Whitesland East

114 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Whitesland East, from 174 m² to 142,559 m² (14.26 ha, 35.23 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 28 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential / Infill (Existing residential)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 115 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C5National Stud and Green Belt (Tourism and related)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 11 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C6Industry and Warehousing (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential [Low Density] (New/proposed residential)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
  Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential - Phase 2 (New/proposed 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.

• 8 May 2026N/a

  1. Amendments to the previously granted boundaries to 12-20. 2. The change of the previously approved Q1 type house, 3-bed two storey end of terrace, (units 18 & 20) and Q2 type house, 2-bed two storey mid-terrace (unit 19), to the proposed two No. K2 type house, 3-bed two storey end terrace (units 18 & 20) and one No. K5 type house, 3-bed two storey mid terrace (unit 19). 3. The minor realignment of Road 8 fronting units 17-20. Permission was granted on the above lands under An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. No. PL-500013-KE (Planning Ref 25/60274), and forms part of the previously permitted residential development. The proposed development includes all associated site development works, connections to existing services and ancillary works

  Permission, 3 homes · Kildare County Council, 2660501

• 8 May 2026N/a

  the construction of 1 no. 3-bedroom, 2 storey detached dwelling house (House Type K2), to be located at the end of Houses No. 12–20, along with the extension of Road no. 8 and all other ancillary site development works on lands forming part of the previously permitted residential development as granted under An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. No. PL-500013-KE (Planning Ref 25/60274) at Whitelands East, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. The proposed development includes all associated site development works, connections to existing services and ancillary works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2660500

• 25 Mar 2026Refused

  amendments to a previously permitted residential development as granted under An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. No. PL-500013-KE (Planning Ref. 25/60274), comprising the construction of an additional duplex block adjoining a previously permitted duplex block, containing 1 no. 2-bedroom apartment at ground floor level and 1 no. 3-bedroom duplex unit at first and second floor level, along with amendments to parking spaces within the development, together with all associated site development works, connections to services, and ancillary works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660310

• 16 Mar 2026N/a

  amendments to a previously permitted residential development as granted under An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. No. PL-500013-KE (Planning Ref. 25/60274), comprising the construction of an additional duplex block adjoining a previously permitted duplex block, containing 1 no. 2-bedroom apartment at ground floor level and 1 no. 3-bedroom duplex unit at first and second floor level, along with amendments to parking spaces within the development, together with all associated site development works, connections to services, and ancillary works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660276

• 6 Mar 2026N/a

  amendments to a previously permitted residential development as granted under An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. No. PL-500013-KE (Planning Ref. 25/60274), comprising the construction of an additional duplex block adjoining a previously permitted duplex block, containing 1 no. 2-bedroom apartment at ground floor level and 1 no. 3-bedroom duplex unit at first and second floor level, along with amendments to parking spaces within the development, together with all associated site development works, connections to services, and ancillary works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2660246

• 4 Mar 2026Conditional

  amendments to a previously permitted residential development as granted under An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. No. PL-500013-KE (Planning Ref. 25/60274) for the construction of an additional floor at third floor level to Apartment Blocks N1 and N2 comprising 5 no. 2-bedroom apartments to each block giving a total of 10 no. 2-bedroom apartments, along with all associated elevational amendments, amendments to parking spaces within the development and all other site development works at site east of the R415 in the

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660237

• 4 Mar 2026Refused

  for the construction of 2 no. 3-bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwelling houses (House Type P), to be located at the end of previously approved Houses No. 12–20, and for the change of the previously approved Q1 type house, 3-bed two storey end of terrace,( units 18 & 20 ) and Q2 type house, 2-bed two storey mid-terrace ( unit 19 ), to the proposed two No. K2 type house, 3-bed two storey end terrace ( units 18 & 20 ) and one No. K5 type house, 3-bed two storey mid terrace ( unit 19 ) along with minor amendments to the previously granted boundaries, location of units 12-20 and Road no. 8, as granted under An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. No. PL-500013-KE (Planning Ref 25/60274), on lands forming part of the previously permitted residential development at Whitelands East, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. The proposed development includes all associated site development works, connections to existing services and ancillary works.

  Permission, 5 homes · Kildare County Council, 2660238

• 4 Mar 2026N/a

  comprising the construction of an additional duplex block adjoining a previously permitted duplex block, containing 1 no. 2-bedroom apartment at ground floor level and 1 no. 3-bedroom duplex unit at first and second floor level, along with amendments to parking spaces within the development, together with all associated site development works, connections to services, and ancillary works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660230

• 14 Mar 2025Conditional

  for 66 homes including 16 No 3-bed semi-detached 2 storey houses, 2 No 3-bed terraced 2 storey houses, 1 No 2-bed Terraced 2 storey house, 1 No 4-bed detached 2 storey house, 8 No 2-bed ground floor duplex units, 8 No 3-bed duplex units first and second floor, 30 No 2-bed apartments in three storey blocks; access roads, public open spaces, and associated services

  Permission, 60 homes · Kildare County Council, 2560274

• 11 Dec 2024Conditional

  for the change of house designs on sites 45-88 phase 1 (44 no. units), on previously approved planning permission under reg. ref no. 21/1033 as follows: (A) house type K3A, 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached house design on site 45, (B) house type K3, 4 bedroom, 2 storey, semi-detached house design on sites 46, 73-76, (C) house type K2, 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi- detached house design on sites 47-53, 55-61, 62, 64, 65-72, 79-86, 88, (D) house type K5, 3 bedroom, 2 storey, mid-terrace house design on sites 54, 63, 78, 87. The estate roads layout, site access, connection to services/sewers and all other associated site development works remain unchanged from the parent permission as part of this application

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2461323

• 8 Oct 2024Conditional

  for the change of house designs on sites 21-43 phase 1 (23 no. units), on previously approved planning permission under reg. ref no. 21/1033 as follows: (a) house type k3a, 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached house design on sites 21 & 24, (b) house type k3, 4 bedroom, 2 storey, semi-detached house design on sites 22 & 23, (c) house type k1, 4 bedroom, 2 storey detached house design on site 25, (d) house type k2, 3 bedroom, 2 storey, semi-detached house design on sites 26-36, 40 & 41, (e) house type k2a, 3 bedroom, 2 storey, semi-detached house design on sites 37, 38 & 43, (f) house type k5, 3 bedroom, 2 storey, mid-terrace house design on site 39 & 42. The estate roads layout, site access, connections to services/sewers and all other associated site development works remain unchanged from the parent permission as part of this application

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2461023

• 27 Sept 2024N/a

  for the change of house designs on sites 21-43 phase 1 (23 no. units), on previously approved planning permission under reg. ref no. 21/1033 as follows: (a) house type k3a, 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached house design on sites 21 & 24, (b) house type k3, 4 bedroom, 2 storey, semi-detached house design on sites 22 & 23, (c) house type k1, 4 bedroom, 2 storey detached house design on site 25, (d) house type k2, 3 bedroom, 2 storey, semi-detached house design on sites 26-36, 40 & 41, (e) house type k2a, 3 bedroom, 2 storey, semi-detached house design on sites 37, 38 & 43, (f) house type k5, 3 bedroom, 2 storey, mid-terrace house design on site 39 & 42. the estate roads layout, site access, connection to services/sewers and all other associated site development works remain unchanged from the parent permission as part of this application

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2460963

• 1 Jun 2023Conditional

  a new single storey Creche (390sq.) and additional external play area with revised boundary wall and fence on the site 0.1Ha of previously approved creche forming part of the residential development. Revised by Significant Further Information to now clearly show the operating details of the new creche with breakdown of staff and children and sundry other details. The creche building has also been moved further away from the adjacent residential property (moved to give 4m clearance). The parking has been increased to 11 no. spaces, with a sufficient turning area included. The inclusion of bicycle parking, staff shower and EV charging point is also noted along with other sundry clarifications as noted

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 23597

• 24 May 2023Conditional

  of existing self storage container facility, 2.4m high palisade fencing to boundaries, security and operational lighting, small office/reception area and all ancillary works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 23561

• 22 May 2023Refused

  78 homes including 5 Number studio duplex, 18 Number 1-bed duplex, 17 Number 2-bed duplex, 38 Number 3-bed duplex units, in 22 number 3 storey blocks; access roads, public open spaces, ESP sub-station and associated services on lands measuring approximately 3.34 Hectares east of the R415 in the Townlands of

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 23550

• 12 Apr 2023N/a

  for a new single storey Creche (390sqm) and additional external play area with revised boundary wall and fence on the site 0.1 Ha of a previously approved creche forming part of the residential development

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 23386

• 13 Jul 2022N/a

  for development on lands measuring 3.34 Hectares east of the R415 in the Townlands of Kildare and Whitelands East, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. The development involves 49 homes including 4 Number 1-bed duplex, 2 number 2-bed duplex, 4 number 3-bed duplex units in 2 number 3 storey blocks; 12 number 3-bed semi-detached 2 storey houses; 26 number 4-bed 3-storey houses; 1 number 4-bed detached house; access roads, public open spaces, ESB substation and associated services

  Permission, 49 homes · Kildare County Council, 22855

• 14 Jul 2021Conditional

  development on lands measuring approximately 3.6 Hectares east of the R415 in the Townlands of Kildare and Whitelands East. The development involves 87 homes and a creche. The 87 homes consist of 47 number 3-bed semi-detached 2-storey houses; 12 number 2-bed mid-terrace 2-storey houses; 21 number 3-bed end of terrace 2-storey houses; 1 number 4-bed semi-detached 2-storey house; 3 number end of terrace 4-bed 2-storey houses; 3 number 4-bed detached 2-storey homes and a 228m2 single storey creche; All associated site development works

  Permission, 87 homes · Kildare County Council, 211033

• 7 Jul 2021N/a

  involves 87 homes and a creche. 87 homes consist of 47 number 3-bed semi-detached 2-storey houses; 12 number 2-bed mid-terrace 2- storey houses; 21 number 3-bed end of terrace 2 -storey houses; 1 number 4 bed semi-detached 2 storey house; 3 number end of terrace 4 bed 2 storey houses; 3 number 4-bed detached 2-storey homes and a 228m2 single storey creche; All associated site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 21998

• 21 Jun 2021N/a

  development on lands measuring approximately 3.6 Hectares east of the R415 in the Townlands of Kildare and Whitesland East. The development involves 87 homes and a creche. The 87 homes consist of 47 number 3-bed semi-detached 2-storey houses; 12 number 2-bed mid-terrace 2-storey houses; 21 number 3-bed end of terrace 2-storey houses; 1 number 4-bed semi-detached 2-storey house; 3 number end of terrace 4-bed 2-storey houses; 3 number 4-bed detached 2-storey homes and a 228sqm single storey creche; All associated site development works

  Permission, 87 homes · Kildare County Council, 21893

• 21 Aug 2019Conditional

  development on lands measuring approximately 5.49 hectares east of the R415 in the Townlands of Kildare and Whitesland East. The development involves the modification of planning permission for 74 No. dwellings granted under Reg. Ref. 17/1018, along with provision of a new childcare facility, 36 No. permitted dwellings are to be replaced by 59 No. new dwellings. When combined with the remaining 38 No. permitted dwellings this will result in a total of 97 dwellings on the site (net difference of 23 from that permitted). The 59 No. dwellings are comprised of 31 No. 4 bed, 3 storey units (house type 1, 7, 8, 10); 22 No. 3 bed, 2 storey units (house type 9) and 6 No. 2 bed, 2 storey units (house type 11). The modifications include associated dwelling curtilages and car parking provision. The permitted street and public open space layout will be consistent with that permitted, apart from replacing a central area of public open space with a single storey childcare facility (247sqm). All associated site development works

  Permission, 59 homes · Kildare County Council, 19946

• 5 Oct 2018Refused

  The construction of 2 no. detached dwellings; Dwelling A is single storey with part two storey and includes a detached one and a half storey garage structure and Dwelling B is single storey with part two storey and includes a single storey garage structure, replacement of existing agricultural entrance with a recessed vehicular entrance off the Rathbride Road (R415) and all associated site development works, including new agricultural access lane.

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 181220

• 12 Jul 2018Conditional

  revisions to previously approved development Reg. Ref. 17/209 consisting of the relocation of the vehicle access to house Nos 83 & 84 AND for the provision of 2 no. semi-detached four bedroom houses in a revised two storey design to replace previously approved 2 no. semidetached two storey dormer four bedroom houses (House Nos. 67 & 68) and for all associated revisions to parking, internal roads, new boundary walls and footpaths and services on and over land all at 4.04Ha Development site (Application site area is 0.1036Ha)

  Permission, 2 homes · Kildare County Council, 18836

• 8 Sept 2017Conditional

  The development will consist of 74 no. dwellings (comprising of 17 no. 4 bed, 3 storey detached dwellings; 21 no. 4 bed, 2 storey detached dwellings; 15 no. 3 bed, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (with garden sheds) and 21 no. 4 bed, 3 storey semi-detached dwellings), private open space, car parking, public open space (with playground facility), new vehicular entrance and all associated site development works including pumping station, landscaping and boundary treatment on lands measuring approximately 5.49 hectares east of the R415. Revised by Significant Further Information consisting of; revised site layout with all associated site works. The number of dwellings proposed will remain the same at 74 (comprising of 6no. 4 bed, 3 storey detached dwellings; 8 no. 4 bed, 2 storey detached dwellings; 19.no 3 bed 2 storey semi detached dwellings (with garden sheds) and 41 no. 4 bed, 3 storey semi-detached dwellings). The proposed pumping station is omitted

  Permission, 74 homes · Kildare County Council, 171018

• 24 Aug 2017Conditional

  revised site layout to provide 4 no. two storey three bedroom houses. These will replace 4 no. previously approved houses (House No. 87, 88, 89 and 90 - Reg. Ref. 17/209) and for all associated revisions to parking, internal roads, new boundary walls and footpaths and services on and over land all at 4.04 Ha (Application site area is 0.1367 Ha) known as

  Permission, 4 homes · Kildare County Council, 17964

The 25 most recent of 28 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Curragh (Kildare) 000392

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Whitesland East.

Architectural heritage

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

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 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

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

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.

No address of the register names Whitesland East with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.

Name

Whitesland East

Area

448,578 m² (44.86 ha, 110.85 acres)

Civil parish

Kildare, and its townlands

Barony

Offaly East

Electoral division

Kildare, the unit of the census

Census 2022

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

Neighbouring townlands

Collaghknock Glebe, Curragh, Kildare

Placenames

Whitesland East 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.