Whitechurch

167 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Whitechurch, from 43 m² to 481,241 m² (48.12 ha, 118.92 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 22 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Whitechurch in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

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

• 31 Oct 2025Grant with conditions

  Permission to replace the existing grass pitch no. 1 with an all-weather astro pitch, installation of 6 no. 15m high light poles (with 16 no. 1500watt LED floodlights) to pitch no. 1, installation of 4 no. dugouts to pitch no.1, installation of 5m high ball stop nets to pitch no.1, installation of 2.3m high mesh fencing to pitch no.1 and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6358

• 28 Oct 2025Grant with conditions

  Permission for: 1) the construction of a single storey front extension to an existing dwelling, 2) construction of new rear and side boundary walls.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6305

• 8 Jul 2024Conditional permission

  Permission for the demolition and removal of the existing water storage tank and pump house and the construction of 5 no. dwelling units and all associated ancillary development works including vehicular access, parking drainage, landscaping and amenity areas.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5271

• 14 Oct 2022Refused

  Permission for the demolition and removal of the existing water storage tank and pump house and the construction of 6 no. dwelling units and all associated ancillary development works including vehicular access, parking, drainage, landscaping, and amenity areas.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6315

• 24 Jan 2022Unconditional

  72 no. residential units, 40 no. semi-detached, 6 no. terraced 2 storey, 22 no. detached dwellings, 4 no. apartments overhead, 2 no. retail units. Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Pl.Reg.No. 00/0683 and extended under Pl.Reg.No. 12/5304 & 17/7132.

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 22/4105

• 17 Dec 2021Conditional

  The construction of 14 no. dwelling units and all associated ancillary development works including access, parking, drainage, landscaping and amenity areas. The proposed dwelling houses will replace 14 no. residential units previously permitted under Cork County Council Ref. 00/683 (extended under Council Ref’s 12/5304 and 17/7132).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/7400

• 24 Jun 2021Conditional

  The change of use from retail use to retail use including the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises (i.e. off licence use, ancillary to the primary retail use) of part of existing overall floor area (8.6 sqm) at site.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5742

• 7 May 2021Conditional

  The construction of 8 no. dwelling units and all associated ancillary development works including access, parking, drainage, landscaping and amenity areas. The proposed dwelling houses will replace 5 no. residential units previously permitted under Cork County Council Ref. 00/683 (extended under Council Ref’s 12/5304 and 17/7132).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5247

• 15 Apr 2021Incompleted application

  The construction of 8 no. dwelling units and all associated ancillary development works including access, parking, drainage, landscaping and amenity areas. The proposed dwelling houses will replace 5 no. residential units previously permitted under Cork County Council Ref. 00/683 (extended under Council Ref’s 12/5304 and 17/7132).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/4973

• 23 Dec 2020Conditional

  Demolition of existing sun room, extension to side, rear and front of existing dwelling, material alterations to facades, the addition of 2no. rooflights to front and side of the dwelling and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6985

• 14 Oct 2020Conditional

  To construct a domestic garage to rear of dwelling for use as home gym and motor bike store.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6242

• 11 Sept 2020Conditional

  The construction of 17 no. dwelling units (12 no. units will have an optional rear extension) and all associated ancillary development works including access, parking, drainage, landscaping and amenity areas. The proposed dwelling houses will replace 9 no. residential units, 8 no. apartments and 4 no. retail units previously permitted under Cork County Council Ref. 00/683 ( extended under Council Ref’s 12/5304 and 17/7132).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/5978

• 7 Sept 2020Incompleted application

  To construct a domestic garage to rear of dwelling.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/5932

• 18 Jul 2019Unconditional

  Demolition of existing two-storey dwelling and all associated out buildings and construction of a two-storey residential care home consisting of en-suite bedrooms, dining and day rooms, toilets, assisted bathrooms, reception and administration offices, meeting room, an oratory and an ancillary roof garden. Permission also includes for a basement area incorporating plant rooms, kitchen with associated stores, staff changing and toilets and all ancillary site services including hard standings, lighting, parking, landscaped areas, new site entrance, erection of signage to front boundary of site, construction of underground water storage tank for fire fighting purposes, generator housing, oil tank, refuse compound, delivery and fire tender turning area, and connection to public foul and storm sewers. Extension of Duration of Permission granted under Planning Reference: 14/6289.

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 19/5800

• 30 Nov 2017Unconditional

  Further Extension of Duration under Section 42(1A) (a) of the Planning and Development Act (as amended by the Planning and Development (Amendment) (No2) Act 2017). Extension of Duration of Permission granted on foot of Planning Ref No's 00/0683 & 12/5304

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 17/7132

• 30 Nov 2017Incompleted application

  Construction of 16 no. residential units, consisting of 12.no. dwellings and 4 apartments, overhead 2 retail units. Extension of duration of planning reg. no. 00/1238 ( extended under 12/5305 )

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 17/7131

• 10 Jan 2017Conditional

  To construct an agricultural shed for the storage of farm machinery and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/4033

• 1 Dec 2016Incompleted application

  Permission to construct an agricultural shed and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/6991

• 8 Jan 2016Unconditional

  Dwelling house, wastewater treatment unit, & associated site works – Extension of Duration of Permission granted under planning ref: 10/5425

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 16/4008

• 12 Dec 2014Conditional

  Decommission and remove an existing waste water treatment plant at Whitechurch (permitted under planning reg. no. S/99/4689)and to collect and discharge foul sewage to the existing wastewater treatment plant at Gortavaroon, Whitechurch (permitted under reg. no. 05/1025) by way of a new foul sewer laid below ground through lands and roads at Whitechurch. This proposed sewer will serve the permitted "Castlecourt" development (planning reg. nos. 00/1238 and 00/0683), the existing "Castlewhite" and "The Green" developments and other development lands within the development boundary. The provision of this gravity foul sewer will replace the requirement to construct a foul sewage pumping station and rising main sewer as originally intended by planning permission reg. no. 00/1238 and 00/0683

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/6677

• 24 Oct 2014Conditional

  Demolition of existing two-storey dwelling and all associated out buildings and construction of a two-storey residential care home consisting of en-suite bedrooms, dining and day rooms, toilets, assisted bathrooms, reception and administration offices, meeting room, an oratory and an ancillary roof garden. Permission also includes for a basement area incorporating plant rooms, kitchen with associated stores, staff changing and toilets and all ancillary site services including hard standings, lighting, parking, landscaped areas, new site entrance, erection of signage to front boundary of site, construction of underground water storage tank for fire fighting purposes, generator housing, oil tank, refuse compound, delivery and fire tender turning area, and connection to public foul and storm sewers

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/6289

• 23 Oct 2014Incompleted application

  Decommissioning and removal of existing wastewater treatment plant at Whitechurch (permitted under Planning Ref. No. 99/4689) and to collect and discharge foul sewage to the existing wastewater treatment plant at Gortavaroon (permitted under Planning Ref. No. 05/1025) by way of a new foul sewer laid below ground through lands and roads at Whitechurch. The proposed sewer will serve the permitted “Castlecourt” Development (Planning Ref. Nos. 00/1238 and 00/683), the existing “Castlewhite” and “The Green” developments and other development lands within the development boundary. The provision of this gravity foul sewer will replace the requirement to construct a foul sewage pumping station and rising main sewer as originally intended by Planning Ref. Nos. 00/1238 & 00/0683

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/6274

• 24 Sept 2014Conditional

  Dwelling house, domestic garage and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/6046

• 17 Sept 2014Incompleted application

  Dwellinghouse, domestic garage and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/5990

• 6 May 2014Conditional

  Construction of new domestic garage with storage space over

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/4911

The 25 most recent of 73 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 Whitechurch.

Recorded monuments

• CO063-014001 Graveyard
  Description

  On E side of Whitechurch village; rectangular graveyard (c. 80m E-W; c. 70m N-S), in occasional use. Enclosed by stone wall, entrance on N side with 'a noble pair of piers, on which hangs a large high double gate' (Buckley 1910-12). Earliest inscribed headstone dated 1752 (Buckley ibid.). In NW quadrant remains of C of I church; earlier church (CO063-014002-) reported in ruins 1615 and 1694 but rebuilt by 1774 and rebuilt again 1801 (Brady 1863, vol. 2, 405-7). Lewis (1837, vol. 2, 712) describes latter church as 'a spacious structure in the early English style, with a square tower surmounted by a low spire'; the church is shown as T-shaped on 1842 OS 6-inch map. By 1902 marked as 'in ruins' on OS 6-inch map; according to Buckley (ibid.) 'taken down' about 1890. Section of wall survives (15.4m E-W; max. H 0.7m) with return to S (L 6.2m) at E end, possibly remains of church. Site of ancient parish church of Whitechurch. 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

• CO063-014002 Church
  Description

  Remains of church, in N half of graveyard, to E of Whitechurch. According to Brady (1863, vol. 2, 406) 'built in 1774 and rebuilt in 1801' on site of earlier church in ruins in 1615 (ibid., 404). Shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map as T-shaped structure and on 1904 OS 6-inch map as rectangular structure (long axis E-W), in ruins. Lewis (1837, vol. 2, 712) notes 'a square tower surmounted by a low spire'. Section of walling (H 0.7m) survives running E-W for 15.4m with short return running N-S for 6.2m, possibly remains of N arm of church. Rectangular graveyard; inscribed headstones date from early 19th century, many within area of church. 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

• CO063-015 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on S-facing slope. Shown as circular enclosure (diam. c. 40m) on 1842 OS 6-inch map. Levelled; low circular rise indicates line of bank. Moated site (CO063-016---) c. 50m to NE. 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

• CO063-016 Moated site
  Description

  In pasture. Square area (35m E-W; 35m N-S) defined by earth and stone bank (max. int. H 1.5m). Fosse (D 0.5m) to N, S and E. Entrance (Wth 4m) and causeway to E. W bank incorporated into field fence. Interior level. 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

• CO063-017 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on NE-facing slope. Shown on 1935 OS 6-inch map as circular enclosure (diam. c. 40m). According to local information, levelled c. 1980. 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

• CO063-018 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on level ground. Circular area (35m N-S; 35m E-W) defined by earthen bank (H 1.3m), very worn NNW->SSE. External fosse survives as slight depression to E, W and NW. Field fence NE->SW a short distance outside bank and concentric with it. 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

• CO063-019 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on SE-facing slope. Shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map as hachured semicircular enclosure abutting N-S field fence (diam. c. 40m). Levelled; 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

• CO063-095 Designed landscape - belvedere
  Description

  Shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map as circular structure on W side of R.C. chapel; named 'Belfry' on 1904 OS 6-inch map. Tall stone-built circular tower built in 1832 by Fr. Matthew Horgan (Mulcahy 1989, 23). Door opes on ground and first floors; several pointed window opes; embattled parapet supported by corbels; bell still in situ. Similar tower at Waterloo (Ballygibbon) near Blarney. 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

• CO063-104 Standing stone
  Description

  Condon (1916, 62) records a standing stone; 'its height is 83 inches, breadth varies from 10 inches to 19; thickness 8 inches; girth 361/2 inches'. 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

• Water pump, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding cast-iron water pump, erected c. 1880, with foliate spout, fluted cap and finial, banded shaft, and curved handle. Set on stepped concrete platform with cast-iron plate behind having raised lettering.

• Post box, 1930–1950 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding circular-profile cast-iron pillar post box, erected c. 1940, having dentilated capital.

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 Whitechurch, 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 moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Whitechurch · An Teampall Geal

Area

2,157,415 m² (215.74 ha, 533.11 acres)

Civil parish

Whitechurch, and its townlands

Barony

Cork

Electoral division

Whitechurch, the unit of the census

Census 2022

2,050 people lived in 646 households in the Whitechurch electoral division. 89% of households owned their home. 41% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballinvarrig, Ballycaskin, Farranastig, Knockaneag, Ryefield East, Ryefield West

Placenames

Whitechurch 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.