Ballyderown
Townland in the civil parish of Kilcrumper, barony of Condons and Clangibbon, Co. Cork; in Irish Baile idir Dhá Abhainn
- Area
- 187.2 ha
- 463 acres
- Land parcels
- 45
- registered freehold, median 2,932 m² (0.29 ha, 0.72 acres)
- Zoning
- G3
- Greenbelt1
- Planning
- 29
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
45 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyderown, from 252 m² to 384,833 m² (38.48 ha, 95.09 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 27 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
- G3Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 19 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
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 Dec 2024Conditional permission
Within County Cork, the proposed development will consist of refurbishment works to 39.3km of overhead line, 14 no. steel towers and 204 no. wooden polesets. These lie between Knockraha Substation, in the townland of Ballynenelagh, and the border with County Tipperary in the townland of Glenduff, crossing the County Cork townlands of : Ballynanelagh, Knockraha East, Meeleen, Shanballyreagh, Barnetstown, Mitchellsfort, Meenane, Skahanagh South, Skahanagh North, Coolquane, Scartbarry, Ballyready, Ballyda, Baneena South, Lackabeha East, Hollyhill, Ballinterry, Clykeel South, Ballynanelagh, Clykeel North, Knockauduff, Ballinvarrig West, Kill-Saint-Anne South, Kill-Saint-Anne North, Ballyoran, Glenarousk, Strawhall, Ballyvadona, Carrigabrick, Gearagh, Carrigatoortane, Mountrivers, Moorepark, Ballyderown, Knockanohill, Glansheskin, Kilclogh, Macroney Upper, Castlecooke, Coolaneague, Curraghanolomer, Ballard, Curraghavoe, and Glenduff. The proposed development includes 4 no. temporary construction compounds in the townlands of Moorepark, Ballinvarrig West, Barnetstown, and Skeheen. The works in County Cork will consist of: the replacement ('restringing') of the existing overhead line (OHL) circuit conductor wires; replacement of 7 no. towers and 82 no. polesets with similar dimensions and heights as the existing; installation of 5 no. new towers and 1 new no. poleset at Barrymore Substation and the removal of 2 no. towers; installation of replacement parts on towers and polesets; foundation refurbishment/strengthening and recapping/clearing of shear blocks; all associated site development works, including temporary works areas; clearance of shear block bases; vegetation maintenance works; ancillary site preparation works, site clearance and levelling at the 4 no. temporary construction compounds, temporary works to existing tracks and new temporary access routes to each structure; and all associated works required to facilitate the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/6468
4 Mar 2024Conditional
Permission for retention for a detached domestic garage with first floor storage as well as alterations to the roof of the existing dwelling house.
Retention · Cork County Council, 24/4365
6 Dec 2023Incompleted application
Retention permission for a detached domestic garage with first floor storage as well as alterations to the roof of existing dwelling house
Retention · Cork County Council, 23/6427
8 Feb 2023Conditional
Proposed works to an existing dwelling house to include the construction of a single storey rear extension, material alterations to the existing dwelling house elevations and all associated landscaping and ancillary site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4189
15 Dec 2022Incompleted application
Permission for the proposed works to an existing dwelling house to include the construction of a single storey rear extension, material alterations to the existing dwelling house elevations and all associated landscaping and ancillary site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6777
29 Nov 2022Refused
Permission to dismantle a high wall embankment (3m+) and replace it with an ecologically engineered, low level clay and grass embankment along a portion of the southern bank of the river blackwater and within the river blackwater located within the careysville estate. The embankment will be lowered by a minimum of 2m along its length and the core of the embankment removed. It will be replaced by a clay and topsoil trapezoidal embankment built on the existing foundation of stone. The embankment will be covered in a natural geotextile (Geocoir) and seeded with a deep rooting riparian grass mixture. The above are to be carried out together with all associated site and incidental works. The proposed development is located within the River Blackwater Special Area of Conservation (SAC). A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6652
1 Jun 2022Incompleted application
Permission to dismantle a high wall embankment (3m+) and replace it with an ecologically engineered, low-level clay and grass embankment along a portion of the southern bank of the river Blackwater located within the Careysville Estate. The embankment will be lowered by a minimum of 2m along its length and the core of the embankment removed. It will be replaced by a clay and topsoil trapezoidal embankment built on the existing foundation of stone. The embankment will be covered in a natural geotextile (Geocoir) and seeded with a deep rooting riparian grass mixture. The above are to be carried out together with all associated site and incidental works. The proposed development is located within the river Blackwater Special Area of Conservation (SAC). A Nature Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application.
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/5281
15 Oct 2021Conditional
To construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, upgrade existing entrance and all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6820
20 Apr 2020Conditional
Erect single storey extensions to the front and side of an existing dwelling house and make alterations to the existing front elevation and install two new velux windows to front elevation, decommission the existing septic tank and percolation area and install a new septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4796
17 Apr 2019Refused
The development will consist of (1) The removal of a 50 metre segment from the centre of Clondulane Weir, in order to improve fish passage at the weir, (2) The construction of bank protection measures down stream of the weir, (3) A temporary diversion channel to divert water during the construction stage, (4) All associated site works including the construction of temporary construction access routes to the weir from the existing road network including access from the R666, (5) To upgrade the entrance to the temporary access route from the R666 by improving sight lines using post and rail fencing and new gate at the townlands, of Clondulane North, Ballynaparka South, Ballyderown, and Careysville in Fermoy, Co. Cork. The development lies within the curtilage of a Protected Structure, namely Glandalane House (RPS 00304). A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4958
6 Dec 2018Incompleted application
The development will consist of (1) The removal of a 50 metre segment from the centre of Clondulane Weir, in order to improve fish passage at the weir, and (2) The construction of bank protection measures downstream of the weir at the townlands, of Clondulane North, Ballynaparka South, Ballyderown, and Careysville in Clondulane, Co. Cork. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and an Ecological Impact Assessment (ECIA) will be submitted with this planning application. The development lies within the curtilage of a protected structure, namely Glandalane Mills (RMP CO036-003).
Permission · Cork County Council, 18/7201
12 Nov 2014Conditional
Demolition of rear extension to existing cottage and its replacement with a new single storey extension to rear and southern gable side of cottage, alterations to elevations. and construction of detached domestic garage
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/6416
17 Oct 2014Incompleted application
Demolition of rear extension to existing cottage and construction of new single storey extension to rear and southern gable side of cottage and construction of detached domestic garage
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/6230
2 Dec 2008Conditional
Alterations, construction of first floor dormer roof extension to include raising of roof, construction of porch to front of dwelling & replacement of existing septic tank with new septic tank
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/9913
24 Nov 2008Incompleted application
Alterations, construction of first floor dormer roof extension to include raising of roof, construction of porch to front of dwelling & replacement of existing septic tank with new one
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/9798
6 Nov 2008Incompleted application
First floor dormer roof extension, alterations to & increased overall dwelling height & associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/9581
19 Sept 2008Withdrawn
Alterations, construction of ground floor extensions to front and rear, first floor extension including increasing overall height to provide one and a half storey dwellinghouse and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/8963
25 Feb 2008Conditional
Renovations and extensions to front and rear of dwelling
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/4978
21 Dec 2007Conditional
Dwellinghouse and installation of waste water treatment unit
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/13322
21 Dec 2007Conditional
Dwellinghouse and installation of wastewater treatment unit
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/13323
18 Dec 2006Conditional
Construction of extension to rear of dwelling and detached boiler house
Permission · Cork County Council, 06/13399
17 Aug 2006Conditional
Construction of milking parlour and extension to slatted cubicle house for housing of cattle
Permission · Cork County Council, 06/9847
6 Dec 2004Conditional
Dwelling and garage
Permission · Cork County Council, 04/8944
17 Sept 2004Conditional
Extension to dwelling and retention of alterations and extensions to dwelling
Permission · Cork County Council, 04/7091
21 Jul 2004Refused
Dwellinghouse with treatment unit
Permission · Cork County Council, 04/5600
The 25 most recent of 29 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: Blackwater River (Cork/Waterford) SAC 002170
- Special Protection Area: Blackwater Callows SPA 004094
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Blackwater River Callows 000073
Recorded monuments
- CO028-015 Country house
Description
Two-storey house of early 19th-century appearance. Wide gabled entrance front (SW) of 3 bays: pediment over entire front facade with oculus; sash windows; central door ope with segmental-headed light. Two-bay, 2-storey flat roofed addition to SE prolongs front elevation; other additions to NW. Farm buildings to rear. Walled garden adjacent with brick-lined N wall. Fish pond with central island, indicated on 1905 OS 6-inch map, survives to W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO028-016 Castle - hall-house
Description
On top of a cliff-edge, overlooking Araglin River to S, close to its confluence with the Blackwater. Ruinous remains of Anglo-Norman hall (O'Keeffe 1984, 48-56). Rectangular 3-storey structure (18.7m N-S; 12.8m E-W); SE corner and parts of E and S walls missing. Traces of base batter on all sides. Added 3-storey tower at SW corner. Ground floor of hall lit by two slit windows in W wall, with slightly splayed embrasures; segmental vaults over both, one with plank centring. North ingoing of embrasure survives in E wall, with springing of arch over; uncertain if window or entrance. Tower is of solid masonry at ground-floor level, though pierced by two latrine chutes and outlets. Straight mural staircase, with round-vaulted roof, rises from present E end of S wall (base of stairs missing), up to small lobby on 1st floor. From lobby, lintelled doorway gives access straight through to 1st floor of tower, whilst round-arched doorway on N side, jambs missing, leads directly into 1st-floor chamber of hall. Latter lit by pair of large windows, with splayed embrasures, in both W and N walls; windows in W wall altered and damaged; round-headed windows in N wall retain some original chamfered jambs and roll-moulded stonework on exterior arches, with projecting hood of plain rectangular section. First and 2nd floors of tower correspond to 1st floor of hall; 1st-floor chamber (c. 3.2m N-S; c. 1.6m E-W) lit by two slit windows in W wall, one in E wall. No doorway to 2nd-floor chamber, access was directly from 1st- or 3rd-floor chamber; single slit window in W wall. Little survives of main hall above 1st floor. Point of access to main chamber at this level unknown, probably in collapsed SE corner. Traces of N ingoing of window embrasure at N end of W wall. Fourth floor of tower is vaulted chamber lit by slit windows in E, S and W walls; double latrine at S end. Access is from mural passage in S wall of hall; E end of passage missing. Built by the Condons, a major Anglo-Norman landholding family in NE Cork (Nicholls 1993, 185). Hall dated by O'Keeffe (ibid., 49, 52) to late 12th/early 13th century, tower to late-medieval period. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO028-017 Cliff-edge fort
Description
In pasture, on edge of bluff above and on W side of stream, c. 100m to W of Araglin River. Depicted as hachured circular enclosure on 1842 OS 6-inch map; as hachured penannular enclosure, abutting straight fence to E on 1905 and 1934 OS 6-inch maps. Roughly circular raised area (32m NNE-SSW; 30m NW-SE tocliff edge) defined by overgrown earthen bank (int. H 1.9m; ext. H 2.3m) to SSW->NNE; cliff forms edge to ESE. Bank highest to NW, decreasing in height approaching terminals at cliff edge. Shallow external fosse to NNE. Interior slopes down to SE and is used for grazing. Ballyderown Castle (CO028-016---) in view to SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO028-018 Mill - woollen
Description
On W bank of Araglin River, immediately upstream of confluence with Douglas River; Fleetwood Mill (Woollen) (15238) c. 200m to NE. Three-storey, rectangular mill (long axis E-W), 14 bays long, of rendered random-rubble sandstone construction. Mill now used as a chicken house, access to interior not gained; according to owner, cleared of machinery and woollen material in 1970s. Wheel-pit alongside E gable. Four-bay, 2-storey, gable-ended mill house to N; grain-drying kiln-tiles used for path in garden of house came from Maryville Mill (15217). Entrance piers to SW originally arched and, according to owner, had date-stone and name plaque. Indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map as 'Woollen Factory', and on 1903 OS 6-inch map as 'Araglin Mill (Woollen)'. Millrace indicated on 1903 OS 6-inch map taken from Douglas River c. 200m to N, and weir across Araglin River to E, feeding second millrace running along E side of mill. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO028-041 Bridge
Description
Road bridge (Wth 7.25m; long axis NE - SW) over River Funshion. Five semicircular arches with dressed limestone voussoirs, low pointed cutwaters on upstream side. Low overflow arch on W bank. Vertical stone coping atop parapet wall. Bridge of late-18th/early-19th century appearance. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). 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
- Douglas House, house, 1780–1800 · Regional interest
Description
Detached house, built c. 1790, comprising three-bay two-storey block with attic, having pediments to front and rear elevations, multiple-bay latter elevation, with lower two-bay two-storey addition to east end, single-bay three-storey addition to east end of rear elevation, and recent flat-roofed extension to rear. Pitched roof to main pedimented block, flat-roofed to east and rear additions, with rendered chimneystacks. Rendered walls, with rendered string course at first floor sills level to all of front elevation, moulded course over upper floor of east addition, and render surrounds to all front windows. Oculus to front pediment, having cut limestone surround and spoked window. Round-headed window opening to rear pedimented part, having margined nine-over-six pane timber sliding sash window, with limestone sill. Square-headed openings elsewhere to rear elevation, having nine-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows. Four-over-four pane timber sliding sash windows to east elevation and similar ones to rear addition but margined and having moulded surrounds. Segmental-headed door opening to front elevation with render cornice, atop fluted keystone and partly fluted Doric-style pilasters, with replacement timber door with glazed surround. Limestone steps to entrance. Multiple-bay lofted single-storey outbuilding to north having pitched slate roof and brick chimneystack, coursed limestone rubble walls, and square-headed window and square-headed and segmental-arched door openings with brick surrounds, some with timber fittings. Painted rendered square-profile piers with stepped caps having double-leaf cast-iron gates in painted rendered boundary walls with metal railings.
- Kiln, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Detached limekiln, erected c. 1860, now disused. Coursed stepped concrete walls, with crenellated parapet to front and having round-arched opening to base of kiln.
- Coolalisheen Bridge, bridge, 1860–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Single-arch limestone road bridge, built c. 1870, over River Araglin. Roughly dressed masonry walls with string course above round arch having cut-stone voussoirs. Render coping to parapet walls, latter terminating in square-profile piers with render caps.
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 moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are water.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1360 (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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Ballyderown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Ballyderown · Baile idir Dhá Abhainn
- Area
- 1,872,126 m² (187.21 ha, 462.61 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kilcrumper, and its townlands
- Barony
- Condons and Clangibbon
- Electoral division
- Kilworth, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Kilworth electoral division: 1,808 people in 636 households; 78% of households own their home; 52% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballynaparka South, Bettyville, Careysville, Carrigatoortane, Clondulane North, Coolalisheen, Kilclogh, Knockanohill, Macroney Lower, Moorepark, Mountrivers, Shanacloon
- Placenames
- Ballyderown 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.