Killetra
Townland in the civil parish of Mallow, barony of Fermoy, Co. Cork; in Irish An Choill Íochtarach
- Area
- 138.1 ha
- 341 acres
- Land parcels
- 34
- registered freehold, median 5,283 m² (0.53 ha, 1.31 acres)
- Zoning
- G3
- Greenbelt1
- Planning
- 40
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
34 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Killetra, from 17 m² to 224,789 m² (22.48 ha, 55.55 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 21 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- G3Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 33 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R2Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (Existing residential)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G5Green Infrastructure (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G4Green Infrastructure (Active open space)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3Greenbelt2 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M4Existing Mixed/General Business/Industrial Uses (Built up area)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3Green Infrastructure (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
11 Feb 2026Unconditional permission
Permission for Development on a site which will consist of the demolition of part of the existing Co-Op store, and associated garden centre, agri store, and delivery yard, and the provision of an expanded Co-Op store, and associated part-covered garden centre, agri store and delivery yard; the refurbishment of Annabella Villas (Protected Structure Reg Nos. 70-71) (Unit 1) to provide a restaurant use at lower ground floor and ground floor, to include the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises, and offices on the first floor and second floor; repair works to the Coach Houses (Protected structure Reg No. 72); 7no. new units (Units 2-8) suitable for convenience retail/comparison retail/retail warehousing/restaurant/café use, with retail use to include the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises, and restaurant/café use to include the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises. A glazed connection, for restaurant use, is proposed between the lower ground floor of Annabella Villas (Protected Structure Reg Nos. 70-71) (Unit 1) and Unit 2. The proposed development also provides for the demolition of part of the boundary wall fronting West End; public realm works on West End; car parking; cycle parking; signage; waste management areas; ESB substation; rooftop plant, including solar panels; and all site development, infrastructural and landscaping works, including modifications to the existing access off Park Road, and improved/new pedestrian connections on West End and Park Road. The northern part of the site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA-1). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 20/4925
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 26/0299
27 Jan 2026Grant with conditions
Permission for extension and alteration to the existing dwelling house as follows: partial demolition of the 1st floor bedrooms pitched roof and construction of 1st floor extension, construction of ground floor new entrance, lobby and stepped approach, 1st floor master bedroom suite and home office, construction of covered area/overhang and raised patio/planter to front of house, conversion of existing side garage into home studio and storage, and addition of roof lights internal renovations throughout, installation of drain and associated soakpit at site entrance. Installation of surface water soakpit, wastewater treatment system, sand polishing module etc. Excavations, construction of new steps and raised landscaped areas to rear and all associated site works, services and landscaping
Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0151
16 Dec 2025Invalid - prepare letters
Permission for extension and alteration to the existing dwelling house as follows: Partial demolition of the 1st Floor bedroom pitched roof and construction of 1st floor extension, construction of ground floor new entrance, lobby and stepped approach, 1st floor master bedroom suite and home office, construction of covered area/overhang and raised patio/planter to front of house, conversion of existing side garage into home studio and storage, and addition of rooflights internal renovations throughout, installation of drain and associated soakpit at site entrance. Installation of surface water soakpit, waste water treatment system, sand polishing module etc. Excavations, construction of new steps and raised landscaped areas to rear and all associated site works, services and landscaping.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6821
5 Mar 2025Conditional
Permission for Retention of the extensions to the front, rear and side of the existing dwelling, (2) Permission for the decommissioning of the existing septic tanks, (3) permission for the installation of a secondary treatment system and soil polishing filter and all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4364
22 Jul 2024Conditional
Permission for a package wastewater treatment plant, percolation area and associated pipework and to decommission the existing septic tank and soakpit.
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5392
28 Jun 2024Incompleted application
Permission for a package wastewater treatment plant, percolation area and associated pipework and to decommission the existing septic tank and soakpit, to serve their existing dwelling.
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5219
27 May 2024Conditional
Permission for the construction of a rear extension to a dwelling house.
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4952
26 Mar 2024Conditional
Permission to demolish existing dwelling house and adjoining outhouses, and construction of replacement dwelling house with adjoining storage shed and all associated site works as previously permitted under planning ref no. 21/4222, except that the location of the dwelling house and storage shed have been amended within the site.
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4516
25 Jul 2022Conditional
Permission to construct a new front entrance comprising of a hip roofed entrance porch to front south side of dwelling.
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/5747
26 Nov 2021Conditional
Construction of a replacement septic tank and raised percolation area to replace existing septic tank and soakpit to serve their existing dwelling Knockrua.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/7200
28 Oct 2021Incompleted application
Construction of a replacement septic tank and raised percolation area to replace existing septic tank and soakpit to serve their existing dwelling "Knockrua".
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6931
16 Jul 2021Incompleted application
Construction of a replacement septic tank and raised percolation area to serve their existing dwelling ‘Knockrua’.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5971
3 Feb 2021Conditional
To demolish existing dwelling house and adjoining outhouses, and construction of replacement dwelling house with adjoining storage shed and all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/4222
23 Dec 2020Conditional
Permission to carry out the following works to upgrade their existing waste water treatment plant which serves their milk processing plant, - , (i) demolish the two existing concrete circular ADF filter tanks and replace with a new rectangular concrete tank, for new biological treatment technology, (ii) new ESB substation and switchroom and equipment plinth; (iii) decommission and remove the two existing metal clad biotowers and (iv) associated site works. This application relates to an establishment which has an Industrial Emissions Licence (PO403-03).
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/7001
27 Nov 2020Incompleted application
Permission to carry out the following works to upgrade their existing waste water treatment plant which serves their milk processing plant, - , (i) demolish the two existing concrete circular ADF filter tanks (each 34.5m diameter and 4m high) and replace with a new rectangular concrete tank, 33.2m wide, 47.9m long 6m high, for new biological treatment technology, (ii) new ESB substation and switchroom (12.095m long, 4.35m wide and 2.87m high) on a 3m high equipment plinth; (iii) decommission and remove the two existing metal clad biotowers 11.4m high, and (iv) associated site works. This application relates to an establishment which has an Industrial Emissions Licence (PO403-03).
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6661
27 May 2020Conditional
Development comprising the construction of a new Licenced Discount Foodstore with ancillary infrastructure and associated site development works (all totalling 2,254.4 sq m Gross Floor Area and ranging in height equivalent from 1 to 2 storeys), at a site of approximately 1.476 hectares. The construction of the proposed Licenced Discount Foodstore (2,215 sq m gross floor area) comprises of: A retail sales area with ancillary off-licence use and bakery (total Net Retail Sales Area of 1,420 sq m), entrance pod, public facilities (incl. lobby and toilets), staff facilities (incl. lobbies, operations office, meeting room, canteen, locker room, showers and toilets), storage (incl. cold storage), IT room, plant room, and delivery area; Rooftop photovoltaic solar panel array extending to a maximum of 907.5 sqm; Corporate signage consisting of 4 no. building mounted corporate internally illuminated signs, 1 no. free standing internally illuminated flagpole sign at the site entrance from Park Road, and 1 no. free standing externally illuminated poster display boards; 1 no. covered trolley bay structure (39.4 sq m Gross Floor Area); Surface car park providing a total of 127 no. car parking spaces (4 no. disabled, 12 no. parent and child, 12 no. EV charging spaces and 101 no. regular) and 14 no. motorcycle parking spaces and 16 no. bicycle parking spaces; Primary vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed Licenced Discount Foodstore will be provided via an existing site entrance (serving the Dairygold Co-Op Superstore) onto Park Road (N72), which is to be enhanced as part of the proposed development; Pedestrian access will be provided via a new plaza area along the northern boundary of the site with West End Road; and Boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, services (including 2 no. below ground attenuation tank) and all other ancillary and associated site development works above and below ground level. This Planning Application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/5063
11 May 2020Conditional permission
Development on a site which will consist of the demolition of part of the existing Co-Op store, and associated garden centre, agri store, and delivery yard, and the provision of an expanded Co-Op store, and associated part-covered garden centre, agri store and delivery yard; the refurbishment of Annabella Villas (Protected Structure Reg Nos. 70-71) (Unit 1) to provide a restaurant use at lower ground floor and ground floor, to include the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises, and offices on the first floor and second floor; repair works to the Coach Houses (Protected structure Reg No. 72); 7no. new units (Units 2-8) suitable for convenience retail/comparison retail/retail warehousing/restaurant/café use, with retail use to include the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises, and restaurant/café use to include the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises. A glazed connection, for restaurant use, is proposed between the lower ground floor of Annabella Villas (Protected Structure Reg Nos. 70-71) (Unit 1) and Unit 2. The proposed development also provides for the demolition of part of the boundary wall fronting West End; public realm works on West End; car parking; cycle parking; signage; waste management areas; ESB substation; rooftop plant, including solar panels; and all site development, infrastructural and landscaping works, including modifications to the existing access off Park Road, and improved/new pedestrian connections on West End and Park Road. The northern part of the site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA-1). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4925
15 Apr 2020Incompleted application
Development on a site which will comprise the demolition of part of the existing Co-op store and associated garden centre, agri store, and delivery yard, and the provision of an expanded Co-op store, and associated part-covered garden centre, agri store and delivery yard; 6 no. new units suitable for convenience retail/comparison retail/retail warehousing/restaurant/café use, with retail use to include the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises, and restaurant/café use to include the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises; the refurbishment of, and lower ground floor extension to, Annabella Villas (Protected Structure Reg Nos. 70-71) to provide a restaurant use at lower ground floor and ground floor level, to include the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises, and offices/meeting rooms on upper floors; and repair works to the Coach Houses (Protected structure Reg no. 72) The proposed development also provides for the demolition of part of the boundary wall fronting West End; public realm works on West End; car parking; cycle parking; signage; waste management areas; ESB substation; rooftop plant, including solar panels; and all site development, infrastructural and landscaping works, including modifications to the existing access off Park Road, and improved/new pedestrian connections on West End and Park Road. The northern part of the site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA-1) An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4752
15 Apr 2019Conditional
(1) the demolition of existing chimney to east of dwelling house, (2) the retention of east extension to original dwelling permitted under planning ref 74/3287A, (3) Retention of alterations of elevations to original dwelling permitted under planning ref 74/3287A, (4) Retention of converted attic to habitable living space and (5) all ancillary works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4931
1 Aug 2018Conditional
Construction of a new effluent treatment system consisting of a mechanical aeration treatment unit and polishing filter within the curtilage of property (to replace existing off site septic tank system) to serve dwelling house.
Permission · Cork County Council, 18/6031
6 Jan 2017Refused
Construction of a single storey dwelling with detached shed, treatment unit with percolation area and all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/4017
2 Oct 2012Withdrawn
Retain existing machinery store and permission to erect new storage building and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 12/6077
21 Jun 2011Conditional
Installation of a cattle underpass and associated works
Permission · Cork County Council, 11/5349
9 Mar 2011Conditional
Widening of existing entrance and construction of a new milking parlour, collecting yard, dairy washing tank, pump room, stores and ancillary works
Permission · Cork County Council, 11/4459
23 Feb 2011Incompleted application
Widening of existing entrance and construction of a new milking parlour, dairy, pump room, stores, collecting yard, dairy washings tank and ancillary works
Permission · Cork County Council, 11/4349
The 25 most recent of 40 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
- CO032-052001 Fulacht fia
Description
In tillage. Oval spread of burnt material (16m N-S; 10m E-W). According to local information, spring and well (now drained) formerly adjacent to site. Enclosure (13770) c. 60m to E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO032-052002 Enclosure
Description
Incomplete cropmark of fosse of roughly oval enclosure (diam. c. 25m) visible in aerial photograph (CASAP, July 1989); truncated slightly by field fence to W; fosse indents slightly to NNE. Fulacht fiadh (11065) c. 60m to W. Enclosure (13771) and circular enclosure (13580) c. 90m to SE and c. 175m to SE respectively. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO032-053 Burial ground
Description
According to local information, tradition of burial ground on W side of disused farm buildings. No visible surface trace of burials or burial markers. Orchard, planted in 1930s, still on site. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO032-224 Enclosure
Description
Cropmark of fosse of roughly oval enclosure (diam. c. 30m) visible in aerial photograph (CASAP, July 1989); wide gap, possibly an entrance, to S. Enclosure (13770) c. 90m to NW in same field; circular enclosure (13580) c. 85m to S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO032-225 Enclosure
Description
Circular parch mark (diam. c. 30m) enclosed by diffuse cropmark of fosse visible in aerial photograph (CASAP, July 1989). Faint trace of possible second conjoined circular enclosure immediately to SE. Enclosures (13770, 13771) in next field to N. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). 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
- Firville House, gate lodge, 1810–1830 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay single-storey gate lodge, built c. 1820, located to south-east of Firville House, with ruins of second gate lodge to south-west. Hipped slate roof having projecting lath and render eaves, with decoratively carved timber bargeboards. Roughcast rendered walls. Square-headed window openings, boarded up, and square-headed door timber battened door. Ruins of second lodge comprise coursed rubble stone walls with piles of limestone and sandstone rubble to east and south.
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).
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Killetra with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Killetra · An Choill Íochtarach
- Area
- 1,381,418 m² (138.14 ha, 341.36 acres)
- Civil parish
- Mallow, and its townlands
- Barony
- Fermoy
- Electoral division
- Mallow Rural, the unit of the census
- Neighbouring townlands
- Annabella, Ballydahin, Castlelands, Firville East, Firville West, Quartertown Lower, Scarteen
- Placenames
- Killetra on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland
Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, 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.