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Fota Wildlife Park, Fota Island, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Jun 18 2026

Application Received

Oct 15 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 18 / 06 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    F.I. Consultees/Awaiting Recommendation
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

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.

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
2.6km 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...
720m 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 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...
1.9km 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...
720m 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...
1.9km 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...
2.9km 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...
850m 18/05/2026 N/A Main vehicle entrance, Fota Wildlife Park and Fota House and Gardens, Foaty Island, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, County Cork 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. Details...
890m 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...
2.6km 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...
2.3km 12/02/2026 Grant Outline Permission Donegal, Cobh, Co. Cork. Outline Permission for the construction of a dormer style dwellinghouse, domestic wastewater treatment and disposal system, vehicular entrance and associated site works. Details...
2.8km 18/12/2025 Grant with Conditions Tullagreen, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 KD29 Permission for the construction of a single storey utilities building, 1 no. buffer tank, a 2m high retaining wall to the north, south and west of the proposed development and associated site works at the existing facility. The proposed development is for modifications to an establishment to which the Major Accidents Directive applies. The establishment holds an Industrial Emissions licence that is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the proposed development the site will remain in compliance with all the regulatory requirements under existing licence condition. Details...
2.7km 15/12/2025 Grant with Conditions Ballynacrusha, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24 HN56. Permission for alterations to dwelling house to include: a) demolition of the existing single storey front porch, b) construction of a new single storey rear extension to dwelling house, c) alterations to existing vehicular entrance, d) new treatment unit and percolation area and all associated site works. Details...
2.8km 24/11/2025 N/A Tullagreen, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45KD29 Permission for the construction of a new single storey utilities building and associated site works at the existing facility at Tullagreen, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45KD29. The proposed development is for modifications to an establishment to which the Major Accidents Directive applies. The establishment holds an Industrial Emissions licence that is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the proposed development the site will remain in compliance with all the regulatory requirements under existing licence condition. Details...
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980m 14/07/2025 Refused Lower Courtstown Little Island Co. Cork Permission for the importation of soil using an existing site entrance for the filling in and raising of the levels of a small area within agricultural lands at Lower Courtstown, Little Island, Cork and all associated works. Details...
670m 13/06/2025 Grant with Conditions Fota Island Foaty Carrigtwohill Co Cork Permission for:- (i) The erection and installation of an adventure activity course, including a net adventure area, multi-activity area, tubing course, ziplines, low ropes area, and ancillary activities; (ii) The erection of a single-storey reception cabin and a single-storey staff welfare cabin; (iii) The provision of toilet facilities; (iv) And all associated site and ancillary works on land at Fota Island,Foaty,Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. The proposed site lies within the curtilage of Fota House, which is a Recorded Protected Structure (RPS Ref: No. 504). Additionally, the curtilage of Fota House contains several other protected structures located in proximity to the proposed development site, including the Farmyard Complex (RPS Ref: No. 1,411), Walled Garden (RPS Ref: No. 1,410), Garden Structure / Building (RPS: No. 1,409), and the Conservatory / Orangery (RPS Ref: 1,408), as detailed in the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028. Details...
2.3km 26/05/2025 Conditional Permission Belvelly Cobh Co.Cork 1) Retention permission to retain the existing 30m telecommunications support structure carrying antenna and dishes, communications cabins and associated site works within a fenced compound (previously granted under plan ref no. 10/5399) and 2) Permission to install additional antenna, dish equipment to the support structure including ground equipment cabinets and associated site works Details...
980m 22/05/2025 Refused The Head Gardener's Cottage Fota Foaty Carrigtwohill Co.Cork Permission for change of use of existing 2 storey garden residence for use as short-term letting, conservation upgrades and repairs and all associated site works (Protected Structure - RPS 01409). Details...

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