Ballymakeery

149 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballymakeery, from 16 m² to 229,563 m² (22.96 ha, 56.73 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 31 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Ballymakeery 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.

• 29 Sept 2026Awaiting admin validation

  Permission for retention of the following: a) on the Ground Floor, 1 No. Office Unit (Currently vacant) & 2 No. Apartments -1 Studio apartment and 1 one-bedroom apartment b) on the First Floor, 2 No. one-bedroom apartments and all associated site works

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 26/2515

• 4 Sept 2026Invalid - prepare letters

  Permission for retention of the following: a) on the Ground Floor 1 No. Vacant Commercial Unit & 2 No. Apartments -1 Studio apartment and 1 one-bedroom apartment b) on the first floor 2 No. one-bedroom apartments and all associated site works

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 26/2307

• 23 Dec 2025Grant with conditions

  Permission for a single-storey house extension comprising the demolition of an external wall on the northeast elevation to extend the existing kitchen, along with the construction of new bedroom, office, sitting room, bathroom, storage room, new secondary access door to the front of the proposed extension and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6965

• 22 Dec 2025Grant permission

  Permission To construct a dwellinghouse and a detached domestic garage. Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 20/6449

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 25/6927

• 26 Aug 2025Conditional permission

  Permission for the construction of a new two-storey dwellinghouse and domestic garage and new entrance together with all other ancillary site works previously granted under planning reference 19/6949.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5703

• 7 Oct 2024Withdrawn

  a) Planning permission to construct a new dwelling house, b) planning permission to construct a new wastewater treatment system with all associated site services

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5876

• 28 Aug 2024Conditional

  Permission for installation of a new waste water treatment system and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5633

• 23 Aug 2022Conditional

  Permission for the construction of a detached and one and a half storey one bedroom dwelling unit ancillary to main dwelling house, connection to public sewer together with all together ancillary site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/5926

• 14 Sept 2021Conditional

  The construction of a new dwelling, a new site entrance and all associated site works including a new waste water treatment system.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6516

• 1 Sept 2021Incompleted application

  The construction of a new dwelling, a new site entrance and all associated site works including a new waste water treatment system

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6400

• 6 Apr 2021Conditional

  The construction of a two storey dwelling, garage, waste water treatment system and ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/4861

• 18 Mar 2021Conditional

  Construction of water storage tank (for fire-fighting purposes – change of plan to that permitted under previous REF 17/06120) and for permission for extension (storage/loading shed) to existing timber processing factory together with all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/4696

• 6 Nov 2020Conditional

  To construct a dwellinghouse and a detached domestic garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6449

• 11 Dec 2019Conditional

  To construct new two storey dwelling, site entrance, treatment unit, and all associated site works, previously granted under planning reference 09/6451 and extended under planning reference 14/06164.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/6949

• 30 Aug 2019Conditional

  Retention of septic tank and percolation area and retention of revised site boundaries.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/6162

• 12 Aug 2019Conditional

  (i) upgrade of the existing underground Ballymakeera pumping station and replacement of above ground kiosk; (ii) creation of a new dedicated access to the pumping station site; (iii) decommissioning of an existing septic tank and gravity outfall pipe; and (iv) all ancillary development and associated temporary works including vehicle turning area, and perimeter fencing with access gate on to the public road.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/6016

• 25 Jun 2019Conditional

  Retention and completion of a dwelling house and garage (change of dwelling house and garage location to that permitted under Planning Permission Reg. No. 17/7435).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/5635

• 27 Aug 2018Refused

  Construction of new agricultural entrance, together with all other ancillary site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/6417

• 11 May 2018Conditional

  Residential development for construction of 11 no. dwelling houses, storm water attenuation system and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/5206

• 29 Jan 2018Conditional

  Construct a dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/4220

• 22 Dec 2017Conditional

  Construct a dwelling house and garage with related site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/7435

• 16 Aug 2017Conditional

  Water storage tank (for fire-fighting purposes) and extension of existing concrete yard (to facilitate turning and also access to water storage tank) serving existing timber processing factory together with associated site works/excavation

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/6120

• 14 Jun 2017Incompleted application

  Water storage tank (for fire-fighting purposes) & extension of existing concrete yard (to facilitate turning & also access to water storage tank) serving existing timber processing factory together with associated site works/excavation.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/5500

• 14 Dec 2016Conditional

  Alterations to existing dwellinghouse together with construction of new 2-storey extension to existing dwellinghouse, installation of septic tank and percolation area, new entrance and construction of new boundary wall along with construction of a detached domestic garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/7129

• 3 Aug 2016Conditional

  Construction of dwellinghouse, domestic garage, new entrance and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/5933

The 25 most recent of 91 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Protection Area: Mullaghanish to Musheramore Mountains SPA 004162

Recorded monuments

• CO058-040001 Standing stone
  Description

  Not shown on 1842 and 1903 OS 6-inch maps. In level pasture, in flood plain of Sullane River valley. Stone (H 1.4m; 0.38m x 0.13m) is rectangular in plan, long axis NNW-SSE. Similar standing stone (CO058-040002-) in same field c. 55m to S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO058-040002 Standing stone
  Description

  Not shown on 1842 and 1903 OS 6-inch maps. In pasture, in flood plain of Sullane River valley. Stone (H 1.62m; 0.39m x 0.1m) is rectangular in plan, long axis NNW-SSE. Similar standing stone (CO058-040001-) c. 55m to N in same field. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO058-041 Bullaun stone
  Description

  Found in field fence, by roadside, subsequently removed and now in private possession. Irregular block of sandstone (0.5m x 0.45m) with circular hollow (diam. 0.35m; D 0.07m) on flat upper surface. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO058-042001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on break in S-facing slope. Circular raised area (42m E-W; 41m N-S) defined by earthen bank (int. H 0.3m; ext. H 2.1m); external fosse (D 1.5m). Counterscarp bank (max. H 1.4m) incorporated into field fence system to NE. Break (Wth 4m) in bank to E. Interior slopes gently down to SW; souterrain (CO058-042002-) in W quadrant. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO058-042002 Souterrain
  Description

  In W side of ringfort (CO058-042001-). Series of depressions running in NW direction; lintelled opening exposed in one, revealing section of stone-built wall. Inaccessible. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO058-043 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on SW-facing slope. Hachured as circular enclosure (diam. c. 38m) on 1842 OS 6-inch map; E side truncated by farm buildings on 1940 OS 6-inch map. Earth and stone bank (H 1.4m), planted with coniferous trees, survives S->W. Interior built on, due to expansion of farmyard. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO058-044 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on steep SSW-facing slope. Circular area (22m E-W; 21m N-S) defined by earthen bank (max. int. H 1.1m) WSW->ESE; scarp (H 2m) elsewhere. Bank incorporated into field fence system to E. Interior level; raised on S side to compensate for hillslope. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO058-045 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on break in S-facing slope. Depicted as hachured circular enclosure (diam. c. 28m) on 1842 OS 6-inch map; surviving as arc in field fence system to N on 1903 and 1940 OS 6-inch maps. Circular area (24m N-S) defined by earthen bank (H 1.8m) WNW->NE; scarp (H 1m) SE->WNW. Bank overgrown with hawthorn similar to surrounding field boundaries. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO058-046 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  In pasture, on gentle S-facing slope. Spring well enclosed by roughly set slabs with opening from which stream flows southwards. No evidence that well is in holy use at present. According to O'Donoghue (1986, 236), 'Toberan Aoine (well of the fasting)'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

• CO058-047 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  In rough grazing. Irregular depression covered with metal sheeting. Well is dry and known locally as 'wart well'. According to O'Donoghue (1986, 232),'Tober Seanganach (well of the place abounding in ants)'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO058-048 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In hilly pasture, on E-facing slope; sheltered on W side by high rockoutcrop. Circular area (diam. 32m) enclosed by stone wall (H 2.2m); gap to ENE (Wth 2m). Interior crossed by barely visible grass-covered cultivation ridges running NNW-SSE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO058-059 Church
  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.

Architectural heritage

• House, 1880–1920 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached double-pile eight-bay two-storey public and domestic house, built c.1900. Recent shopfront inserted to ground floor and extensions added to rear. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystacks, concrete coping and uPVC rainwater goods. Painted rendered walls with platband at sill level first floor. Square-headed first floor openings and square-headed openings with scalloped top corners to ground floor, having label moulding with decorative stops and painted sills. One-over-one timber sliding sash to first floor, casement windows to ground floor. Square-headed door with moulded render surround, comprising fluted pilasters supporting entablature and scroll consoles. Timber panelled door and overlight. Recent timber shopfront comprising name fascia, cornice, consoles and fluted pilasters.

• House, 1880–1920 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced four-bay two-storey house, built c.1900, with vacant retail outlet to ground floor. Pitched slate roof with aluminium covered chimneystack and cast-iron rainwater goods. Painted rendered walls. Square-headed openings with one-over-one timber sliding sash windows, stone sills and sill guard to ground floor. Square-headed openings with timber panelled doors and overlights. Timber shopfront comprising cornice, name fascia and scroll consoles set over square-headed timber tripartite fixed display windows with stone sills.

• Ó Tuama, house, 1870–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced four-bay two-storey house, built c.1890, with disused retail outlet to ground floor. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystacks and replacement aluminium rainwater goods. Painted render walls with platband at sill level first floor. Square-headed openings with one-over-one timber sliding sash windows and concrete sills. Label mouldings with decorative stops and centrally placed modillions to ground floor. Sill guard to ground floor window. Shouldered moulded render surrounds to first floor. Square-headed openings with single and double-leaf timber panelled doors and overlights. Shopfront comprising timber name fascia, moulded cornice, and consoles set above square-headed fixed timber bipartite display windows with concrete sills.

• Ballroom/dance hall/disco, 1930–1935 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey former dance hall, built 1933, now is use as shop. Recent lean-to extension to side (west). Barrel corrugated-iron roof with cast-iron rainwater goods. Painted rendered walls. Square-headed openings with replacement tripartite timber fixed windows and concrete sills. Square-headed openings with single and double-leaf timber batten doors.

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 Ballymakeery, 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 high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Ballymakeery · Baile Mhic Íre

Area

1,873,946 m² (187.39 ha, 463.06 acres)

Civil parish

Ballyvourney, and its townlands

Barony

Muskerry West

Electoral division

Ullanes, the unit of the census

Census 2022

644 people lived in 223 households in the Ullanes electoral division. 84% of households owned their home. 33% of homes were built since 2001. 16% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 3% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Cahercarney, Cappagh East, Killeen, Knockanure, Shanacloon, Toonlane, Ullanes West

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Ballymakeery 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.