Ballyrichard Beg

9 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyrichard Beg, from 46 m² to 166,173 m² (16.62 ha, 41.06 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 11 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Ballyrichard Beg 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.

• 9 Feb 2026Grant with conditions

  Permission to decommission existing on site sewage system and construct a wastewater treatment unit to serve existing dwelling with all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0274

• 23 Sept 2025Invalid - case closed

  10 year planning permission for the construction of, and a 40 year operation and subsequent decommissioning of, a development consisting of a 118-hectare solar farm, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and underground grid connection route (red line boundary). The solar farm comprises of four separate land parcels divided by local roads. The underground cable route comprises public roads L7634, L7635, L7637, L7633, L7631, L7604, L7609, L7610, L3617 and R626 to connect to Knockraha 220kV substation & Lysaghtstown 110kV substation. The proposed solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will consist of a series of ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, mounted on steel support structures and in some areas on concrete shoes to protect possible underground archaeological features, together with electrical transformation enclosures, underground cabling, 3 no. HDDs, 3 no. temporary construction compounds, 1no. storage container, battery units, a synchronous condenser, the use of existing farm access tracks, existing site entrances, 1 no. new maintenance entrance connecting to an existing private access track ,inverters, CCTV poles and cameras, deer type security/boundary fencing, palisade fencing, landscaping and biodiversity measures and all associated ancillary development works, for the purpose of generating and storing renewable energy electricity and transmitting it in the townlands of Condonstown, Pigeonhill, Aghaduff, Ballynabrannagh East, Ballynabrannagh West, Ballyvatta, Lysaghtstown, Ballinbrittig, Ballyleary, Ballynakilla, Cloneen, Garranes, Lackenbehy, Dooneen and Woodstock, Co.Cork. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application. The proposed development is covered by the provision of the Renewable Energy Directive III (directive2023/2024).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6005

• 16 Jun 2025Conditional permission

  Permission for a 10 year planning permission for the proposed development of an underground electricity interconnector cable will comprise of a 33kV double circuit underground cable route, of c.4.3km in length which is to be installed in an excavated trench including underground ducting, joint bays, horizontal directional drills (HDD), communication chambers and all associated site development and reinstatement works. The interconnector cable will extend from two newly proposed ring main units at the permitted Ballynaclashy Solar Farm to a substation at the permitted Lysaghtstown Solar Farm. The proposed development provides for a revision to part of the approved layout of the Ballynaclashy Solar Farm previously permitted under Cork County Council Planning Reference 21/4050 / An Bord Pleanála Reference ABP 311238-21. The revision to the layout comprises the installation of 2 no. ring main units and the laying of the underground electricity interconnector cable. The proposed development also provides for a revision to part of the approved layout of Lysaghtstown Solar Farm as previously permitted under Cork County Council Planning Reference 18/6769 (as amended by references 20/6891 and 21/5089). The revision to this layout comprises the laying of the underground electricity interconnector cable to a substation permitted under An Bord Pleanála Reference ABP 308979-20. The development will be carried out within a combination of the above referenced permitted solar farm boundaries, on private lands and within the L-7634, L-36172, L-7694 and R626 public roads. The underground electricity interconnector cable will be routed around Tomasheen Bridge through private lands via HDD. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5141

• 19 Sept 2023Withdrawn

  The proposed development of an underground electricity interconnector cable. The proposed development of the underground electricity interconnector cable will comprise 1 no. 33kV double circuit cable of c.4.3km in length which is to be installed in an excavated trench including underground ducting, joint bays, communication chambers and all associated site development and reinstatement works. The interconnector cable will extend from two newly proposed Ring Main Units at the permitted Ballynaclashy Solar Farm to a substation at the permitted Lysaghtstown Solar Farm. The proposed development provides for a revision to part of the approved layout of the Ballynaclashy Solar Farm previously permitted under Cork County planning reference 21/4050 / An Bord Pleanála reference ABP 311238-21. The revision to the layout comprises the installation of 2 no. Ring Main Units and the laying of the underground electricity interconnector cable. The proposed development also provides for a revision to part of the approved layout of Lysaghtstown solar farm as previously permitted under cork county council planning reference 18/6769 (as amended by references 20/6891 and 21/5089). The revision to this layout comprises the laying of the underground electricity interconnector cable to a substation permitted under an Board Pleanála reference ABP 308979-20. The development will be carried out within a combination of the above referenced permitted solar farm boundaries, on private lands and within the L-7634, L-36172, L-7694 and R626 public roads. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning Authority with the application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5893

• 13 Dec 2022Withdrawn

  Intend to apply for a 10 year planning permission for proposed development of an underground electricity interconnector cable. The proposed development of the underground electricity interconnector cable will comprise 1 no. 33kV triple circuit cable of c.3.9 Km in length which is to be installed in an excavated trench including underground ducting, joint bays, communication chambers and all associated site development and reinstatement works. The interconnector cable will extend from two newly proposed ring main units at the permitted Ballynaclashy solar farm to an inverter at the permitted Lysaghtstown Solar Farm. The proposed development provides for a revision to part of the approved layout of the Ballynaclashy solar farm previously permitted under Cork County Council planning ref no. 21/4050 & An Bord Pleanála ref ABP 311238-21. The revision to the layout comprises the installation of 2 no. ring mains units and the laying of the underground electricity interconnector cable. The proposed development also provides for a revision to part of the approved layout of Lysaghtstown solar farm as previously permitted under Cork County Council planning ref no. 18/6769 (as amended by references 20/6891 and 21/5089). The revision to this layout comprises the laying of the underground electricity interconnector cable to an already permitted inverter. The development will be carried out within the combination of the above referenced permitted solar farm boundaries, on private lands within the L-7634, L-36172, L-7694 and R626 public roads. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6756

• 26 Apr 2021Conditional

  A 10 year planning permission for 2 no.33kv underground electricity interconnector cables of c.2.59 km in length to be provided predominantly in excavated trenches and include associated underground ducting, joint bays, communication chambers and all associated site development and reinstatement works. The proposed development provides for a change of plan to part of the solar farm previously permitted under Cork County Council planning reference 18/6769 (as amended by 20/6891), 19/5729 and 19/6882 and will provide for the laying of underground interconnector cabling between inverters permitted under these applications. The works will be carried out within the solar farm boundary, on private lands and within the public road. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5089

• 19 Oct 2018Conditional

  Permission for a solar farm consisting of circa 235,500 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 1 no. single storey 38 kV substation and associated electrical compound, 15 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, battery storage module and associated equipment container, security fencing, satellite pole, CCTV, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. Construction and operational access will be via existing field entrances from the L-7634. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 35 years.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/6769

• 22 Dec 2017Conditional

  Construction of a single storey extension to the front of the existing dwellinghouse, alterations to existing elevations and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/7440

• 29 Jan 2016Conditional

  To extend single storey dwellinghouse, modify the windows and doors on the existing structure, construct a new vehicular entrance from the public roadway, install an on-site sewage treatment system, together with all associated site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/4135

• 16 Jul 2015Conditional

  Construction of new dwelling, alterations to existing entrance and new waste water treatment system along with all associated site works. Permission also sought for alterations to elevation of existing dwelling and change of use of same to domestic garage.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/5579

• 1 Jul 2015Incompleted application

  Construction of a new dwelling, alterations to existing entrance, new waste water treatment system along with all associated site works and change of use of existing dwelling to domestic garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/5438

• 12 Jul 2013Conditional

  Demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of dwelling including a detached garage, alterations to existing entrance and new waste water treatment system along with all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 13/5343

• 9 Jul 2013Incompleted application

  Demolition of existing dwelling and permission for construction of a new dwelling including detached garage, alterations to existing entrance and new waste water treatment system along with all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 13/5315

• 18 Jul 2008Conditional

  Alterations, ground floor and first floor extension with solar panels to existing single storey dwellinghouse, detached garage and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/7965

• 20 Jun 2008Incompleted application

  Alterations and extensions to detached dwelling to include a complete loft conversion including dormer windows, elevational alterations, single storey rear extension, the addition of solar panels, construction of detached garage and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/7404

• 19 Oct 2007Conditional

  Two storey extension to cottage, construction of garage and installation of septic tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/11800

• 24 Feb 2006Conditional

  Dwellinghouse and construction of entrance to serve existing dwelling

  Permission consequent · Cork County Council, 06/5054

• 3 Aug 2005Conditional

  Construction of dwelling and treatment unit and new entrance to existing dwelling

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 05/5527

• 31 Mar 2005Refused

  Dwellinghouse and proprietary treatment unit and construction of new entrance to serve existing dwelling

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 05/2011

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 Ballyrichard Beg.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Ballyrichard Beg.

Architectural heritage

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

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 moderately high, moderately low, low, on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Ballyrichard Beg · Baile Risteaird Beag

Area

206,809 m² (20.68 ha, 51.1 acres)

Civil parish

Carrigtohill, and its townlands

Barony

Barrymore

Electoral division

Carrigtohill, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Carrigtohill electoral division: 8,181 people in 2,751 households; 72% of households own their home; 61% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyrichard More, Carrigane, Curragh, Lysaghtstown

Placenames

Ballyrichard Beg 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.