Kindlestown Upper

188 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kindlestown Upper, from 1 m² to 209,775 m² (20.98 ha, 51.84 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 68 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Greystones-Delgany & Kilcoole Local Planning Framework (LPF), Wicklow · 189 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Natural Areas (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Greystones-Delgany & Kilcoole Local Planning Framework (LPF), Wicklow · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Greystones-Delgany & Kilcoole Local Planning Framework (LPF), Wicklow · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Greystones-Delgany & Kilcoole Local Planning Framework (LPF), Wicklow · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 13 May 2026Conditional

  construction of an attached lean-to canopy to the side of existing dwelling to create a covered side passageway, together with the construction of a detached garden room to the side/front of the property for use as a home office.

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660414

• 22 Apr 2026Conditional

  (1) 5 No. roof window to the side (south) roof, (2) 1 No. roof window to the rear (east) roof, (3) all to create 65.6 m2 attic space, and (4) all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660327

• 17 Apr 2026Conditional

  single story flat roof extension to side of existing property along with associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660316

• 25 Mar 2026Conditional

  conversion of an existing single-storey 3 bedroom bungalow (comprising 2 single bedrooms and 1 double bedroom) to a two-storey 4 bedroom dwelling (comprising 1 single bedroom and 3 double bedrooms) by the conversion of the existing attic storage space to habitable accommodation comprising two bedrooms and one en-suite bathroom, including the installation of 5 no. rooflights to the front (2 no.) and rear (3 no.) roof slopes, together with all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2662

• 25 Mar 2026Conditional

  conversion of an existing single-storey 3 bedroom bungalow (comprising 2 single bedrooms and 1 double bedroom) to a two-storey 4 bedroom dwelling (comprising 1 single bedroom and 3 double bedrooms) by the conversion of the existing attic storage space to habitable accommodation comprising two bedrooms and one en-suite bathroom, including the installation of 5 no. rooflights to the front (2 no.) and rear (3 no.) roof slopes, together with all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2663

• 18 Mar 2026Conditional

  (1) a window to the front (west) façade plus 1 No. roof window to the front roof (2) a window to the side (south) façade, (3) 2. No. roof windows to the rear (east) roof, (4) all to create 53.50 m2 attic space, and (5) all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660200

• 9 Feb 2026N/a

  outline permission for two new dwellings with ancillary site works, on-site wastewater treatment systems and landscaping including a new shared access onto the public road

  Outline permission · Wicklow County Council, 2632

• 27 Jan 2026Conditional

  (a) amendments to planning reg ref: 24/60437 for retention of the existing garage structure and the existing steel shed, (b) retention for minor elevational changes to main dwelling. - planning permission is sought to convert existing garage into a home office, including associated amendments to the existing structure and associated works

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2660047

• 19 Dec 2025Refused

  demolition of the existing cottage on the site (92sqm) and for the construction of 8 no. dwellings consisting of 1 no. 3 bed detached bungalow, 1 no. 3 bed 2 storey terraced dwelling and 6 no. 4 bed 2 storey terraced dwellings with a total gross floor area of 954sqm; for all boundary walls and fences, a communal bin store (10sqm), proposed vehicular and pedestrian entrances to the development off Chapel Road and associated footpaths, hard and soft landscaping and all site services above and below ground including connections to existing services

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2561046

• 18 Nov 2025Conditional

  replacement single storey sunroom extension to the rear of the existing house and changing of first floor bedroom sliding doors into a window and all associated external works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560931

• 18 Nov 2025Conditional

  attic conversion with roof lights to front and back

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560932

• 14 Nov 2025N/a

  attic conversion with roof lights to front and back

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560924

• 14 Nov 2025Conditional

  • construction of new 2-bedroom bungalow and integrated garage to the rear garden of existing dwelling. • new vehicular access, gate and driveway to the side of existing entrance to provide access to new dwelling. • all together with associated site works, boundary treatments, landscaping, and service connections necessary to complete this development

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560925

• 30 Oct 2025Conditional

  intensification of use of existing childcare facility (currently known as ‘Little Stars (on the Lane)’ granted permission under Reg. Ref. 18/697 and ABP-303660-19. The development will consist of increase in capacity to provide for 49 No. children (45 full day care spaces and 4 sessional places) at ‘Seagreen’ childcare facility

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560871

• 16 Oct 2025Conditional

  new dormer window at rear first floor level, new and enlarged rooflights, new windows and doors front and rear

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560831

• 7 Sept 2025Conditional

  conversion of existing attic space including introduction of roof lights to front and rear roof slopes along with 2no. frosted windows in gable wall of existing dwelling

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560708

• 7 Sept 2025Conditional

  conversion of existing attic space including introduction of roof lights to front and rear roof slopes along with 2no. frosted windows in gable wall of existing dwelling

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560709

• 2 Sept 2025N/a

  new dormer window at rear first floor level, new and enlarged rooflights, new windows and doors front and rear

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560688

• 22 May 2025Conditional

  proposed single storey extension to the rear/ side (west) of existing 2-storey house together with ancillary site development works including demolition of existing garden building

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560378

• 13 Mar 2025Conditional

  alterations and renovations to existing house comprising of modifications to elevations, plans and conversion of attached garage into habitable space. The proposed house modifications work shall increase house from four bedroom to five-bedroom house. And, all associated site development, drainage and landscaping works to facilitate the development.

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560175

• 21 Feb 2025Conditional

  (A) Sub-division of the site and the construction of a new detached single storey split level four-bedroom dwelling along with all associated site development and landscaping works. (B) Provision for connection into existing foul drain for the new house. (C) Provision for surface water attenuate storage manholes with discharge via soakaways for new house. (D) Provision for two new vehicular entrances for proposed and existing dwellings with entrance piers and gates

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560109

• 3 Jan 2025Conditional

  partial demolition of existing rear extension, new rear extension, new bay window to front elevation, internal reconfiguration, and associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560004

• 6 Nov 2024Conditional

  provision of a new dwelling which will include the existing granny flat on site and the sub division of existing family dwelling/ lands. The works will include the following: 1. A proposed 89.6m2 ground floor extension to the existing 70.6m2 granny flat. 2. A proposed 74.24m2 upper floor extension to the existing granny flat to include a new dormer section. 3. Amendments to existing ground floor plan and elevations. 4. A proposed timber pergola and entrance canopy to the front of the proposed dwelling. 5. A new boundary wall to subdivide the site into two separate plots. 6. New entrance and driveway to the existing granny flat/proposed new dwelling. 7. The demolition of a section of the main dwelling existing garage and new gable end to facilitate the proposed new works to the existing granny flat. 8. All landscaping and siteworks

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460680

• 30 Oct 2024N/a

  provision of a new dwelling which will include the existing granny flat on site and the sub division of existing family dwelling/ lands. The works will include the following: 1. A proposed 89.6m2 ground floor extension to the existing 70.6m2 granny flat. 2. A proposed 74.24m2 upper floor extension to the existing granny flat to include a new dormer section. 3. Amendments to existing ground floor plan and elevations. 4. A proposed timber pergola and entrance canopy to the front of the proposed dwelling. 5. A new boundary wall to subdivide the site into two separate plots. 6. New entrance and driveway to the existing granny flat/proposed new dwelling. 7. The demolition of a section of the main dwelling existing garage and new gable end to facilitate the proposed new works to the existing granny flat. 8. All landscaping and siteworks.

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460663

• 16 Oct 2024Conditional

  the construction of a single storey extension to the existing creche building (57sqm), the installation of 5 no. roof windows, an external bin store, external storage structures, external signage, the extension of the existing external creche play area (114sqm) and associated fence boundaries, new pedestrian entrance gates, relocation of crèche bicycle parking and all connections to site services above and below ground including alterations to connections to existing services

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460635

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 Kindlestown Upper.

Recorded monuments

• WI008-015 Hillfort
  Description

  The summit of a steep hill (max. diams. 550m N-S; 650m E-W; area c. 28.2 hectares), now largely covered in forestry, is enclosed by an earth and stone bank (Wth 4m; max. H 1m), best preserved at the E (GSIAP O.62/63). The hillfort was recently described in the Atlas of Hillforts of Britain and Ireland as following; 'Partial contour fort surrounding the domed summit of steep hilltop. This prominent hilltop sits at the E edge of the Wicklow mountains overlooking Greystones town and the Wicklow coastline. Coolagad is positioned 2.8km to the NE of Downshill hillfort (Atlas No.0720). The univallate site forms a complete circuit and has a total footprint of 28.2ha. There are no recorded entrance features. No evidence for any internal features on the surface. Ramparts survive best at the E. The majority of the interior is under mature forestry. This hillfort is not depicted in any historic mapping. The enclosing elements follow the natural contours of the hill at the N and W. At the NE, the bank runs down slope and continues to the E across a gentle slope rather than utilizing the steeper slope uphill. The hilltop itself is prominent and sits at the E edge of the Wicklow mountains overlooking Greystones town and the Wicklow coastline. Boundary between Coolagad and Kindlestown Upper townland runs E-W through the center of the hillfort' (http://hillforts.arch.ox.ac.uk/records/IR0719.html). Described in 2019 (O'Driscoll et. al. 2019, 91) as a 'Class 1 Hillfort'. See attached Google Earth orthoimages. In May, 2022, a walkover survey by Shanarc Archaeology Ltd, at Kindlestown Woods (commissioned by Coillte and carried out as a felling licence condition) recovered 31 possible lithics. These, along with an assemblage of nine lithics recovered by a Senior Archaeologist with the Forest Service Inspectorate, DAFM, brought the total to 40 objects. Specialist analysis confirmed 15 as archaeological objects: identified as flaked stone tools comprising platform cores, flakes and debris, and containing one modified flaked stone tool that may have been utilised as a knife. The assemblage is evidence of the deposition of prehistoric objects toward the summit of Kindlestown Wood. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Caimin O'Brien and Gearóid Conroy Date of revised upload: 5 May 2023

• WI008-017 Castle - hall-house
  Description

  National Monument in state ownership No. 323. Situated in a low-lying area in gently undulating terrain. A rectangular two-storey hall (dims. 21m E-W; 9.8m N-S), of roughly coursed limestone and felsitic rubble, of which only the N wall remains largely intact. It has a barrel-vaulted ground floor, above which the surviving N wall is stepped inward to support the first floor independently of the vault. There are towers at the NW and NE angles which project (L 0.6m) from the N wall; that at the NE has collapsed but the stairwell leading from the ground floor to an intramural passage at first floor level in the N wall is still visible. There is a chamber in the NW tower at this level, with a cross-loop in the W wall, two garderobe chutes in the N face, and a third immediately beneath the squinch between the chamber and the N wall of the hall. There are four internal rounded opes in the N wall on the first floor which narrow to simple rectangular windows on the outside. The remains of a wall-walk with drain-holes and string course is to be seen at the top of the N wall. The hall is probably of early fourteenth-century date and it stands at the E end of a rectangular ditched enclosure (dims. c. 52m E-W; c. 18m N-S internally). The fosse (Wth 4m) extends 29m to the W beyond the hall and turns S to the adjacent field boundary. There is no indication of an entrance. Excavations carried out in 2001 (Excavation Licence 01E0844) 'revealed the remains of habitation in the medieval period in the form of metalled surfaces, post-holes and a hearth. Although no datable finds were made at the earliest level, the succeeding levels could be dated from the 14th century onwards. The castle appears to have been continually occupied and in use from this time into the 18th century, when at least two brick ovens were constructed. The excavation also established that the south and west walls, as revealed during excavation, represented a replacement wall rebuilt in the 19th century. These walls, while following faithfully the line of the original wall (and, in the case of the southern wall, built on top of the original medieval foundations), were drystone walls, incorporating fragments of the collapsed barrel vault, some with traces of wicker centring. The castle was probably repaired in response to the fact that it had been extensively plundered and large sections of the facing stones had been removed.' (Simpson 2003, 418-21). Further excavations were carried out in 2006 in the eastern part of the castle adjacent to its northern wall. The only medieval features uncovered included nine stake-/post-holes. A large 17th-century drain truncated most of the excavation area. (Moriarty 2009, 574) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 22 January 2013 Revised by: Claire Breen

• WI008-017001 Bawn
  Description

  Kindlestown Castle (WI008-017----) originally stood in a large rectangular ditched enclosure (52m E-W; 18m N-S) which was still visible in 1990 (SMR file). Simpson (2003, 419) noted that 'only traces of the northern section of the moat are now visible, located 6.5m from the castle. This moat, marked by a shallow depression and nettles, measures 6m wide by at least 1m in depth.' Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 05 February 2013

Architectural heritage

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

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

Landslides

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

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3363 (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.

No address of the register names Kindlestown Upper with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Wicklow.

Name

Kindlestown Upper · Baile an Chinléigh Uachtarach

Area

1,064,363 m² (106.44 ha, 263.01 acres)

Civil parish

Delgany, and its townlands

Barony

Rathdown

Electoral division

Delgany, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Delgany electoral division: 7,707 people in 2,553 households; 82% of households own their home; 45% of homes were built since 2001; 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballydonagh, Bellevue Demesne, Coolagad, Delgany, Kindlestown Lower

Placenames

Kindlestown Upper 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.