Ballycummisk
Townland in the civil parish of Skull, barony of Carbery West (West Division), Co. Cork; in Irish Baile Chumaisc
- Area
- 78.3 ha
- 194 acres
- Land parcels
- 68
- registered freehold, median 2,934 m² (0.29 ha, 0.73 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 56
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
68 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballycummisk, from 30 m² to 132,094 m² (13.21 ha, 32.64 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 13 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Ballycummisk 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
23 Jan 2026Grant with conditions
Planning Permission for (a) alterations & extensions to an existing dwellinghouse (b) construction of an ancillary detached domestic garage (c) removal of existing garden sheds (d) all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0119
18 Nov 2024Conditional permission
Permission for: (i) retention of change of plan of dwelling house as previously approved under planning reference W-98-5285 and (ii) permission for removal of existing septic tank system and installation of replacement wastewater treatment system
Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 24/631
16 Aug 2024Withdrawn
Permission for retention of change of plan of dwelling house as previously approved under planning reference W-98-5285
Retention · Cork County Council, 24/448
28 Nov 2023Conditional
Proposed demolitions, extensions, alterations and renovations to an existing dwelling, and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/672
2 Mar 2023Conditional
(a) Retain sun-room extension to the rear of existing dormer dwelling and (b) Permission to retain domestic shed and all associated site works
Retention · Cork County Council, 23/105
16 Feb 2022Withdrawn
Construct a dwelling house, wastewater treatment system and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/87
21 May 2021Conditional
Permission for retention of modifications to the existing garage/studio permitted under Planning ref: 16/754 and all associated site development works. Permission for retention is being sought for (1) flat roofed storeroom around the perimeter of the existing garage/studio (2) alterations to the permitted elevtions and (3) partial changes to the internal layout of the first floor studio to 2 no. storge rooms and bathroom ancillary to the main dwelling
Retention · Cork County Council, 21/330
27 Apr 2021Incompleted application
Permission for retention of modifications to the existing garage/studio permitted under Planning ref: 16/754 and all associated site development works. Permission for retention is being sought for (1) flat roofed storeroom around the permeter of the existing garage/studio (2) alterations to the permitted elevations and (3) partial changes to the internal layout of the first floor studio to 2 no. storage rooms and bathroom ancillary to the main dwelling
Retention · Cork County Council, 21/268
1 Dec 2020Conditional
Permission for development consisting of: (A) Removal of existing conservatory and replacing with proposed single storey sunroom, (B) Minor alterations to first floor which includes replacing existing window with a corner window in Study and extending down an existing window to form a slender window in Bedroom all on West facing elevation, (C) To extend down on existing window on landing on North facing elevation, (D) Construction of proposed Canopy on front elevation, (E) Retention of Shed and single storey bedroom and boiler house extension to rear of house, (F) and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/694
8 Aug 2019Conditional
Construct a detached ancillary dwelling unit for use as granny flat and associated site development works
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/521
31 May 2019Conditional
Permission for retention of flat roof store room to perimeter of garage, retention of alterations & fenestration changes to garage / studio permitted under planning reg. 16/754 and for retention of partial change of use of first floor studio for use as office and bedroom for overflow sleeping accommodation ancillary to the main dwelling and all associated site development works
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/369
7 Sept 2018Conditional
Construction of a single storey double garage and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 18/537
17 Aug 2018Incompleted application
The construction of a single storey double garage and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 18/495
8 Dec 2016Conditional
Permission for erection of detached garage building with studio on first floor and permission for conservatory extension to dwelling house and associated site development works
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/754
14 Apr 2015Conditional
Retention of fenestration changes and plaster finish in lieu of stone on rear elevation to dwellinghouse constructed on foot of planning reg. ref. 03/6264
Retention · Cork County Council, 15/192
24 Nov 2014Conditional
The development consists of the change of design of dwelling house granted permission under Pl. Reg. No; 07/1400 and further extended under Pl. Reg. No; 12/620 including revised treatment unit design, and percolation area, and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/672
26 Apr 2013Conditional
The demolition of an existing dwelling house, the erection of a replacement dwelling house, the installation of a wastewater treatment system and polishing filter to replace existing septic tank and all associated site development works
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/250
12 Apr 2013Incompleted application
Demolition of an existing dwelling house, erection of a replacement dwelling house, the installation of a wastewater treatment system and polishing filter to replace existing septic tank and all associated site development works
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/217
3 Oct 2012Unconditional
Construction of a dwellinghouse, domestic garage and all associated site works
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 12/620
8 Nov 2010Conditional
Retention of alterations to an existing dwelling granted under planning register reference no. 99/3302 involving the conversion of the loft area to living accommodation, alteration of fenestration and addition of 5 no. velux windows
Retention · Cork County Council, 10/770
27 Oct 2010Incompleted application
Retention of alterations to an existing dwelling granted under planning register reference No. 99/3302 involving the conversion of the loft area to living accomodation, alteration of fenestration and addition of 5 No. velux windows
Retention · Cork County Council, 10/730
30 Oct 2008Refused
Construction of two storey dwelling, biofiltration unit and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/1945
21 Oct 2008Incompleted application
Construction of two storey dwelling, biofiltration unit and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/1887
2 Oct 2008Incompleted application
Construction of two storey dwelling, biofiltration unit and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/1774
22 Jul 2008Conditional
Dwellinghouse and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/1360
The 25 most recent of 56 applications.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
- Special Area of Conservation: Roaringwater Bay and Islands SAC 000101
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Roaringwater Bay And Islands 000101
Recorded monuments
- CO140-046001 Ritual site - holy well
Description
On N shore of Rossbrin Cove. No visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO140-046002 Fish palace
Description
In pasture. Noted by Went (1946, 144) 'a field locally known as the 'Palleashes',...the site of a curing station for pilchards operated by the "Spaniards" '. According to local information, foundations of houses uncovered during ploughing. No visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO140-047 Mining complex
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.
- CO140-048 Standing stone
Description
In pasture with views in every direction. Rectangular stone aligned NNE-SSW (H 1.6m; 2.05m x 0.44m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO140-049001 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on N-facing slope. Circular area (44m N-S; 42m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (max. H 3.25m), best preserved W->SE; external fosse (D 0.35m) S->E, enclosed by field fence W->N. Gap in bank to ENE (Wth 2.8m). Interior crossed by cultivation ridges on N-S axis; circular hut site (3m N-S; 3m E-W) close to inside of N bank; mound of stones (2m N-S; 2.4m E-W) at centre; local tradition of souterrain (CO140-049002-) in centre. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO140-049002 Souterrain
Description
Local tradition of souterrain in ringfort (CO140-049001-); mound of stones in centre may mark entrance. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Ballycummisk.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- 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 Ballycummisk.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Ballycummisk with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Ballycummisk · Baile Chumaisc
- Area
- 783,340 m² (78.33 ha, 193.57 acres)
- Civil parish
- Skull, and its townlands
- Barony
- Carbery West (West Division)
- Electoral division
- Ballydehob, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Ballydehob electoral division: 924 people in 404 households; 75% of households own their home; 29% of homes were built since 2001; 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 22% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Cappaghglass, Cappaghnacallee, Rossbrin, Stouke
- Placenames
- Ballycummisk 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.