Ballinluska

387 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballinluska, from 8 m² to 301,411 m² (30.14 ha, 74.48 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 38 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R3Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (Residential, mixed residential and other uses)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 377 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Green Infrastructure (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 10 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N1.6Utility and Infrastructure (Other transport/general uses)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 6 Oct 2026Awaiting technical validation

  Permission for the retention of the existing dwelling as constructed (change of plan to that permitted under pl.reg.no. 23/6389) and all ancillary works

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 26/2586

• 27 Jul 2026Awaiting f.i. response

  Permission to remove existing timber chalet and outhouse and decommission existing septic tank, to construct new dwelling, sewerage treatment system and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1994

• 16 Apr 2026Grant with conditions

  Permission for retention of existing dwelling and associated site works as constructed and permission for the installation of a waste water treatment system

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 26/0954

• 12 Mar 2026Invalid - case closed

  Permission for Retention of existing dwelling and associated site works as constructed and Permission for the installation of a waste water treatment system.

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 26/0617

• 29 Nov 2023Conditional

  Demolition of an existing dwelling, the construction of a new dwelling, the removal of the existing septic tank & cesspit, the installation of a wastewater treatment system and associated sand polishing filter, the upgrading of the existing vehicular entrance, and all ancillary works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/6389

• 29 Mar 2023Refused

  Permission to demolish existing dwelling, construct steeltech type modular dwelling and install a proprietary wastewater treatment unit and percolation area

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4583

• 24 Nov 2021Conditional

  Extend the first floor of an existing house which will include modifications to the roof and modifications to elevations.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/7177

• 26 Oct 2021Incompleted application

  Extend the first floor of an existing house which will include modifications to the roof and modifications to elevations.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6898

• 5 Nov 2019Conditional

  Demolish existing bungalow and construct a new bungalow, off-road parking space, proprietary treatment plant and all associates site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/6639

• 14 Jul 2015Conditional

  Two storey dormer extension to the rear of existing dwelling with associated works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/5563

• 8 Jul 2015Incompleted application

  A two storey dormer extension to the rear of existing dwelling with associated works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/5499

• 17 Jul 2014Conditional

  Retention of demolition of single storey dwelling and retention of new dwelling incorporating part of front wall of demolished dwelling for use as a single storey dwellinghouse. and permission for installation of waste water treatment unit/percolation area and associated site works and services

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/5542

• 26 Jun 2014Incompleted application

  Retention of demolition of single storey dwelling and Retention of new dwelling incorporating part of front wall of demolished dwelling for use as a single storey dwelling house. Installation of waste water treatment unit/percolation area and associated site works and services

  Retention · Cork County Council, 14/5357

• 15 Feb 2013Conditional

  Permission for retention of alterations and extension at the rear of existing dwelling and retention of the relocation of sewage treatment plant. Permission for alteration and installation of two roof windows at front of existing dwelling.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 13/4256

• 17 Jul 2009Conditional

  Relocation of window to rear of dwelling, stone cladding and new porch to front elevation of dwelling, stone wall to replace hedging to front site boundary and retention of modifications to dwelling (from previous planning permissions as granted Reg. Nos. 84/2292 & 92/2687), variations to include increase in roof ridge height and extension of pitched roof to cover previous flat roof area, 3 no. velux roof windows to rear (to attic storage area), enclosure of previous open areas to front and rear and increase in size of windows to front of dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/6382

• 16 Jun 2009Refused

  Relocation of sewage treatment plant, alteration and installation of 2 no. roof windows to front and retention of alterations and extension to rear of dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/5964

• 20 May 2009Incompleted application

  Alteration including installation of 2no. roof windows to front of existing dwelling, and retention of alterations & extension to rear of dwellling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/5621

• 13 Mar 2008Withdrawn

  Demolition of dwelling and construction of dormer type dwelling and installation of wastewater treatment unit

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/5410

• 6 Sept 2007Refused

  Conversion of attic to storage area, installation of rooflights and construction of single storey extension to dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/10797

• 27 Jul 2007Incompleted application

  Conversion of attic of dwellinghouse for storage area and installation of roof lights and construction of single storey extension to same

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/9921

• 21 Nov 2006Withdrawn

  Retention of alterations and extension to dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/12488

• 18 Oct 2006Incompleted application

  Retention of alterations and extension to rear of dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/11543

• 2 Aug 2006Incompleted application

  Retention of alterations and extension to rear of dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/9450

• 26 May 2006Incompleted application

  Retention of alterations to dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/7507

• 15 Jul 2005Refused

  Demolition of dwellinghouse and construction of dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/5097

The 25 most recent of 32 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 Ballinluska.

Recorded monuments

• CO099-032 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on S-facing slope, commanding view to SE over Myrtleville Bay. Slightly raised, circular area (38m E-W; 36m N-S) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.3m) S->NNW; low rise elsewhere; external fosse (max. D 0.55m). Drain cut into fosse on SW side, continues E along field fence. O Murchadha (1967, 12) mentions souterrain (CO099-085---) here. 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

• CO099-033001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, atop hill, commanding extensive views. Depicted as bivallate circular enclosure (diam. c. 45m) on 1934 OS 6-inch map. According to O Murchadha (1967, 12) 'Here the remains of a double rampart could be clearly seen, which was bulldozed into oblivion in 1966'. Souterrain (CO099-03302-) in interior. 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

• CO099-033002 Souterrain
  Description

  In ringfort (CO099-033001-). Discovered during levelling of ringfort in 1966 and infilled (O Murchadha 1967, 12). 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

• CO099-034 Earthwork
  Description

  In pasture, on S-facing slope. Shown on 1936 OS 6-inch map as arc of hachures in corner of field. Overgrown; 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

• CO099-035 Midden
  Description

  In cliff, overlooking Myrtleville Bay. Narrow bank of midden material (L c. 10m) near top of cliff face, visible from beach below. 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

• CO099-085 Souterrain
  Description

  In ringfort (CO099-032---). O Murchadha (1967, 12) notes presence of souterrain. 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 tower, 1930–1970 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding concrete water tower, erected c.1950. Cylindrical tank with flat roof set on four piers having three platforms at varying intervals. Metal railings to platforms. Vertical metal water pipes running between platforms from tank to base. Concrete flat-roofed utility building to base having square-headed window openings with concrete sills. Chain link boundary fence with gate piers and metal gate to front (north).

• House, 1880–1920 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached seven-bay single-storey corrugated-iron house, built c.1900. Pitched corrugate iron roof having timber bargeboards and uPVC rainwater foods. Square-headed window openings with timber sills and timber casement windows throughout. Square-headed door openings with timber surrounds to front (east) elevation having timber battened doors. Attached corrugated-iron shed to side (west). Corrugated-iron outbuildings to front and side (west). Set within own grounds.

• Ballinluska House, coastguard station, 1870–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay two-storey former coast guard station, built c.1890, having two-storey box end-bays to front (south). Single-storey lean-tos to sides (east and west) and rear (north). Gable-fronted bartizan oriels to sides (east and west) on moulded rendered corbels. Currently vacant. Hipped slate roof with moulded render eaves course with brackets. Timber corbels to rear. Red brick chimneystacks and cast-iron rainwater goods. Single pitched slate roofs to lean-to additions. Roughcast rendered walls having rendered plinth with chamfered coping, having red brick quoins to box bays. Rendered walls to oriels having chamfered moulding to camber-headed bases. Camber-headed window openings with chamfered limestone sills to front elevation and oriels, having red brick block-and-start surrounds and voussoirs to front elevation. Remains of timber casement windows to front elevation and six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows to oriels. Square-headed window openings with chamfered limestone sills to rear elevation and box bays, having timber casement windows to box bays. Openings to rear elevation blocked with timber sheeting. Camber-headed door opening to side (east) and rear elevations having timber panelled door to rear opening.

• Gate lodge, 1900–1940 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1920, having recent lean-to extension to rear (north) and recent pitched roofed extension to side (east). Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystack, timber eaves course and cast-iron and uPVC rainwater goods. Rendered walls. Square-headed window openings with render sills and two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed door opening to front (south) elevation having replacement glazed uPVC door. Rendered boundary walls to front and side (west) with square-profile gate piers and wrought-iron gate. Attached outbuilding to side (east). Located within own grounds along roadside.

• House, 1900–1940 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey house, built c.1920, now vacant. Recent pitched roof extension to rear (east) elevation and recent lean-to extension to side (south) elevation. Pitched corrugated-iron roof with cast-iron rainwater goods and timber eaves course. Timber bargeboards and finial to north gable. Rendered walls having render platbands to gables. Square-headed window openings with rendered surrounds and timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed door opening with render surrounds and timber battened door having overlight, now blocked. Recent concrete boundary wall to front.

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 Ballinluska, 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 high, 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 Ballinluska.

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

Name

Ballinluska · Baile an Loiscthe

Area

1,044,333 m² (104.43 ha, 258.06 acres)

Civil parish

Templebreedy, and its townlands

Barony

Kerrycurrihy

Electoral division

Templebreedy, the unit of the census

Census 2022

4,498 people lived in 1,672 households in the Templebreedy electoral division. 79% of households owned their home. 40% of homes were built since 2001. 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 10% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Gortnanoon, Hoddersfield, Inchigeelagh, Kilcolta, Kilmichael West, Knocknagore, Myrtleville

Placenames

Ballinluska 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.