# Waterhouse, Co. Cork: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Buttevant, barony of Orrery and Kilmore, Co. Cork; in Irish Teach an Uisce.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 900,519 m² (90.05 ha, 222.52 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 25 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 1,521 m²
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): G3 Greenbelt1, the zone with the most parcels
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 11 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Buttevant, https://everytownland.com/cork/parish/buttevant.md
- Barony: Orrery and Kilmore
- Electoral division: Buttevant, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 1,965 people lived in 758 households in the Buttevant electoral division. 72% of households owned their home. 28% of homes were built since 2001. 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Cork, https://everytownland.com/cork.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/11701
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 45343
- Centre: latitude 52.228045, longitude -8.663703 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

25 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Waterhouse, from 124 m² to 581,411 m² (58.14 ha, 143.67 acres); 11 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 2204084: 581,411 m² (58.14 ha, 143.67 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2204084.md
- Parcel 5880931: 172,590 m² (17.26 ha, 42.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5880931.md
- Parcel 2379232: 96,247 m² (9.62 ha, 23.78 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2379232.md
- Parcel 2284544: 12,351 m² (1.24 ha, 3.05 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2284544.md
- Parcel 3245528: 9,737 m² (0.97 ha, 2.41 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3245528.md
- Parcel 2284540: 4,775 m² (0.48 ha, 1.18 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2284540.md
- Parcel 2204092: 3,417 m² (0.34 ha, 0.84 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2204092.md
- Parcel 5623711: 2,661 m² (0.27 ha, 0.66 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5623711.md
- Parcel 2204088: 1,704 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2204088.md
- Parcel 2204089: 1,690 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2204089.md
- Parcel 5880916: 1,586 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5880916.md
- Parcel 2204083: 1,552 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2204083.md
- Parcel 2204086: 1,521 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2204086.md
- Parcel 2284543: 1,127 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2284543.md
- Parcel 2204090: 1,060 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2204090.md
- Parcel 2284542: 1,047 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2284542.md
- Parcel 2204091: 1,041 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2204091.md
- Parcel 5162879: 983 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5162879.md
- Parcel 2284539: 915 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2284539.md
- Parcel 3245488: 912 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3245488.md
- Parcel 2204085: 905 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2204085.md
- Parcel 2284541: 763 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2284541.md
- Parcel 5880891: 284 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5880891.md
- Parcel 2204087: 125 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2204087.md
- Parcel 2379233: 124 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2379233.md

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

- G3 Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape): Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County; 29 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.corkcoco.ie/sites/default/files/2022-06/volume-3-north-cork.pdf
- R2 Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (Existing residential): Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County; 5 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.corkcoco.ie/sites/default/files/2022-06/volume-3-north-cork.pdf
- G5 Green Infrastructure (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other): Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County; 2 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.corkcoco.ie/sites/default/files/2022-06/volume-3-north-cork.pdf

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

11 applications, newest first.

- 2 Oct 2026, Cork County Council 26/2551: Awaiting technical validation. Permission. planning permission to construct a new part one storey, part two storey extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling house with alterations and a new bin store, permission for retention of the existing domestic garage and permission to remove the decorative arches to the side elevations of the existing dwelling and garage, with all associated alterations, site and ancillary works. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=26/2551
- 9 Sept 2026, Cork County Council 26/2351: Invalid - prepare letters. Permission. planning permission to construct a new extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling house with alterations, permission for retention of the existing domestic garage and permission to remove the decorative arches to the side elevations of the existing dwelling and garage, with all associated alterations, site and ancillary works. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=26/2351
- 14 Dec 2020, Cork County Council 20/6831: Conditional. Permission. Construction of a cubicle house and all associated site works.. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=20/6831
- 27 Sept 2017, Cork County Council 17/6495: Conditional. Permission. Construction of a slatted feeding passage and an extension to existing slatted unit to include cubicle house and milking parlour, and all associated site works.. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=17/6495
- 19 May 2014, Cork County Council 14/5029: Conditional. Permission. Two-storey dwelling, entrance and septic tank. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=14/5029
- 2 May 2014, Cork County Council 14/4903: Incompleted application. Permission. Two-storey dwelling, entrance and septic tank. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=14/4903
- 17 Aug 2007, Cork County Council 07/10351: Conditional. Permission. Construction of conservatory extension to dwelling. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=07/10351
- 16 Jul 2007, Cork County Council 07/9616: Incompleted application. Permission. Construction of conservatory extension to dwelling. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=07/9616
- 23 May 2007, Cork County Council 07/8023: Incompleted application. Permission. Conservatory extension to dwelling. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=07/8023
- 4 May 2007, Cork County Council 07/7520: Conditional. Permission. Demolition of outhouses and construction of slatted shed with underground slurry tanks, calving pins, concrete apron and associated works. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=07/7520
- 10 Feb 2005, Cork County Council 05/695: Conditional. Permission. Extension to dwelling. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=05/695

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## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service)

- Special Area of Conservation: Blackwater River (Cork/Waterford) SAC, site code 002170, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/002170

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

- CO017-055: Ritual site - holy well, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO017-055----. In wooded area, on E side of Awbeg River and 250m E of Buttevant. Rectangular spring well, lined with stone. Shrine of stone, containing Blessed Virgin, set on E side. Trees on N and E sides adorned with rags. According to local information, visited in May. 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 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/
- CO017-056: Kiln - lime, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO017-056----. On W side of disused road, built against limestone rock outcrop. Random-rubble limestone walls encase core. Front elevation (H 5.1m; Wth 6.5m) faces E; brick-arched recess (H 2.4m; Wth 2.16m; D 1.27m), second lower inner arch with stoking hole, sloping slabs at rear. Funnel infilled. 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
- CO017-057001: Country house, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO017-057001-. Remains of overgrown late 17th/early 18th century 1-storey house, on NW bank of Awbeg River, immediately NW of clapper bridge (14839). Indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map, as 'Water Ho.'; marked as 'in ruins' on 1902 OS 6-inch map. L-shaped in plan, SW arm longer than SE. Most of inner wall faces collapsed. Remains of 3 opes in external SE wall and 2 opes in external SW wall. NW pier of bridge butts onto E corner of house, suggesting an association between house and bridge. Large fireplace with wooden lintel in SW arm, divides area into two rooms; fireplace contains brick-lined oven (0.88m x 1.22m). Corner fireplace in S corner of L, and possible remains of another corner fireplace in N corner of NW arm. Springfield House (14849) on river bank opposite to SE. 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
- CO017-119001: Mill - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO017-119001-. In woodland, on N bank of Awbeg River, on bend in river. All that remains are two oval grass-covered earth and stone mounds (c. 10m NW-SE; c. 7m NE-SW; H c. 1m), c. 4m apart, with loose stones on top. Possible remains of mill shown here on Down Survey (1655-6) barony map ; second mill (15228) on S bank. Two stone-lined channels (H c. 2.5ft; Wth c. 2ft) which were noted (pers. comm. J. Hickey) extending into mound for c. 13ft., with mortared random-rubble side and lintelled stone roof are possibly remains of mill race. 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
- CO017-119002: Mill - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO017-119002-. This unclassified mill is referred to in the 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork - vol. 4 North Cork' (2000, 710) under the entry (no. 15243) for another unclassified mill (CO017-119001-). The reference to the former mill is as follows: 'In woodland, on N bank of Awbeg River, on bend in river. All that remains are two oval grass-covered earth and stone mounds (c. 10m NW-SE; c. 7m NE-SW; H c. 1m), c. 4m apart, with loose stones on top. Possible remains of mill shown here on Down Survey (1655-6) barony map ; second mill (15228) on S bank. Two stone-lined channels (H c. 2.5ft; Wth c. 2ft) which were noted (pers. comm. J. Hickey) extending into mound for c. 13ft., with mortared random-rubble side and lintelled stone roof are possibly remains of mill race.' 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

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)

- Clapper Bridge, foot bridge, 1840–1880, Regional interest, registry number 20901724, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=CO&regno=20901724. Foot bridge, erected c.1860, comprising five surviving spans of stone slabs resting on rubble stone piers, on north bank of Awbeg River, apparently formerly crossing width of river. River section removed during dredging c. 1910. Bridge gave access to Water House, now ruined, to north-west, apparently of early eighteenth-century date and having wall oven. Concrete foot bridge to west.

## 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 Waterhouse, 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 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 Waterhouse.
- 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/waterhouse.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/cork/waterhouse.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/cork/waterhouse.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Waterhouse 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)

- Ballybeg East: https://everytownland.com/cork/ballybeg-east.md
- Buttevant: https://everytownland.com/cork/buttevant.md
- Castle-Land: https://everytownland.com/cork/castle-land.md
- Creggane: https://everytownland.com/cork/creggane-41946.md
- Knockanare: https://everytownland.com/cork/knockanare-43662.md
- Lackaroe: https://everytownland.com/cork/lackaroe-43957.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.

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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.

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