Knockanemore

238 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Knockanemore, from 8 m² to 403,440 m² (40.34 ha, 99.69 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 27 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (Existing residential)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 106 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Green Infrastructure (Active open space)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  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.

• 7 Sept 2026Awaiting admin validation

  Permission for an entrance, access road and 7 no. detached two storey dwelling houses each with its own treatment unit and all associated stie works, public lighting, landscaping and boundary treatment

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2338

• 28 Aug 2026Awaiting recommendation

  10 Year Planning Permission for the continuance of use of an existing conveyor and associated infrastructure, including an existing culvert beneath the LP2208 Road (as permitted by Planning Reference 06/6387 and An Coimisoún Pleanála (ACP) Planning Reference PL.04.230318). The existing conveyor stretches circa (ca.) 1.38km, with the application area covering ca. 3.29ha, and will continue to be used for transporting aggregates from Garryhesta Pit to Classis for processing, avoiding the use of the Local Road Network. This application is soley for the continuance of use of this existing infrastructure, and does not seek permission for any new activities or works. A Planning Permission of 10 years is being sought.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2251

• 17 Aug 2026Awaiting recommendation

  Permission for Retention of an extension to the existing domestic garage and its change of use to a granny flat and retention of a small domestic store as constructed.

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 26/2155

• 24 Jul 2026Invalid - prepare letters

  Permission for Retention of an extension to the existing domestic garage and its change of use to a granny flat and Retention of a small domestic store as constructed.

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 26/1983

• 11 May 2026Grant with conditions

  Permission for 4 no. residential serviced sites. This development will include new access road and vehicular entrances, individual wastewater treatment systems, storm and surface water sewers including attenuation system, public lighting, boundary walls, footpaths, public open spaces together with all other ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1239

• 8 Apr 2026Invalid - case closed

  Full Planning Permission for 4 no. residential serviced sites. This development will include new access road and vehicular entrances, individual wastewater treatment systems, storm and surface water sewers including attenuation system, public lighting, boundary walls, footpaths, public open spaces together with all other ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0882

• 26 Jan 2026Invalid - case closed

  Permission for the construction of a new dwelling house (dormer bungalow) to the rear of the existing dwelling house. Permission for a new entrance, the provision of two wastewater treatment systems (one for the existing dwelling) together with all other ancillary site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0138

• 21 Jan 2026Grant with conditions

  Planning permission for the construction of extensions and alterations to an existing dwelling house and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0102

• 16 Jan 2026Grant with conditions

  the construction of a new detached, two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling house, a new on-site wastewater treatment system and all associated site works including new site entrance and boundary treatments.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0070

• 3 Dec 2025Invalid - prepare letters

  The construction of a new detached, two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling house, a new on-site wastewater treatment system and all associated site works including new site entrance and boundary treatments.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6662

• 14 Nov 2025Grant with conditions

  A 25 Year Planning Permission for the Restoration of the former sand pit (known locally as Dineens and previously permitted under Planning Reference 05/2452 and An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) reference 04.214198) and associated works at Garryhesta Pit (previously permitted through planning reference QR19 06/11798 and ACP reference PL04.225332). The extent of the proposed development covers an area of 54.28 hectares ('ha') (centre point ITM X 552004 Y 596036) within Roadstone's landholding, which is located in the Townlands of Knockanemore and Garryhesty, Ovens, Co. Cork. The proposed development will include for the restoration of Dineens Pit void through the importation of ca. 4,147,108m3 of clean, uncontaminated soil and stone (i.e. essentially virgin soil or equivalent to virgin soil and stone) notified/registered as by-product in accordance with the definition of a by-product as set out in regulation 27 of European Union (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (as amended). The void will be restored to pre-extraction levels and seamlessly connect to the adjoining agricultural lands within the immediate vicinity of the site. The restored land will also include native woodland planting, surface water bodies and a series of hedgerows which will support local biodiversity. The proposed development seeks the movement of established infrastructure (permitted under Planning Reference 18/05155) including a wheel wash, weighbridge, site office/welfare to the west to realign the haulage route for Heavy Goods Vehicles ('HGVs') accessing/egressing the entrance at Garryhesta Pit and the provision of two inspection sheds, refuelling area and small car park. The proposed development will seek to install an improved drainage infrastructure which includes a wetland for treating surface water interceptors and monitoring chamber. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) which will be available for inspection.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6476

• 9 Oct 2025Grant with conditions

  Permission to provide a single storey self-contained granny flat / ancillary accommodation with associated site works at their property

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6133

• 27 May 2025Conditional

  Permission for the construction of new covered play area incorporating retaining wall, together with all other ancillary site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4999

• 30 Apr 2025Incompleted application

  Permission for the construction of new covered play area incorporating retaining wall, together with all other ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4809

• 25 Apr 2025Conditional

  Permission for (1) the demolition and removal of 2no. existing prefab classrooms, (2) the removal of 1no. storage shed, (3) the erection of 3no. modular buildings providing 2no. SEN classrooms, 3no. mainstream classrooms and 4no. SET rooms, with associated toilets, (4) the construction of a 100sqm soft play area with perimeter fencing, and (5) all associated site development works, including all foul and surface water drainage works, gate and boundary fencing.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4779

• 16 Apr 2025Conditional

  Permission for the construction of a detached single storey dwelling with a detached garage/store, and a detached garden shed, including the provision of a waste water treatment system, construction of an access lane from existing site entry on killumney road to the proposed dwelling and all associated site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4708

• 15 Apr 2025Conditional

  Permission for the construction of new dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system, new entrance together with all other ancillary site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4701

• 9 Apr 2025Conditional permission

  Permission to construct a 1.5-storey dwelling house, domestic garage wastewater treatment system, associated percolation area, new vehicular entrance and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4641

• 31 Mar 2025Incompleted application

  Permission for the construction of a detached single storey dwelling with a detached garage, including the provision of a wastewater treatment system, construction of an access lane from the existing site entry on Killumney Road to the proposed dwelling and all associated site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4562

• 14 Mar 2025Conditional

  Permission to decommission existing on site sewage system and construct a waste water treatment unit to serve existing dwelling with all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4463

• 3 Dec 2024Conditional

  Permission for new two storey dwelling, domestic garage, sewerage system and all associated works, a change of plan to that permitted under planning reference 22/5549

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/6291

• 28 Nov 2024Conditional

  Permission for the construction of a new 2 storey dwelling with attached domestic garage, new vehicular entrance, new wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/6257

• 25 Nov 2024Conditional

  Permission for retention for the following: 1) Site entrance as constructed, 2) Minor alterations to rear elevation and 3) All complete site works. Permission is for decommissioning of existing septic tank serving existing dwelling on site and installation of new wastewater treatment system and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/6233

• 19 Nov 2024Conditional

  Permission for I) the construction of 1 no. new single-storey dressing room (342.84sqm gross floor area) to include: 4 no. separate changing rooms with associated toilet and shower facilities, separate male and female toiler facilities for public use, and referee's room and storeroom area, and ii) all site development, drainage and landscaping works including a new wastewater treatment plant.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/6186

• 8 Nov 2024Conditional

  Permission for 1) the conversion of existing ball alley at the rear of club pavilion to construct a new extension comprising a club gym with a ground floor area of 296sqm, a mezzanine level area of 99 sqm and a ridge height of 7.557m, 2) alterations to western elevation of pavilion to provide for a new fire corridor and escape door, 3) the construction of new hurling wall between existing training and playing pitches incorporating astro-turf and retaining wall and 4) all other associated drainage and site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/6118

The 25 most recent of over 100 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 Knockanemore.

Recorded monuments

• CO073-052 Earthwork
  Description

  In tillage, atop N-S ridge, in Bride River valley. Oval raised area (40m NW-SE; 30m NE-SW) raised 3.6m and 1.65m above surrounding ground level at W and S side respectively. Interior slightly saucer shaped; crossed by field boundary on NW-SE axis; according to local information steps found leading underground c. 1894. Field boundary respects N edge of platform. 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

• CO073-053 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Shown on 1842 and 1903 OS 6-inch maps as hachured arc S->NW. Site enclosed by 200ft contour line on 1903 and 1939 OS 6-inch maps. On natural knoll. House now occupies part of site. According to local information, ringfort was levelled here c. 1900. 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

• CO073-054 Souterrain
  Description

  Discovered in 1970 in gravel pit; investigated by C.J.F. MacCarthy. Later recorded by J.P. McCarthy (1977, 276-7) from C.J.F.'s notes; he describedfive subrectangular earth-cut chambers. Creepway joined chambers 1 and 2, passage sloping downwards joined chambers 2 and 3, passage between chambers 3 and 4 and creepway between chambers 4 and 5; long narrow passage entering chamber 1 at opposite end to creepway; interconnecting chambers formed U-shaped plan. Small number of animal bones found within. Souterrain destroyed following investigation. No visible surface trace. 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

• CO073-072 Church
  Description

  At crossroads in Ovens. Cruciform church, long axis of nave E-W, with chancel to W. According to Lewis (1837, vol. 1, 89) 'erected in 1835, is a handsome edifice of hewn limestone, in the mixed Gothic and Grecian styles of architecture'. Lit by tall round-headed windows framed by shallow recesson exterior elevations and linked by string course. Pedimented gables withblind oculi; small bellcote atop E gable. Flat plaster ceiling inside; wooden galleries in both arms and at E end. Fine classical reredos behind altar at W end, very similar to reredos at Grenagh (CO051-111003-); interior remodelled in mid-1980s and reredos removed. 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

• CO073-093 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Spread of burnt material (c. 24m N-S; c. 18m E-W) noted in ploughed field. 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

• CO085-004001 Mill - corn
  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.

• CO085-004002 Country house
  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

• House, 1880–1920 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey with dormer attic house, built c.1900, having porch to side (west) and flat-roofed extension to rear (south). Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystack, uPVC rainwater goods and cast-iron downpipe. Rendered walls. Square-headed window openings with stone sills and two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed door opening with glazed timber door. Rendered enclosing wall with square-profile gate piers to front (north) of site with wrought-iron pedestrian gate. Pitched roofed outbuilding to rear within small yard. Set within own grounds.

• Srelane House, house, 1900–1920 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached L-pan three-bay two-storey house, built c.1910. Hipped slate roof with overhanging eaves and painted render eaves brackets. Red brick chimneystacks and cast-iron and uPVC rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered walls. Square-headed window openings with render sills throughout having vermiculated render keystones to first floor and six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows throughout. Round-headed door opening within render surround to front (south) elevation, comprising panelled pilasters with consoles, surmounted by open bedded pediment. Timber panelled door with boarded overlight and tooled limestone steps. Double-leaf cast-iron gates having square-profile red brick piers with cut limestone capping stones, flanking curving red brick sweep walls with cut limestone plinth and copping. Set within own grounds.

• St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, church/chapel, 1830–1835 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding T-plan gable-fronted double-height Roman Catholic church, dated 1831. Three-bay nave with single-bay transepts to north and south with later lean-to porches to east elevations and lean-to sacristy extension to west. Pitched slate roofs with overhanging eaves, having cut limestone eaves course and gable copings. Tooled limestone bellcote and cross finial to front (east) elevation, having uPVC rainwater goods and cast-iron down pipes. Snecked dressed limestone walls with intermittent sandstone blocks, having plinth to front elevation and cut limestone stringcourse at impost level throughout. Round-headed blind arches to windows, having tooled limestone surrounds and voussoirs. Round-headed statuary niches with limestone sills and block-and-start surrounds to front elevation. Tooled limestone fonts with surrounds and entablature. Inscribed date plaque to front elevation. Round-headed window openings with limestone sills throughout, having uPVC casement windows. Stained glass windows to rear elevations of transepts. Square-headed door opening to front elevation, having replacement double-leaf timber battened doors. Square-headed door openings to transept porches, having timber panelled doors. Stucco panelled ceiling to interior. Round-headed recessed panel behind altar, with carved marble altar furniture. Located within own grounds, having square-profile dressed limestone piers to front of site. Set back from road.

• Apsley House, house, 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1800, having six-bay elevation to side (east). Hipped pantile roof with rendered chimneystacks, timber clad eaves and uPVC rainwater goods. Exposed rubble sandstone and limestone walls. Square-headed window openings with tooled limestone sills, having yellow brick block-and-start surrounds, including some replacement surrounds. Six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows to front (north) elevation, nine-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows to first floor of side (east) elevation, having four-over-four pane timber sliding sash windows to ground floor. Segmental-headed door opening within render surround having timber panelled door with flanking side lights and fanlight. Square-profile rendered piers to south of site with ball finials. Set within own grounds.

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 10 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; parts are water.

Terrain model

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

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.

• Knockanemore, Ovens8 sales

Name

Knockanemore · An Cnocán Mór

Area

3,893,697 m² (389.37 ha, 962.15 acres)

Civil parish

Athnowen, and its townlands

Barony

Muskerry East

Electoral division

Ovens, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Ovens electoral division: 1,051 people in 353 households; 90% of households own their home; 26% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballygroman Lower, Barnagore, Carrigane, Castleinch, Curraghbeg, Garryhesty, Grange, Killumney, Lackenareague

Placenames

Knockanemore 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.