Mountleader

16 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Mountleader, from 19 m² to 77,031 m² (7.7 ha, 19.03 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 21 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• G3Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 22 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R2Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (Existing residential)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 11 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M4Existing Mixed/General Business/Industrial Uses (Built up area)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Green Infrastructure (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 6 Aug 2026Awaiting f.i. response

  a) Permission for Retention and completion of commercial development to the rear/eastern façade of existing facilities granted under Pl.Reg.No. 13/6318 and extended under Pl.Reg.No. 18/7271 with following revisions:- i) Change of plan/material alterations including loading bays/canopy and dispatch office with an increase in floor area (357m2). ii) Parapet added all around and canopy to the southwest Façade. iii) Elevational Changes all around including retaining wall to the east façade. iv) Extension comprising of Partially constructed Plant Room and Production Office (to Foundation Laid), to the southwest façade of the facility. b) Permission for the following commercial development:- i) Extension, material alterations and change of use (from existing warehouse) to New Ground and First floor Amenities block to the front of existing facility. ii) Removal of Lean to Building/Chill and Canopy along Southwest Façade. iii) Extension, material alterations and change of use (from existing warehouse) to New Blending Area with the addition mezzanine floors within Facility. iv) New Fire Water Pumphouse located alongside existing Water Storage Tank. v) New Wheel Wash located along the front/Western Boundary. vi) New Car Park/Lorry Parking area on existing hardstanding yard to the south of the Facility. vii) New Concrete Yard in front of Loading Bays to the south of the existing facility. viii) New Canopy to the southwest façade of the facility. ix) Elevational changes all around. x) All associated ancillary site works, landscaping and drainage services.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2080

• 19 Jun 2026Invalid - case closed

  a) Permission for Retention and completion of commercial development to the rear/eastern façade of existing facilities granted under planning ref 13/6318 and extended under planning ref 18/7271 with following revisions i) Change of plan/material alterations including loading bays/canopy and dispatch office with an increase in floor area (357m2) ii) Parapet added all around and canopy to the southwest Façade iii) Elevational Changes all around including retaining wall to the east façade. iv) Extension comprising of Partially constructed Plant Room and Production Office (to Foundation Laid), to the southwest façade of the facility b) Planning Permission for the following commercial development, i) Extension, material alterations and change of use (from existing warehouse) to New Ground and First floor Amenities block to the front of existing facility ii) Removal of Lean to Building/Chill and Canopy along Southwest Façade iii) Extension, material alterations and change of use (from existing warehouse) to New Blending Area with the addition mezzanine floors within Facility. iv) New Fire Water Pumphouse located alongside existing Water Storage Tank v) New Wheel Wash located along the front/Western Boundary. vi) New Car Park/Lorry Parking area on existing hardstanding yard to the south of the Facility vii) New Concrete Yard in front of Loading Bays to the south of the existing facility viii) New Canopy to the southwest façade of the facility ix) Elevational changes all around x) All associated ancillary site works, landscaping and drainage services

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1650

• 15 May 2026Invalid - case closed

  a) Permission for Retention and Completion of commercial development to the rear/eastern façade of existing facilities granted under Pl.Reg.No. 13/6318 and extended under Pl.Reg.No. 18/7271 with the following revisions:- i) Change of plan/material alterations including loading bays/canopy and dispatch office with an increase in floor area (357m2). ii) Parapet added all around and canopy to the southwest façade . iii) Elevational changes all around including retaining wall to the east façade. iv) Extension comprising of partially constructed Plant Room and Production Office (to Foundation Laid), to the southwest façade of the facility. b) Permission for the following commercial development:- i) Extension, material alterations and change of use (from existing warehouse) to new ground and first floor amenities block to the front of existing facility. ii) Removal of Lean to Building/Chill and Canopy along southwest façade. iii) Extension, material alterations and change of use (from existing warehouse) to New Blending Area with the addition mezzanine floors within Facility. iv) New Fire Water Pumphouse located alongside existing Water Storage Tank. v) New Wheel Wash located along the front/western boundary. vi) New Car Park/Lorry Parking area on existing hardstanding yard to the south of the Facility. vii) New Concrete Yard in front of Loading Bays to the south of the existing facility. viii) New Canopy to the southwest façade of the facility. ix) Elevational changes all around. x) All associated ancillary site works, landscaping and drainage services.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1292

• 30 Mar 2026Invalid - case closed

  a) Permission for Retention and completion of commercial development to the rear/eastern façade of existing facilities granted under planning ref 13/6318 and extended under planning ref 18/7271 with following revisions i) Change of plan/material alterations including loading bays/canopy and dispatch office with an increase in floor area (357m2) ii) Parapet added all around and canopy to the southwest Façade iii) Elevational Changes all around including retaining wall to the east façade. iv) Extension comprising of Partially constructed Plant Room and Production Office (to Foundation Laid), to the southwest façade of the facility b) Planning Permission for the following commercial development, i) Extension, material alterations and change of use (from existing warehouse) to New Ground and First floor Amenities block to the front of existing facility ii) Removal of Lean to Building/Chill and Canopy along Southwest Façade iii) Extension, material alterations and change of use (from existing warehouse) to New Blending Area with the addition mezzanine floors within Facility. iv) New Fire Water Pumphouse located alongside existing Water Storage Tank v) New Wheel Wash located along the front/Western Boundary. vi) New Car Park/Lorry Parking area on existing hardstanding yard to the south of the Facility vii) New Concrete Yard in front of Loading Bays to the south of the existing facility viii) New Canopy to the southwest façade of the facility ix) Elevational changes all around x) All associated ancillary site works, landscaping and drainage services

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0787

• 10 Jun 2025Withdrawn

  Permission to erect paladin fence, 1700mm high complete with 2 pedestrian gates, all in accordance with plans and particulars submitted

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5120

• 30 Jul 2024Conditional

  Permission is sought for construction of 2no. bungalows (type A 3 bedroom and type B 4 bedroom) together with twinned splayed site entrance from public road & all associated site development works & service connections

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5457

• 24 Apr 2024Incompleted application

  Permission for construction of 2no. bungalows (Type ‘A’ 3 bedroom & Type ‘B’ 4 bedroom) together with twinned splayed site entry from public road & all associated site development works & services connection. (The proposed development was previously granted full planning permission planning register No. 17/05202).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4706

• 21 Dec 2023Incompleted application

  Permission for 2no. bungalows (Type ‘A’ 3 bedroom & Type ‘B’ 4 bedroom) together with twinned splayed site entry from public road & all associated site development works & services connection. (The proposed development was previously granted full planning permission planning register No. 17/05202)

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/6589

• 13 Jun 2023Conditional

  Erecting a 24m high telecommunications lattice structure together with antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment all enclosed by security fencing.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5201

• 28 Jun 2022Conditional

  Permission to erect 329.00 m2 or 62.10 kWp of photovoltaic panels on the roof of our existing manufacturing building with all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/5512

• 22 Apr 2022Incompleted application

  Erect 329.00 m2 or 62.10 kWp of photovoltaic panels on the roof of our existing manufacturing building with all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/4922

• 18 Jan 2019Conditional

  The construction of 14 no. two storey semi-detached dwellinghouses, a new vehicular entrance from the Claragh Road and all ancillary site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4070

• 20 Dec 2018Incompleted application

  The construction of 14 no. two storey semi-detached dwellinghouses, a new vehicular entrance from the Claragh Road and all ancillary site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/7384

• 12 Dec 2018Unconditional

  Commercial development comprising of construction of building for use as bakery and bakery demonstration area, blending area, liquid blending area, reception office, changing and toilet facilities, warehouse storage area all attached to existing building together with ancillary site works including retaining wall, storm and foul drainage and car-parking. Extension of Duration of Permission granted under Planning Reference: 13/6318.

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 18/7271

• 16 May 2017Conditional

  Construct 2 no. bungalows (Type ‘A’ 3 bedroom, Type ‘B’ 4 bedroom) together with twinned splayed site entry from public road and all associated site development work.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/5202

• 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

• 4 Aug 2015Refused

  Residential development of 12 no. semi-detached dwellinghouses and associated site works - Extension of duration to permission granted under Planning Reg. No. 10/5871

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 15/5716

• 6 Dec 2013Conditional

  Commercial development comprising of construction of building for use as bakery and bakery demonstration area, blending area, liquid blending area, reception office, changing and toilet facilities, warehouse storage area all attached to existing building together with ancillary site works including retaining wall, storm and foul drainage and car-parking

  Permission · Cork County Council, 13/6318

• 30 Oct 2013Incompleted application

  Commercial development comprising of extension to existing building incorporating bakery and bakery demonstration area, blending area, liquid blending area, reception office, changing and toilet facilities, warehouse storage area together with ancillary site works including retaining wall, storm & foul drainage and car parking

  Permission · Cork County Council, 13/6064

• 27 Jun 2013Conditional

  Retention of 2no. Extensions, an abatement house and a fire water holding tank.

  Retention · Cork County Council, 13/5233

• 30 Aug 2011Conditional

  2 no. bungalows (Type 'A' 3 bedroom, Type 'B' 4 bedroom) together with twinned splayed site entry from public road and all associated site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 11/5876

• 22 Aug 2011Incompleted application

  Construction of 2 no. bungalows (Type 'A' 3 bedroom and Type 'B' 4 bedroom) together with twinned splayed site entry from public road and all associated site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 11/5802

• 23 Jul 2010Conditional

  Residential development of 12 no. semi-detached dwellinghouses and associated site works

  Permission consequent · Cork County Council, 10/5871

• 26 May 2010Incompleted application

  12no. semi-detached dwelling houses & associated site works

  Permission consequent · Cork County Council, 10/5308

The 25 most recent of 50 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

• CO039-058 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on break in S-facing slope. Circular area (34m N-S; 34m E-W) raised 2.8m above level of surrounding land, enclosed by fosse with external bank. Top of platform defined by low rise (max. int. H 0.5m) N->SE. Fosse dry and flat-bottomed (Wth 3m). Outer bank (H 1.3m) 3.5m wide on top; faced externally with stone wall, battered in parts. Possible entrance to SSE where platform has more gradual profile and outer bank replaced by external, stone-faced scarp. Interior planted with coniferous trees; fosse and bank lightly planted. Locally known as "Lissard". 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

• CO039-059 Country house
  Description

  Abandoned rectangular house, 2-storey over basement. Entrance front (E) of 6 bays with 2-bay central pedimented breakfront; lower part of break front is open supported by four Ionic columns forming a portico with vertical half door flanked by side lights; pediment contains carved armorial plaque. Side elevations 2 bays deep. Brick string course on front (except break front) and side elevations between ground and 1st floor. Rear elevation of 5 bays with central tall pointed window; gabled addition on S side of rear. Inscription on rear wall reads 'Leader May 1842'. Ranges of abandoned 2-storey farm buildings to rear, one with diamond-shaped 1st-floor windows; bellcote on another; circular stone-built corn stands to rear similar to those at Coolmore (6018) near Carrigaline. 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

Architectural heritage

• Mount Leader, country house, 1830–1835 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached six-bay two-storey over half-basement country house, built 1833, having two-bay pedimented breakfront with Doric-style tetrastyle portico to front, and two-bay side elevations. Hipped skirt slate roof with rendered chimneystacks and overhanging eaves. Rendered walls with string course between floors. Square-headed windows with moulded sills and remains of six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows. Round-headed entrance doorway with timber panelled door. House approached by avenues from north and south, latter forking and one route leading to double courtyard of two-storey outbuildings with stone walls and having elliptical-arched vehicular entrances. Diamond-shaped windows and round-headed winodws to some openings. Walled garden and ornamental lake to demesne.

• Mount Leader, gate lodge, 1820–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey former gate lodge with hexagonal-plan projection to front, built c. 1830, now in use as private house. Hipped slate roofs with rendered chimneystacks. Painted rendered walls. Triangular-headed window openings with limestone sills and traceried windows. Front projection having sixteen-pane windows, fixed window to front and eight-over-eight pane timber sliding sash to side walls. Main block has four-over-pane timber sliding sash windows and replacement timber windows, some square-headed and some with render sills. Square-headed door opening with replacement timber door. Painted rendered square-profile piers to front painted rendered boundary walls, with cast-iron gate. Gate lodge set to inside of quadrant entrance gateway to Mount leader, having ashlar limestone masonry walls with remains of render copings and limestone plinth, terminating in a pair of square-profile piers with carved limestone caps and plinths.

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 Mountleader, about 1 in 5 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. Parts of the land are made ground and water.

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Mountleader · Drom Uí Scanláin

Area

1,035,488 m² (103.55 ha, 255.87 acres)

Civil parish

Drishane, and its townlands

Barony

Muskerry West

Electoral division

Coomlogane, the unit of the census

Census 2022

995 people lived in 401 households in the Coomlogane electoral division. 72% of households owned their home. 29% of homes were built since 2001. 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Carrigleigh, Coomlogane, Geararoe, Inchileigh, Liscahane

Placenames

Mountleader 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.