Cousane

57 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Cousane, from 343 m² to 1,009,645 m² (100.96 ha, 249.49 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 22 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

No zone of a development plan covers Cousane 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.

• 11 Jun 2021Conditional

  Permission for retention of A) Extension to the side of existing dwelling B) Installation of roof lights to dwelling C) Change of use of existing outbuilding attached to dwelling into habitable accommodation

  Retention · Cork County Council, 21/396

• 28 Sept 2020Conditional

  Full Planning Permission for a) relocation of entrance to dwelling as granted under planning application number 13/544 b) closure of existing entrance to dwelling as granted under planning application number 13/544 c) all associated siteworks

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/523

• 19 Dec 2018Conditional

  Construct an entrance and access road to a forestry block and all associated site services

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/785

• 20 Sept 2013Conditional

  Construction of dwelling house and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 13/544

• 23 Apr 2013Refused

  Construction of dwelling house and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 13/237

• 19 Feb 2007Conditional

  Extension to farm shed for housing cattle and below ground slatted tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/454

• 29 Jul 2004Conditional

  Dwellinghouse

  Approval · Cork County Council, 04/5847

• 3 Apr 2001Conditional

  1 no. dwellinghouse

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 01/1766

• 7 Apr 1999Refused

  Windfarm to include 20 no. turbines, meteorological mast, control building,notice board, access tracks, upgrading of laneway & ancillary works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 99/1708

• 12 Mar 1999Conditional

  Erection of a 40m wind measurement pole

  Permission · Cork County Council, 99/1228

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 Cousane.

Recorded monuments

• CO092-049 Standing stone
  Description

  On top of a heath covered knoll. Square stone aligned N-S (H 0.9m; 0.4m x 0.4m). 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

• CO092-050 Standing stone
  Description

  In pasture atop knoll with excellent view to E to Cousane Gap. 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

• CO092-051 Stone circle - five-stone
  Description

  On low knoll at W end of Cousane gap, near head of Owngar river. Circle complete; stones are 1.1m to 2.7m L, 0.35m to 0.7m T and 0.4m to 0.7m H. Internal measurement along main axis, aligned E-W, is 3.15m. Standing stones (CO092-050---) once stood 160m to SW. (Ó Nualláin 1984, 40, no. 79; Roberts 1988, Ch. 5, no. 37) 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

• CO092-052001 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on W-facing slope, to S of Owngar river. Hachured as circular enclosure on OS 6-inch map (1842) (diam. c. 21m). No surface trace. Circular enclosure (CO092-05202-) in same field to E. 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

• CO092-052002 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture on W-facing slope to S of Owngar River. Circular area (12m N-S; 11.5m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 0.7m). Interior planted with conifers. Local tradition of famine burials here. Circular enclosure (CO092-05201-) in same field to W. 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

• CO092-053001 Earthwork
  Description

  On steep W-facing slope, overlooking Owvane River to N and W. Low oval earthwork (H 0.4m; E-W 9m; N-S 6.5m) with three stones (H 0.3m-0.57m) built into it; well defined on E. Standing stone (CO092-05302) to SE. 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

• CO092-053002 Standing stone
  Description

  In pasture overlooking Owngar River valley to W. 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

• CO092-054 Standing stone
  Description

  In pasture overlooking Owngar River valley to W. Rectangular stone aligned NE-SW (H 1.85m; 1.05m x 0.74m). 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

• CO092-073 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill grazing, in a hollow on a W-facing slope and with views of Bantry Bay to the W. A circular area (diam. 10m) is defined by the remains of the lower courses of a largely collapsed stone wall (T 1.1-1.5m; H 0.2-1m) displaying evidence of an inner and outer row of contiguous, upright, stone slabs. The level interior is raised (H 0.4m) at W and cut into the upsloping bank (max. D 1m) at E to compensate for the hillslope. The wall is best along the W arc. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO092-076 Hut site
  Description

  In rough grazing, on the N side of a sheltered E-W hollow. The remains of a D-shaped hut site (4m N-S) defined by the roughly built, mainly collapsed, lower courses of a curving stone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.4m) with a straight S side (L 5m). The interior of the hut site is obscured by rubble. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO092-077 Standing stone
  Description

  In rough grazing, on the S side of a ridge with views W along a valley. This standing stone (0.45m x 0.2m; H 1.22m) is rectangular in plan and section and is orientated E-W. A scatter of loose stones, obscured by ferns, lies c. 4m to the SE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO092-079 Hut site
  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.

• CO092-080001 Hut site
  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.

• CO092-080002 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.

• CO092-081 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.

• CO092-082 Hut site
  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.

• CO106-017 Standing stone
  Description

  In pasture with commanding view to N. Subrectangular stone aligned ENE-WSW (H 1.35m; 1.2m x 0.45m). 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

• CO106-018 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough pasture on N slopes of Maughanaclea Hills. Named 'Sheep Fold' on O.S. map (1842). Rectangular earthen banks N-S (L 18m; H 0.35m); E-W (L 8.5m; 0.60m). E side of N-S bank survives to S (L 6m; H 0.45m). Numerous gaps (Wth c. 2m). 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

• CO106-112 Standing stone
  Description

  In pasture, on a NW-facing slope overlooking the valley of the Owvane River. This standing stone (H 1.25m; 1.2m x 0.65m) is roughly rectangular in plan and section and is orientated NE-SW. The top of a possible packing-stone is visible beside the base of the stone at the SE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

Architectural heritage

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

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 Cousane.

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

Name

Cousane · An Cuasán

Area

7,392,044 m² (739.2 ha, 1,826.61 acres)

Civil parish

Kilmocomoge, and its townlands

Barony

Bantry

Electoral division

Kealkill, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Kealkill electoral division: 588 people in 208 households; 79% of households own their home; 41% of homes were built since 2001; 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 7% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballynamought, Coomclogh, Coomleagh East, Coomleagh West, Glanycarney, Goulacullin, Maughanaclea, Shanacrane West, Shehy Beg

Placenames

Cousane 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.