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Main vehicle entrance, Fota Wildlife Park and Fota House and Gardens, Foaty Island, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, County Cork

May 18 2026

Application Received

Sep 14 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 18 / 05 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Awaiting Final Schedule
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

The development will consist of reopening the Northern entrance gate of the main vehicular entrance gates (known as Belvelly entrance) to vehicular traffic to provide separation between incoming and exiting vehicles and a wider access for both. It will involve works to signage, road markings, tarmac surface and associated works at the entrance. There will be no alterations to the entrance gate, pillars or lodge structures. The entrance is within the curtilage of Fota House which is a Protected Structure RPS Ref. No.: 504/NIAH Ref. No.: 20907572 and Belvelly Bridge RPS Ref. No.: 2,988/NIAH Ref. No.: 20907578. The site which encompasses the existing Gate Lodge, boundary railings and double leaf gates is scheduled in the NIAH Ref. No.: 20907577.

Nearby Applications:

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2.9km 02/09/2026 N/A IDA Industrial Estate, Anngrove Townland, Carrigtohill, Co. Cork., T45 K202 Fournier Laboratories Ireland Ltd. (AbbVie), intend to apply for Planning Permission for an amendment to a previously permitted development (Planning Reference: 25/6841) to carry out the following works: (a) Install of a Retaining Wall to part perimeter to facilitate the bulk excavation. (b) Construction of a Single Storey Stores Building (Total Floor Area = 483m2). (c) New Internal Access Road & Hardstanding Area to the Proposed Stores Building and all associated site works at their Existing Production Facility at Fournier Laboratories Ireland Ltd. (AbbVie), IDA Industrial Estate, Anngrove Townland, Carrigtwohill, Co Cork. The development is covered by an Existing Industrial Emissions Directive Licence Number P1046-01. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application. The Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority. Details...
2.4km 21/08/2026 N/A Lands at Fota Retail & Business Park, Kilacloyne, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. Permission for construction of a single storey drive-thru restaurant including the ancillary sale of hot food for consumption off the premises with an associated corral area, elevational signage, car parking including accessible parking spaces, grill bays, EV charging spaces, bicycle parking, a height restrictor, customer order points with associated canopies, totem signage, free-standing signage, banner frames and digital menu boards, plant and PV panels at roof level, ESB substation and kiosk, landscaping including outdoor furniture/seating area with parasols, boundary treatments, lighting, new vehicular access onto the existing internal access road, and all associated site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. Details...
430m 10/08/2026 N/A Fota House, Carrigtwohill, County Cork, T45 Y642 We, The Irish Heritage Trust, intend to apply for Permission for development of this site at Fota House, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork _____________________________________________________________ The development will consist of: Installation of a ground mounted Photovoltaic (PV) array of approximately 82m2 and associated below ground cabling into Fota House, and installation of air-to-water mono-bloc heat pumps, on a concrete pad in rear yard connected to the existing boiler room and all associated ground works, at Fota House, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork by the Irish Heritage Trust. Fota house is a Protected Structure: PS 504. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of – (a) 5 weeks, or (b) 2 weeks, in the case of a planning application for small-scale solar energy equipment development or development that is the installation of a small-scale non-ground source heat pump, (c) beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: ___________________________________________________ AGENT: Oisin Creagh Dip Arch BArch Sc FRIAI G1 - DESIGN FORUM ARCHITECTS Date of erection of site notice: 11th June 2026___________________________________ Details...
2.9km 04/08/2026 N/A Ballydulea, Cobh, Co. Cork. P24 AX26 Permission for :- a) Alterations to elevations of dwelling house and extension previously permitted under Pl.Reg.No. 11/5867, b) Extension of existing dwelling house by conversion of shed to rear, c) Pitched roof and alterations to elevations of extension / converted shed. Details...
2.8km 30/07/2026 N/A The Townland of Carrigtohill, Tullagreen, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. Permission for construction of 2 no. single-storey warehouse buildings (Unit 1 and Unit 2) with part first floor ancillary offices, each served with 2 no. sloped loading bays with retractable dock canopies, and a level forklift access; 2 no. bin stores; car parking and cycle parking; new access from the L7008, with entrance walls, signage, piers and a security gate; and all associated site development, drainage, landscaping and boundary treatment works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application. Details...
2.7km 24/07/2026 N/A GE Healthcare campus at, IDA Business Park, Terrys Land and Tullagreen townlands, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 AV60 GE Healthcare Ireland Limited intends to apply to the Planning Authority mentioned above for permission for a development consisting of the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic plant with an approximate capacity of 400.2 kWp DC and 345 kVA AC, located within the GE Healthcare campus at IDA Business Park, Terry’s Land and Tullagreen Townlands, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 AV60. The proposed development will comprise 920 photovoltaic modules, each rated at 435 Wp, covering an approximate area of 2,315 square metres, within a total application site area of approximately 0.37 hectares, installed on a fixed East West mounting structure with a height of approximately 0.8 metres at the lower edge and 1.38 metres at the upper edge. The development will also include underground direct current and alternating current cabling, string inverters, galvanised steel support structures, earthing infrastructure and associated electrical works. The system will connect directly to the existing on site switchgear, with no requirement for a transformer cabin. All works will take place within the GE Healthcare landholding. The development will include minor civil works, trenching and reinstatement and all associated site and environmental works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the office of the relevant Planning Authority. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. Details...
2.7km 15/07/2026 Grant with Conditions Barryscourt and Rossmore Townlands, Carrigtwohill, County Cork, T45 RW92 The development will consist of (1) provision of an 3,850 square metre defined recycling area located on an existing concrete apron (2) processing of up to 19,500 tonnes of waste concrete annually using a mobile crushing and screening plant (3) stockpiling of waste concrete prior to processing and (4) stockpiling of recycled aggregates prior to transport off-site for use in construction works. Details...
2.6km 30/06/2026 N/A IDA Business & Technology Park, Anngrove, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 KW29 PMCG Consulting Engineers and Project Management Ltd, 77 Main Street Macroom (026 24123) on behalf of UN1F1ED2 Global Packaging Group, intend to apply for Planning Permission for the construction of an extension to the existing industrial building and all associated site works on the site of their existing facility at IDA Business & Technology Park, Anngrove, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 KW29 The proposed development includes: (1) Construction of new extension to North and West elevation of existing industrial building (circa 3925.68m2) (2) Extension of southern car park facilities to include 23 additional no. of spaces car spaces. (3) The modification existing internal access roadway, and extension to existing hardstanding building apron including a total 1 no dock levellers located on the east elevation. (4) Relocation of existing smoking shelter. (5) Construction of open timber store to northeast of the building circa 20.64 sq.m. (6) All other ancillary site development works. Details...
1.2km 24/06/2026 Grant with Conditions Pottery Road, Belvelly, Cobh, Co. Cork 1) Demolition of existing ruined cottage, 2) Construction of a new dwelling, 3) Restoration of existing outbuildings, 4) Installation of new wastewater treatment system & percolation area, 5) Alterations to existing vehicular entrance, and 6) All associated site development works. The Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority. Details...
850m 18/06/2026 N/A Fota Wildlife Park, Fota Island, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork Permission for 1) the demolition of existing Flamingo shed (26.3m2), 2) The demolition of existing Flamingo Aviary consisting of netting and posts (914m2), 3) The demolition of existing Sea Eagle Aviary consisting of netting and posts (1,231m2) 4) The construction of 1 no. Flamingo shed (51.9m2), 5) The construction of 1 no. Sea Eagle shed (76m2), 6) The construction of new Sea Eagle Aviary consisting of posts, side netting, nest platforms, open mesh netting roof with enclosed overhead flight connection area (1,390m2), 7) The construction of new Flamingo Aviary consisting of posts, side netting, and open mesh roof (659m2), 8) Re-grading of lands on site to facilitate development including modifications to existing lake, 9) The construction of 2 no. ' Viewing Vestibles' (26.91m2 total), 10) The construction of 3 no. 'Keeper Vestibles' (20.7m2 total), 11) The construction of 3 no. 'Viewing Trellis' (54m2 total), 12) Construction of new boardwalk walkway, 13)Construction of new internal access pathway and 14) all ancillary site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. Details...
430m 12/06/2026 N/A Fota House, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, County Cork, T45 Y642 We, The Irish Heritage Trust, intend to apply for Permission for development of this site at Fota House, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork The development will consist of installation of a ground mounted Photovoltaic (PV) array of approximately 164m2 and associated below ground cabling in to Fota House, and installation of air to water mono bloc heat pumps, on a concrete pad in rear yard, connected to the existing plant room and all associated ground works at Fota House, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork which is a protected structure. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. Details...
1.2km 05/06/2026 N/A Pottery Road, Belvelly, Cobh, Co Cork 1) Demolition of existing ruined cottage, 2) Construction of a new dwelling, 3) Restoration of existing outbuildings, 4) Installation of new wastewater treatment system & percolation area, 5) Alterations to existing vehicular entrance, and 6) All associated site development works. Details...
2.6km 04/06/2026 N/A IDA Business & Technology Park, Anngrove, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. T45 KW29 Permission for the construction of an extension to the existing industrial building and all associated site works on the site of their existing facility. The proposed development includes: (1) Construction of new extension to North and West elevation of existing industrial building (circa 3925.68m2) (2) Extension of Southern car park facilities to include 23 additional no. of spaces car spaces. (3) The modification existing internal access roadway, and extension to existing hardstanding building apron including a total 1 no dock levellers located on the east elevation. (4) Relocation of existing smoking shelter. (5) Construction of open timber store to Northeast of the building circa 20.64 sq.m. (6) All other ancillary site development works. Details...
2.9km 29/05/2026 N/A Ballydulea, Cobh, Co. Cork. P24 AX26 Permission for Retention of :- a) Alterations to elevations of dwelling house and extension previously permitted per reg. ref. 11/5867, b) Extension of existing dwelling house by conversion of shed to rear, c) Pitched roof and alterations to elevations of extension/converted shed. Details...
2.7km 08/04/2026 N/A GE Healthcare campus at, IDA Business Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 AV60 The development consisting of the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic plant with an approximate capacity of 400.2 kWp DC and 345 kVA AC, located within the GE Healthcare campus at IDA Business Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 AV60. The proposed development will comprise 920 photovoltaic modules, each rated at 435 Wp, covering an approximate area of 2,315 square metres, within a total application site area of approximately 0.37 hectares, installed on a fixed East West mounting structure with a height of approximately 0.8 metres at the lower edge and 1.38 metres at the upper edge. The development will also include underground direct current and alternating current cabling, string inverters, galvanised steel support structures, earthing infrastructure and associated electrical works. The system will connect directly to the existing on site switchgear, with no requirement for a transformer cabin. All works will take place within the GE Healthcare landholding. The development will include minor civil works, trenching and reinstatement and all associated site and environmental works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority in connection with the application described above. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III Directive EU 2023/2413, and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D b, the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. Details...
260m 27/03/2026 N/A Cois Fota, Belvelly, Cobh, Co. Cork. Permission for the construction of a detached 4 bedroom family house (previously granted under application 19/6710, now expired) new vehicular entrance, connection to group waste water treatment plant, connection to public water main and all associated site works Details...
2.2km 16/02/2026 N/A Mike's Cottage, Lissanisky, Cobh, Cork, P24PD61 Permission to construct a single storey and a storey and a half-split level extension to rear of existing cottage, internal and external alterations to existing cottage including velux windows to rear roof of existing cottage, treatment system and a percolation area, bored well and domestic vehicular entrance and all associated site works Details...
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