Lispatrick Upper
Lispatrick Upper is a townland in the civil parish of Ringrone, barony of Courceys, Co. Cork. Its name in Irish is Lios Pádraig Uachtarach.
- Area
- 113 ha
- 279 acres
- Land parcels
- 68
- registered freehold, median 4,366 m² (0.44 ha, 1.08 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 63
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
68 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Lispatrick Upper, from 50 m² to 107,677 m² (10.77 ha, 26.61 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 16 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Lispatrick 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
8 Sept 2025Grant with conditions
Permission to demolish existing milking parlour, dairy, straw store, two no. cubicle houses and calving house, permission to construct a milking parlour, dairy, roofed cattle holding yard, cow house, three no. slatted slurry tanks, feed storage bin and carry out all assocaited site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5819
17 Jul 2025Conditional permission
Permission for the construction of collection shed extension to include a drafting area, slatted slurry storage tank and all associated site works on site
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5429
2 Sept 2024Conditional
Permission for i) the demolition of existing temporary structures on the site and the removal of the existing on-site wastewater treatment plant, ii) the construction of a single storey L-shaped museum measuring (641m2) partially below ground level incorporating an exhibition space, café, staff facilities, visitor bathrooms, gift shop, lift, plant and storeroom, iii) alterations to the existing vehicular entrance, relocation of existing parking and the provision of new-car parking, iv) installation of a new wastewater treatment system and well with associated works, v) all associated landscaping and ancillary site development works. The Old Head Signal Tower is a Recorded Protected Structure (RPS Ref; no.00772) within the Cork County Development Plan
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5660
9 Oct 2023Conditional
Proposed extensions, alterations and renovations to an existing dwelling and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/6028
10 Aug 2023Refused
Permission to construct dwelling, install treatment unit and associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5629
3 Apr 2023Conditional
The construction of a domestic garage
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4626
2 Dec 2022Conditional
The development will consist of planning permission to (1) demolish existing extensions to existing dwelling house, (2) to construct new ground and first floor extensions to existing dwelling house, (3) to construct a new roof light, (4) to alter and modify existing doors and windows openings of existing dwelling house, (5) to construct a new detached domestic garage, (6) to construct a waste water treatment unit and percolation area, (7) new rainwater soak pits, (8) with ancillary works, and (9) all other associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6684
11 Nov 2022Withdrawn
Six glamping pods, car parking, bin storage, on site wastewater treatment and percolation, signage, visitor board, new entrance and associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6521
27 Apr 2017Refused
Reinstate derelict cottage as dwelling with new construction on existing foundation footprint, site works and services.
Outline permission · Cork County Council, 17/5026
24 Mar 2017Incompleted application
To reinstate derelict cottage with new construction on existing foundation footprint, site works and services.
Outline permission · Cork County Council, 17/4700
6 Mar 2017Incompleted application
Two bedroom cottage style dwelling, site works and utility services
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/4475
30 Dec 2016Refused
A new two bedroom cottage style dwelling, site works and utility services.
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/7327
24 Oct 2016Conditional
Construction of agricultural entrance and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/6649
8 Feb 2016Conditional
Permission to retain the existing office structure on site and full Permission for a public toilet facility, septic tank system and all associated site development works. The Signal Tower is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No 772)
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/4224
28 Jan 2015Conditional
Lusitania memorial garden consisting of garden infrastructure including; footpaths, steps, disabled access ramp, seating, signage, viewing area, iconic artefact/sculpture memorial features and all associated utility & landscaping works. The proposed development is located within the site boundary of Planning Ref. No. 13/4473 which relates to the retention and repair of the existing signal tower and ancillary works which are currently under construction.
Permission · Cork County Council, 15/4145
30 Oct 2014Incompleted application
Two-bedroom cottage style dwelling, site works & utility services
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/6315
17 Oct 2014Incompleted application
Two bedroomed cottage style dwelling, site works and utility services
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/6238
18 Jul 2014Incompleted application
Construction of a new two bedroom cottage style dwelling
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/5563
4 Jun 2014Conditional
Construction of dormer dwelling house and garage, site entrance, waste treatment plant and ancillary site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/5176
17 Dec 2013Conditional
(i) Dwellinghouse (change of plan to that granted permission under planning Reg. No. 08/8480), (ii) Domestic Garage, (iii) Revised site boundaries and (iv) associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/6394
9 Aug 2013Refused
Construction of a new two bedroom, cottage style dwelling
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/5564
22 May 2013Unconditional
Dwellinghouse, garage and installation of septic tank, extension of duration to permission granted under planning Ref. No. 08/8480
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 13/4948
20 Mar 2013Conditional
Road access, parking for 18 no. cars and 2 no. buses, 2 no. information signs, a flag and ball signalling system with a mast 15 metres high, and the retention and repair of the signal tower to be opened to visitors
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/4473
24 Sept 2012Conditional
Partial demolition and alteration to existing single storey dwelling and construction of split level two storey extension to rear, provision of car parking to rear and construction of new effluent treatment system
Permission · Cork County Council, 12/6021
8 Feb 2011Conditional
Single storey dwellinghouse and garage/workshop (no commercial use), new site entrance, waste treatment plant and ancillary site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 11/4148
The 25 most recent of 63 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: Old Head of Kinsale SPA 004021
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Old Head Of Kinsale 000100
Recorded monuments
- CO137-004 Souterrain
Description
Discovered in 1978 during construction of slurry-pit; inaccessible when visited (UCC). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO137-005 Burial ground
Description
In pasture, on E-facing slope. Marked 'Lispatrick Burial Ground' on 1842 OS 6-inch map. Rectangular area (34m E-W; 26m N-S) enclosed by low earthen bank (ext. H 0.4m) with shallow internal fosse (D 0.2m). Interior divided in half by earthen bank (H 0.4m) running E-W; surface uneven in N half, with quartz stones exposed in NE corner. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO137-011 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on cliff edge. Site of 'Lispatrick fort' (CMSS). According to local information, curve in field fence with "trench" outside c. 3-4 feet deep was levelled many years ago. No visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO137-015 Mass-rock
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.
- CO137-016 Souterrain
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.
- CO137-021 Promontory fort - coastal
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.
- CO137-022001 Promontory fort - coastal
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.
- CO137-022002 Hut site
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, 1840–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Detached two-bay single-storey house, built c.1860, having projecting gable-fronted end bay to front (east) and lean-to porch to side (south) elevation of end bay. Currently vacant. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystack, gable copings and eaves course, having cast-iron and uPVC rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered walls with rendered plinth. Square-headed window openings with stone sills, having four-over-four pane timber sliding sash windows and occasional timber casement windows. Square-headed door opening with timber battened door to porch. Set within own grounds having lime-washed rubble stone boundary walls to front (east) and side (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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- At the centre of the townland of Lispatrick 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 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 Lispatrick 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Lispatrick Upper with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Lispatrick Upper · Lios Pádraig Uachtarach
- Area
- 1,130,146 m² (113.01 ha, 279.27 acres)
- Civil parish
- Ringrone, and its townlands
- Barony
- Courceys
- Electoral division
- Ballymackean, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 398 people lived in 138 households in the Ballymackean electoral division. 80% of households owned their home. 31% of homes were built since 2001. 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 11% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballymackean, Lispatrick Lower
- Placenames
- Lispatrick 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.