Waters-Land South

42 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Waters-Land South, from 27 m² to 240,481 m² (24.05 ha, 59.42 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 21 neighbouring parcels touch it.

• R2Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (Existing residential)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 49 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M4Existing Mixed/General Business/Industrial Uses (Built up area)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Green Infrastructure (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Business and General Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 22 Sept 2025Awaiting f.i. response

  Permission for the construction of 10 No. terraced houses. Permission for change of design to ancillary site works comprising car parking, footpaths, drainage and landscaping works. Permission for Retention for alterations to site layout including ESB sub-station and refuse bin enclosure as constructed. The proposed 10 No. houses and site layout will replace the 18 No. apartments previously permitted under planning reference 20/5228.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5989

• 8 Feb 2024Unconditional

  Permission for a) conversion of 9.4 sq.m of existing attic to habitable space and b) removal of two existing roof lights, replaced with the addition of three proposed roof lights on the south elevation overlooking Barrack's Lane and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4197

• 17 Aug 2023Conditional

  Permission for demolition of an existing house and construction of new dwelling, basement car park, alterations to the existing vehicular entrance and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5676

• 11 Aug 2023Incompleted application

  Permission for alterations to dwelling house: replacement of two existing roof-lights plus one additional roof-light at the rear of the premises (overlooking Barracks Lane) with three combination roof-lights (2 x two-window roof lights and 1 x four window roof-light). The position of the replacement roof-lights will be unchanged from the existing roof-lights positioning (save for variation relating to the increased size).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5642

• 12 Dec 2022Unconditional

  Alterations to dwelling house; replacement of two existing roof-lights at the rear of the premises (overlooking Barracks Lane) with two combination roof-lights (1x two-window roof lights, and 1x four-window roof-light). the position of the replacement roof--lights will be unchanged from the position of the existing roof-lights (save for variation related to the increased size of the replacement roof-lights)

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6737

• 9 Dec 2022Conditional

  To construct 4 no. dwelling houses (2 pairs of semi-detached) at site no. 7 Watersland, Kinsale- change of plan and change of site boundary to site no. 7 from previously permitted permission Planning Reference 17-7404. Also, to construct 4 no. dwelling houses (2 pairs of semi-detached) on site no’s 8 to 11, Watersland, Kinsale – change of plan and change of boundaries from previously permitted permission Planning Reference 17-7404, together with all ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6722

• 25 Feb 2022Conditional

  Permission for retention sought for the following as amended from planning application no. S/1034/85 : 1) Existing garage and utility room, 2) existing first floor attic conversion and associated skylight windows/ gable window, 3) existing entrance porch, 4) and all associated site works

  Retention · Cork County Council, 22/4415

• 10 Feb 2022Incompleted application

  Retention sought for the following as amended from planning application No. S/1034/85: 1. Existing garage and utility room. 2. Existing first floor attic conversion and associated skylight windows/gable window. 3. Existing entrance porch. 4. And all associated site works.

  Retention · Cork County Council, 22/4264

• 17 Jun 2020Conditional

  The construction of 18 no. apartment units and all associated ancillary development works including access, parking, footpaths, drainage and landscaping. The proposed apartments will replace 14 no. apartment units previously permitted under Cork County Council Ref. 17/7404.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/5228

• 26 Mar 2020Incompleted application

  The construction of 18 no. apartment units and all associated ancillary development works including access, parking, footpaths, drainage and landscaping. The proposed apartments will replace 14 no. apartment units previously permitted under Cork County Council Planning Ref. 17/7404.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4629

• 10 Feb 2020Conditional

  (a) Alterations to area at front of existing hostel to include the construction of 5no car parking spaces, construction of new steps and ramp and relocation of seating area, (b) Remove existing north and east boundary walls and ditch and alter existing vehicle access, construct new 2m wide public footpath with 0.9m high rendered block wall to inside (c) Construct new 2m high rendered block wall to west boundary. (d) Construct pedestrian access gate in new north boundary wall to access service yard and construct 2m high closed timber fence to service yard and all ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4232

• 1 Oct 2018Unconditional

  Alterations to dwellinghouse: Specifically, expansion of existing third floor living area to incorporate currently unused attic space, and insertion of a roof light to provide light and ventilation for same. The new roof light is to be inserted to the rear of the dwelling, bringing the total number of same to three.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/6575

• 21 Dec 2017Conditional

  Residential development for construction of 11 no. dwelling houses and 18 no. apartments (in 1no. three storey apartment block) and all associated development works including access, parking, drainage, landscaping and amenity areas (including playground).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/7404

• 1 Dec 2017Incompleted application

  Expansion of existing third floor living area to incorporate currently unused attic space, and insertion of Velux window to provide light and ventilation for same.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/7136

• 20 Jun 2014Conditional

  Permission to construct 12 no. detached dwelling houses with new road boundaries, 2 no. new vehicular entrances and all ancillary site works, extension of duration to permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 08/53030 & An Bórd Pleanála Ref. No. PL65.232309

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 14/5318

• 27 May 2014Unconditional

  Retention of front ground floor porch, rear single storey extensions, off street rear car parking, garden shed and alteration to rear garden levels to accommodate a patio to existing dwelling and associated site works

  Retention · Cork County Council, 14/53007

• 19 May 2014Conditional

  Removal of existing roof structure and reconstruction of similar style pitch roof at an increased height with a velux window, demolition of chimney to the front of dwelling, construction of conservatory extension at ground floor and 2 no. gable end windows at proposed first floor, construction of internal stairway to proposed first floor with proposed bathroom

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/5034

• 4 Dec 2013Withdrawn

  To construct 12 no. detached dwelling houses with new road boundaries, 2 no. vehicular entrances and all ancillary site works

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 13/53016

• 10 Dec 2012Conditional

  [a] Retention and completion of building for use as office, plant and tool hire workshop, tyre sales, toilet and staff room, [b] retention of steel container for use as tool hire storage, [c] permission for erection of a 2.2 metre high timber palisade fence incorporating timber sliding gate to enclose existing plant and tool hire open storage area, customer car parking and ancillary site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 12/6518

• 3 Dec 2012Incompleted application

  Erection of a 2.2m high timber palisade fence incorporating timber sliding gate to enclose existing plant and tool hire open storage area, customer car parking & ancillary site works. Permission for retention & completion of building for use as office, plant & tool hire workshop, tyre sales, toilet & staff room, and Permission for Retention of steel container for use as tool hire storage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 12/6463

• 19 Apr 2012Unconditional

  Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two storey dwellinghouse - Extension of Duration of permission granted under Planning Reg. No. 07/4544

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 12/4802

• 29 Apr 2011Conditional

  Permission for development to revise the plans of the Lidl Licensed Discount Food Store permitted under Kinsale Town Council Planning Reference No. 09/53009 and An Bord Pleanala Ref. No. PL 65.236322 at Troopers-Close, Barrack Hill, Kinsale, County Cork, on a site of 0.69 hectares, to provide for additional signage. The proposed development comprises the erection of 1 no. sign on the southeastern elevation (measuring 2m x 2m), 1 no. sign on the northeastern elevation (measuring 2.5m x 2.5m) and 1 no. sign on the northwestern elevation (measuring 2.5m x 2.5m) of the permitted (and currently under construction) building. The signs are proposed to be externally illuminated by overhead light fixtures

  Permission · Cork County Council, 11/53009

• 13 Apr 2011Conditional

  Lidl Ireland GmbH intend to apply for permission to revise the plans for the approved Licensed Retail Discount Food Store at Trooper's Close, Barrack Hill, Kinsale, County Cork, Planning Reference No. 09/53009 and An Bord Pleanala Decision Ref. No. PL 65.236322 to accommodate an additional area of approximately 113.90 sq.m gross floor area. The additional area is to be a single storey extension to the building previously granted permission with a flat roof which is to be located along the front elevation and be finished with materials consistent with those already approved. The proposed development also includes an enclosed external plant area adjoining the proposed extension along with internal modifications and connections within the granted discount food store. This application also seeks permission to relocate the car parking spaces affected by this extension on this site and to connect to the services required which were previously granted permission on this site

  Permission · Cork County Council, 11/53008

• 25 Mar 2011Withdrawn

  Lidl Ireland GmbH intend to apply for permission to construct a single storey extension to the licensed retail discount food store at Trooper's Close, Barrack Hill, Kinsale, Co. Cork planning reference no. 09/53009 and An Bord Pleanala decision PL65.236322. The extension measures approximately 113.90sq.m. gross floor area. The extension proposed is to be a single storey area with a flat roof which is to be located along the front elevation of the granted store and will be finished with materials consistent with those approved under the previous permission. The proposed development also includes an enclosed external plant area adjoining the proposed extension along with internal modifications and connections to the granted store. This application also seeks to relocate the car parking spaces affected by this extension on this site and to connect the services required to those previously granted permission on site

  Permission · Cork County Council, 11/53005

• 31 Mar 2010Refused

  Construction of 1 no. detached dwelling house and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 10/53004

The 25 most recent of 37 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Waters-Land South.

Recorded monuments

• CO112-035 Enclosure
  Description

  In garden, on S-facing slope. Depicted as semicircular enclosure on 1842 OS 6-inch map. 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

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Waters-Land 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).

No address of the register names Waters-Land South with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.

Name

Waters-Land South · Fearann Uaitéir Theas

Area

288,928 m² (28.89 ha, 71.4 acres)

Civil parish

Ringcurran, and its townlands

Barony

Kinsale

Electoral division

Kinsale Rural, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Ardbrack, Farranatouke, Glanbeg, Knocknabohilly, Sleveen, Troopers-Close, Waters-Land North

Placenames

Waters-Land South on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, 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.