Knockduff Upper

55 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Knockduff Upper, from 2 m² to 283,577 m² (28.36 ha, 70.07 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 25 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Knockduff Upper 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.

• 9 Sept 2025Grant with conditions

  Permission for demolition of existing single storey extension to the north-eastern elevation and existing porch to south-eastern elevation of existing dwelling house, along with demolition of old pump house. Permission for alterations, elevational changes and construction of extension to existing dwelling house, to include; i) increased ridge height, ii) addition of roof lights to north-western elevation and dormer windows to south-eastern elevation, iii) construction of extension to north-eastern and north-western elevations of existing dwelling house, decommissioning of existing septic tank and installation of new waste water treatment system, new entrance, together with all other ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5847

• 2 Oct 2024Conditional permission

  Permission for retention of dwelling as constructed and permission for retention of amended site boundaries (of its governing permission ref. 80/951), permission for detached shed with lean-to and all associated site works including installation of new wastewater treatment unit and soil polishing filter

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 24/5844

• 18 Jul 2024Conditional

  Permission to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5366

• 15 Dec 2023Application withdrawn

  Permission for retention of dwelling as constructed and retention of amended site boundaries (governing permission Pl.Ref.No. 80/951), permission for detached shed with lean-to and all associated site works.

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 23/6498

• 17 Oct 2023Incompleted application

  Permission for retention of dwelling as constructed, permission for detached shed with lean-to and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/6094

• 11 Jul 2022Conditional

  Permission for retention for domestic garage, fuel store and tool shed constructed at the rear of the existing dwelling and for the as built entrance walls and piers.

  Retention · Cork County Council, 22/5618

• 8 Jul 2020Conditional

  To construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, new entrance, septic tank & percolation area. The above to be carried out with all associated ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/5414

• 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

• 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

• 23 Apr 2014Refused

  Construction of dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/4809

• 14 Dec 2011Withdrawn

  Construction of a two storey dwelling with an on-site treatment unit and filter system

  Permission · Cork County Council, 11/6597

• 25 Mar 2009Withdrawn

  Two-storey dwellinghouse, entrance, septic tank and associated services

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/4915

• 10 Dec 2008Conditional

  Dwelling, garage & septic tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/10057

• 9 Dec 2008Conditional

  Construction of extension to side and rear of dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/10036

• 6 Aug 2008Incompleted application

  Dwelling & septic tank

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 08/8273

• 30 Jul 2008Refused

  2 no. dormer dwellinghouses with septic tanks

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/8184

• 11 Jul 2008Incompleted application

  2 no. dormer dwellinghouses with septic tanks

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/7819

• 23 Jun 2008Incompleted application

  2 no.dormer dwelings & septic tanks

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/7424

• 13 Aug 2007Refused

  Dwellinghouse

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 07/10239

• 9 Jul 2007Incompleted application

  Dwellinghouse

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 07/9438

• 30 Mar 2007Conditional

  Bungalow

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/6625

• 16 Nov 2006Refused

  Dwellinghouse

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 06/12360

• 1 Sept 2006Conditional

  Construction of slatted house with underground tank, change of use of loose house No.6 to cubicle house and change of use of slurry pit to soiled water tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/10212

• 24 May 2006Conditional

  Two storey Dwellinghouse

  Permission consequent · Cork County Council, 06/7455

• 13 Apr 2006Incompleted application

  Two storey dwellinghouse

  Permission consequent · Cork County Council, 06/6412

The 25 most recent of 33 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

• CO029-052 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough grazing, on S side of stream. Mound of burnt material (20m x 12m; H 0.6m). Recorded by Broker (1937, 17) as 'round, 15ft. in diameter, 3 or 4ft. high, now partially removed'; also recorded by Bowman (1934, 265). 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

• CO029-053 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture, adjacent to well (now dry). Low mound of burnt material (14m E-W; 16m N-S; H 0.9m). According to local information, mound was horseshoe-shaped and surrounded the well; opening faced N. Levelled in 1976. 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

• CO029-054 Quarry
  Description

  Listed as a ‘quarry’ in the SMR (1988) and the RMP (1998). The evidence is not sufficient to warrant accepting this as the location of an archaeological monument. Compiled by: Matt Kelleher Date of upload: 12 September 2014

• CO029-055001 Standing stone
  Description

  Not marked on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. Second stone (10066) marked on 1938 OS 6-inch map c. 45m to NE; third stone (10067) c. 150m to S. In level pasture. Removed, according to local information, c. 1985 and buried in nearby quarry to SE (CO029-207----). Possibly stone referred to by Grove White (1905-25 vol. 3, 90), in field to W of standing stone (10066), as small triangular-shaped rock (H 1ft 3in; L 2ft 2in; 2ft 10in from base to apex) with 5 cup marks...each about 3ins in diameter, which look like weather erosion?' Possibly stone (c) in 'stone row' recorded by Bowman (1934, 265) on Mrs. O'Donoghue's land - '(a) 5ft 6in by 9ft 11in girth; (b) 3ft 2in by 1ft 5in by 1ft 2in; (c) 1ft 11in by 2ft 9in by 1ft 7in'; he noted that centre stone (b) was fallen and removed to nearby field fence, stone (a) stood 24ft to E of site of (b) and (c) was 21ft to W of site of (b). Broker (1937, 31) recorded only one stone on 'Mrs. Jas. Donoghue's' land '...5ft high and very wide at base...two holes like eyes on top of it'. 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 revision: 15 December 2009

• CO029-055002 Standing stone
  Description

  Not marked on 1842 OS 6-inch map. Marked on 1938 OS 6-inch map c. 45m to NE of standing stone (10065). In level pasture. According to local information, removed c. 1985 and buried in nearby quarry (CO029-208----). Recorded by Grove White (1905-25, vol. 3, 89; photograph opp. 90) as 'about 5ft 6ins in height by 3ft 2ins.' Possibly stone (b) in 'stone row' recorded by Bowman (1934, 265) in this townland (see 10065). 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 revision: 15 December 2009

• CO029-056 Standing stone
  Description

  Not marked on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. In level pasture. According to local information, removed c. 1985 and buried in nearby quarry to N with two other standing stones (10065, 10066). Possibly stone referred to by Broker (1937, 31) on John Keeffe's land - '2ft high and 3ft girth; old people would not allow it to be interfered with'. 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

• CO029-057001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In reclaimed pasture. Grass-covered spread of burnt material; burnt material also visible in drain on S side of site. Recorded by Broker (1937, 17) as 'semi-circle, 15ft. in diameter, about 5ft. high'. Second fulacht fiadh (11218) c. 40m 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

• CO029-057002 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough grazing, on N side of stream. Circular mound of burnt material (20m x 18m; H 0.45m). Recorded by Broker (1937, 17) as 'round 30ft. diameter, 4 or 5ft. high, now mostly removed'. Second fulacht fiadh (11217) c. 40m 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

• CO029-058 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough grazing, to S of well. Barely perceptible mound of burnt material. Recorded by Broker (1937, 17) as 'round, 10ft. across, 4ft. high'. 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

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

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 Knockduff Upper, about 1 in 10 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 moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Knockduff Upper · An Cnoc Dubh Uachtarach

Area

1,459,812 m² (145.98 ha, 360.73 acres)

Civil parish

Cullen (Millstreet Ra), and its townlands

Barony

Duhallow

Electoral division

Cullen, the unit of the census

Census 2022

443 people lived in 173 households in the Cullen electoral division. 82% of households owned their home. 27% of homes were built since 2001. 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 3% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Glantane More, Islandbrack, Knockduff Lower, Knocknageeha West, Mullaghroe North, Mullaghroe South, Two Gneeves

Placenames

Knockduff Upper 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.