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Cavan County Council, 17234
25 Apr 2017Refused
for change of use from Fruit & Veg shop to a Take Away premises, erect signage and connect to existing services
Permission · Cavan County Council, 17161
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 Lisasturrin.
Recorded monuments
- CV035-050 Ringfort - rath
Description
Raised circular area (int. diam. c. 38m) enclosed by a low earthen bank and a shallow fosse identifiable only at NW. Perimeter has been destroyed at W as a result of the construction of a modern dwelling-house. Original entrance not recognisable. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008
- CV035-063 Font (present location)
Description
The font from Nobber, Co Meath (ME005-071005-), described as a bowl-shaped vessel (ext. diam. 0.42m; int. diam. 0.34m; D 0.18m) that narrowed to the base (diam. 0.26m) and had two lug handles (Roe 1968, 125), was moved c. 1990 from the Church of Ireland church at Nobber, to St. Ernon’s Church of Ireland church at Kingscourt, Co. Cavan (King 2007, 64), but this stone bowl dates from the 18th or 19th century. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of amended upload: 11 December 2014
Architectural heritage
- St Ernan's Church of Ireland Church, church/chapel, 1775–1785 · Regional interest
Description
Freestanding Gothic-Revival Church of Ireland church, built 1780, with three-bay nave, chancel to north, and four-stage tower with side bays to south. Pitched slate roof, hipped to south and chancel, terracotta ridge tiles, and cast-iron rainwater goods. Stone barges with corbelled kneelers to flanking gables of tower. Random-coursed rubble stone walls with limestone quoins, and ruled-and-lined render to front side bays of tower. Crenellated parapet with ball finials to tower supported on rounded string course set on block corbels, pointed arch opening with louvers to four sides of third stage of tower, roundels with louvers to second stage, each divided by limestone stringcourses and quoins to the sides. Punched ashlar to first stage of tower with flanking ashlar piers. Pointed arch opening to upper level of first stage with stained glass and limestone sill. Pointed arch door opening with stone surround and timber battened door, keystone to door features head sculpture and date ‘1780’. Stone quatrefoil surrounds to upper level of flanking bays, with blind truncated pointed arches to sides, pointed arch windows to ground floor to front and sides. Bipartite pointed arch window openings with limestone surrounds, switch tracery and leaded lattice windows to west elevation of nave, stained glass windows, inserted c.1980, to east elevation. Tripartite pointed arch window to apse with elaborate stained glass. Single hall nave interior with exposed timber king-post truss ceiling, pointed arch opening to chancel. Bowed timber gallery with panelled balustrade supported on scalloped capital posts. Timber panelled double doors in pointed arch opening with switch tracery to fanlight over. Decorative timber wainscotting in chancel. Original timber altar railings, lectern, altar, pews, and pulpit in-situ. Church set within graveyard with rubble stone boundary walls to street. Wrought-iron double-leaf gates to west with square-profile piers and round stone finials on stone cappings. Pedestrian gate to north of main gate with stone dressings to opening and wrought-iron gate.
- School master's house, 1880–1900 · Regional interest
Description
Detached Victorian L-plan two-bay two-storey former school master’s house, built c.1890, with projecting gable to front elevation and to south-west, and single-storey lean-to to north-west elevation. Now in use as private house. Hipped slate roof, except at two gables, with red brick chimneystack, catslide roof over entrance to west of main gable, pitched slate roof to projecting gable, and replacement slate roof to lean-to extension. Plain timber bargeboards to gables, bracketed eaves course, and cast-iron and replacement rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered walls with brick quoins. Brick flat-arches to openings with replacement sliding sash windows, all with stone sills. Replacement timber door to front entrance with brick flat-arch over. Yard to rear enclosed by low rubble stone wall and having remains of small lean-to outbuilding. Square-profile rendered gate piers with wrought-iron double gates to entrance.
- School, 1885–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Detached Victorian three-bay single-storey former school, built 1886, with projecting gable to front having separated side entrances to each classroom. Now in use as private dwelling. Pitched slate roof with clay ridge tiles, cast-iron rainwater goods, and two red brick chimneystacks on rear pitch of roof. Exposed random rubble wall to front elevation, roughcast rendered walls to remainder elevations, with red-brick quoins. Name and date plaque to entrance porch reading ‘Cabra School 1886’. Fixed nine-pane timber window to either side of front elevation, six-pane timber casement windows to porch, all with red brick reveals and chamfered stone sills. Graduated triple pointed arch window opening to gable end walls with pointed arch multiple pane timber casements and stone sills. Replacement timber casement window to rear elevation with concrete sills. Replacement timber doors to entrance porch with red brick surrounds to opening reveals, limestone jamb-stones, timber sheeted doors, and sandstone steps. Sandstone circular perforated drain to either side of porch. Rubble stone boundary walls flanking wrought-iron pedestrian gates with brick piers and pyramidal cappings.
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
- About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility moderately high, moderately low, low, on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Lisasturrin.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Lisasturrin with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cavan.
The townland
- Name
- Lisasturrin
- Area
- 327,103 m² (32.71 ha, 80.83 acres)
- Civil parish
- Enniskeen, and its townlands
- Barony
- Clankee
- Electoral division
- Kingscourt, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Kingscourt electoral division: 3,705 people in 1,231 households; 66% of households own their home; 50% of homes were built since 2001; 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Placenames
- Lisasturrin 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.