Painestown

75 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Painestown, from 49 m² to 244,939 m² (24.49 ha, 60.53 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 29 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 104 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 7 Jul 2026N/a

  the development will consist of the retention of: (1) A single-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling; (2) The conversion of the existing garage to habitable space; (3) Revised window & door configurations; (4) A domestic garage to the eastern side of the existing dwelling and all associated site development works and landscaping

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660845

• 3 Dec 2025Conditional

  construction of a single storey extension (36.6 sqm) and one no. fixed, above-ground Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage tank with associated welded mesh enclosure

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2561321

• 28 Nov 2025Conditional

  (1) To construct a single storied type dwelling house and a detached domestic garage. (2) To install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area. (3) To make a new entrance onto the road to serve the development. The new entrance will be part of a combined entrance which will also serve an adjoining site which is the subject of a separate planning application. (4) all ancillary site development works.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 25248

• 28 Nov 2025Conditional

  (1) To construct a single storied type dwelling house and a detached domestic garage. (2) To install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area. (3) To make a new entrance onto the road to serve the development. The new entrance will be part of a combined entrance which will also serve an adjoining site which is the subject of a separate planning application. (4) All ancillary site development works.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 25249

• 6 May 2025Conditional

  retention planning permission for the construction of a 5 bay dry bedded sheep shed, construction of an agricultural storage shed, and all ancillary site services. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2560449

• 20 Feb 2025Conditional

  RETENTION OF EXISTING DWELLING AND EXTENSIONS AS CONSTRUCTED TOGETHER WITH PERMISSION FOR REMOVAL/ DECOMMISSIONING OF EXISTING SEPTIC TANK AND INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND PERCOLATION AREA TO SERVE EXISTING DWELLING AND ALL ASSOCIATED WORKS

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560155

• 9 Feb 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of an agricultural Stables building, consisting of 6 stables, horse box storage area, tack room, lockable storage room, Dung stead and all landscaping and all associated works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2560115

• 2 Feb 2025N/a

  the development will consist of an agricultural Stables building, consisting of 6 stables, horse box storage area, tack room, lockable storage room, Dung stead and all landscaping and all associated works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2560095

• 5 Nov 2024Refused

  retention planning permission for the construction of a 5 bay dry bedded sheep shed, construction of an agricultural storage shed, and all ancillary site services

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2460923

• 4 Jun 2024Conditional

  a single-story extension which encompasses a kitchen, utility room, bathroom, and bedroom area. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2460399

• 2 Apr 2024Conditional

  The development consists of retention of revisions to the existing house including (1) conversion of the attached garage to a home office, (2) conversion of attic space over attached garage to a TV Room, and retention of rooflights to the front and rear elevations of this TV Room, (3) addition of two dormer windows to the front elevation of the side extension to the house, (4) addition of a rooflight to the front elevation of the attic to the house. (5) increase in the size of the balcony to the side elevation of the extension to the house. (6) increase in width of the dormer window to the rear elevation of the house (7) rooflight added to en-suite to rear elevation of house, (8) single storey living room extension added to the rear of the original house, (9) single storey covered patio area added to the rear of original house (10) single storey sun-room added to the rear of the side extension permitted under Planning Reg. Ref, 97383 & 961562. Retention permission is also sought for a single storey detached garden room to the rear of the garden and all associated site works and services.

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2460228

• 8 Mar 2024Refused

  the development will consist of the following: (1) To construct a single storied dwelling house (2) To construct a detached domestic building consisting of a therapy room with a home gym, shower room and toilet, plant room and fuel store (3) to install a proprietary wastewater treatment unit and percolation area (4) to make a new entrance onto the public road and (5) and ancillary site works

  Permission, 2 homes · Meath County Council, 24101

• 30 Nov 2023N/a

  change of use from dwelling use to guesthouse accommodation. The proposed guesthouse will comprise 12 no. bedrooms, conversion of garage area to 2 no. of self-contained ancillary accommodations, with internal modifications and associated site works

  Retention · Meath County Council, 231088

• 24 Nov 2023N/a

  the following (1) to construct a single storied dwelling house (2) to construct a detached domestic building consisting of a therapy room with a home gym, shower room and toilet, plant room and fuel store (3) to install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation are (4) to make a new entrance onto the public road and (5) and ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 231079

• 24 Oct 2023N/a

  change of use from dwelling use to guesthouse accommodation. The proposed guesthouse will comprise 12 no. bedrooms, conversion of garage area to 2 no. of self-contained ancillary accommodations, with internal modifications and associated site works

  Retention · Meath County Council, 23999

• 26 Sept 2023Conditional

  EirGrid PLC, with the consent and approval of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), intends to apply to Meath County Council for permission for works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing Louth – Woodland 220 kV overhead powerline (OHL) between the existing Louth 220 kV substation in the townland of Monavallet, County Louth and the existing Woodland 220 kV substation in the townland of Woodland, County Meath. The Louth – Woodland 220 kV OHL is approximately 61.5 km long and comprises 207 no. steel lattice tower structures. The existing circuit is located within the functional area of Louth County Council and Meath County Council. Approximately 38.5 km of the existing OHL circuit is located within the functional area of Meath County Council and approximately 23 km is within the functional area of Louth County Council. A separate planning application is being lodged with Louth County Council. The Proposed Development within the functional area of Meath County Council is located in the townlands of Cardrath, Broomfield, Balrenny, Higginstown (Slane Electoral Division), Coalpits, Mooretown (Slane Electoral Division), Cashel, Crewbane, Rossnaree, Fennor (Painestown Electoral Division), Newtown (Painestown Electoral Division), Rathdrinagh, Thurstianstown, Painestown (Painestown Electoral Division), Knockharley, Veldonstown, Kentstown, Danestown, Proudstown (Skreen Electoral Division), Macetown (Skreen Electoral Division), Painestown (Macetown Electoral Division), Frankstown, Riggins (Kilbrew Electoral Division), Reask (Kilbrew Electoral Division), Hallstown, Cabinhill, Flemingtown (Ratoath Electoral Division), Twentypark, Lagore Little, Brownstown (Ratoath Electoral Division), Bradystown, Curkeen, Commons (Ratoath Electoral Division), Gormanstown, Wilkinstown (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), Powderlough, Raynestown, Derrockstown, Mill Land (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), Parsonstown, Rathregan, Portan (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), and Woodland. Five (5) temporary construction compounds and associated access routes are located in the townlands of Knockmooney, Slane, Rath, Flemingstown and Tuiterath. The Proposed Development works within the functional area of County Meath will comprise: ? the replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor with a new higher capacity conductor; ? the strengthening of up to 25 no. tower foundations; ? the replacement of hardware and fittings, such as insulators, insulator ha

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360296

• 31 Aug 2023N/a

  EirGrid PLC, with the consent and approval of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), intends to apply to Meath County Council for permission for works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing Louth – Woodland 220 kV overhead powerline (OHL) between the existing Louth 220 kV substation in the townland of Monavallet, County Louth and the existing Woodland 220 kV substation in the townland of Woodland, County Meath. The Louth – Woodland 220 kV OHL is approximately 61.5 km long and comprises 207 no. steel lattice tower structures. The existing circuit is located within the functional area of Louth County Council and Meath County Council. Approximately 38.5 km of the existing OHL circuit is located within the functional area of Meath County Council and approximately 23 km is within the functional area of Louth County Council. A separate planning application is being lodged with Louth County Council. The Proposed Development within the functional area of Meath County Council is located in the townlands of Cardrath, Broomfield, Balrenny, Higginstown (Slane Electoral Division), Coalpits, Mooretown (Slane Electoral Division), Cashel, Crewbane, Rossnaree, Fennor (Painestown Electoral Division), Newtown (Painestown Electoral Division), Rathdrinagh, Thurstianstown, Painestown (Painestown Electoral Division), Knockharley, Weldonstown, Kentstown, Danestown, Proudstown (Skreen Electoral Division), Macetown (Skreen Electoral Division), Painestown (Macetown Electoral Division), Frankstown, Riggins (Kilbrew Electoral Division), Reask (Kilbrew Electoral Division), Cabinhill, Flemingtown (Ratoath Electoral Division), Twentypark, Lagore Little, Brownstown (Ratoath Electoral Division), Bradystown, Curkeen, Commons (Ratoath Electoral Division), Gormastown, Wilkinstown (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), Powderlough, Raynestown, Derrockstown, Mill Land (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), Parsonstown, Rathregan, Portan (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), and Woodland. The Proposed Development works within the functional area of County Meath will comprise: ? the replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor with a new higher capacity conductor; ? the strengthening of up to 25 no. tower foundations; ? the replacement of hardware and fittings, such as insulators, insulator hardware, earthwire hardware, anti-climbing guards and bird warning spheres at various9 no. locations;; ? the replacement of suspension clamps and vibration dampers

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360249

• 8 Aug 2023N/a

  planning permission for change of use from dwelling use to guesthouse accommodation, The proposed guesthouse will comprise 14 no. bedrooms, conversion of garage area to 2 self-contained ancillary accommodation, with internal modifications and associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 23785

• 28 Jul 2023Refused

  the development will consist of the following: (1) To construct a single storied dwelling house (2) To construct a detached domestic building consisting of a therapy room with a home gym, shower room and toilet, plant room and fuel store (3) To install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area (4) To make a new entrance onto the public road and (5) and ancillary site works

  Permission, 2 homes · Meath County Council, 23756

• 14 Jul 2023Conditional

  the construction of a new detached residential dwelling with detached domestic garage, proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new site entrance from road, landscaping and all ancillary site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Outline permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 23709

• 6 Jan 2023Conditional

  (1) An additional 4 no. terraced, two storey, 3 bedroom agricultural based tourist/holiday cottages with roof mounted solar panels, (2) A single storey detached building containing yoga/fitness room, organic shop, treatment room and laundry, (3) A covered communal area, (4) A single storey gym building attached to the end of the existing terraced holiday cottages, (5) A bin enclosure and linen storage building, (6) Raised deck with 2 hot tubs, (7) 4 no. sheppard's hut pods each sleeping 2, (8) 4 no. tree house structures with elevated sleeping area over open deck, each sleeping 2, (9) A single storey communal structure containing toilets, showers, kitchen and dining area, (10) A Barrel sauna building, (11) Car parking accessed via the gateway granted planning permission under planning register reference AA/191274, bike track, bike rack, key kiosk structure and all associated services, service connections, play areas, landscaping and site development works. Retention Planning Permission for the following: (12) Revised location and design modifications to the 6 no. glamping pod units granted under Planning Permissions Registry Reference AA/191274, (13) The open-air natural swimming pool and associated pool house building contining shower, changing and pump room. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, 236

• 21 Jul 2022Conditional

  a private dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, entrance onto public road and all ancillary site services

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 22967

• 17 Sept 2021Refused

  a private dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, entrance onto public road and all ancillary site services. Significant Further information/Revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 211833

• 8 Jun 2021Unconditional

  EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION AA151290 - 3 Bedroom dwelling & 3no. commercial grain store storage sheds, with office/canteen/workshop, WWTP, weigh bridge and SW attenuation ponds

  Extension of duration, 1 home · Meath County Council, 211110

• 4 Jun 2021Conditional

  the construction of a single storey detached farm dwelling house with undercorft/basement car parking and plant room, accessed via the existing entrance, gate to be replaced with a new combined farm and house recessed entrance gateway, new access roads, detached garage, proprietary wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, along with all associated services, service connections, landscape and site development works. Significant further information/revised plan submitted on this application

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 211088

The 25 most recent of 40 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 Painestown.

Recorded monuments

• ME038-056 Enclosure
  Description

  Located at the bottom of a gentle NW-facing slope. The cropmark of a circular enclosure (diam. c. 25m) defined by a slight but continuous fosse or drain is visible only on Apple Maps which utilises a survey conducted by Bluesky International during June 2018. It is within a grid of cropmark field drains from a rectangular field system that is partly represented on the 1836 edition of the OS 6-inch map and it may be a tree-ring. It was first reported by Anthony Murphy. See the attached view from Apple Maps Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 20 February 2020

• ME038-058 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Located just off the crest of a N-facing slope. The cropmark of a circular feature (diam. c. 12m) defined by a single continuous fosse is visible only on Apple Maps (2018). Ring-ditch (ME038-059----) is c. 55m to the SE. The features were first reported by Jean Charles Caillére. See the attached enhanced view from Apple Maps (2018) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 28 June 2021

• ME038-059 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Located at the crest of a N-facing slope. The cropmark of a circular feature (diam. c. 8m) defined by a single continuous fosse is visible only on Apple Maps (2018). The ring-ditch (ME038-058----) 1 is c. 55m to the NW. The features were first reported by Jean Charles Caillére. See the attached enhanced view from Apple Maps (2018) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload; 28 June 2021

Architectural heritage

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

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

About 1 in 20 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, low (inferred).

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Painestown · Baile Phaghain

Area

2,499,948 m² (249.99 ha, 617.75 acres)

Civil parish

Macetown, and its townlands

Barony

Skreen

Electoral division

Skreen, the unit of the census

Census 2022

1,673 people lived in 561 households in the Skreen electoral division. 86% of households owned their home. 27% of homes were built since 2001. 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Frankstown, Irishtown, Kilmoon, Macetown, Rathfeigh, Reask, Riggins, Riggins, Slanestown, Yellowshar

Placenames

Painestown 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.