Deerpark
Deerpark is a townland in the civil parish of Castlelyons, barony of Barrymore, Co. Cork. Its name in Irish is Páirc na bhFianna.
- Area
- 135.7 ha
- 335 acres
- Land parcels
- 49
- registered freehold, median 2,743 m² (0.27 ha, 0.68 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 39
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
49 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Deerpark, from 23 m² to 291,921 m² (29.19 ha, 72.14 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 17 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Deerpark 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
25 Sept 2026Awaiting admin validation
Leah Kearney is applying for Permission for the construction of a new dwellinghouse, a waste-water treatment system, a new vehicular entrance to the site from the public road & all other associated site works at Bluebell Road, Deerkpark, Castlelyons, Co. Cork.
Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2492
17 Nov 2025Grant with conditions
Permission for the following works to existing single storey dwelling: 1) new single storey extension to front of dwelling, 2) internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, 3) single storey detached ancillary building for use as a garage, home office and gym and 4) all associated works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6490
28 Jul 2025Conditional permission
Planning permission to upgrade existing on site wastewater treatment system, serving existing dwelling, and all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5511
11 Jun 2025Conditional permission
1) A new single storey entrance lobby extension to the front entrance door. 2) A new single storey bathroom and garage extension to the east elevation. 3) A new detached single storey open sided carport. 4) A new detached single storey planting glass house. 5) A new single storey sheltering canopy attached to the north-west corner of the existing dwelling. 6) Changes to the existing elevations and all associated site works all to the existing one and a half storey detached dormer style dwelling.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5129
6 Feb 2025Conditional permission
Permission to construct a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling house, demolition of existing shed directly adjacent the existing house, alterations to existing elevations ,installation of a new waste water treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4141
9 Aug 2024Conditional permission
Permission for extension and alterations of existing two storey house. The works will include; 1) Demolition of existing rear extension, sheds, and attached stables to the side of the house, 2) Construction of new single storey extensions to the side (West) and rear (North) of the house, 3)Internal alterations to the existing layout, 4) Elevational changes to existing house, including new and altered window openings to the side and rear, 5) Alterations to previously granted waste water treatment system, 6) and all other ancillary site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5507
28 Jun 2024Conditional permission
Permission for 10-year permission for a solar farm consisting of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 4 single storey transformer stations, 4 single storey spare parts storage containers, 1 single storey MV electrical kiosk, a 38kV substation compound with 1 single storey substation building, underground electrical ducting, cabling and joint bays within the development site and within the L-1520-11, L1520-39, L-1518-0, L5789-0 and L-1517-0 public roads to connect the solar farm field parcels, a new entrance off the L-5720-11, a new entrance off the L-5170-0, upgrading of an existing agricultural entrance off the L-1520-11, internal access tracks, security fencing, CCTV, landscaping and all associated development site works at corrin, Kill Saint Anne North, Clykeel North, Ballinvarrig East, Ballinvarrig West, Deerpark, Knockaduff, Kill Saint Anne South, Ballyarra, Mohera, Spurree (townlands), Castlelyons, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The solar panels are arranged within a site area covering approximately 41.72ha, the site area within the public road is approximately 4.9ha. The total development area (including ancillary works) amounts to approximately 46.66ha. A Natrua Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application. The Natrua Impact Statement will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the office of the Planning Authority.
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5211
6 Apr 2023Conditional permission
Permission for retention of the existing dwelling house, existing domestic garage, existing vehicular entrance, existing septic tank and percolation area, all as constructed with all associated site and ancillary works.
Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 23/4629
16 Nov 2022Conditional
The construction of a new part single storey, part two storey, detached dwelling and associated single storey detached garage, a new wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, a new site entrance, and including all associated site works and landscaping
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6557
13 Jul 2022Conditional
Permission for retention of first floor living space, roof lights and elevational changes to existing dwelling and associated works
Retention · Cork County Council, 22/5640
13 Dec 2021Conditional
Construction of new vehicular entrance, replacement of existing septic tank and soak pit with new wastewater treatment system and percolation area to existing dwelling house and all ancillary works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/7322
6 Oct 2021Conditional
(1) To demolish the existing dwelling house and decommission and remove the existing waste water treatment system, (2) To construct a new dwelling house with separate attached dwelling unit, (3) To construct a detached domestic garage along with all associated site development works including the installation of a new waste water treatment system.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6717
1 Feb 2019Conditional
Construct a two-storey dwellinghouse, vehicular entrance, wastewater treatment unit, domestic garage and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4211
30 May 2017Conditional
Erect a sun-lounge extension to the western left hand gable of existing dormer dwelling.
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/5340
10 Jun 2016Conditional
A 5 MW solar farm comprising approximately 22,200 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site area of 8.86 hectares, 2 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. single storey delivery station, security fencing, CCTV and all associated ancillary development works including separate temporary construction and operational accesses
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/5414
27 May 2016Incompleted application
A 5 MW solar farm comprising approximately 22,200 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site area of 8.86 hectares, 2 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. single storey delivery station, security fencing, CCTV and all associated ancillary development works including separate temporary construction and operational accesses
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/5284
12 Feb 2016Refused
A 5MW solar farm comprising approximately 22,200 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site area of 8.57 hectares, 2 no. single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. single storey delivery station, security fencing, CCTV, and all associated ancillary development works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/4290
19 Sept 2014Unconditional
One and half storey dwellinghouse, detached garage and installation of treatment unit, extension of duration to permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 09/4968
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 14/6003
1 Aug 2014Conditional
Retention of existing 15m high telecommunications support structure with attached antennae and transmission dishes together with equipment container and associated works as previously granted under Planning Ref. No. 08/9653 which forms part of the cellular digital and broadband communications network
Retention · Cork County Council, 14/5655
9 Jun 2010Conditional
Dormer dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment unit, percolation unit & associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 10/5428
25 May 2010Conditional
Construction of extension to side and retention of dwellinghouse as constructed
Permission · Cork County Council, 10/5282
7 Apr 2010Refused
3 no. dwellings, 3 no. septic tanks with reed beds and percolation areas and associated site works
Outline permission · Cork County Council, 10/4804
21 May 2009Conditional
Construction of sunroom & attached garage and attic storage to the existing dwelling
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/5637
31 Mar 2009Conditional
One and half storey dwellinghouse, detached garage and installation of treatment unit
Permission consequent · Cork County Council, 09/4968
12 Nov 2008Conditional
Retention of existing 15m high telecommunications support structure carrying antennae and link dishes, associated equipment container, security fence and access track
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/9653
The 25 most recent of 39 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
Recorded monuments
- CO045-005 Bridge
Description
Road bridge (Wth 5.95m) over tributary to Bride river. Two small semi-circular arches with rough voussoirs. Extended to S. 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
- CO045-047 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on N-facing slope overlooking Bride Bridge and Castlelyons to N. Circular area (30m N-S; 29m E-W) defined by scarp (H 0.5m); bank infilled into fosse "some years ago". Interior saucer-shaped. 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
- CO045-048 Cliff-edge fort
Description
On top of a low cliff edge on S bank of Bride River. Defined by three earthen banks with intervening fosses E->SE; inner earthen bank SE->W; straight cliff edge defines N side. Interior raised above level of field to S. Inner bank (int. H 1m; ext. H to E 2.8m) broken to SE where outer two banks and fosses end; low bank curves W-ESE form outer face inner bank across truncated ends of banks and fosses. S face earthen, low; N face stone, dropping steeply to base of fosses and revetting their ends. Stone drain runs from base of inner 'revetment' into fosse; both fosses probably deepened by water action. Machine-made drain outside outer bank. Entire site heavily overgrown. 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
- CO045-049 Cliff-edge fort
Description
In pasture, on edge of steep cliff dropping down to valley of Bride river to S. D-shaped area (32m N-S; 37m E-W) enclosed by earthen scarp (H 2m) W->E with very shallow external fosse; cliff face defines S side. Interior level and overgrown. 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
- CO045-053001 Graveyard
Description
Approached by laneway from N, on S bank of Bride river, 400m S of Bridebridge village. Square graveyard (c. 60m NE-SW; c. 60m NW-SE) bounded by sheer drop to N and elsewhere by low stone-faced earthen bank overgrown with ash and elder. Interior divided by farm track crossing from N to S corners. Interior uneven and covered by ground vegetation; depression near centre (D c. 3m) shows evidence of relatively recent quarrying. No visible gravemarkers. To S of centre fragmentary remains of apparently rectangular church (c. 8m E-W; c. 6.45m N-S) (CO045-053002-) bounded to W by mound of rubble but overgrown traces of N, S and E walls evident (max. H 0.8m). According to Power (1918, 213), remains of 'early church and graveyard' known locally as 'Carraig na Cille', though named 'Killawillin Church' on OS 6-inch map. 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
- CO045-053002 Church
Description
To S of centre of graveyard (CO045-053001-) are the fragmentary remains of an apparently rectangular church (c. 8m E-W; c. 6.45m N-S) bounded to W by a mound of rubble but overgrown traces of N, S and E walls evident (max. H 0.8m). According to Power (1918, 213), remains of 'early church and graveyard' known locally as 'Carraig na Cille', though named 'Killawillin Church' on the OS 6-inch map. 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
- CO045-053003 Ecclesiastical enclosure
Description
This monument was reported to the Archaeological Survey of Ireland by Eamonn Cotter on 23 September 2013. He describes it as 'a sub-rectangular enclosure to the southeast of Killawillin graveyard' evident on Google Earth aerial photograph. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 23 September 2013
- CO045-127 Fulacht fia
Description
In pasture, beside dried-up stream. Oval mound of burnt material (L 16m; Wth 12m; H 0.15m). Noted on aerial photograph as dark soil mark (GSAP,W243). 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
- CO045-136 Fulacht fia
Description
In pasture on E side of stream. Burnt material (7m N-S; 4 m E-W) exposed in eroded field fence. 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
Architectural heritage
- Bride Bridge, bridge, 1780–1800 · Regional interest
Description
Five-arch limestone road bridge over River Bride, built c. 1790. Rubble stone walls and parapets with render copings. Dressed stone voussoirs to round arches, and cut stone V-cutwaters surmounted by concrete buttresses to west elevation also acting to support pipe. Dressed snecked stonework to underside of arches. Evidence for widening of bridge towards west.
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
- At the centre of the townland of Deerpark, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1328 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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
- Deerpark, Bandon5 sales
The townland
- Name
- Deerpark · Páirc na bhFianna
- Area
- 1,357,230 m² (135.72 ha, 335.38 acres)
- Civil parish
- Castlelyons, and its townlands
- Barony
- Barrymore
- Electoral division
- Castlelyons, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 1,202 people lived in 413 households in the Castlelyons electoral division. 81% of households owned their home. 35% of homes were built since 2001. 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballinvarrig East, Ballinvarrig West, Ballyarra, Ballynanelagh, Kill-Saint-Anne South, Killawillin
- Placenames
- Deerpark 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.