Corkagh
Townland in the civil parish of Clondalkin, barony of Uppercross, Co. Dublin; in Irish Corcach
- Area
- 34.4 ha
- 85 acres
- Land parcels
- 11
- registered freehold, median 8,265 m² (0.83 ha, 2.04 acres)
- Zoning
- G1
- OS
- Planning
- 12
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
11 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Corkagh, from 676 m² to 74,715 m² (7.47 ha, 18.46 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
- G1OS (Open space, park)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 12 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M3LC (District, neighbourhood centre)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 1 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
3 Jun 2026Refuse permission & refuse retention
Retention/continuance of use of existing hardstanding area located northeast of the access road to Wilsons Auctions and extension and improvement of this facility to provide an enlarged outdoor 'grasscrete' storage area (c.1ha) with enhanced landscaping, boundary treatments and surface water drainage for outdoor storage of vehicles, plant and machinery ancillary to the main Wilsons Auctions premises. Permission is sought for all associated site and development works.
Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0130W
16 Dec 2024Part 8 approved by council
Provision of 14 No Glamping Pods, General site works consisting of Glamping Pod bases and access paths. All ancillary works
Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD248/0013
20 Dec 2021Part 8 approved by council
Enhancements and upgrades consisting of: Provision of wayfinding and signage installations; Enhancement of the primary and secondary routes; Construction of a new ‘hub zone’ to include a Café building with 10 no. public toilets, kitchen, storage, serving area and internal seating; multi-use events space with a stage and hard-standing area; soft-landscaping with formal seating areas; picnic areas; amenity lawn; mounds; incidental play area; and planting; Removal and replacement of trees that are in poor health or pose a risk to safety; Upgrading of St. John’s Wood Car Park to include resurfacing; improved pedestrian links and footpaths, dropped kerbs and crossings; replacement of existing gates; reorganisation of internal vehicular routes; 11m high arrival beacons at St. John’s Wood Car Park Entrance; future-proofing for EV charging points; Upgrading and extension of Green Isle Car Park and park entrance to include relocation and widening of existing entrance; addition of a native edge plant buffer; 11m high arrival beacons at Green Isle Car Park Entrance; future-proofing for EV charging points; Enhancements to the Fairy Woodland Trail including new play features; new seating; new pedestrian link from the lakes; retention and protection of existing mature trees; addition of native ornamental shrubs and grasses; Upgrading of entrance and construction of a new footpath linking existing car park to the Outer Ring Road; future-proofing for EV charging points and extension of car park; and 11m high arrival beacon at Outer Ring Road Entrance; Provision of a new pedestrian entrance from Kilcarbery Grange Development; Provision of a new pedestrian link between the Camac Valley Camping Park and Corkagh Park; Enhancements to pedestrian entrance and boundary at St. John’s Wood Drive; Proposed planting, furniture and landscape works associated with the proposed development; All associated and ancillary site works associated with the proposed development. The areas for the proposed works are within the curtilage of a number of Protected Structures located within the subject site. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment and a Flood Risk Assessment has been carried out. The Planning Authority has made a preliminary examination of the nature, size and location of the proposed development. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required. Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, (disregarding the period between the 24th day of December and the first day of January, both days inclusive), apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, plans and particulars of the proposed scheme will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of four weeks from the 20th December 2021 only; (disregarding the period between the 24th day of December and the first day of January, both days inclusive); by appointment at the offices of South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, and available online on the Consultation Portal http://consult.sdublincoco.ie Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated may be made in writing up to 5 pm on the 9th February 2022 and may be submitted either via: Online Submissions: http://consult.sdublincoco.ie or Post to: Senior Executive Officer, Environment Water and Climate Change Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 YNN5.
Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD218/0011
17 Dec 2021Grant permission
The continuance of use of the existing 3 buildings and all associated external areas for storage and warehousing of motor vehicles, plant, machinery and other durable products for the sale by public auction, all associated ancillary uses including support staff and office facilities and all associated site and development works comprising hard and soft landscaping areas, roads and footpaths, car parking, boundary treatments/ fencing, signage and water services infrastructure. The development described above was previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SD18A/0126 and the duration of the permission was limited to two years by condition 9 of that permission. A Protected Structure - Former Gun Powder Store (RPS Ref. 205) - is located within the application site.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0051
10 Nov 2021Refuse permission
Detached house and septic tank.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0304
27 Feb 2020Part 8 approved by council
Sports changing rooms pavilion at Corkagh Park (Outer Ring Road, R136) consisting of: 6 team changing rooms, aAccessible facilities including wc and referee’s changing room, 2 storage facilities for team equipment and plant room, all associated works and services, installation of CCTV for security. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment and a Flood Risk Assessment has been carried out. The Planning Authority has made a preliminary examination of the nature, size, and location of the proposed development. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required. Any person may, within 4-weeks from the date of publication of this notice, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Drawings of the proposed development will be on public display at County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 and Clondalkin Civic Offices, Dublin 22, during normal working hours and on http://www.sdcc.ie/, during the period from 27th February 2020 to 27th March 2020. The plans and particulars can be viewed on the Council’s Public Consultation Portal website http://consult.sdublincoco.ie. Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated may be made in writing up to 5 pm on the 15th April 2020 and may be submitted either via: Online Submissions: http://consult.sdublincoco.ie or Post to: Senior Executive Officer, Environment Water and Climate Change Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 YNN5. NOTE: Please make submission by one medium only. All submissions should include name and a contact address. It should be noted that the Freedom of Information Act, 1997-2006 (as amended) applies to all records held by South Dublin County Council. (https://consult.sdublincoco.ie/en/consultation/proposed-sports-changing-rooms-pavilion-corkagh-park-outer-ring-road-r136-clondalkin-dublin-22). .
Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD208/0002
12 Oct 2018Grant permission for retention
Continuance of use of the 3 existing buildings and all associated external areas for storage and warehousing of motor vehicles, plant, machinery and other durable products for the sale by public auction, all associated ancillary uses and all associated site and development works.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0126
23 Mar 2007Refuse outline permission
The development will consist of the demolition of 3 number horticultural warehouses (6,369 sq.m) and replacement with a tri location super hospital complex (219,800 sq.m) with fully integrated education and research facilities based on international best practice encompassing a 12 number storey 450 bed children's hospital (135,00 sq.m) building located to the west of the site, a 9 number storey 220 bed maternity hospital (30,800 sq.m) building located to the north of the site and a 9 number storey 450 bed adult hospital (54,000sq.m) building located to the east of the site. The tri location super hospital complex will have in house diagnostic imaging and clinical waste handling. The site will also accomodate a 9 number storey 333 bed key worker accommodation block (20,000 sq.m) and provide ancillary retail (1500 sq.m) to service the hospital. Works will include providing a new priority junction and upgrading the existing access, 2450 number basement car parking spaces and 50 number surface car parking spaces, the development of two number heli - pads located on the roof of the children's and adult hospital, hard and soft landscaping areas, bicycle stands and revised boundary treatment. There is a protected structure (RPS 205, Gun Powder Store) located within the lands of the subject site. The protected structure is associated with the former Corkagh Gunpowder Mills (rps 195,196,198,199,203) to the North of the application area. The former Gunpowder Store will be protected and preserved in situ.
Outline permission · South Dublin County Council, SD07A/0203
26 Jan 2007Invalid - site notice
Demolition of 3 number horticultural warehouses (6,369sq.m.) and replacement with a tri location super hospital complex (219,800sq.m.) encompassing a 12 no. storey 450 bed children's hospital (135,000sq.m.) building located to the west of the site, a 9 no. storey 220 bed maternity hospital (30,800sq.m.) building located to the north of the site and a 9 no. storey 450 bed adult hospital (54,000sq.m.) building located to the east of the site. The super hospital complex will have in house diagnostic imaging and clinical waste handling. The site will also accommodate a 9 number storey 333 bed key worker accommodation block (20,000sq.m.) and provide ancillary retail (1,500sq.m.) to service the hospital. Works will include providing a new priority junction and upgrading the existing access, 2450 no. basement car parking spaces and 50 no. surface car parking spaces, the development of two heli-pads located on the roof of the children's and adult hospital, hard and soft landscaping areas, bicycle stands and revised boundary treatment.
Outline permission · South Dublin County Council, SD07A/0054
11 Aug 2006Grant permission for retention
Retention of two no. glasshouse structures and one no. packing shed at positions located further south than indicated on proposals previously granted permission Reg. Ref. S95A/0409 together with retention of one free standing sign.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD05A/1047
9 May 2003Grant permission
Construct two 38kV 12 metre line termination masts under the Clondalkin Saggart / Tee to Cheeverstown 38kV line. These masts are required, in order to underground a section of the 38kV Overhead Line which is in conflict with the Outer Ring Road / N7 Interchange Roadworks.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD03A/0070
10 Dec 2001Request additional information
Bus Shelter
Permission · South Dublin County Council, S01A/0595
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 Corkagh.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Corkagh.
Architectural heritage
- Gunpowder Mills, mill (water), 1700–1730 · Regional interest
Description
Remains of gunpowder mills, c.1716, now lying ruinous. Only visible remains are that of a depressed archway of one of the stone rubble milll buildings and the stone rubble canalisation of part of a mill race.
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 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility 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_3048 (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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Corkagh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.
The townland
- Name
- Corkagh · Corcach
- Area
- 343,601 m² (34.36 ha, 84.91 acres)
- Civil parish
- Clondalkin, and its townlands
- Barony
- Uppercross
- Electoral division
- Clondalkin Village, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Clondalkin Village electoral division: 9,388 people in 3,201 households; 75% of households own their home; 11% of homes were built since 2001; 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Baldonnell Lower, Brownsbarn, Corkagh Demesne, Kingswood, Moneenalion Commons Lower, Priest-Town
- Placenames
- Corkagh 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.