Reenrour West
Townland in the civil parish of Kilmocomoge, barony of Bantry, Co. Cork; in Irish An Rinn Ramhar Thiar
- Area
- 32.9 ha
- 81 acres
- Land parcels
- 70
- registered freehold, median 241 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses
- Planning
- 42
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
70 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Reenrour West, from 8 m² to 78,154 m² (7.82 ha, 19.31 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 13 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 · 54 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 15 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M2Town Centre/Neighbourhood Centres (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R4Residential Reserve (Strategic Residential Reserve)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - P1Agriculture
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M5Special Policy Area (Other mix of uses)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 2 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
12 Sept 2025Grant with conditions
Permission for the following: (i) retention of reinforced concrete retaining wall constructed to rear and sides of property, (ii) permission for renovation of existing dwelling house including raising of existing roof, fenestration changes, removal of chimney, construction of 2-storey extension to rear, and associated site works, (iii) construction of attached 2-storey building consisting of 2 no. apartments and for all ancillary site works including installation of external stairway, amenity areas, pathways and boundary walls.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5897
26 Aug 2025Invalid - case closed
Permission for the following: (i) retention of reinforced concrete retaining wall constructed to rear and sides of property, (ii) permission for renovation of existing dwelling house including raising of existing roof, fenestration changes, removal of chimney, construction of 2-storey extension to rear, and associated site works, (iii) construction of attached 2-storey building consisting of 2 no. apartments and for all ancillary site works including installation of external stairway, amenity areas, pathways and boundary walls
Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 25/483
31 May 2024Conditional
To construct a 55.73 sq/m single storey extension to existing supermarket to include additional cafe space and store and in addition partial change of use of 119 sq/m of storage space to retail and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/279
12 Aug 2022Conditional
Construct a draught lobby extension to the existing supermarket
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/514
29 Mar 2022Refused
Construction of 6 no. dwelling houses and all associated landscaping, roadways, lighting and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/215
20 Feb 2020Refused
a demountable single storey converted shipping container for the purposes of commercial coffee kiosk and storage associated with existing boat hire activity
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/87
21 Feb 2019Conditional
Erection of photovoltaic solar panels on the roof of existing Supervalu Supermarket
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/119
29 Jan 2018Conditional permission
Permission for retention of changes to supermarket as granted permission by an Bord Pleanala Ref. PL88,247100 (Cork County Council Ref. 16/333) consisting of, a) Internal alterations to ground floor layout including an increase in retail space (granted as storage space), reconfiguration of the storage area and the construction of a recycling compactor area at ground floor level, b) Alterations to the first floor layout including the provision of toilets, staff facilities and revisions to the plant areas, changes to the parking area to provide 65 no parking spaces (74 granted), c) Elevational changes namely; i) Addition of 2 no. doorways on the South elevation and cladding and render finish to gables (in lieu of circular features as granted), ii) Relocation of 3 no doorways and minor finish treatments on the North elevation, iii) Addition of a ventilation louver and increase in parapet height on the East elevation, iv) Addition of a doorway on the West elevation and cladding finish (in-lieu of ventilation louvers as granted), v) Change from frameless glazing to curtain walling in respect of the shop front glazing, d) Modification and realignment of retaining wall to the rear of the building including grading and change of levels of the hillside to the rear of the site, e) Location of an emergency generator behind the retaining wall at the rear of the site
Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 18/40
27 Sept 2017Conditional
To amend the permitted hours of opening to the public of supermarket as permitted by an Bord Pleanala Planning Ref. PL88.247100 (Cork County Council Ref. 16/333) from 09:00 until 21:00 to 08:00 until 21:00 on Monday to Saturday and from 10:00 until 19:00 to 09:00 until 19:00 on Sundays and public holidays
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/636
18 Sept 2017Incompleted application
Permission to amend the permitted hours of opening to the public of supermarket as permitted by an Bord Pleanala Planning Ref. PL88.247100(Cork County Council Ref. 16/333) from 09:00 until 21:00 to 08:00 until 21:00 on Monday to Saturday and from 10:00 until 19:00 to 09:00 until 19:00 on Sundays and public holidays.
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/612
2 Aug 2017Withdrawn
Changes to the permitted development of Inner Bantry Harbour Development, Planning Ref 12/00735 consisting of permission for the installation of a waste water treatment system on the reclaimed quayside along with UV treatment units and sand filter beds. This development is being undertaken in a phased basis. Phase 1 consists of the constructing the permitted widening the Town Pier, dredging a portion of the overall permitted dredge area, installing a portion of the permitted marina pontoon structures, constuction of the permitted quayside reclaimation and construction of the permitted amenity area
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/503
17 Oct 2016Conditional
This application pertains to proposed changes to the permitted development of Inner Bantry Harbour Development, Planning Ref 12/00735. This development is being undertaken in a phased basis. Phase 1 consists of the constructing the permitted widening the Town Pier, dredging a portion of the overall permitted dredge area, installing a portion of the permitted marina pontoon structures, construction of the permitted quayside reclamation and construction of the permitted amenity area. It is proposed to install a Floating breakwater in the location of the permitted fixed rubble mound breakwater. This breakwater is moored using block and chain anchoring so it can be moved to allow for the construction of the fixed breakwater in a future phase of the development. It is proposed to re align the previously permitted marina pontoon structure adjacent to the Quayside reclamation. The re aligned section will be moored using block and chain anchoring allowing for future re alignment when Phase 2 of the Bantry inner harbour project. It is proposed to alter the alignment of the proposed Town pier extension at the head of the pier. The proposed realignment is within the permitted outline of the pier widening. It is also proposed to extend site working hours by two hours during weekdays from 8am to 8pm.
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/640
27 May 2016Conditional
Permission to demolish the existing single storey workshop/office building, boundary walls and fences and to construct a supermarket (net retail sales area of 1,672 sq/m) with ancillary off-licence, delivery area and storage at ground floor level; ancillary offices, car parking and plant at first floor level including all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/333
28 Oct 2015Conditional
Retention of extension to rear of dwelling and all associated site works
Retention · Cork County Council, 15/610
6 Jan 2014Conditional
Demolish existing single storey workshop/office building and boundary walls and fences and to construct a new building comprising: Supermarket to include food, non-food and alcohol sales, ancillary offices, storage, access roadway, service yard and car parking at ground floor, ancillary offices, car parking and plant at first floor and offices at second floor
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/7
22 Feb 2013Withdrawn
Permission to demolish existing single storey workshop/office building and boundary walls and fences and to construct a new building comprising: basement storage area; supermarket at ground floor to include food, non-food and alcohol sales; ancillary offices, car parking and plant at first floor; ancillary car parking and plant at second floor; and associated external building signage
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/105
3 Dec 2012Conditional
Permission for the development of a 230 berth marina within Bantry Inner Harbour along with enabling works, required at associated neighbouring sites. The works associated with this scheme include: Within Bantry Inner Harbour • Dredging of harbour sediments to provide navigable water depths • Temporary treatment area for contaminated dredge material • Treatment and re-use of contaminated dredged material as fill material for reclamation • Land reclamation at Railway Pier, adjacent to Town Pier and adjacent to Wolfe Tone Square • Widening of Town Pier and Extension to Pier Head • Breakwater and Open Pile Quay construction • Improvement works to quay wall along Fishing Docks and in front of Maritime Hotel • Revetment construction along northern embankment of Inner Harbour • Carparking and landscaped amenity area • Associated street and pier lighting • Provision of pontoons and marina infrastructure. Cove and Beicin Strand • Placement of approx 79,500m3 of uncontaminated dredged material at Cove and approx 2,000m3 along Beicin Strand as part of a beach renourishment scheme. • The construction of two beach retention groynes at the entrance to Cove to retain placed dredged material. Abbey • Dredging of approx 25,000m3 of contaminated material from outer harbour approaches • Treatment of material and reuse as fill material for the extension of the existing hardstanding area westwards • Sides of reclaimed area to be protected by sloping rock armour revetments. • Extended hardstanding area to be used for boat storage • Associated lighting
Permission · Cork County Council, 12/735
19 Nov 2012Incompleted application
See Part 9 of application form
Permission · Cork County Council, 12/708
28 Sept 2012Conditional
for the construction of an agricultural storage shed & for all associated site work
Permission · Cork County Council, 12/617
29 May 2009Refused
Construction of detached dwellinghouse and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/626
15 May 2009Incompleted application
Construction of detached dwellinghouse and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/576
4 Mar 2009Conditional
Construction of 22no. dwellinghouses to be constructed in two phases and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/232
13 Feb 2009Incompleted application
Construction of 22no. dwellinghouses to be constructed in two phases and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/136
12 Aug 2008Conditional
Dwellinghouse, domestic store and septic tank system
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/1489
18 Jul 2008Incompleted application
Dwellinghouse, domestic store and septic tank system
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/1342
The 25 most recent of 42 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
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Reenrour West.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Reenrour West.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Reenrour West.
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 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility moderately low, moderately low (inferred), low, on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Reenrour West.
- 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 Reenrour West with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Reenrour West · An Rinn Ramhar Thiar
- Area
- 328,893 m² (32.89 ha, 81.27 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kilmocomoge, and its townlands
- Barony
- Bantry
- Electoral division
- Bantry Urban, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Bantry Urban electoral division: 3,358 people in 1,345 households; 51% of households own their home; 24% of homes were built since 2001; 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 4% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Newtown, Reenrour East, Town Lots
- Placenames
- Reenrour West 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.