Rossacon

58 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Rossacon, from 59 m² to 264,754 m² (26.48 ha, 65.42 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 19 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• G3Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 53 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 27 Jan 2026Grant with conditions

  Crann Centre Limited is applying for planning permission for development consisting of river restoration works at the Monymusk Conservation Area in a site located between the Meelaherragh Road and the Owenanare River in the townland of Meelaherragh, Kanturk, Co. Cork. The development consists of the following works: (i) introduction of a vegetated swale (ditch) in the semi-improved grassland field adjacent to the Owenanare River; (ii) construction of a wetland scrape (shallow pond); (iii) construction low mounds within the river floodplain; and (iv) placement of tree root plates abutting into the river channel to help regulate flow. All works are aimed at improving water quality and biodiversity. The proposed development includes associated temporary development works including a temporary compound area and temporary access which will be in use for the duration of the works. The Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0152

• 9 Dec 2025Invalid - case closed

  The Crann Centre is applying for planning permission for development consisting of river restoration works at the Crann Conservation Area in a site located between the Meelaherragh Road and the Owenanare River in the townland of Meelaherragh, Kanturk, Co. Cork. The development consists of the following works: (i) introduction of a vegetated swale (ditch) in the semi-improved grassland field adjacent to the Owenanare River; (ii) construction of a wetland scrape (shallow pond); (iii) construction low mounds within the river floodplain; and (iv) placement of tree root plates abutting into the river channel to help regulate flow. All works are aimed at improving water quality and biodiversity. The proposed development includes associated temporary development works including a temporary compound area and temporary access which will be in use for the duration of the works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6724

• 12 Sept 2025Invalid - case closed

  Permission for (i) Introduction of a vegetated swale (ditch) in semi-improved grassland field adjacent to the Owenanare River; (ii) Construction of a wetland scrape (shallow pond); (iii) Construction low mounds within the river floodplain; and (iv) Placement of one or more trees with root plates intact within the river channel, all works which are aimed at improving water quality and biodiversity. The proposed development includes associated temporary development works including a temporary compound area and temporary access which will be in use for the duration of the works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5898

• 28 Mar 2024Conditional

  Permission for retention for a single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling and all associated site works.

  Retention · Cork County Council, 24/4542

• 19 Jan 2024Conditional permission

  Permission for the provision of a care and equestrian facility development. The construction of a respite building, residential building, pedestrian bridge, stable block, covered lunging ring, the change of use of existing dwelling to canteen & store, refurbishment of existing stable blocks to include toilet facilities, the provision of play area, car park, equestrian riding circuit, sensory trails, walkways, installation of wastewater treatment systems, polishing filters, site lighting, revisions to existing entrance, provision of a new vehicular entrance and all ancillary site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4066

• 21 Dec 2023Incompleted application

  Permission for the construction of a respite building, residential building, pedestrian bridge, stable block, covered lunging ring, The change of use of existing dwelling to canteen, refurbishment of existing stable blocks to include toilet facilities, the provision of play area, car park, equestrian riding circuit, sensory trails, walkways, installation of wastewater treatment systems, polishing filters, site lighting, revisions to existing entrance, provision of a new vehicular entrance, and all ancillary site works. An appropriate assessment (AA) screening report and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) is submitted with this applciation

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/6575

• 21 Nov 2022Application withdrawn

  Provision of a Care and Equestrian Facility. Development will comprise the construction of a respite building, residential building, stable block, covered lunging ring, the change of use of existing dwelling to café, refurbishment of existing stable blocks to include toilet facilities, the provision of play area, car park, equestrian riding circuit, sensory trails, installation of a wastewater treatment system, polishing filter, site lighting and all ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6580

• 1 Jun 2022Conditional

  Revisions to the permitted frequency and duration of seasonal operation of the permitted nature / conservation visit use (under Pl.Ref.20/6830) of a horse riding track area previously permitted under Pl.Ref.17/4281. Permission is also sought for an unrestricted duration of the life of permission for the nature / conservation use.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/5279

• 6 Oct 2021Conditional

  (1) The construction of a dwelling house, (2) Private on-site waste water treatment system and (3) all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6711

• 31 Aug 2021Conditional

  Retention of detached domestic garage/store

  Retention · Cork County Council, 21/6390

• 29 Jul 2021Incompleted application

  Permission for retention of detached domestic garage/store.

  Retention · Cork County Council, 21/6093

• 14 Dec 2020Conditional

  Revisions to a previously permitted horse-riding track and associarted development under Reg. Ref. 17/4281 at an existing stud farm. The revisions consist of the occasional use of the site for nature / conservation visits by invited members of the public; addition of viewing points, safety fencing, kerbs and gates along the riding track; improved sightlines to the existing site access; provision of parking for 6 No. visitor cars and area for temporary portable toilet facilities for visiting days. All on site of approx. 3.9 hectares.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6830

• 23 Oct 2020Withdrawn

  The development will comprise of revisions to a previously permitted horse-riding track and associated development under Reg. Ref. 17/4281 at an existing stud farm. The revisions consist of the occasional use of the site for nature/conservation visits by invited members of the public; revisions to the surface finish of the permitted riding track; addition of viewing points, safety fencing and kerbs alongside the riding track; provision of parking for 6 No. visitor cars and area for temporary portable toilet facilities for visiting days. All on a site of approx 3.9 hectares.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6330

• 15 Apr 2019Conditional

  Construction of an agricultural entrance and the erection of a steel entrance gate all ancillary works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4926

• 11 Jan 2019Conditional

  Alteration to site boundaries

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4032

• 21 May 2018Conditional

  (1) Revised site boundaries, (2) Relocated septic tank and percolation area, (3) Garage and store as constructed, (4) Minor alterations to dwelling house as permitted under planning ref: 01/2512 to include alterations to elevations, increase in ridge height to side and rear and extended first floor living accommodation, (5) Extension as constructed to rear of dwelling, (6)Stables and stores as constructed, (7) Alteration to previously permitted entrance, (8) All associated site works.

  Retention · Cork County Council, 18/5292

• 10 Feb 2017Conditional

  Part Retention works, part remediation works and part completion works of previously commenced unauthorised works for the provision of a horse riding track and associated stone extraction works. The development includes Retention and completion of parts of horse track; new parts of horse track; infilling areas of previous quarrying/rock extraction; stabilistation of area of river bank erosion; infilling of two silt trap areas; adoption of a silt trap area to provide wetland habitat pond; removal of embankment adjacent to river; associated site development works. All on a site of approx 3.89 Hectares.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/4281

• 30 Mar 2016Conditional

  Construct an easy feed slatted house for over wintering cows complete with underground slurry storage tanks, including all associated ancillary site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/4715

• 23 Dec 2015Conditional

  (1) Construct an easy feed slatted house for over wintering cows complete with underground slurry storage tanks and external handling facility such as crush and holding pen, and (2) construct a silage base with concrete apron, and concrete base for feed silo including all associated ancillary site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/6987

• 12 Jun 2013Conditional

  Retention of agricultural entrance

  Retention · Cork County Council, 13/5105

• 16 Oct 2012Incompleted application

  Construction of a dwelling house

  Permission · Cork County Council, 12/6173

• 25 Jul 2011Refused

  Construction of dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 11/5608

• 17 Jul 2008Withdrawn

  Dwelling, garage & septic tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/7937

• 21 Apr 2008Conditional

  Extension to dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/6212

• 5 Feb 2008Conditional

  Two storey dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/4553

The 25 most recent of 43 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

• CO023-002 Earthwork
  Description

  In pasture, on gentle S-facing slope. Arc (C c. 50m) NW->NE of low, spread-out, earthen bank (int. H 0.3m; ext. H 0.3m). Interior slightly raised above level of surrounding field. Locally known as a 'fort'. 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

• CO023-003 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on gentle S-facing slope, immediately to SW of farm house and yard. According to local information, faint outline of fort visible in field. No visible surface trace of site noted, due to long grass. Recorded by Bowman (1934, 184) as levelled single-ramparted fort (diam. c. 26.5m) in T Scully's land, approximately 0.6m higher than surrounding field level. 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

• CO023-004 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough grazing, immediately S of drain and c. 150m W of Owenanare River. Partially levelled mound of burnt material. Remains consist of semicircular mound (14m NW-SE; 4m NE-SW; H 0.9m). Probably fulacht fiadh recorded by Bowman (1934, 184) in W. Noonan's land. 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

• CO023-324 Country house
  Description

  Overgrown, abandoned 2-storey house, early 19th-century in appearance. Walls rendered over random-rubble sandstone construction. Entrance front (SE) of 3 bays: central round-headed door ope with panelled door and fanlight; Wyatt windows on ground floor, rectangular sash. Gable-ended with chimney stacks atop gables; window in ground and 1st floor of SW elevation; 1-storey bathroom addition onto NE elevation. Central round-headed stairway window on rear elevation; 1-storey gabled kitchen addition on SW side. Central hallway with stairs to rear; large room on either side with fireplaces; very narrow rooms to rear. Two-storey farm buildings in yard to rear with brick bellcote atop gable. Limestone entrance piers; abandoned 1-storey lodge adjacent. 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

• House, 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay single-storey lobby-entry vernacular house, built c. 1800, with loft to west. Hipped thatched roof, raised to allow for attic window, with rendered chimneystack. Painted rendered walls. Square-headed openings with replacement uPVC windows, and limestone sills. No windows to rear elevation. Square-headed entrance doorway with replacement timber panelled door, and having limestone threshold. Two-bay single-storey outbuilding to south having pitched corrugated-iron roof, painted rendered walls, and square-headed openings with replacement metal fittings. Single-bay single-storey outbuilding to east with lean-to to west gable, having pitched corrugated-iron roof, painted rendered walls, with rubble sandstone masonry walls to west gable, and square-headed door openings.

• House, 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay single-storey direct-entry vernacular house, built c. 1800, lofted to east end, having porch to front, and lean-to corrugated-iron roofed extension to rear. Pitched thatched roof with rendered chimneystack, and gabled thatched roof to porch. Painted rendered walls. Square-headed window openings with replacement uPVC windows, and limestone sills. Square-headed door opening to porch with timber battened door. Recent sandstone piers with older double-leaf wrought-iron gates to road entrance.

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

About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility high, moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_558 (ZIP).

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.

No address of the register names Rossacon with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.

Name

Rossacon · Rosach Chon

Area

2,793,281 m² (279.33 ha, 690.23 acres)

Civil parish

Clonfert, and its townlands

Barony

Duhallow

Electoral division

Newmarket, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Newmarket electoral division: 1,579 people in 647 households; 76% of households own their home; 22% of homes were built since 2001; 13% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Duarrigle, Garraunawarrig Lower, Gortknockaneroe, Greenfield, Meelaherragh, Rossline

Placenames

Rossacon 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.