# Knockroe, Co. Cork: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Kilcrohane, barony of Carbery West (West Division), Co. Cork; in Irish An Cnoc Rua. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 908,321 m² (90.83 ha, 224.45 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 24 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 8,532 m² (0.85 ha, 2.11 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement - Planning (National Planning Applications): 21 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Kilcrohane, https://everytownland.com/cork/parish/kilcrohane.md - Barony: Carbery West (West Division) - Electoral division: Sheepshead, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 198 people lived in 82 households in the Sheepshead electoral division. 89% of households owned their home. 23% of homes were built since 2001. 14% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 37% were holiday homes. - County: Co. Cork, https://everytownland.com/cork.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/8627 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 43896 - Centre: latitude 51.574063, longitude -9.720589 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 24 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Knockroe, from 733 m² to 217,653 m² (21.77 ha, 53.78 acres); 21 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 2234538: 217,653 m² (21.77 ha, 53.78 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2234538.md - Parcel 2234536: 124,032 m² (12.4 ha, 30.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2234536.md - Parcel 2234547: 121,074 m² (12.11 ha, 29.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2234547.md - Parcel 2234539: 113,329 m² (11.33 ha, 28 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2234539.md - Parcel 2257466: 81,414 m² (8.14 ha, 20.12 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2257466.md - Parcel 2234546: 53,036 m² (5.3 ha, 13.11 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2234546.md - Parcel 2234543: 38,127 m² (3.81 ha, 9.42 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2234543.md - Parcel 2234542: 33,455 m² (3.35 ha, 8.27 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2234542.md - Parcel 2631119: 28,213 m² (2.82 ha, 6.97 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2631119.md - Parcel 2234545: 25,492 m² (2.55 ha, 6.3 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2234545.md - Parcel 2257462: 22,997 m² (2.3 ha, 5.68 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2257462.md - Parcel 2257467: 10,548 m² (1.05 ha, 2.61 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2257467.md - Parcel 2234540: 6,517 m² (0.65 ha, 1.61 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2234540.md - Parcel 2257465: 6,365 m² (0.64 ha, 1.57 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2257465.md - Parcel 2257460: 5,902 m² (0.59 ha, 1.46 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2257460.md - Parcel 2578813: 4,242 m² (0.42 ha, 1.05 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2578813.md - Parcel 3896069: 3,777 m² (0.38 ha, 0.93 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3896069.md - Parcel 2234537: 3,211 m² (0.32 ha, 0.79 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2234537.md - Parcel 2234544: 2,155 m² (0.22 ha, 0.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2234544.md - Parcel 3294190: 1,594 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3294190.md - Parcel 2257463: 1,498 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2257463.md - Parcel 2234541: 1,053 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2234541.md - Parcel 2578814: 965 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2578814.md - Parcel 2257461: 733 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2257461.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) No zone of a development plan covers Knockroe in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application. ## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) 21 applications, newest first. - 21 Jul 2023, Cork County Council 23/409: Conditional. Permission. The proposed development will consist of the removal of an existing 15 metres monopole structure and replacement with a new 18 metres monopole structure together with antennas, remote radio units (RRU's), dishes, cable ladder, gantry poles, concrete foundation, supporting fixtures and all associated site development works to provide for high-speed wireless data and broadband services. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=23/409 - 23 Jul 2021, Cork County Council 21/516: Conditional. Retention. Retention permission of an existing telecommunications support structure (Previously granted under Plan. Ref. No. 09/898) together with associated ground equipment within a fenced compound. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=21/516 - 28 May 2021, Cork County Council 21/354: Incompleted application. Retention. On Tower Ireland, intend to apply for Retention Permission of an existing telecommunications support structure (previously granted under Plan. Ref. No. 09/898) together with associated ground equipment within a fenced compound. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=21/354 - 12 Jan 2021, Cork County Council 21/11: Conditional. Permission. Permission for the following works to the existing dwelling house - (a) Demolition of existing single storey extension to the Northern elevation and part of the Western two storey section of dwelling, (b) Construction of single storey extensions to Northern and Southern elevations, (c) Remove existing roof of two storey section and raise roof/wall level of same, (d) Fenestration changes to existing elevations and (c) all associated site works. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=21/11 - 4 Apr 2016, Cork County Council 16/195: Conditional. Permission. Construct a cattle house with slatted slurry tank, concrete apron, soiled water tank and carry out associated site works. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=16/195 - 29 Aug 2012, Cork County Council 12/559: Unconditional. Extension of duration. 1. Construction of conservatory extension to side of existing dwelling 2. Install one new window at first floor level to west gable of existing dwelling and all associated site works. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=12/559 - 11 Aug 2009, Cork County Council 09/898: Conditional. Permission. Construction of 15m telecommunications support structure with 3no. 2.1m panel antennas and 2no. 0.6m radio link dishes attached, equipment cabinet, fencing, extension to access track and associated site works as part of the Governments National Broadband Scheme. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=09/898 - 8 May 2009, Cork County Council 09/538: Conditional. Permission. Alterations and extensions to design of dwellinghouse: (a) Fenestration changes and construction of single and two storey extensions to the front and rear elevations, (b) Fenestration changes to side elevation, (c) Removal of three no. roof lights to rear roof and construction of two no. new roof lights, (d) Modifications and alterations to the existing roof design, (e) Modifications and alterations to the internal layout, (f) Alterations to site boundaries from those granted under planning reg: 99/6041. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=09/538 - 19 Jul 2007, Cork County Council 07/1953: Conditional. Permission. (a) Construct conservatory extension to side of existing dwelling, (b) Install 1 new window at first floor level to west gable of existing dwelling and all associated site works. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=07/1953 - 13 Jun 2007, Cork County Council 07/1541: Incompleted application. Permission. (A) Construct conservatory extension to side of dwelling and (b) install 1 new window at first floor level to west gable of existing dwelling and all associated site works. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=07/1541 - 9 Mar 2007, Cork County Council 07/657: Conditional. Permission. Construction of an easy feed cattle house completed with associated slatted slurry tank & all associated site works. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=07/657 - 27 Oct 2005, Cork County Council 05/7892: Conditional. Permission. Dwelling. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=05/7892 - 5 Sept 2005, Cork County Council 05/6398: Conditional. Permission. Retention of attic conversion and alterations to elevations including installation of dormer windows to dwelling and detached garage. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=05/6398 - 13 Jul 2005, Cork County Council 05/4990: Conditional. Permission. Dwellinghouse and garage. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=05/4990 - 10 Dec 2004, Cork County Council 04/9055: Refused. Permission. Dwelling. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=04/9055 - 8 Dec 2003, Cork County Council 03/6256: Refused. Permission. Dwelling. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=03/6256 - 30 Aug 2002, Cork County Council 02/3848: Conditional. Permission. Retention of dwelling (change of house type & layout) & septic tank. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=02/3848 - 18 Apr 2001, Cork County Council 01/2159: Conditional. Permission. Dwelling. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=01/2159 - 7 Dec 2000, Cork County Council 00/7379: New application. Outline permission. Dwellinghouse for short term/ holiday letting. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=00/7379 - 8 Nov 1999, Cork County Council 99/6041: Conditional. Permission. Dwelling. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=99/6041 - 13 Aug 1999, Cork County Council 99/4468: Refused. Permission. Dormer dwelling. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=99/4468 Applicants are not shown. ## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service) - Special Area of Conservation: Sheep's Head SAC, site code 000102, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/000102 - Special Protection Area: Sheep's Head to Toe Head SPA, site code 004156, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/spa/004156 - Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Sheep's Head, site code 000102 ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) - CO138-013: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO138-013----. In pasture on gentle N-facing slope overlooking Dunmanus Bay. Circular area (24m N-S; 24m E-W) enclosed W->E by earth and stone field-fence (int. H 1.2m) W->E; scarp with external stone facing (H 1m) to S. Trees planted on N and W fences. According to landowner two underground chambers (CO138-023---) exposed in W quadrant in 1983; now backfilled. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 - CO138-023: Souterrain, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO138-023----. In NW quadrant ringfort (CO138-013---). According to local information two "caves" exposed in 1983. Now backfilled. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 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). ## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) - House, 1800–1840, Regional interest, registry number 20913802, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=CO®no=20913802. Detached four-bay two-storey house, built c.1820, with further single-bay two-storey block to south. Now vacant. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystacks. Rendered walls. Square-headed openings with two-over-two timber sliding sash windows and concrete sills. Square-headed door opening with timber battened door. Set in farmyard with outbuildings to front (east) and sides (north and south). ## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland) - Radon: at the centre of the townland of Knockroe, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887 - Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred. - Terrain model: no LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Knockroe. - Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use. 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. ## Downloads - DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/cork/knockroe-43896.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/cork/knockroe-43896.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/cork/knockroe-43896.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Knockroe with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork: https://everytownland.com/cork.md ## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann) - Ardahill: https://everytownland.com/cork/ardahill.md - Aughaleigue More: https://everytownland.com/cork/aughaleigue-more.md - Dooneen: https://everytownland.com/cork/dooneen-42306.md - Kilcrohane: https://everytownland.com/cork/kilcrohane.md - Killeen South: https://everytownland.com/cork/killeen-south.md 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. --- Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation. Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged. - Page: https://everytownland.com/cork/knockroe-43896 - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/cork/knockroe-43896