Castlepark
Castlepark is a townland in the civil parish of Ringrone, barony of Kinsale, Co. Cork. Its name in Irish is Caisleán na Páirce.
Parcel 2318254
- Area
- 42,769 m² (4.28 ha, 10.57 acres)
- Buildings
- No building touches it.
- Zoning
- No zone of a development plan covers it in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply.
- Townland
- Castlepark
Planning applications on this parcel
No planning application touches this parcel in the national file, which goes back to 2010.
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 this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.
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
- At the centre of this parcel, 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 low.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of this parcel.
- 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.
Download this parcel as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its neighbours and buildings, for a drawing program. GeoJSON, in WGS 84, suits a map, and KML opens in Google Earth.
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee.
- Area
- 170.4 ha
- 421 acres
- Land parcels
- 111
- registered freehold, median 2,252 m² (0.23 ha, 0.56 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 87
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
111 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Castlepark, from 5 m² to 160,811 m² (16.08 ha, 39.74 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 12 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Castlepark 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
14 Sept 2026Awaiting recommendation
The construction of a single storey part flat roof part pitched roof extension to the rear of the dwelling, modifications to the existing windows and elevations, and the provision of PV Solar Panels. Permission is also sought for the use of the lower ground floor rooms as a granny flat and all ancillary site development works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2396
20 Aug 2026Awaiting validation sro
The construction of a single storey part flat roof part pitched roof extension to the rear of the dwelling, modifications to the existing windows and elevations, and the provision of PV Solar Panels. Permission is also sought for the use of the lower ground floor rooms (granted under Application Ref. 25/5402 and Appeal Ref. 500319) as a granny flat and all ancillary site development works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2178
25 Nov 2025Grant with conditions
Permission for the (1) The demolition of the existing sunroom at the rear of the house. (2) Full Planning Permission for the construction of two new extensions to the dwelling house. (3) The modifications to internal layout and plans of dwelling and modification to all elevations of the dwelling. (4) And all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6579
14 Nov 2025Grant with conditions
Permission for alterations & extensions to dwelling house consisting of a first-floor dormer style extension, ground floor extensions to both sides of rear annex, elevational changes & any associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6475
15 Jul 2025Conditional permission
Permission for:- 1) Retention of the existing lower ground floor granny flat, 2) Removal of the existing roof and its replacement with two mono-pitched roofs linked by a flat roof section and including one rooflight, 3) Alterations to elevations of the dwelling house and the provision of external cladding and insulation, 4) Construction of a rear (eastern) ground floor extension to the main dwelling, 5) Replacement of the existing metal railing with a glazed balustrade, 6) Construction of a new detached garage to the front (western side) of the property, 7) Development proposes a new wastewater treatment system, all associated site works, including landscaping, drainage, sewerage treatment and services as required.
Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 25/5401
23 Jun 2025Incompleted application
1) Retention of the existing lower ground floor granny flat, 2) removal of the existing roof and its replacement with two mono-pitched roofs linked by a flat roof section and including one rooflight, 3) construction of a rear (eastern) ground floor extension to the main dwelling, 4) replacement of the existing metal railing with glazed balustrade, 5) construction of a new detached garage to the front (western side) of the property, 6) all associated site works, including landscaping, drainage, sewage treatment and services as required
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5218
13 Jun 2025Unconditional permission
Permission to construct new extensions, elevational changes and associated site works to dwelling.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5138
27 May 2025Incompleted application
Permission to construct new extensions, elevational changes and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4995
11 Mar 2025Conditional permission
Permission for redevelopment of existing 2 no. dwelling houses namely, a) demolition of existing 2 storey dwelling and garage (P17 X894) and construction of new 2 storey dwelling, b) alterations and extensions including partial demolition of existing dwelling (Ferry House - P17 H027)) including extensions to side and rear.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4419
7 Mar 2025Conditional
Permission to demolish part of existing shed and construct a single storey extension and alterations to elevations to existing cottage. Also demolish existing extensions to main dwelling and construct new two-storey extensions, elevational changes and decommissioning of existing septic tank, installation of a new waste water treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4400
19 Feb 2025Incompleted application
Permission for redevelopment of existing 2 no. dwelling houses namely; a) Demolition of existing 2 storey dwelling and garage (P17 X894) and construction of new 2 storey dwelling, b) Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling (Ferry House P17 H027) including extensions to side and rear.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4248
22 Jul 2024Conditional permission
Permission for the construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5381
1 Mar 2024Conditional
Permission for works to the existing dwellinghouse to comprise of the following: Removal of existing extensions to east and south elevations, removal of garden shed structures from the rear garden area, the construction of a single-storey extension to the east and south elevations, construction of a single storey covered out-door space in the rear garden area, construction of a domestic waste water treatment system and all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4358
16 Feb 2024Conditional
Permission for proposed development to an existing dwelling house (change of plan previously granted Planning No. 16/06088). Works to consist of the following: 1) Demolish the existing standalone store room. 2) Construct new single storey extensions to the South, East and West. The eastern extension to form new “Granny Flat”. 3) Carry out elevational changes on the existing Northern elevation. 4) Install a new proprietary wastewater treatment system and associated percolation area. 5) Carry out all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4258
8 Sept 2023Conditional
Permission for retention for dwelling and side extension garage as constructed. Permission to replace existing septic tank system with proprietary waste water system. Permission to install re-placement rainwater soak pits with associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5833
11 Apr 2023Conditional
Construct 3 no. detached agricultural buildings for the storage of farm machinery and associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4682
24 Aug 2021Conditional
To demolish an existing dwelling house and existing domestic garage, to construct a new dwelling house, to construct a new domestic car port, to alter existing site entrance, to construct a waste water treatment unit and percolation area, new rainwater soakpits, new bored well, with ancillary works and all other associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6321
28 Jul 2021Incompleted application
To demolish an existing dwelling house and existing domestic garage, to construct a new dwelling house, to construct a new domestic car port, to alter existing site entrance, to construct a waste water treatment unit and percolation area, new rainwater soakpits, new bored well, with ancillary works and all other associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6086
25 May 2021Unconditional
1. Construct a new ground floor extension to the South and West of, and attached to, the existing dwelling house and store house. 2. Construct a new garage on the existing concrete base, at the site entrance. 3. Remove existing septic tank and install a new waste water treatment unit, filter bed and percolation area. 4. Carry out all associated site works. - Extension of duration of permission granted under planning reference: 16/06088
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 21/5436
7 Apr 2021Unconditional
Modifications to existing dwelling unit comprising alterations to fenestration at ground and first floor level on front elevation, the removal of single storey pitched roof to side and replacement thereof with flat roof terrace, as well as the construction of a new access door to the said terrace at first floor level, on side elevation. - Extension of duration of permission granted under Planning Reference: 16/4291
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 21/4873
5 Oct 2020Conditional
To (i) demolish existing agricultural shed (in ruins), (ii) to construct an agricultural shed for the storage of farm machinery and (iii) associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6167
17 Jul 2020Unconditional
Retention for external door opening to lower ground floor level of dwelling, alterations of external steps and alterations to elevations. Permission is also sought for the subdivision of existing 6 bedroom dwelling into 2 dwellings, namely, 1 number 2 bedroom dwelling and one number 4 bedroom dwelling, internal alterations and all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/5516
19 Jun 2020Incompleted application
Retention of external door opening to lower ground floor level of dwelling and alterations of external steps. Permission is also sought for the subdivision of existing 6 bedroom dwelling into 2 dwellings, namely, 1 number 2 bedroom dwelling and one number 4 bedroom dwelling, internal alterations and all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/5259
4 Jun 2019Conditional
Construct single storey extension to side (South East) and two storey extension to rear and internal alterations to layout of existing dwellinghouse, along with all ancillary site development works. A similar application was previously granted under planning reference number 18/6001.
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/5465
4 Apr 2019Incompleted application
Construct single storey extension to side (South East) and two storey extension to rear, internal alterations to layout, and all ancillary site development works. A similar application was previously granted under planning reference number 18/6001
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4830
The 25 most recent of 87 applications.
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
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: James Fort 001060
Recorded monuments
- CO125-004 Settlement cluster
Description
Named 'Knockroe' on 1842 OS 6-inch map, now abandoned. Only three out of approx. seven houses remain, one in ruins. All are 1-storey, mud built, gable-ended, with single end chimney of brick. Top of wall, gable with chimney and ope surrounds are stone built. One has slate roof, other of corrugated iron. 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
- CO125-005 Fulacht fia
Description
According to local information, stone-lined trough of fulacht fiadh uncovered during construction of housing estate. 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
- Post box, 1920–1940 · Regional interest
Description
Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, installed c.1930, set in rendered wall of public house. P&T stamp to post box.
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
- At the centre of the townland of Castlepark, 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 Castlepark.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
- Castlepark, Kinsale9 sales
The townland
- Name
- Castlepark · Caisleán na Páirce
- Area
- 1,703,794 m² (170.38 ha, 421.02 acres)
- Civil parish
- Ringrone, and its townlands
- Barony
- Kinsale
- Electoral division
- Kinsale Rural, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 5,605 people lived in 1,855 households in the Kinsale Rural electoral division. 75% of households owned their home. 47% of homes were built since 2001. 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 8% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Castlelands, Old-Fort
- Placenames
- Castlepark 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.