Cornageeha
Townland in the civil parish of St. John's, barony of Carbury, Co. Sligo; in Irish Corr na Gaoithe
- Area
- 62.1 ha
- 153 acres
- Land parcels
- 804
- registered freehold, median 230 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- eRES – existing and infill residential use
- Planning
- 34
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
804 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Cornageeha, from 4 m² to 46,752 m² (4.68 ha, 11.55 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 64 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
- R2eRES – existing and infill residential use (Existing residential)
Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 808 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1OS – open space (Open space, park)
Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1nRES – new residential uses (New/proposed residential)
Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R4SLR - Strategic Land Reserve (Strategic Residential Reserve)
Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S5NC – neighbourhood centre uses (only in Sligo Town) (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R4SLR LT (RES) - Strategic Land Reserve - long term strategic & sustainable development sites (residential) (Strategic Residential Reserve)
Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M1MIX – mixed uses (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3GB – green belt (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S3CF – community facilities (Community facilities)
Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 0 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
29 Jun 2026Conditional
Amendments to the previously approved planning reference no. PL 25/60323. The proposed amendments include: a) The removal of rear access to house No.9 with new location for the bin & bike stores. b) The removal of rear access to houses No.75-78 with new locations for their bin & bike stores
Permission · Sligo County Council, 2660251
10 Apr 2026Conditional
a minor amendment to a previously granted planning permission (PL 25/60315) to construct an ESB MV Substation. The amendment comprises an increase from 11.26m as granted, to a proposed 14.97M, (increase in overall length of c.3.71m). The works also comprise all associated site development works in the grounds of the hotel
Permission · Sligo County Council, 2660135
9 Apr 2026N/a
The development will comprise amendments to the previously approved planning reference no. PL 25/60323. The proposed amendments include: a) The removal of rear access to house No.9 with new location for the bin store. b) The removal of rear access to houses No.75-78 with new locations for their bin
Permission · Sligo County Council, 2660134
21 Jan 2026Conditional
proposal consisting of a new residential development that includes 51 new dwelling units, comprising of 8 no. 4 bedroom houses, 26 no. 3 bedroom houses, 9 no. 2 bedroom houses, 4 no. 2 bedroom apartments, 4 no. 1 bedroom apartments, associated private, communal and public open spaces, signage, the demolition of an existing shed remnants, works to site boundaries, the creation of new pedestrian link and access road, associated car and bicycle parking, service connections and all other associated site works and services. A Natural Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies this application
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2660014
23 Dec 2025N/a
We, EMINENCE HOMES LTD., intend to apply for planning permission at CAIRNS ROAD, CORNAGEEHA TOWNLAND, SLIGO, COUNTY SLIGO. The proposal will consist of a new residential development that includes 51 new dwelling units, comprising of 8 no. 4 bedroom houses, 26 no. 3 bedroom houses, 9 no. 2 bedroom houses, 4 No. 2 bedroom apartments, 4 No. 1 bedroom apartments, associated private, communal and public open space, signage, works to site boundaries, creation of new pedestrian link and access road, associated car and bicycle parking, service connections and all other associated site works and services.
Permission · Sligo County Council, 2560556
4 Sept 2025Conditional
(1) the demolition of the existing toilet block building (2) the construction of a new building to incorporate new toilet facilities (3) all associated site works,
Permission · Sligo County Council, 2560371
1 Aug 2025Conditional
The development will comprise amendments to the previously approved planning reference no. PL 24/60218 The proposed amendments include: - Proposed amendments to the creche layout and elevations, including an additional staircase. - Proposed removal of dormer peak to roofs of Type D; E & F houses, no’s 35 - 42; 46 - 53; 54 – 69 & 80 – 87. - Proposed alterations to houses no’s 53 and 88 to now include a side entrance and associated changes. - Proposed amendments to elevational treatment as shown on drawings
Permission · Sligo County Council, 2560323
30 Jul 2025Conditional
the construction of an ESB mv substation and adjacent switchroom and all associated site development works
Permission · Sligo County Council, 2560315
21 Jul 2025N/a
THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ESB MV SUBSTATION AND ADJACENT SWITCHROOM AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS.
Permission · Sligo County Council, 2560300
21 Jan 2025Conditional
for retention permission. The original planning for this development is reg. ref. 2360056, as amended 2360366. The retention application consists of: a) The change of 2 no. houses (No. 50 & 65) from front entry as permitted to side entry. b) The change of 1 no. house (No. 15) from side entry as permitted to front entry. c) The removal of gable window on the second floor to houses no. 15 & 16. d) To retain the front elevation of houses no. 60-61 as half-brick rather than full render as permitted. e) The addition of bin stores to the rear of the properties to houses no. 1-24 and bin collection area. f) The location of hammerhead turning area outside house No. 51 to be relocated. g) The relocation of the zebra crossing on Newtownholmes Road.
Retention · Sligo County Council, 2560015
21 Jun 2024Conditional
1. Construction of 93 no. residential units consisting of: a. 25 No. – Type A/A1 – 2-storey, 2-Bed Semi Detached and Terraced Houses; b. 3 No. – Type B – 2 -storey, 2-Bed Semi Detached and Terraced Houses; c. 6 No. – Type C – 3 -storey, 3-Bed Semi Detached and Detached Houses; d. 23 No. – Type D/D1 – 2 -storey, 3-Bed Semi Detached Houses; e. 24 No. – Type E/E1 – 3 -storey, 5-Bed Semi Detached and Detached Houses; f. 12 No. – Type F/F1 – 3 -storey, 5-Bed Semi Detached Houses. 2. Provision of 1 no. childcare facility including pedestrian access, open play space, and associated car parking. 3. Provision of public open space. 4. Pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access/egress to Pearse Road. 5. Residential car parking, site landscaping, boundary treatments, public lighting, pedestrian links, service connections and all associated site development works
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2460218
4 Jun 2024Conditional
the construction of 118 no. residential units to include; 8 no. 2 bedroom semi-detached houses, 40 no. 3 bedroom semi-detached houses, 8 no. 4 bedroom detached houses, 33 no. 4 bedroom semi-detached houses, 1 no. 5 bedroom semi-detached house, 8 no. 1 bedroom apartments, 20 no. 2 bedroom apartments. The development of 1 no. creche facility with associated outdoor play areas and parking. Ancillary structures including ESB substations and associated switch rooms, bicycle and bin stores. Public and communal open spaces, private open space, site landscaping, public lighting, footpaths, roads, parking, foul and surface water drainage and all associated site development works. The application includes the provision of 2 no. access roads and construction of a footpath & cycle path. An Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report and an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report have been prepared in respect of the proposed development
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2460198
22 May 2024N/a
The development will consist of: • Construction of 118 no. residential units to include; 8 no. 2 bedroom semi-detached houses, 40 no. 3 bedroom semi-detached houses, 41 no. 4 bedroom detached houses, 1 no. 5 bedroom semi-detached house, 8 no. 1 bedroom apartments, 20 no. 2 bedroom apartments; • Development of 1 no. creche facility with associated outdoor play areas and parking; • Ancillary structures including ESB substations and associated switch rooms, bicycle and bin stores; • Provision of public and communal open spaces, private open space, site landscaping, public lighting, footpaths, roads, parking, foul and surface water drainage and all associated site development works; • The application includes the provision of 2 no. access roads and construction of footpath & cyclepath along the Newtownholmes Road.
Permission · Sligo County Council, 2460179
9 May 2024Conditional
development consisting of the following: to construct a new vehicle entrance to house and build up existing entrance
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2425
6 Mar 2024Conditional
to construct a two story extension to the rear of dwelling & all associated site development works deemed necessary
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2411
28 Feb 2024Conditional
a) Demolition of existing detached dwelling and associated outbuildings. b) Construction of 7 No. residential units consisting of 2 No. – Type A – 2 Bed Detached Dormer Houses 4 No. – Type B – 3 Bed Semi Detached Houses ,1 No. – Type C – 4 Bed Detached House, c) Pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access/egress with Newtown Holmes Road, d) All car parking, landscaping, boundary treatments, public lighting, service connections and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2460058
1 Sept 2023Conditional
the installation of solar panels to the roof of 3 No. bedroom blocks (total area of panels approximately 1280 sq. mtrs.), together with all ancillary works. We are also applying for planning permission to renovate and extend our existing staff changing facilities (additional area approximately 11.6 sq. mtrs.) to the rear of existing hotel building
Permission · Sligo County Council, 2360230
31 Aug 2023Conditional
demolishing an existing extension, & to construct a new single storey extension to the east elevation, plus ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2385
12 Jun 2023Refused
development consisting of to demolish an existing dwellinghouse and outbuildings and for the construction of 7 no. houses, comprising 1 pair of semi-detached two storey houses, a terrace of 3 two storey houses and 2 detached dormer style houses, together will all ancillary site works and services
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2360143
15 Jul 2022Conditional
development consisting of the following; a) The retention of a single storey side porch extension measuring circa 3.7 m2 and all associated site works and service connections
Retention · Sligo County Council, 22248
2 Jun 2022Conditional
development consisting of construction of a pergola with a retractable roof that will surround the entrance to Sligo Park Bar. Works will also include minor alterations to the Sligo Park Suite, and all associated ancillary works
Permission · Sligo County Council, 22194
20 Jul 2021N/a
Development consisting of: 1. Conversion of existing garage to offices ancillary to the main use of the residence, 2. Construction of staff offices to the rear of the existing residence, 3. Construction of 23 car parking spaces, 4. Construction of 6 disabled car parking spaces, 5. Associated site works
Permission · Sligo County Council, 21281
21 Sept 2020Conditional
Development consisting of; (a) demolition of 2 no. garages to rear of existing dwelling, (b) alterations to elevations of existing dwelling, (c) construction of a new rear extension, (d) construction of new front porch, (e) removal of 2 no. chimneys together with all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 20323
23 Jun 2020Conditional
development consisting of the retention of extension to side of Scooters Creche
Retention · Sligo County Council, 20187
26 Feb 2020Conditional
Development consisting of: 1. Construction of a single storey extension to the front elevation of existing house and carry out material alterations to existing elevations. 2. Conversion of existing attached garage into habitable accommodation. 3. Reconnection to existing site services and associated site development works
Permission, 2 homes · Sligo County Council, 2058
The 25 most recent of 34 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
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Cornageeha.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Cornageeha.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Cornageeha.
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 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility low, on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1100 (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 Cornageeha with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Sligo.
The townland
- Name
- Cornageeha · Corr na Gaoithe
- Area
- 620,946 m² (62.09 ha, 153.44 acres)
- Civil parish
- St. John's, and its townlands
- Barony
- Carbury
- Electoral division
- Sligo West, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Sligo West electoral division: 7,788 people in 3,276 households; 55% of households own their home; 22% of homes were built since 2001; 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Caltragh, Carns (Duke), Carrowroe, Commons, Knocknaganny, Tonaphubble, Tullynagracken North
- Placenames
- Cornageeha 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.