Knockanemorney
Townland in the civil parish of Aghada, barony of Imokilly, Co. Cork; in Irish Cnocán na Moirne
- Area
- 90.4 ha
- 223 acres
- Land parcels
- 69
- registered freehold, median 933 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses
- Planning
- 57
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
69 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Knockanemorney, from 64 m² to 170,973 m² (17.1 ha, 42.25 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 18 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (Existing residential)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 45 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
16 Apr 2024Conditional
Permission for 1)the demolition of an existing single storey extension to the rear elevation; 2) the demolition of the existing single storey detached storage shed; 3) the construction of a new single storey extension to rear elevation; 4) changes to the existing front and rear elevations; 5) the installation of solar panels to the rear south facing roof and including all associated site works all to the existing two storey terraced dwelling
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4642
11 Mar 2024Incompleted application
Permission for 1) the demolition of an existing single storey extension to the rear elevation, 2) the demolition of the existing single storey detached storage shed, 3) the construction of a new single extension to the rear elevation, 4) changes to the existing front and rear elevations, 5) the installation of solar panels to the rear south facing roof, 6) the installation of a pedestal EV charger on the footpath at the front elevation and including all associated site works all to the existing two storey terraced dwelling.
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4422
14 Dec 2023Conditional
Permission for retention of part completed semi-detached house bases (House No's. 7 & 8). Permission to complete 2 no. semi-detached houses (house no's 7 & 8) previously granted under planning ref 16/5607 and an Bord Pleannala ref: PL.04/131603. Minor changes to the plans and elevations and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/6491
24 Mar 2023Conditional
Replacement of existing dwelling house by carrying out the demolition of the existing two storey dwelling house and construction of a new part single storey/part two storey dwelling house with dormer/roof windows and ancillary site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4543
1 Mar 2023Incompleted application
Replacement of existing dwelling by carrying out the demolition of the existing two storey dwelling house and construction of a new single and two storey dwelling house with dormer/ roof windows, and ancillary site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4354
27 Feb 2023Conditional
The demolition of an existing single storey dwelling house and permission to construct a new two storey dwelling house & associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4332
17 Aug 2021Conditional
To erect painted advertising sign, associated with proposed farm shop.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6274
26 May 2021Conditional
To convert part of existing farm building, to farm-shop retail facility, with associated preparation and packaging area, together with staff area, along with site development works, comprising effluent treatment plant, customer car parking and outdoor sitting/dining area with all associated advertising signage.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5452
9 Nov 2020Conditional
Alterations to elevations, retention of extension to side of existing dwelling and retention for detached garage.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6460
6 Nov 2020Conditional
The development which consists of the construction of a sewerage scheme, landscaping and associated site works, for the villages of Whitegate and Aghada. The scheme consists of the following components: A) A proposed wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) at Ballytigeen TD, with associated and ancillary development works including an access road, tanks, storage facilities, inlet works, all associated site development works, boundary fencing around the perimeter of the WWTP, a gravity sewer and long sea outfall to convey treated discharge effluent from the WWTP to White Bay through Glanagow TD and Trabolgan TD. B) A proposed underground wastewater pump station and associated infrastructure in Rostellan at the Thomas Kent Memorial Park at Knockanemorney TD, including an underground pump sump, underground stormwater storage tank, valve and flowmeter chambers, manholes, pipework, access road and gate, control kiosks and vent stack. C) A proposed rising main at Knockanemorney TD, Ballynafarsid TD and Aghada TD, to convey flows from the proposed Rostellan pump station to a proposed pump station in Lower Aghada. D) A proposed underground wastewater pump station and associated infrastructure at Lower Aghada located west of the pier at Aghada TD, including an underground pump sump, underground stormwater storage tank, valve and flowmeter chambers, manholes, pipework, access road, gate, control kiosks, a surge vessel, a vent stack and the decommissioning of an existing package wastewater treatment plant. E) A proposed rising main to convey flows from the proposed Lower Aghada pump station to an existing sewer in the Upper Aghada sewerage network at Aghada TD. F) A proposed upgrade to the existing sewerage system by the replacement of an existing 150mm diameter sewer with a proposed 225mm diameter sewer at Aghada TD and Curragh TD. G) A proposed underground wastewater pump station and associated infrastructure at the Square in Whitegate Village including an underground pump sump, underground stormwater storage tank, valve and flowmeter chambers, manholes, pipework, control kiosks and vent stack, and decommissioning of existing pump station, in Mosestown TD and Ballincarroonig TD. H) A proposed rising main to convey flows from the proposed Whitegate pump station to the proposed WWTP at Mosestown TD, Corkbeg TD, Ardnabourkey TD and Ballytigeen TD. I) A proposed 225mm diameter gravity sewer in Ardnabourkey TD and decommissioning of an existing septic tank. A natura Impact St
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6463
12 Oct 2020Conditional
Retention for the ground floor rear extension to dwelling house, permission for alterations to elevations, construction of box dormer type extension to front and rear and conversion of existing attic space to living accommodation & associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6216
7 Sept 2020Incompleted application
Permission for retention for the ground floor rear extension to dwelling house, permission for the proposed conversion of existing attic space to living accommodation with the provision of dormer windows to the front and rear roof planes and associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/5930
21 Dec 2017Conditional
Retention of conversion of ground floor parking area, permitted under Planning Reg. No.10/4433, to living accommodation ancillary to the existing dwellinghouse and for associated alterations to front and rear elevations
Retention · Cork County Council, 17/7410
7 Dec 2017Incompleted application
Retention of conversion of ground floor parking area, permitted under planning reference 10/4433 to living accommodation ancillary to the existing dwelling house and for associated alteration to front and rear elevations
Retention · Cork County Council, 17/7204
14 Nov 2017Conditional
Construction of bungalow with domestic garage and link/car-port with site entrance, domestic effluent treatment plant and all associated site development works
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/6932
23 Dec 2016Conditional
Construction of two storey extension to side and rear of existing dwelling, installation of waste water treatment system and all associated works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/7307
29 Jun 2016Conditional
Retention of part completed semi-detached house bases (House No. 7 & 8). Permission to complete 2 no. semi-detached houses (House No. 7 & 8) previously granted under An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL.04.131603 together with amendments to house No. 8 and carry out all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/5607
15 Apr 2016Conditional
Demolition of existing single storey dwelling and construction of new single storey dwelling with replacement boundaries and associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/4833
24 Feb 2016Conditional
Construction of a single storey extension to the kitchen to the rear of existing dwelling house and a two storey side extension to incorporate a domestic garage at ground floor level and a bedroom at first floor level
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/4419
31 Dec 2015Incompleted application
Construction of a two storey side extension to incorporate a domestic garage at ground floor level and a bedroom at first floor level to house
Permission · Cork County Council, 15/7018
22 Sept 2015Conditional
Demolition of licensed premises and dwelling house and construction of 2 no. semi detached two storey dwelling houses with living accommodation in attic space on the second floor
Permission · Cork County Council, 15/6114
26 Aug 2015Incompleted application
Demolition of licenses premises and dwellinghouse and construction of 2 no. semi detached 2 storey dwellinghouse with attic space on the second floor
Permission · Cork County Council, 15/5906
10 Apr 2014Conditional
Single storey front extension and two-storey side extension with balcony to existing dwelling including elevation alterations and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/4723
9 Jul 2013Conditional
Construction of a garage and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/5310
22 May 2013Incompleted application
Construction of garage and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/4956
The 25 most recent of 57 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 Protection Area: Cork Harbour SPA 004030
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Rostellan Lough, Aghada Shore And Poulnabibe Inlet 001076
Recorded monuments
- CO088-063 Milestone
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
- Gates/railings/walls, 1840–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Freestanding gates, built c. 1850. Comprising rubble stone walls with dressed limestone plinth, pilasters and copings. Rectangular carved limestone panels to sections. Round-headed carriage entrance with recent timber gates and dressed stone surround comprising impost course and voussoirs, flanking piers, architrave, frieze and cornice.
- Water pump, 1850–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Freestanding cast-iron water pump, c. 1870, with banded cylindrical shaft, fluted domed cap with pointed finial, banded spout with plain bucket grip and curved cow's tail pumping handle.
- House, 1880–1900 · Regional interest
Description
Detached double-pile three-bay two-storey house, built c. 1890, with three-bay single-storey pitched-roofed extension to east elevation and having two-bay two-storey pitched-roofed return and multiple-bay single-storey extension to rear (south). Pitched slate roofs with rendered chimneystacks, overhanging sheeted eaves with cast-iron rainwater goods. Rendered walls with pointed arch recessed panels to west gable. Square-headed openings throughout with six-over-three pane timber sliding sash windows. Timber casement windows to west gable and six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows to rear return. Square-headed opening with timber panelled door and vertically divided fixed pane overlight. Approached by cut limestone steps. Dual approach flights of stone steps to north. Rendered square-profile piers to north with metal gate.
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
- About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility 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 Knockanemorney.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Knockanemorney with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Knockanemorney · Cnocán na Moirne
- Area
- 903,837 m² (90.38 ha, 223.34 acres)
- Civil parish
- Aghada, and its townlands
- Barony
- Imokilly
- Electoral division
- Rostellan, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Rostellan electoral division: 1,379 people in 461 households; 85% of households own their home; 45% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballynafarsid, Hermitage, Rostellan
- Placenames
- Knockanemorney 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.