Bishopsland

481 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Bishopsland, from 15 m² to 137,372 m² (13.74 ha, 33.95 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 37 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential / Infill (Existing residential)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 478 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential - Phase 2 (New/proposed residential)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community and Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Agriculture
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R2Existing Residential & Infill - Specific Objective (Existing residential)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 30 Mar 2026Conditional

  Modifications to rear of House Type L2 to include for 2no. dormer windows as constructed with minor modifications to eaves details

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2660332

• 20 Mar 2026Conditional

  síneadh a thógáil, ar thaobh theach cónaithe atá ann cheana. Beidh úrlár amháin, i gceist

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2635

• 3 Jul 2025Conditional

  for the construction of 11 no. houses at Oak Church, Kildare, Co. Kildare. The houses proposed are a mixture of 3 and 4 bedroom, 2 storey and 2 storey plus dormer, in a mix of semi-detached and terraced arrangements, with on-curtilage parking, and all associated site works. Permission was previously granted for these houses under planning ref 18/1027, but has since expired. There are no significant changes proposed to the previously permitted houses. The proposed houses are within the overall development known as Oak Church permitted under planning references 18/1026, 18/1027 and 18/1028, and within which construction is currently ongoing

  Permission, 11 homes · Kildare County Council, 2560740

• 21 May 2025Conditional

  The development will consist of the construction of 48 No. own hall door apartments (7 no. 1 bed/ 2 person, 17 no. 2 bed/ 3 person, 5 no. 2 bed/ 4 person and 19 no. 3 bed/ 5 person) in 3 no. three storey duplex blocks, consisting of: Block A: 10 Units – comprising 5 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 5 no. 2 bed first & second floor apartments, Block B: 10 units comprising 5 no. 2 bed ground floor apartments and 5 no. 3 bed first & second floor apartments and Block C: 28 units consisting of 2 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments, 12 no. 2 bed ground floor apartments and 14 no. 3 bed first & second floor apartments. The development will also include all associated ancillary site development works, car parking, bin and bicycle stores and public / communal open spaces on previously approved site (for 88 apartments in 2 No. 3 and 4 storey blocks) Reg. Ref.18/1027 known as Sector 3 and overall site approved under reg. ref. 18/1026 (Sector 1) & reg. ref. 18/1028 (Sector 2) on subject site of circa 0.7 Ha

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560535

• 10 Feb 2025Conditional

  for a residential development comprising 192 houses, 16 maisonettes and a childcare facility and all ancillary site development works. Note the original planning permission for this development was divided into 3 different applications, and also included permission for 88 apartments in 2 no. apartment blocks to the south-east of the site. The lands on which the apartment blocks are permitted are not under the control or ownership of the applicant, Elmendorf Ltd, and are not included within this application

  Extension of duration · Kildare County Council, 2521

• 14 Jan 2025Refused

  for approved 88 apartments in 2 No. 3 and 4 storey blocks including all ancillary site development works, car parking, bin and bicycle stores and public / communal open spaces (Reg. Ref. 18/1027 known as Sector 3)

  Extension of duration · Kildare County Council, 255

• 21 Feb 2024Refused

  for the construction of 44 No. apartments (6 No.1 bed / 2 person, 16 No. 2 bed / 3 person, 6 No. 2 bed / 4 person & 16 No. 3 bed / 5 person ) in 4 No. three storey duplex blocks, consisting of: Block A: 12 Units - comprising 6 No.1 bed / 2 person & 6 No. 2 bed / 4 person apartments, Block B: 12 Units - comprising 6 No.2 bed / 3 person & 6 No. 3 bed / 5 person apartments, Block C: 8 Units - comprising 4 No.2 bed / 3 person & 4 No. 3 bed / 5 person apartments, Block D: 12 Units - comprising 6 No.2 bed / 3 person & 6 No. 3 bed / 5 person apartments. The development will also include all associated ancillary site development works, car parking, bin and bicycle stores and public / communal open spaces on previously approved site (for 88 apartments in 2 No. 3 and 4 storey blocks) Reg. Ref.18/1027 known as Sector 3 and overall site approved under reg. ref. 18/1026 (Sector 1) & reg. ref. 18/1028 (Sector 2) on subject site of circa 0.7 Ha. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of; amended site layout plan including amendments to block A, B, C & D positions, revised orientation of Block C, increased public and communal open space provision, reduction in car parking spaces from 80 to 60, revised bin & bicycle storage layout & location, amended block design/ proposed finishes and additional technical information

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460145

• 16 Feb 2024N/a

  for the construction of 44 No. apartments (6 No.1 bed / 2 person, 16 No. 2 bed / 3 person, 6 No. 2 bed / 4 person & 16 No. 3 bed / 5 person ) in 4 No. three storey duplex blocks, consisting of: Block A: 12 Units - comprising 6 No.1 bed / 2 person & 6 No. 2 bed / 4 person apartments, Block B: 12 Units - comprising 6 No.2 bed / 3 person & 6 No. 3 bed / 5 person apartments, Block C: 8 Units - comprising 4 No.2 bed / 3 person & 4 No. 3 bed / 5 person apartments, Block D: 12 Units - comprising 6 No.2 bed / 3 person & 6 No. 3 bed / 5 person apartments. The development will also include all associated ancillary site development works, car parking, bin and bicycle stores and public / communal open spaces on previously approved site (for 88 apartments in 2 No. 3 and 4 storey blocks) Reg. Ref.18/1027 known as Sector 3 and overall site approved under reg. ref. 18/1026 (Sector 1) & reg. ref. 18/1028 (Sector 2) on subject site of circa 0.7 Ha

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460126

• 30 Jun 2023Conditional

  the construction of a two storey community centre c. 680m2, storage sheds, connection of foul water to public sewer, surface water to soakaways, ancillary car parking area, multipurpose hard standing area, sports pitches, associated landscaping and boundary treatments, new recessed vehicular entrance along existing Meadow Court Estate Road and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2360001

• 3 Apr 2023Conditional

  Development consist of alterations to existing dwelling previously granted under planning ref.no. 19/1039 and 21/363.the revisions include 1. Minor alterations to original elevations including addition of velux roof windows and repositioning of previously granted windows ,doors and rooflights. 2. Increased overall roof height. 3. conversion of first floor storage area to habitable accommodation 4. Construction of single storey domestic garage to rear of site. 5. All associated site works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 23340

• 31 Mar 2023Conditional

  residential development consisting of 4no. detached houses as follows (a) 3no. two strey, detached houses, Type L1 & L1A, (b) 1no. dormer style house, type L2, (c) upgraded access laneway + entrance, boundary treatments, connections to mains sewer to include existing bungalow, landscaping and all associated site development works

  Permission, 4 homes · Kildare County Council, 23335

• 2 Mar 2023N/a

  Residential development consisting of 4 no. detached houses as follows (a) 3 no. two storey ,detached houses, Type L1 & L1A, (b) 1 no. dormer style house, Type L2, (c) upgraded access laneway + entrance, Boundary treatment, connections to mains sewer to include existing bungalow , landscaping and all associated site development works

  Permission, 3 homes · Kildare County Council, 23197

• 22 Dec 2022Refused

  modifications to the previously permitted residential development, permitted under planning reg. ref. 18/1028 and associated planning reg. refs 18/1026 and 18/1027. Permission is sought for amendments to the site layout, changes to the layout of houses, design changes to house types and the housing mix. The proposed changes are within the subject area of the site which has received permission under planning ref. 18/1028, however this should be reviewed in conjunction with the associated planning refs. 18/1026 and 18/1027 as these 3-no. permissions encapsulate the entire development. There are no changes to the apartment blocks, their associated car parking, bicycle parking & bin storage permitted under planning ref. 18/1027 proposed with this application. The total number of residential units now proposed throughout the entire development is 299 (an increase of 2 units) and now comprises 195 no. houses, 16 no own door maisonettes, and 88 no. apartments. The houses and maisonettes are proposed in a mixture of 1 storey, 1.5 storey, 2 storey and 2 storey plus dormer in a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced arrangements. The proposed housing mix throughout the entire development now comprises 20 no. 2-bedroom, 117 no. 3-bedroom and 58 no. 4-bedroom houses, 12 no. 1-bedroom and 4 no. 2-bedroom maisonettes, 38 no. 1-bedroom, 43 no. 2-bedroom and 7 no. 3-bedroom apartments. Houses and maisonettes are provided with on-curtilage car parking (412 no. space in total). There are no changes proposed to the on-street & apartment block parking permitted under the parent permissions. It is proposed to construct a new house type, a 1 storey, 2-bedroom semi-detached unit referred to as Type C1. There are 4 no. Type C1 houses proposed with this application. It is proposed to increase the footprint of the Type N maisonettes permitted under planning ref. 18/1028 to ensure these units are in compliance with the minimum area requirements of the Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government, and the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023. There are no changes proposed to the permitted single/ two storey childcare facility provided with outdoor amenity space. 24 no. carparking spaces, a bicycle shelter and binstore. Proposed public open space now measures 1.2725ha for the entire development. There are no changes proposed in the site access details from the parent permissions. The proposed development also comprises all ancillary site development wo

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 221528

• 9 Dec 2022Conditional

  the construction of (1) Proposed single storey flat roof extension to side and rear of existing dwelling. (2) Minor renovations and alterations to existing dwelling. (3) All associated site works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 221462

• 17 Aug 2022Conditional

  for change of use from a 2 storey extension at the side of my house to an independent 2 storey, 2 bedroom apartment, with all associated site works all

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 221009

• 23 Jun 2022Conditional

  sought for a single storey utility room extension to the side of an existing semi-detached 2 storey dwelling, ancillary alterations to front, side and rear elevations and all associated site works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 22763

• 24 May 2021Conditional

  (1) Construction of proposed single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling. (2) Minor alterations to existing floor layouts and elevations and associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 21717

• 24 May 2021Conditional

  proposed change of use of existing stable building/loft and out-building to proposed yoga studio including: 1. Retention of internal alterations to existing out-buildings to accommodate proposed yoga studio. 2. Proposed alterations to remaining floor layouts and 3. Minor alterations to existing elevations. 4. Proposed installation of rooflights to existing roofs and all associated site works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 21718

• 29 Mar 2021Conditional

  alterations and extensions to existing dwelling 1. conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation 2. Single storey extension to front of proposed converted garage, 3. with proposed new link corridor to link the converted garage to the existing dwelling; 4. Build up existing open porch to front elevation to form increased floor area to entrance hall; 5. Single storey pitched roof extension to rear of dwelling 6. Minor alterations to existing elevations and 7. All associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 21402

• 22 Mar 2021Conditional

  Revisions to planning permission previously granted under planning ref. no. 19/1039. The revisions include 1. Proposed new site boundaries and repositioning of proposed site within confines of overall landholding. 2. Reposition of existing dwelling within proposed new site boundaries. 3. Repositioning of proposed site entrance and revisions of single entrance to a shared entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 21363

• 22 Dec 2020Conditional

  a two storey extension to the side of a two storey house and all associated siteworks

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 201591

• 22 Dec 2020N/a

  a housing development to be known as Walker's Gate is already approved on the site under 17/764. It is noted that roads works permitted under 17/764 to serve the development have already been constructed including the Link Road between Southgreen Road and Dunmurray Road including road/junction upgrade works at Southgreen Road, Old Road and Dunmurray Road. This proposed consists only of changes to House Type F (2 bed terrace dwellings) approved under Planning Reference 17/764. In total 12 no. Type F Houses are proposed to be revised at house no. 15-26 'The Close'. Changes include modifications to elevations and internal layout, reduction in overall height of dwellings by 0.626 metres & removal of windows from end gable walls. There is no increase in the permitted floor area or total number of dwellings (187). 2 no new bin stores are proposed in the open space to serve house nos. 12 & 13 'The Close' with associated changes to the footpath

  Permission, 12 homes · Kildare County Council, 201601

• 28 Sept 2020N/a

  a one storey extension to the side of a two storey house and all associated siteworks

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 201107

• 18 Mar 2020Conditional

  the sub-division of existing site for the construction of a two storey detached house and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 20278

• 20 Feb 2020Conditional

  The construction of 74 No. dwellings. The proposed development is comprised of 1 No. 2 storey 4 bed detached house, 22 No. 2 storey 4 bed semi-detached houses, 45 No. 2 storey 3 bed semi-detached and terraced houses and 6 No. 2 storey 2 bed terraced houses. Access to the proposed development will be from Rathbride Road via existing entrance previously permitted under Reg. Ref. 16/1227. The proposed development also includes all associated site development works, parking, open spaces, landscaping, drainage, infrastructural works etc. all on a site measuring circa 3.11 hectares,

  Permission, 74 homes · Kildare County Council, 20159

The 25 most recent of 38 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 Bishopsland.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Bishopsland.

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Bishopsland.

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 Bishopsland, 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

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

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 Bishopsland with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.

Name

Bishopsland

Area

464,204 m² (46.42 ha, 114.71 acres)

Civil parish

Kildare, and its townlands

Barony

Offaly East

Electoral division

Kildare, the unit of the census

Census 2022

11,587 people lived in 3,873 households in the Kildare electoral division. 64% of households owned their home. 47% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Crockanure Glebe, Kildare, Southgreen

Placenames

Bishopsland 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.