Ballinrea

97 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballinrea, from 45 m² to 347,511 m² (34.75 ha, 85.87 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 53 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• P5City Hinterland (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, Cork · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 4 Aug 2026Awaiting recommendation

  Permission for construction of two storey dwelling house, detached domestic garage, splayed entrance. sewerage treatment system and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2062

• 9 Dec 2025Grant with conditions

  Permission for construction of an agricultural livestock shed with underground slatted slurry storage tanks and handling facilities and all associated siteworks.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6725

• 15 Jul 2025Refused

  Permission for construction of single storey dwelling house, detached domestic garage, splayed entrance, sewerage treatment system and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5407

• 26 Feb 2025Conditional permission

  Permission for the construction of the proposed development on agricultural land will comprise of the following; A Battery Energy Storage System with associated infrastructure including a new internal access road approximately 0.8km in length , a 1.6km 33kV double circuit underground cable grid connection to be permitted Ballinrea Solar Farm 110kV substation (Planning ref ABP-317706), to be installed in an excavated trench including underground ducting; modular office and welfare buildings, three steel storage containers and all associated site development and reinstatement works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4299

• 17 Sept 2024Refused

  Permission for construction of two storey dwelling house, detached domestic garage, splayed entrance, sewerage treatment system and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5748

• 20 Dec 2023Conditional

  Permission for a) the demolition of existing dwelling and b) construction of a new family home, c) installation of a new treatment unit and percolation area, together with all associated site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/6559

• 23 Nov 2023Refused

  Permission for a detached dwelling, new vehicular entrance, new potable well, new bio filtration treatment unit and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/6346

• 3 Jul 2023Refused

  Permission for a single storey residential care unit for service users with intellectual disabilities; consisting of 2 self-catering residential units; 3 bedroom respite area; one bedroom staff accommodation; detached store with covered link to main building; waste water treatment unit with associated percolation area; associated site works and upgrade of existing site entrance.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5357

• 29 Mar 2023Conditional permission

  Modifications to the permitted solar farm (Pl. Ref. No.: 17/6784, ABP Ref. PL04.303013). The modifications are within the boundary of the permitted development and will consist of: i) Changes to the layout and dimensions of the permitted solar photovoltaic layout which will decrease the solar photovoltaic footprint from c. 159,100 sq.m of solar panels, to c. 145,000 sq.m of solar panels on ground mounted frames (this modification is to allow for the inclusion of a proposed 110kV substation and grid connection which will be subject to a separate application); ii) Amendments to the internal track layout and the removal of the permitted battery storage unit; iii) 6 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations (reduced from 10 no. permitted inverter/transformer stations). Permission is also sought for the provision of a 33kV internal network cable (c. 3,760m underground with c. 114m of overhead line) linking the Ballinrea solar farm with the Ballinvuskig solar farm (c. 1.74 km to the northwest). The proposed development includes all associated site works and ancillary infrastructure. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and the NIS will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4563

• 11 Apr 2022Conditional

  Permission to part demolish the existing dwelling/cottage, to make alterations to the dwelling/cottage and construct a new one and a half storey extension to the rear of the dwelling/cottage, to construct a separate garage and a waste water treatment unit for residential use.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/4800

• 21 Mar 2022Incompleted application

  Part demolish the existing dwelling/cottage, to make alterations to the dwelling and construct a new extension to the rear of the dwelling/cottage, to construct a separate garage and a wastewater treatment unit for residential use.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/4616

• 21 Dec 2021Conditional

  The refurbishment and extension of existing dwelling together with all associated site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/7455

• 16 Dec 2021Conditional

  Construction of a dwelling house, a garage for domestic purpose, installation of a domestic water treatment system, construction of a new vehicular entrance and to carry out all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/7371

• 26 Apr 2021Conditional

  Retention permission of an existing telecommunications support structure (previously granted under Plan. Ref. No. 11/4322) together with associated ground equipment cabinets within a fenced compound.

  Retention · Cork County Council, 21/5088

• 5 Feb 2021Conditional

  The construction of a single dwelling house, the construction of a detached domestic garage, the closure of the existing site entrance, the construction of a new site entrance, the installation of a new connection to public water mains, the installation of a wastewater treatment unit and associated raised soil polishing filter, and all ancillary works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/4245

• 20 Apr 2020Conditional

  The demolition of the existing entrance porch and conservatory to the southern side of dwelling along with outbuildings to the north of dwelling, with alterations to existing elevations, and the construction of the following; (1) A two storey extension to the north side of dwelling, (2) A single storey extension to the south side of dwelling (3) A new detached garage to the north-west of the site, (4) A new waste water treatment system, (5) A new vehicular access to the property to the northerly side, with the existing vehicular access to the southern side closed to form an enclosed courtyard/ garden from the existing laneway. With all associated site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4795

• 20 Mar 2020Incompleted application

  The demolition of the existing entrance porch and conservatory to the southern side of dwelling along with outbuildings to the north of dwelling and the construction of the following:- 1. A two storey extension to the north side of dwelling, 2. A single storey extension to the south side of dwelling, 3. A new detached garage to the north-east of the site, 4. A new waste water treatment system, 5. A new vehicular access to the property to the northerly side, with the existing vehicular access to the southern side closed to form an enclosed courtyard / garden from the existing laneway. With all associated site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4582

• 31 Jan 2020Refused

  Dwelling house and all associated site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4150

• 22 Nov 2019Incompleted application

  Dwelling house and all associated site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/6802

• 3 May 2019Refused

  Dwellinghouse, garage, waste water treatment system, entrance and access route from private road to dwellinghouse, and ancillary site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/5115

• 22 Mar 2019Incompleted application

  Dwelling House, Garage, Waste Water Treatment System, entrance and access route from private road to dwellinghouse, and Ancillary Site Works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4704

• 14 Feb 2019Incompleted application

  Dwellinghouse, garage, waste water treatment system and ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4346

• 22 Dec 2017Withdrawn

  1 no. two storey dwellinghouse with attached single storey garage, sewage treatment plant and ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/7439

• 1 Nov 2017Conditional permission

  A solar farm consisting of circa 159,100 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 1 no. substation, 10 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, battery storage module and associated equipment building, security fencing, satellite pole, CCTV and all associated ancillary development works. Construction and operational access to the site will be via the existing entrance from the L2464.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/6784

• 13 Oct 2017Withdrawn

  No. 1 two storey dwelling house with attached single storey garage, sewage treatment plant and ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/6669

The 25 most recent of 70 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 Ballinrea.

Recorded monuments

• CO086-028 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In tillage, on E-facing slope. Shown on 1933 OS 6-inch map as circular enclosure (diam. c. 40m). According to local information, levelled c. 1979. No visible surface trace. 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

• CO086-029 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In reclaimed tillage to W of stream; large spread of burnt material. 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

• CO086-030 Fulacht fia
  Description

  On level ground on S side of stream. Spread of burnt material in reclaimed field. 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

• CO086-031 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In tillage, atop E-W ridge. According to local information, site of "fort". Slight rise in area of site; stone scatter heavier than elsewhere in field. 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

• CO086-111 Standing stone
  Description

  In pasture, atop E-W ridge with commanding view to S. Subrectangular stone (H 1.05m; 1m x 0.3m); long axis NNE-SSW. Possible ringfort (CO086-112---) adjacent. 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

• CO086-112 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, atop E-W ridge with commanding view to S; adjacent standing stone (CO086-111---). 'A lios c. 40m in diameter, removed in last century' (pers. comm. S. O' Mahony). No visible surface trace. 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

• CO086-131 Enclosure
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO086-137 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO086-138 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO086-139 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO086-140 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO086-141 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO086-142 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO086-143 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO086-144 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO086-145 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO086-146 Burnt spread
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO086-147 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO086-148 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

Architectural heritage

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

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.

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Ballinrea · Baile an Réithigh

Area

3,572,943 m² (357.29 ha, 882.89 acres)

Civil parish

Carrigaline, and its townlands

Barony

Cork

Electoral division

Douglas, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Douglas electoral division: 162 people in 47 households; 80% of households own their home; 19% of homes were built since 2001; 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ardnacloghy, Ballinrea South, Ballinreeshig, Hilltown, Shannonpark

Placenames

Ballinrea 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.