Glanareagh

43 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Glanareagh, from 28 m² to 333,898 m² (33.39 ha, 82.51 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 15 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Glanareagh 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.

• 29 Sept 2025Grant with conditions

  Permission for a windfarm development at this site within the townland of Derrenacrinnig West. The proposed Grid Connection traverses the townlands of Derreenacrinnig West, Barnagowlane West, Glanareagh, Gortnacowly, Ards Beg, Ardrah, Laharanshermeen, Maulraha, Maulikeeve, Derryarkane, Cappanaboul, Skahanagh, Gortroe, Shandrum Beg, Shandrum More, Dromloughlin, Ballylickey, Crossoge. Temporary works will be required to accommodate the delivery of the turbine components. These temporary works are included as part of this application and are located in the townlands of Castledonovan, Derreenacrinnig East, and Derreenacrinnig West. The development will consist of: Construction of 3 no. wind turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height of 119.3m with a rotor diameter of 82m and a hub height of 78.3m. Construction of 1 no. permanent 20 kV Electrical Substation, all associated electrical plant and equipment, all associated underground cabling, and all ancillary structures and works. Construction of one Temporary Construction Compound with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing. Upgrade and reuse of existing hardstands. Upgrade and reuse of existing internal site access roads. Provision of Biodiversity Enhancement Area. All associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the wind farm Electrical Substation. Construction of approximately 10.75 km of 20kV overhead line (OHL) Grid Connection, the OHL to be constructed consists of c. 157 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 15m above ground) supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment. Installation of approximately 3.3km of underground cable ducting Grid Connection and associated electrical cabling, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. Construction Haul Route works along the L-8767, L-4711 and L-8765. A 10 year permission and a 40 year operational period from the date of overall commissioning of the entire wind farm is being sought. However, part of the substation and all of the Grid Connection will be owned and operated by ESB networks and as part of the national grid infrastructure, their life can extend beyond the life of the windfarm. Accordingly, permission is sought for the Grid Connection and substation in perpetuity. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413). This planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. apply. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted with the application. The planning application and EIAR may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Norton House, Cork Road, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. P81AT28 during its public opening hours, I.e. 9.00am to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application and EIAR may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6052

• 8 Sept 2025Invalid - prepare letters

  Permission for a windfarm development at this site within the townland of Derrenacrinnig West. The proposed Grid Connection traverses the townlands of Derreenacrinnig West, Barnagowlane West, Glanareagh, Gortnacowly, Ards Beg, Ardrah, Laharanshermeen, Maulraha, Maulikeeve, Derryarkane, Cappanaboul, Skahanagh, Gortroe, Shandrum Beg, Shandrum More, Dromloughlin, Ballylickey, Crossoge. Temporary works will be required to accommodate the delivery of the turbine components. These temporary works are included as part of this application and are located in the townlands of Castledonovan, Derreenacrinnig East, and Derreenacrinnig West. The development will consist of: Construction of 3 no. wind turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height of 119.3m with a rotor diameter of 82m and a hub height of 78.3m. Construction of 1 no. permanent 20 kV Electrical Substation, all associated electrical plant and equipment, all associated underground cabling, and all ancillary structures and works. Construction of one Temporary Construction Compound with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing. Upgrade and reuse of existing hardstands. Upgrade and reuse of existing internal site access roads. Provision of Biodiversity Enhancement Area. All associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the wind farm Electrical Substation. Construction of approximately 10.75 km of 20kV overhead line (OHL) Grid Connection, the OHL to be constructed consists of c. 157 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 15m above ground) supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment. Installation of approximately 3.3km of underground cable ducting Grid Connection and associated electrical cabling, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. Construction Haul Route works along the L-8767, L-4711 and L-8765. A 10 year permission and a 40 year operational period from the date of overall commissioning of the entire wind farm is being sought. However, part of the substation and all of the Grid Connection will be owned and operated by ESB networks and as part of the national grid infrastructure, their life can extend beyond the The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413). This planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. apply. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared and will be submitted with the application. The planning application, EIAR and NIS may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Norton House, Cork Road, SKibbereen, Co. Cork. P81AT28 during its public opening hours, I.e. 9.00am to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5826

• 18 Nov 2022Conditional

  Construction of dwelling house, and for associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/704

• 26 Oct 2021Conditional

  Development will consist of; The application will seek permission to remove the existing grid connection works and for the development of the full length of a new grid connection over a distance of approximately 14.8km, between the existing Ballylicky ESB substation and the permitted Derreenacrinnig West Windfarm. The proposed development involves the following works: (a) removal of approximately 9.5 km of 20 kV overhead line (OHL) along the route, the OHL to be removed consists of 138 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 12.5m above ground), supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment (b) following removal of the OHL, it is proposed to construct approximately 10.8 km of 20 kV overhead line (OHL) along the route, the OHL to be constructed consists of c. 157 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 12.5m above ground), supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment. (c) installation of approximately 4 km of underground cable ducting and associated electrical cabling, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/737

• 10 Jan 2019Conditional

  The installation of approximately 3.2km of underground cable ducting and associated electrical cabling, approximately 1.2km of overhead line supported on wood polesets, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. The works, which will take place at six separate locations along the 14km grid connection route, are required to complete the grid connection from Derreenacrinnig West Windfarm to the ESB Ballylickey substation. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted to the authority with the application. Advisory Note: The full extent of the grid connection is approximately 14km the remaining 9.6km has already been installed and is the submect of an application for leave to apply for substitute consent to An Bord Pleanála Reference 302837-18

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/10

• 3 Jun 2016Conditional

  Construction of dwelling house and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/347

• 12 May 2015Conditional permission

  Construction of dwelling house, installation of waste water treatment system and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/248

• 14 May 2007Conditional

  Dwelling and installation of mini-treatment plant system

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/1267

• 5 Mar 2007Incompleted application

  Construction of conservatory to front of existing house

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/631

• 8 Dec 2006Conditional

  Dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/2653

• 31 Oct 2006Conditional

  Dwelling and installation of mini-treatment plant system

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/2274

• 12 Jun 2006Withdrawn

  Dwelling and installation of mini-treatment plant system

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/1115

• 20 Feb 2006Withdrawn

  Dwelling & installation of mini-treatment plant system

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/260

• 26 Jan 2006Conditional

  Dwelling house and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/74

• 28 Nov 2005Incompleted application

  Dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/8726

• 20 Jun 2005Conditional

  Construction of dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/4312

• 28 Feb 2005Conditional

  Dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/1129

• 10 Oct 2003Conditional

  Dwellinghouse (change of plan)

  Permission · Cork County Council, 03/5070

• 31 May 2002Conditional

  Construction of split level dormer dwellinghouse incorporating domestic garage in basement

  Permission · Cork County Council, 02/2235

• 14 May 2001Conditional

  Demolition of dwelling, construction of dwelling & erection of domestic wind turbine

  Permission · Cork County Council, 01/2687

• 17 Nov 2000Conditional

  Dwelling

  Approval · Cork County Council, 00/6977

• 17 Nov 2000Conditional

  Domestic garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 00/6978

• 25 May 2000Conditional

  Dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 00/3163

• 25 Feb 2000Conditional

  Dormer dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 00/1001

• 1 Nov 1999Conditional

  Dwellinghouse

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 99/5895

The 25 most recent of 26 applications.

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 Glanareagh.

Recorded monuments

• CO106-031 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, atop rise on edge of steep precipice directly overlooking Mealagh River to N and NW. Originally circular area (diam. 32.1m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.2m) NE->WNW, with external fosse (D 1.5m) ;possible entrance to SE (Wth 4m), with causeway. Interior planted with deciduous trees; N half eroded away. Upon inspection Myler (1998, 86) noted that 'there are many young oak trees growing in the interior of the fort'. He also notes that there are some folk stories and tales associated with the site. 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: 29 January 2013

• CO106-095 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill grazing, on bog, in a NE-facing hollow with views across the valley of the Mealagh River to the Maughanaclea Hills. An irregularly shaped area (25m NE-SW; 10m NW-SE) is enclosed by the rough face of outcropping rock (H 4m) at NW and elsewhere by the lower courses of a largely collapsed roughly constructed drystone wall (T 1m; H 0.7m), from which rubble has spilled mainly inwards, especially along the SE side. The well-defined entrance (Wth 0.9m) is at NE. (Myler 1998, 85) The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO106-096 Burnt mound
  Description

  In rough grazing covered with rushes, on the E bank of a stream. An irregular mound (7m N-S; 4m E-W; H 0.6m) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil, largely covered by bushes and trees. Burnt material is exposed in the bank of the stream. Another burnt mound (CO106-096001-) lies c. 12m to the S. (Myler 1998, 92) The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO106-096001 Burnt mound
  Description

  In rough grazing covered with rushes, on the E bank of a stream. An irregular mound (9m N-S; 5m E-W; H 0.9m) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil, partially covered with bushes and trees. The mound is being eroded by the stream. Another burnt mound (CO106-096----) lies c. 12m to the N. (Myler 1998, 92) 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 Glanareagh.

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 Glanareagh.

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

Name

Glanareagh · Gleann Creach

Area

3,011,285 m² (301.13 ha, 744.1 acres)

Civil parish

Kilmocomoge, and its townlands

Barony

Bantry

Electoral division

Mealagh, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Mealagh electoral division: 401 people in 148 households; 88% of households own their home; 44% of homes were built since 2001; 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 6% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ards Beg, Barnagowlane West, Coomanore North, Coomanore South, Dromclogh East, Gortnacowly, Mullaghmesha

Placenames

Glanareagh 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.