Monksland

More than 2,000 parcels touch this townland: too many to draw here.

• R1Proposed Residential (New/proposed residential)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath The zoning objective in the plan
• R2Established Residential (Existing residential)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 21 Aug 2026N/a

  Permission for the erection of dwelling house and to carry out all necessary site works at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660427

• 15 Jul 2026Conditional

  Permission for development which will consist of: i. Minor adjustments to existing Novo Nordisk substation building to include, gas storage enclosure (area 1.8 sqm), façade alterations, replacement access doors, and adjustments to roof membrane and parapet cladding. ii. Decommissioning and removal of 2 no. existing 38kV transformers (identified as T41 and T42), with transformer height of c. 4.0m. iii. Installation of 1 no. new 38kV transformer (height of c. 4.3m) with associated bunded area and c. 5.0m fire wall, at the existing electrical equipment yard. iv. Construction of adjoining electrical equipment yard with an area of c. 352sq.m, and installation of 1 no. 38kV transformer (height of c. 4.3m) (c. 21.28 sq.m) with associated bunded area and c. 5.0m fire wall. v. All associated infrastructure including provision of security fencing and gates with a maximum height of c. 2.5m at electrical equipment yards, site drainage, utility connections, and all ancillary site and development works. This application relates to a development on a site which comprises of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Licence : Licence No. P0100-02 at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660351

• 29 May 2026Conditional

  Permission for development which will consist of the ‘part change of use’ from warehouse (442m² ground floor area) to manufacturing (442m² ground floor area) comprising of internal clean room, QC room and plant room with new fire escape door on west facing elevation together with all associated internal alterations and site works at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660262

• 27 May 2026Refused

  Permission for development at a site of 1.2106ha on lands to the south of T junction on the R362 and immediately south of the Joe Duffy car showroom, L-7596-0, Monksland, Athlone, County Roscommon. The development will consist of the construction of a single storey discount foodstore (with an ancillary off-licence sales area) with a gross floor area of 2,358m²; (unit 1) a café/restaurant of 145.8m² (with a sheltered outdoor seating area) and (unit 2) a retail unit of 145.4m². The development includes plaza areas between the discount foodstore and café/restaurant unit and fronting onto the road. The site will be serviced by a new vehicle access towards the south of the site; with land set aside to access lands to the east of the site. The provision of surface level car parking spaces (including electrical vehicle charging spaces and the prewiring of other spaces to accommodate future EV parking), a setdown area for taxis, cycle stands, trolley bay, hard and soft landscaping, ESB substation building, site lighting, external mechanical plant area, external bin compound area, roof mounted photo voltaic panels, advertising signage (including designated signage areas on units 1 and 2) including two discount foodstore operator “flagpole signs”, retaining walls and all associated site works. The development also includes the provision of a footpath and cycle path along the west boundary of the site. The development includes all site engineering works, drainage, water supply and SUDS works and associated works at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660258

• 24 May 2026Conditional

  Permission for change of use of approved childcare facility (granted under planning reference PD/06/2205) to a beauty salon (112m²), incorporating treatment rooms, pedicure area, reception area and ancillary facilities. Permission is also sought for new signage along with all associated ancillary works at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660246

• 11 May 2026Conditional

  Permission for development which will consist of alterations to parts of the building elevations, to replace the existing white plaster finish on wall panels with new composite cladding. The development proposed under this planning application relates to an existing building which facilitates an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Licence (Licence No. P0987-01) at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660218

• 6 May 2026Conditional

  Permission for development which will consist of extending the first floor of Building 15 by constructing a single-storey external pergola measuring 40.75 m², located on the roof top of the existing ground floor. This application relates to a development on a site, which comprises an activity that holds an Industrial Direct License (Reg. No P010002), at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660211

• 29 Apr 2026Conditional

  Permission for development which will consist/consists of the construction of a new 174m² single storey modular building extension with external signage to the north elevation of the existing Fill Finish Warehouse and all associated ancillary site works including the demolition of existing external concrete stairs, existing concrete ramps and existing sections of footpath and associated railings; the construction of a new external concrete footpath, concrete stairs and associated railings; and modifications to the underground services at the Alexion manufacturing facility. This development will be carried out on a site, which comprises an activity requiring an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Licence, register number P1094-01, now deemed an Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL), at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660198

• 20 Apr 2026Conditional

  Permission for development which will consist of: - Minor façade alterations to Central Utility Building (CUB), comprising of replacement of no.2 existing single open-mesh doors with no.2 double access doors and new louvered façade on the south elevation; provision of new door on west elevation; provision of extractor fans on north and south elevation; and installation of no. 3 roof extract vents. - Installation of plant comprising; 3 no. chiller units, each with a floor area of c.19.5m² and a maximum height of c. 2.8m, with associated pipe rack to a maximum height of c.5.7m and associated flues with a maximum height of c. 13.8m ; 3 no. cooling towers, each with a floor area of c.24m² each and a maximum height of c. 7.3m, with associated pipe rack to a maximum height of c.7m; and 1 no. buffer tank of c.3.3m in diameter and 9.3m in height. - Provision of 1 no. heat pump comprising of a floor area of c.8m², with a maximum height of approximately 2.3m and associated pipe rack to a maximum height of c. 9.2m - Construction of a fire wall of c.2.4m high and c.41.2m in length. - All associated infrastructure including provision of drainage infrastructure, utility connection and all ancillary site and development works. This application relates to a development on a site, which comprises of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Licence: Licence No P0100-02, at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660179

• 15 Apr 2026N/a

  Permission for a 10-year planning permission for development at this site at Esker, Cuilmore, Cloonrallagh, Corraree and Ballygatta, Newtown, Ardnanure, Curraghaleen, Cloonakille, Rooskagh, Bellanamullia and Monksland Co. Roscommon. This development will consist of the construction of a Solar PV development, an on-site 38kV Substation and Battery Energy Storage System, along with associated 38kV underground cable connecting the proposed Solar PV Farm and BESS to the existing Athlone ESB 110kV Substation and all associated works on a total area of ca. 116 hectares. The Solar Farm, 38kV substation and Battery Energy Storage System will be located on a site that is ca. 110ha and located within the townlands of Esker, Cuilmore, Cloonrallagh, Corraree and Ballygatta, Co. Roscommon and will consist of: I. Solar PV panels laid out in arrays across the Site of ca. 110ha on ground-mounted frames; II. 48 BESS units; III. 15 transformer units; IV. One 38kV substation building (13.7m x 7.3m); V. Underground electrical and communications cabling within private lands and minor local road; VI. Polemounted security cameras; VII. Perimeter security fencing (2m high) and security gates; VIII. Three new entrances and upgrade works of one existing entrance; IX. Two primary temporary construction compounds and three satellite temporary construction compounds; X. 16 new drainage ditch crossings and one upgraded culvert; XI. Internal access tracks between the solar arrays and the site entrances ; and, XII. All associated ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The 38kV underground cabling will be located on a site that is ca. 6ha and will traverse the townlands of Monksland, Bellanamullia, Cloonakille, Rooskagh, Curraghaleen, Cloonrollagh, Ardnanure, Newtown and Cuilmore, Co. Roscommon and will consist of: I. Ca. 9.56km of underground 38kV cable, three power cables and one fibre communications, beneath private and public roads (L76371, L76374, L76394, L2047, L2026, L7577, L75771 and R362); II. 12 Joint Bays; III. Two HDD Crossings; IV. Associated works including road carriageway passing places; and, V. All associated ancillary works above and below ground. The operational lifespan of the development will be 40 years, and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the planning application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660164

• 8 Apr 2026N/a

  Permission for development at Monksland Industrial Estate, Athlone, County Roscommon. The development will consist of: Minor façade alterations to Central Utility Building (CUB), comprising of replacement of no.2 existing single open-mesh doors with no.2 double access doors and new louvered façade on the south elevation; provision of new door on west elevation; provision of extractor fans on north and south elevation; and installation of no. 3 roof extract vents. Installation of plant comprising; 3 no. chiller units, each with a floor area of c.19.5sq.m and a maximum height of c. 2.8m, with associated pipe rack to a maximum height of c.5.7m and associated flues with a maximum height of c. 13.8m ; 3 no. cooling towers, each with a floor area of c.24 sq.m each and a maximum height of c. 7.3m, with associated pipe rack to a maximum height of c.7m; and 1 no. buffer tank of c.3.3m in diameter and 9.3m in height. Provision of 1 no. heat pump comprising of a floor area of c.8 sq. m, with a maximum height of approximately 2.3m and associated pipe rack to a maximum height of c. 9.2m Construction of a fire wall of c.2.4m high and c.41.2m in length. All associated infrastructure including provision of drainage infrastructure, utility connection and all ancillary site and development works (This application relates to a development on a site which comprises of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Licence: Licence No P0100-02) at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660155

• 2 Apr 2026N/a

  Permission for development, the development will consist of extending the first floor of Building 15 by constructing a single-storey external pergola measuring 40.75 m², located on the roof top of the existing ground floor. This application relates to a development on a site which comprises an activity that holds an Industrial Direct License (Reg. No P010002) at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660147

• 31 Mar 2026Conditional

  Permission sought for (1) Change of use of existing retail unit to leisure use (2) All associated signage and (3) All associated site works and services at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660139

• 31 Mar 2026N/a

  The development will consist/consists of the construction of a 174m2 single storey modular building extension to the existing Fill Finish Warehouse and all associated ancillary works including modifications to existing concrete footpaths and underground services at the Alexion manufacturing facility at Monksland, Co. Roscommon, N37 DH79. This development will be carried out on a site which comprises an activity requiring an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) licence, register number P1094-01, now deemed an Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL) at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660140

• 19 Mar 2026N/a

  Permission for development which will consist of extending the first floor of Building 15 by constructing a single-storey external pergola measuring 40.75 m², located on the roof top of the existing ground floor. This application relates to a development on a site which comprises an activity that holds an Industrial Direct License (Reg. No P010002) at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660121

• 5 Mar 2026N/a

  Permission for the construction of a residential development consisting of 10no. dwelling units as follows (a) 2 no. single storey 2 bed detached dwellings (b) 4no. two storey 3 bed semi-detached dwellings (c) 1no. terrace block consisting of 4no. two-storey 3 bed dwellings (d) along with all associated site works including footpaths, access road onto the existing estate to the west, car parking, landscaping, boundary treatments, public lighting, ducting for utilities, connections to existing foul and surface water drainage and all other ancillary site works at

  Permission, 10 homes · Roscommon County Council, 2660095

• 3 Mar 2026Conditional

  Permission for amendments to the permitted gas-fired power plant at this site in Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon (Reg. Ref. PD/18/256, as amended by PD/22/234, PD/24/60393 and PD/25/60336). The development will consist of a revised internal layout of the permitted workshop building, resulting in a partial change of use of a permitted storeroom, to a control room with an office and communications room, and the change of use of the permitted office to a kitchenette. The total size of the workshop building will remain unchanged. The gas-fired power plant development permitted under Reg. Ref. PD/18/256 includes activities which are subject to an Industrial Emissions Licence under ref. P1197-01 at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660090

• 18 Feb 2026N/a

  Permission to revise site development layout from that previously granted Planning Permission under Ref No 25/60145 as follows: Remove 17 No. dwelling units composed of 2 No. Apartment blocks containing 8 No. Unit within No`s 46 to 49 & 59 to 62 and 9 No. Terrace Houses within No`s 50 to 58. Include 17 No. Terrace Houses in 4 No. blocks containing 1 block of 4 No. x 3Bed, 2 blocks with each containing 4 No. x 4 Bed and 1 block of 5 No. x 2Bed units, all contained within Units 46 to 62 and to include minor adjustments to the site services at

  Permission, 17 homes · Roscommon County Council, 2660063

• 11 Feb 2026Conditional

  Permission to construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage, connection to existing public services, and all ancillary site development works (Application made for Permission to construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage, new treatment system and percolation area, and all ancillary site development works) at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660050

• 27 Jan 2026N/a

  Permission to revise Site Development Layout from that previously granted Planning Permission under Ref No 25/60145 as follows :- Remove 17No Dwelling Units composed 2 No Apartment Blocks containing Unit No`s 46 to 49 & 59 to 62 (Total 8No Units) and 9 No Terrace Houses No`s 50 to 58. Include 17No Terrace Dwellings in 4No Blocks containing 4No x 3Bed, 8No x 4 Bed in 2 Blocks & 5No x 2Bed, with minor adjustments to the Site Services at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660033

• 3 Oct 2025Conditional

  Permission for development which will consist of the construction of 98 sqm single storey security building max 4.1m high with external signage located adjacent to the main entrance with associated site works to include alterations to carparking, alterations to existing boundary fence and, hard and soft landscaping at the Alexion manufacturing facility. This development will be carried out on a site which comprises an activity requiring an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Licence, register number P1094-01, now deemed an Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL) at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2560475

• 12 Sept 2025Conditional

  Permission to erect a dwelling house, upgrade the existing access road and carry out all necessary site works to facilitate same at

  Permission, 1 home · Roscommon County Council, 2560434

• 21 Aug 2025N/a

  Planning permission to erect a dwelling house, upgrade existing access road and carry out all necessary site works to facilitate same at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2560404

• 14 Aug 2025N/a

  Permission to erect a dwelling house, upgrade existing access road and carry out all necessary site works at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2560392

• 14 Jul 2025Conditional

  Permission for development consisting of:- Construction of two server buildings; Server Building A101 and Server Building A201. - Server Building A101 will have a maximum height of approximately 5.9m and a gross floor area of approximately 136 sq.m; to include external stairwell and associated plant and service yard of approximately 240sq.m, with fire wall of approximately 2.5m high and approximately 19.4m in length, and bounding security fencing with a maximum height of approximately 2.5m. - Server Building A201 will have a maximum height of approximately 6.4m and a gross floor area of approximately 136 sq.m with adjoining service yard, comprising of approximately 222sq.m with enclosing wall with a maximum height of approximately 6.4m. - Installation of 2 No. standalone illuminated signpost at the entrance of Server Building A101 and entrance of Server Building A201, with a maximum height of approximately 1.8m and maximum width of approximately 0.25m. - All associated ancillary works including underground storm water drainage network, utility connection, modification to internal road, provision of paved set down areas and hard and soft landscaping. This application relates to a development on a site which comprises of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Licence: Licence No. P0100-02 at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2560338

The 25 most recent of over 100 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 Monksland.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Monksland.

Architectural heritage

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

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 moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1549 (ZIP).

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.

• Monksland, Athlone11 sales

Name

Monksland · Fearann na Manach

Area

5,142,989 m² (514.3 ha, 1,270.86 acres)

Civil parish

St. Peters, and its townlands

Barony

Athlone South

Electoral division

Athlone West Rural, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Athlone West Rural electoral division: 5,282 people in 1,828 households; 63% of households own their home; 61% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ardagawna, Barry Beg, Bellanamullia, Bellaugh, Bellaugh (Co. Westmeath), Bogganfin (Co. Westmeath), Bogganfin, Cloongowna, Crannagh, Crannagh Beg, Cuilleen, Kilnamanagh, Monksland (Co. Westmeath)

Placenames

Monksland 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.