Inchileigh

36 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Inchileigh, from 40 m² to 240,726 m² (24.07 ha, 59.48 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 23 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• G3Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 40 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R2Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (Existing residential)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 19 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Green Infrastructure (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Business and General Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 6 Aug 2026Grant with conditions

  Permission for :- 1) Retention of the demolition of the former sluice annex to the rear of the existing hospital building and the removal of the former external escape ramp serving the west wing of the building, 2) Retention of a single-storey sluice annex to the rear of existing building, comprising an assisted bathroom, dirty utility room and accessible WC, 3) Retention of a new external escape ramp serving the west wing of the building, 4) Retention of elevational upgrades to the existing hospital building, including external wall insulation with rendered finish and the replacement of existing windows and external doors. The development includes all other associated site development works.

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 26/2085

• 3 Jul 2026Invalid - prepare letters

  Permission for retention of the demolition of the existing sluice annex to the rear of the building and the existing external access to the west wing of the building. Permission is also sought for the retention of 1) single-storey sluice annex to the rear of the existing building, compromising of an assisted bathroom, a dirty utility, and an accessible toilet. 2) a new external access to the west wing of the building. Permission is further sought for elevational treatment to this existing building, including external wall insulation and render finish and the replacement of existing windows and external doors.

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 26/1789

• 18 Aug 2025Refused

  Permission to construct a new dwelling house and domestic garage served by septic tank and percolation area.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5650

• 13 Jan 2025Refused

  Permission to construct a new dwelling house and domestic garage served by septic tank and percolation area

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4014

• 23 Sept 2022Conditional

  (a) demolish existing dwelling house, (b) construct new dwelling house with granny flat and all associated site services.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6139

• 22 Feb 2019Conditional

  Demolition of 1) 2 no. existing single storey rear extensions to building, 2) part of rear kitchen extension, 3) garden wall to the rear of the site, 4) roadside wall to the front of the building, 5) eastern terrace with associated access ramp, 6) external service tanks and enclosures; Partial removal and alterations to the existing rear access road; Internal alterations and elevational treatment of the existing hospital building, including main entrance access ramp and stairs; Construction of a single-storey extension to existing hospital, consisting of 11 en-suite bedrooms, dining room, kitchen store and changing facilities, new extended day rooms, toilets, assisted bathrooms, administration offices, relocated staff changing, laundry room, plant room, meter room, new link corridor and secure garden courtyards; Provision of landscaped outdoor amenity “wandering route” pathway; Provision of enclosures containing 1) a generator with diesel tank, 2) water and oil tanks, 3) LPG tank, 4) waste management store; Hard standings, external site lighting, roof mounted PV panels, reconfiguring and extending of existing carparking facilities from 18 spaces to 32 spaces, attenuation tank, extension of existing storm water attenuation areas, general upgrade of landscaping areas along with all other site services.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4412

• 28 Nov 2017Conditional

  (a) demolish 2 no. existing sheds (b) construct 2 no. semi detached two-storey dwellings, (c) construct 4 no. terraced two-storey dwellings, (d) construct a service road and services to facilitate the development with all associated connections to public water and sewer and (e) all ancillary site works associated with the development

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/7099

• 11 May 2017Conditional

  Relocation of the existing wastewater pumping station from its current position within the public road, to greenfield site approximately 13.6m to the southwest of the existing pumping station location. The works will including the construction of a new underground wastewater pumping station consisting of a new pump sump (2.45m x 2.6m x 4.4m deep) and an above ground control kiosk (1.8m high x 1.2m wide x 1.2m deep). The development also includes the diversion of existing pipework to the new pump sump, the connection of an overflow from the new pump sump to the existing overflow pipe, approximately 20m of new rising main, the removal of an existing stone wall and hedge over a length of approximately 15.6m on the eastern site boundary to be replaced by combination of 1.5m high blockwork wall (6.5m long) 1m high access gate (3.55m long), and 1m high wall to match adjoining boundary wall (5.6m long) the provision of 1.5m high blockwall along the northern and western boundaries (27m long), and the provision of a 1.2m high weld mesh fence along the southern boundary (17.8m long) adjacent to the existing 1m high blockwork wall.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/5156

• 4 Apr 2017Incompleted application

  The relocation of the existing wastewater pumping station in the townland of Inchileigh, Millstreet from its current position within the public road, Claragh Road, to a greenfield site approximately 13.6m to the Southwest of the existing pumping station location. The works will include the construction of a new underground wastewater pumping station consisting of a new pump sump (2.45m x 2.6m x 4.4m deep) and an above ground control kiosk (1.8m high x 1.2m wide x 1.2m deep). The development also includes the diversion of existing pipework to the new pump sump, the connection of an overflow from the new pump sump to the existing overflow pipe, approximately 20m of new rising main, the removal of an existing stone wall and hedge over a length of approximately 15.6m on the Eastern site boundary to be replaced by a combination of 1.5m high blockwork wall (6.5m long), 1m high access gate (3.55m long) and 1m high wall to match adjoining boundary wall (5.6m long), the provision of a 1.5m high blockwork wall along the Northern and Western boundaries (27m long) and the provision of a 1.2m high weld mesh fence along the Southern boundary (17.8m long) adjacent to the existing 1m high blockwork wall.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/4796

• 21 Dec 2016Conditional

  Permission for the development associated with the uprate of a section of the existing Clashavoon to Tarbert 220kV overhead line. The proposed development pertains to the length of existing overhead line between mast structure number 63 ( south-east of the Knockanure 220kV substation, Co. Kerry) and mast structure number 233 (north of the existing Ballyvouskill 220kV substation, Co. Cork). The overall length of this section of overhead line is approximately 60.4 km, of which 21.2 km is located in Co. Cork and 39.2 km is located in Co. Kerry. The proposed development in County Cork, between the Cork-Kerry county boundary north-west of mast structure number 173 and mast structure number 233, is located in the townlands of Glencollins Upper, Lackanastooka, Tooreenglanahee, Meentyflugh, Knockeenadallane, Doonasleen North, Doonasleen South, Doonasleen East, Ummeraboy East, Glantane More, Knockduff Upper, Knockduff Lower, Mullaghroe North, Derragh, Knockane, Lislehane, Lissaniska, Ahane Beg, Coolykeerane, Shanaknock, Claraghatlea North, Claragh More, Inchileigh, Mountleader, Geararoe and Cloghboola More. The proposed development in Co. Cork comprises of the renewal and alteration of a total of 61 existing mast structures, including foundation upgrade works and restringing of the existing overhead line with new conductor. The proposed development also includes all associated and ancillary works including, comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and excavation, involving constructio of temporary guard poles, the construction and reinstatement of temporary access tracks, improvement and reinstatement of new temporary entrances, widening of existing entrances, temporary silt fencing, temporary silt traps, temporary culverts, temporary clear span bridging, and the clearance of vegatation at various locations along the route to facilitate the proposed principle development. The proposed development will be faciltitated by the storage of construction materials and associated and ancillary activities, at existing hard-standing yards. These 6 yards (2 in Co. Cork and 4 in Co. Kerry) are located in the vicinity of the overhead line, in the townlands of Lislehane and Liscahane. No works or change of use, are proposed in theses existing yards and as such they do not form part of the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/7216

• 3 Feb 2016Withdrawn

  Construction of a single storey extension, with elevational and internal changes to the main hospital building, elevational changes to an existing store building and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/4181

• 7 Jan 2016Incompleted application

  Construction of a single storey extension, with elevational and internal changes to the main hospital building, elevational changes to an existing store building and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/4006

• 22 Dec 2015Withdrawn

  Permission for works associated with the uprate of a section of the existing Clashavoon to Tarbert 220kV overhead line. The proposed development pertains to the length of existing overhead line between existing mast structure number 63 (south-east of the existing Knockanure 220 kV substation, Co.Kerry) to existing mast structure number 233 (north of the existing Ballyvouskill 220 kV substation Co. Cork) The overall length of this section of overhead line is approximately 60.4km. of which 21.2km is located in County Cork and 39.2km is located in County Kerry. The proposed development works in County Cork, between the Cork-Kerry boundary north-west of mast structure 173 and mast structure number 233, comprise of alterations to a total of 61 existing mast structures including foundation upgrade works and restringing of existing overhead line with new conductor. The proposed development works also include all associated and ancillary development including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and excavation, including clearance of vegetation at various locations along the route to facilitate the proposed principle development.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/6940

• 10 Dec 2015Incompleted application

  Construction of a single storey extension, elevational changes and internal alterations and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/6796

• 25 Nov 2015Refused

  Construction of dwellinghouse and detached garage with attached carport

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/6659

• 16 Oct 2012Refused

  Construction of two storey dwellinghouse, domestic garage, new entrance and proprietary treatment unit

  Permission · Cork County Council, 12/6172

• 16 May 2008Refused

  Demolition of 2 no. dwellinghouses and construction of dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/6753

• 15 Feb 2008Conditional

  Construction of domestic store/garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/4798

• 3 Sept 2007Withdrawn

  Dwellinghouse, domestic store/garage and installation of waste water treatment unit

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/10687

• 2 Aug 2007Incompleted application

  Dwellinghouse and domestic store/garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/10037

• 7 Sept 2006Conditional

  Demolition of derelict dwelling and construction of dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/10381

• 30 Nov 2005Conditional

  Demolition of porch and construction of porch extension to hospital

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/8815

• 2 Nov 2005Refused

  2 no. dwellinghouses

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 05/8055

• 30 May 2005Withdrawn

  Demolition of dwellinghouse and construction of new dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/3689

• 2 Mar 2005Conditional

  Front and rear extensions to existing hospital

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/1195

The 25 most recent of 27 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Blackwater River (Cork/Waterford) SAC 002170

Recorded monuments

• CO039-057 Field system
  Description

  In roughly level plateau on E side of Claragh Mountain. Linear field system clearly visible in aerial photgraph (CASAP) between circular enclosure (9148) to NW and deserted farmhouse to SE. Fences run in N-S and E-W direction; one running to N and S of townland boundary appears to predateit; double fence, possible old laneway, at W side of complex, runs in N-S direction for c. 130m. Area strewn with rocks and overgrown with ferns, gorse and heather. Fences not identifiable on ground due to overgrowth. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO039-225 Enclosure
  Description

  On E side of Claragh Mountain, on roughly level plateau-like area, broken by rock outcrop. Circular area (10m N-S; 10m E-W) enclosed by low earthen bank (int. H 0.9m; ext. H 0.8m). Entrance to ESE (Wth 2.5m). Bank partially overgrown with gorse bushes; grass and ferns cover interior. Clearly visible in aerial photo (CASAP) which also shows relict field systems (9433) in same area. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO039-236 Burial ground
  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.

Architectural heritage

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

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

At the centre of the townland of Inchileigh, about 1 in 5 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 high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are made ground and water.

Terrain model

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

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.

No address of the register names Inchileigh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.

Name

Inchileigh · An Inse Liath

Area

1,126,556 m² (112.66 ha, 278.38 acres)

Civil parish

Drishane, and its townlands

Barony

Muskerry West

Electoral division

Coomlogane, the unit of the census

Census 2022

995 people lived in 401 households in the Coomlogane electoral division. 72% of households owned their home. 29% of homes were built since 2001. 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Carrigleigh, Claragh More, Claraghatlea North, Claraghatlea South, Coomlogane, Kilmeedy East, Mountleader

Placenames

Inchileigh 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.