Ballinoroher

90 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballinoroher, from 65 m² to 395,506 m² (39.55 ha, 97.73 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 49 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Ballinoroher 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.

• 3 Jul 2026Grant with conditions

  Demolition of existing rear extension, construction of rear extension and renovation all to existing dwelling house, new wastewater treatment system and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1797

• 4 Apr 2026Awaiting f.i. response

  The development will consist of Raising ground levels with imported inert soil and stone to improve the agricultural output of the lands. It is proposed to import and recover inert soil and stone under a waste facility permit, and as a by-product under article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No 126 of 2011) to the amount of 99,750 tonne. It will include installation of a wheel wash and all ancillary site works. A 10-year planning permission is sought.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0852

• 12 Dec 2025Invalid - case closed

  Development will consist of raising ground levels with imported inert soil and stone to improve the agricultural output of the lands.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6762

• 25 Feb 2022Refused

  Construction of a new dwelling house, waste water treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/106

• 3 Sept 2021Conditional

  Construction of a livestock underpass for agricultural use under public roadway along with associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/609

• 28 Jan 2021Conditional

  Permission for the following: 1. Construction of agricultural building to include robotic milking parlour and ancillary rooms, livestock housing with feed passage and slatted slurry storage tanks

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/49

• 21 Jan 2020Unconditional

  Permission for the construction of the following: a. Agricultural Building to include Milking Parlour, Livestock Handling Facilities, Dairy, Office, Plant Room and Store. b. Waiting Yard, Parlour Washings Tank and Holding Pen. c. Erection of Meal Bin and Water Storage Tank along with associated site works

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 20/16

• 8 Mar 2019Conditional

  Construct a new two storey dwelling on site of existing cottage, convert existing retained cottage into granny flat for use in connection with the new house, construct a new workshop for commercial use, landscaping and drainage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/149

• 24 May 2018Conditional

  Permission for retention of cattle shed and permission to construct extension to same. Permission to construct silo and associated site work.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/295

• 15 May 2018Incompleted application

  Permission for retention of cattle shed and permission to construct extension to same and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/272

• 19 Apr 2018Incompleted application

  Permission for retention of a cattle shed and permission to construct an extension to same and associated site work

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/230

• 18 Nov 2014Conditional

  Construction of the following: A) Agricultural building to include milking parlour, livestock handling facilities, dairy, office, plant room and store B) Waiting yard, parlour washings tank and holding pen C) Erection of meal bin and water storage tank along with associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/660

• 14 Oct 2014Unconditional

  Construct dwellinghouse and all associated site works

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 14/593

• 21 Aug 2014Conditional permission

  Retention Permission sought by Pat O'Driscoll Plant Hire Ltd of raised levels of land for agriculture granted under lapsed permission PL Reg No. 05/6012. Permission also sought on adjacent lands for the raising of levels to improve the lands for agriculture by the importation of construction and demolition wastes, bitumen material for the construction of access road and turning area, this site will be an extension of the previous permitted development granted under PL Reg No. 05/6012 and all associated site works

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 14/496

• 26 Jun 2014Incompleted application

  Retention Permission sought by Pat O Driscoll Plant Hire Ltd of raised levels of land for Agriculture granted under lapsed permission PL Reg no 05/6012. Permission also sought on adjacent lands for the raising of levels to improve the lands for agriculture by the importation of construction and demolition wastes, bitumen material for the construction of access road and turning area, this site will be an extension of the previous permitted development granted under PL Reg No 05/6012 and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/387

• 17 Jun 2014Incompleted application

  Retention permission sought of raised levels of lands for Agriculture granted under lapsed permission PL Reg; 05/6012. Permission also sought on adjacent lands for the raising of levels to improve the lands for agriculture by the importation of Construction and Demolition Wastes, Bitumen material for the construction of access road and turning area. This site will be an extension of the previous permitted development granted under PL Reg No; 05/6012 and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/370

• 28 May 2014Incompleted application

  Retention permission sought of raised levels of lands for Agriculture granted under lapsed permission PL Reg; 05/6012. Permission also sought on adjacent lands for the raising of levels to improve the lands for agriculture by the importation of Construction and Demolition Wastes, Bitumen material for the construction of access road and turning area. This site will be an extension of the previous permitted development granted under PL Reg No; 05/6012 and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/328

• 24 Sept 2012Unconditional

  Dwellinghouse & associated site works

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 12/611

• 23 May 2012Conditional

  Construct a dwelling house, install a packaged wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 12/336

• 24 Nov 2011Conditional

  to construct dwelling & all associated site works & permission to renovate and extend ruined dwelling for use as domestic garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 11/705

• 10 Aug 2011Unconditional

  Demolish existing dwellinghouse and construction of dwellinghouse

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 11/493

• 30 Mar 2010Conditional

  Partial demolition of dwelling and permission to construct an extension of 326m2 and alterations to dwelling and all associated site works and detached domestic garage with first floor home office

  Permission · Cork County Council, 10/219

• 22 Mar 2010Conditional

  Permission for change plans of altered and extended dwelling as granted under planning ref. no. 08/1405 to include: 1. extension to altered and extended dwelling as granted under planning ref. no. 08/1405. 2. minor alterations to altered and extended dwelling as granted under planning ref. no. 08/1405 and permission to construct garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 10/193

• 1 Mar 2010Incompleted application

  Partial demolition of dwelling and permission to construct an extension of 326m2 and alterations to dwelling and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 10/144

• 30 Nov 2009Withdrawn

  Permission to demolish existing structure and permission to construct dwellinghouse, installation of a small treatment plant and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/2136

The 25 most recent of 77 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 Ballinoroher.

Recorded monuments

• CO122-091 Mill - corn
  Description

  On Argideen river, 2.5km SE of Ballinascarty. Five-bay, 5-storey, double gable ended mill with modern roof. Wheel pit along NE elevation. According to owner, had originally a 6' breastshot waterwheel than a 24' overshot waterwheel and in early 20th century, replaced by the present turbine. Power transmitted by pulley sustem operating 3 pairs of millstones on 1st floor. Remains of brick grain-drying kiln on 4th floor over living quarters. Mill race taken from river to W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO122-092001 Castle - tower house
  Description

  Rectangular, four storey tower-house (15.5m E-W; 9m N-S) on rising ground 200m SSE of ford on Argideen river; overlooked from S. Ground floor door in E wall, with segmental-arched head, gives access to formerly vaulted lobby thence to main chamber to W; spiral stone stairs in NE corner. Stairs rise full height of tower, giving access to all rooms except topmost (5th floor) chamber over lobby; entered from main 4th floor chamber. Main chambers well lit by windows in square-set embrasures with segmental vaulted heads; ogee- and square-headed, double and triple lights, some with flanking gun loops. Large fireplaces in N wall at ground and 1st floor levels; S wall at 3rd floor level. Chimney stack atop N wall projects above surviving walls. Castle of Sliocht Inghine Ui Chruimin sept of MacCarthy Riabhach (Ó Murchadha 1985, 56). Absence of vaults over main chambers and inclusion of gun loops suggests a late 16th century date. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO122-093 Burial ground
  Description

  In pasture on N-facing slope. Rectangular area enclosed by low earth and stone bank (H 0.7m, S side; H 1.9m, N side); fosse (D 0.4m) outside S bank. Interior uneven; raised on N side ro compensate for hillslope. No grave markers evident; recently dug hole in centre (diam. 2m; D 0.6m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO123-036 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In tillage, on S-facing slope. Oval area (29.6m N-S; 38.6m E-W) enclosed by stone-faced earthen bank (H 1.1m), with silted-up fosse to W and N. Gap in bank to W (Wth 3m). Interior raised on S side to compensate for hillslope. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO135-036 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on S-facing slope. Oval area (48.3m N-S; 42m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.6m); bank partially levelled NE->S. Interior planted with deciduous trees. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO135-037 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on S-facing slope. Circular area (40m N-S; 41.6m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.15m) E->N; slight scarp (H 0.5m) N->E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO135-038 Burial ground
  Description

  In pasture. No visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO135-142 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO135-143 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• CO136-001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on E-facing slope, extensive view N->S; SW of circular enclosure (CO136-005---). Marked as circular enclosure on both editions of O.S. map (1842, 1902). Levelled c. 1961. Undulating ground; modern laneway cuts site. Shallow circular depression (diam. 0.8m; 0.2m) c. 36m to E of site. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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

• Mill (water), 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay five-storey over basement flour mill, built c.1800, incorporating remains of earlier mill to east as single-storey block, having paired gables to south elevation. Now disused. Single-storey addition over former mill-race to north, formerly housing turbine and single-storey extension to south. Pitched U-plan corrugated-iron roofs, partially collapsed, double-pile to south, with dressed limestone eaves course. Pitched artificial slate roof to north addition, lean-to corrugated-iron roofs to east block and south extension. Rubble stone walls throughout having slate-hanging to upper floors of south elevation and to southern end of east elevation. Roughcast rendered wall to ground floor of south elevation and basement level to north elevation. Cast-iron bracing-plates to north elevation. Blocked elliptical arch Millrace opening with dressed squared stone voussoirs to north elevation. Square-headed window openings with dressed stone sills and lintels throughout, having two-over-two, two-over-six, six-over-two and six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows. Occasional uPVC windows to south and west elevations. Corrugated-iron panels blocking some openings to upper floors. Dressed rubble stone voussoirs to ground floor openings of west elevation. Segmental-headed door opening to west elevation with timber battened door surmounted by timber tympanum, dressed stone voussoirs and cast-iron pulley. Camber-headed door opening to south elevation, having moulded render surround, replacement glazed timber door and stone step. Square-headed door openings elsewhere, having timber battened door to south elevation with stone plinth-blocks and step. Timber battened doors to east elevation of main block and south elevation of east block set below shared corrugated-iron canopy. Located within own grounds with garden enclosed by roughcast rendered boundary wall with moulded render coping to south. Square-profile roughcast rendered piers with chamfered caps and cast-iron gate. Former mill-race running from west and past north elevation of former mill with disused sluice gate to south-west. Concrete footbridge to north-west spanning mill-race. Two-storey rubble stone former grain store to south-west with recent pitched slate roof and arcade of three elliptical carriage arch openings to ground floor with dressed stone voussoirs. Currently undergoing conversion for use as house. Single-storey former workers’ house and forge to south with pitched corrugated-iron and slate roof. Rubble stone walls with square-headed window openings. Now in use as agricultural outbuilding with yard to north. Remains of rubble stone former stable block to west of yard with barrel corrugated-iron roof.

• Barryroe Creamery, creamery, 1900–1920 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached creamery complex, built c.1910, comprising three-bay block to west, now in use as garage and five-bay single-storey block to east, now in use shop. Single-pitch corrugated-iron roof to west block having rendered corniced eaves to front (north) elevation carrying recent metal signage. Flat bitumen-clad and recent corrugated-iron steel roof to east block. Rendered walls throughout. Square-headed window openings with render sills throughout having timber casement, cast-iron casement and recent uPVC casement windows. Square-headed door openings throughout. Double-leaf steel plate doors to front elevation of west block on steel rails. Replacement doors to east block. Gable-fronted single-storey outbuilding to east, having pitched corrugated-iron roof, rendered walls and square-headed door opening to front (north) elevation with steel door on steel rail.

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 Ballinoroher, about 1 in 10 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 Ballinoroher.

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

Name

Ballinoroher · Béal Átha an Urchair

Area

3,553,341 m² (355.33 ha, 878.05 acres)

Civil parish

Templequinlan, and its townlands

Barony

Carbery East (East Division)

Electoral division

Kilnagross, the unit of the census

Census 2022

587 people lived in 215 households in the Kilnagross electoral division. 85% of households owned their home. 34% of homes were built since 2001. 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Carhoo, Carhoogarriff, Carrig, Cloghgriffin, Cruary East, Killavarrig, Lackanalooha, Maulmacredmond, Reengarrigeen

Placenames

Ballinoroher 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.