Aghamarta

22 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Aghamarta, from 8 m² to 179,203 m² (17.92 ha, 44.28 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 19 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Aghamarta in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

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

• 3 Oct 2023Conditional

  Permission for alterations & extensions to an existing dwelling - change of design from that granted previously under planning ref. 18/7255. The proposed works will consist of; 1) demolition of the existing flat roof garage & extension to the sides of the original cottage, 2) the construction of a new single storey part pitched roof/part flat roof extension to the side of the original cottage, 3) the installation of a new waste water treatment system in place of an existing septic tank which is to be removed, 4) a revised vehicular access point to the site via a new right of way over an existing entrance used for the existing dwelling to the south west of the site (as per planning ref. 18/7255) & 5) all other associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5981

• 17 Nov 2021Conditional

  The construction of part single storey, part two-storey detached split-level dwelling and including a single storey detached garage, a new waste water treatment unit and percolation area, a new site entrance on to a private driveway with right of way access, and all associated site works and landscaping.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/7106

• 24 Jun 2021Conditional

  Alterations to sizes of window openings to north and east elevations of existing dwelling.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5743

• 31 May 2021Incompleted application

  Alterations to sizes of window openings to north and east elevations of existing dwelling.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5514

• 29 Jan 2021Withdrawn

  The construction of single storey detached dwelling with converted dormer type attic and including a single storey detached garage, a new waste water treatment unit and percolation area, a new site entrance, and all associated site works and landscaping.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/4183

• 15 Oct 2020Conditional

  The construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage and associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6263

• 9 Oct 2019Conditional

  The retention of existing Montessori school and permission for (a) new entrance and access off public road to service existing pre-school, Montessori school and 2 no. semi-detached dwellings (permitted under planning reg. no. 17/6342 and (b) demolition of existing outbuildings and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/6447

• 11 Dec 2018Conditional

  1) Alterations and extensions to an existing dwelling including a 2-storey extension to the rear, 2) the installation of a new waste water treatment system in place of an existing septic tank which is to be removed, 3) a revised vehicular access point to the site via a new right-of-way over an existing entrance used for the existing dwelling to the south-west of the site, 4) a detached domestic garage and 5) all other associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/7255

• 30 Nov 2018Withdrawn

  Retention of existing Montessori school and Permission for (a) Construction of a new single storey pre-school building to be used in conjunction with existing pre-school building permitted under planning Reg No. 02/1377. (b) new biocycle waste water treatment system, (c) new entrance and access off public road to service existing pre-school, proposed pre-school, Montessori school and 2 no. semi –detached dwellings (permitted under Planning Reg. no. 17/6342) and (d) demolition of existing outbuildings and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/7136

• 30 Oct 2018Conditional

  Construct a single storey dwelling, widen existing vehicular entrance, install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and all ancillary works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/6849

• 19 Oct 2018Incompleted application

  (A) Retention of existing Montessori school. (B) Construction of new single storey pre-school building ancillary to existing pre-school (Planning Reg. No. 02/1377) including new biocycle waste water treatment system. (C) New entrance off public road to service pre-schools, Montessori school and 2 No. semi-detached dwellings (Planning Reg. No. 17/6342).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/6788

• 5 Oct 2018Incompleted application

  Construct a single storey dwelling, widen existing vehicular entrance, install a propriety waste water treatment unit and all ancillary works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/6612

• 8 Mar 2018Conditional

  Construction of a dwellinghouse with sewage treatment system, percolation area, entrance and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/4572

• 23 Feb 2018Withdrawn

  Construction of single storey pre-school building ancillary to existing pre-school building (Planning Reg. No. 02/1377) including connection to existing biocycle waste water treatment system

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/4466

• 7 Feb 2018Incompleted application

  Construction of a dwellinghouse with sewage treatment system, percolation area, entrance and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/4307

• 11 Sept 2017Conditional

  Demolition of 2 no. existing semi-detached dwellinghouses and construct 2 no. semi-detached dwellinghouses, to install 2 no. individual domestic waste water treatment systems and to carry out all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/6342

• 8 Aug 2017Incompleted application

  Demolition of 2 no. existing semi-detached dwelling houses and to construct 2 no. semi-detached dwelling houses, to install 2 no. individual domestic waste water treatment systems and to carry out all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/6059

• 14 Jun 2016Refused

  To demolish exiting 2 no. semi-detached derelict dwellinghouses, to construct 2 no. detached dwellinghouses, to install 2 no. individual domestic waste water treatment system and to carry out all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/5435

• 20 May 2016Incompleted application

  To demolish existing 2no. semi-detached derelict dwelling houses, to construct 2 no. detached dwellings houses, to install 2no. individual domestic waste water treatment systems and to carry out all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/5222

• 26 Nov 2009Refused

  Single storey dwelling house, treatment unit & associated site works

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 09/7743

• 3 Nov 2009Incompleted application

  Single storey dwelling with treatment unit and associated site works

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 09/7530

• 22 Sept 2009Incompleted application

  Single storey dwelling house, with treatment unit & associated site development works

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 09/7126

• 8 Apr 2008Conditional

  New vehicular entrance & driveway with part replacement and re-alignment of roadside boundary wall to dwellinghouse & farm & alterations to existing farm entrance to provide exit only

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/5901

• 27 Mar 2008Conditional

  Demolition of existing cottage and construction dormer style dwellinghouse, detached garage, entrance and installation of sewerage treatment unit

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/5694

• 5 Mar 2008Incompleted application

  Construction of vehicular entrance and driveway and replacement and realignment of roadside boundary wall to dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/5206

The 25 most recent of 34 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 Aghamarta.

Recorded monuments

• CO099-010 Castle - tower house
  Description

  In level pasture, within demesne of Aghmarta House. Remains of rectangular tower (10m N-S; 8.5m E-W); survive to three storeys, though part of S wall only portion standing at 2nd floor level; upper storeys blown down in storm of 1839 (Coleman 1915, 59). Ground floor now entered through door with rotten wooden frame at W end of N wall, tower appears to have been repaired in 19th century; blocked ope at E end of N wall may be original entrance; remains of two windows opes in both E and W wall. At 1st floor level round-arched door in centre of N wall; central window ope in W, S and E walls, all with flat-headed lights and arched embrasures. First floor covered by rounded vault (axis N-S). Lower steps of spiral stone staircase survive at SW corner, housed in collapsed corner tower which is apparently an addition. Known as Aghamarta Castle; according to Coleman (ibid.) built by first Earl of Desmond but O Murchadha (1967, 18) states that castle 'first heard of in the mid-16th century when it was the residence of the Wynchedon or Nugent family', however, by late 16th century in possession of Russells who were 'hereditary castellans to the Earl of Desmond' (ibid.,19). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO099-057001 Boundary stone
  Description

  According to O Murchadha (1967, 36) the inscription reads: 'The Road West here of leading from Carrigaline to Cross Haven is part of the lands of Kilcrow Belonging to Captain William Hodder which being left out of his paddock he has sett up this stone as a perpetuall monument of his right to the inheritance thereof this 1st day of January 1715.' The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO099-057002 Church
  Description

  On top of a crest of hill. According to O Murchadha (1967, 11), possible church site in 'Cill an Chró, now the western portion of Hoddersfield'. Area just north of road where Hoddersfield adjoins Aghamarta 'is still known as Geata Cillacró'. Townland boundary cuts off triangular area in corner of field on 1842 OS 6-inch map. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO099-063 Standing stone
  Description

  In demesne of Aghamarta castle near top of steep N-facing incline overlooking Owenboy river estuary. Rectangular stone (H 1.8m; 0.5m x 0.4m), long axis E-W. Some packing stones exposed around base. (O'Leary 1919, 83). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO099-098 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, commanding extensive view to NE across Cork Harbour. Irregular area (c. 70m N-S; c. 35m E-W) defined by earthen bank (max. ext. H 2m) S->SE; stone faced field boundary to SSE. Enclosure at N end, forms semicircle, enclosing top of hill. Interior originally planted with trees (1934 OS 6-inch map), some remain; surface uneven and waterlogged, with depressions due to removal of tree roots. Field locally known as ' the fort field' (pers. comm. D. Ó Murchadha). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Architectural heritage

• Aghamarta Castle, country house, 1840–1880 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached irregular-plan two- and three-storey over-basement house, built c.1860, comprising four-bay south entrance front with projecting single-storey flat-roofed porch, with two-bay two-storey wing to south-east corner having single-bay addition and attached carriage arch to south gable. Two-bay single-storey former ballroom attached to west gable, entrance front. Full-height canted bays to north-east and north-west corners. Single-storey addition with curved end to east elevation. Hipped and pitched slate roofs with rendered chimneystacks, moulded eaves course and cast-iron rainwater goods. Gabled dormers to front elevation. Rendered walls. Square-headed openings having one-over-one and two-over-two timber sliding sash windows, in single, paired and tripartite arrangements. Timber panelled internal shutters. Timber panelled door having moulded render surround with vermiculated quoins, flanked by pair of Doric columns with entablature above. Polychrome tiles to porch interior. Garden pavillion to north-east. Farmyard complex to south-west. Remains of mill and lime kilns to site.

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 Aghamarta, about 1 in 5 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 high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

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

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 Aghamarta with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.

Name

Aghamarta · Achadh Mhártain

Area

1,530,274 m² (153.03 ha, 378.14 acres)

Civil parish

Templebreedy, and its townlands

Barony

Kerrycurrihy

Electoral division

Templebreedy, the unit of the census

Census 2022

4,498 people lived in 1,672 households in the Templebreedy electoral division. 79% of households owned their home. 40% of homes were built since 2001. 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 10% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballynaneening, Boycestown, Fountainstown North, Frenchfurze, Gortnanoon, Hoddersfield, Killeen

Placenames

Aghamarta 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.