Ballinadrideen, Ballyhea, Co. Cork, P56 TD98

Dec 08 2025

Application Received

Feb 09 2026

Decision

Feb 10 2026

Decision Due

Mar 20 2026

Granted

Submitted: 08 / 12 / 2025
Cork County Council
Application Type:
Permission for Retention
Application Status:
Application Closed
Council Decision:
Grant with Conditions (Unknown)

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Development Description:

'Permission for Retention' for (a) an existing single storey sun room attached to the south western elevation of the dwelling house, (b) a first floor dormer type window on the south western elevation, (c) an existing vehicular entrance previously permitted under Planning Reference 08/8679 on the north eastern boundary, (d) an existing septic tank and percolation area located to the rear of the property and (e) various elevational alterations to the existing dwelling house, 'Permission' is also sought for revisions to the existing site boundaries from the previously permitted Planning Permission References 08/6542 & 08/8679 at Ballinadrideen, Ballyhea, Co. Cork, P56 TD98.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2.4km	08/09/2026	N/A	Castleharrison, Ballyhea, Co. Cork, P56 DE44	(1) the construction of a side & rear annex to a dwelling house, (2) minor alterations & change of use from domestic garage to a self-contained dwelling unit, (3) detached metal-clad storage unit for commercial premises, (4) rear mono-pitch office/storage annex to portal frame commercial premises & all ancillary site works	Details...
2.9km	01/09/2026	N/A	Cooleens, Charleville, Cork, P56KH28	Permission for retention for garage as constructed with regard to orientation, position on site and planning permission to reconstruct the roof to attain ridge height as granted under planning application 17/6589	Details...
1.7km	25/08/2026	N/A	Ballycoskery, Ballyhea, Co. Cork. P56 H586	Permission for Retention of a detached single storey domestic garage, a detached timber and coal store and a detached single storey steel type garden store unit all situated at the rear of the existing dwelling house.	Details...
1.2km	30/06/2026	N/A	Castleharrison, Ardnageehy, Ballynadrideen,Charleville, Co. Cork.	The proposed development (to be known as Madigan's Solar Farm) within the red line boundary for which permission is sought consists of: •the construction of, 40-year operation of, and subsequent decommissioning of a 55.55-hectare (137.26 acres) solar farm centred at approximately E:553,500 and N:618,400, and comprised of two parcels of land located to the west and east of the proposed M20 Motorway respectively; •the connection of the two parcels of land by means of an underground grid connection (UGC) to be constructed underneath the proposed M20 Motorway and the existing L5529 public road; •a further UGC from the proposed western parcel of the solar farm to the previously consented Ardnageehy Solar Farm (Cork Co. Co. Pl. Ref: 236099 / ABP-320298-24); and •10m-wide tree belts along both sides of the proposed M20 Motorway. The development will then be connected to the national grid at the consented Ballyroe 110kV Substation (permitted by An Coimisuin Pleanala ref. 314431-22) by way of an underground grid connection, previously determined by An Coimisiún Pleanála to be exempted development (Cork Co. Co. Pl. Ref. D/201/25 /; ACP ref. 322653-25). The proposed development is to be built in two separate phases within the 10-year planning permission period. Phase 1 will comprise of the western land parcel and all that is proposed within it, together with the underground grid connection from it to the consented Ardnageehy Solar Farm, as well as the proposed underground grid connection, linking the eastern and western land parcels underneath the proposed M20 Motorway, and the 10m wide tree belt proposed along both sides of the proposed motorway. Phase 2 will comprise of the eastern land parcel and all that is proposed within it, apart from the tree belt within it and underground grid connection linking it to the western land parcel. The proposed development will comprise of a series of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on pile driven ground support pole structures. The proposed development also includes electrical inverters/transformers, underground cabling and temporary construction compounds. Access to the western and eastern land parcels will utilise existing entrances onto the public roads. The proposed solar farm includes the use of approximately 2,250m existing internal farm access tracks that are not proposed to be upgraded as well as 1,470m proposed new internal access tracks. The proposed development also includes new internal gates, CCTV poles and cameras, deer-type security/boundary fencing, landscaping and biodiversity measures which includes the removal of approximately 45m of existing hedgerow and the planting of approximately 1,536m of new hedgerow, and all ancillary development works required to generate renewable energy electricity and transmit it in the townlands of Ballynadrideen, Ardnageehy and Castleharrison, Charleville, Co. Cork. In accordance with Article 239 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given: a) that a Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application, and b) that 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 office of the 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. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Co. Cork, during its public	Details...
2.8km	24/06/2026	Grant with Conditions	Imphrick, Ballyhea, Charleville, Co. Cork	Permission to construct a silage slab.	Details...
1.2km	13/01/2026	N/A	Castleharrison, Ardnageehy, Ballynadrideen, Co. Cork.	The proposed development will consist of a 10-year planning permission for the construction of, and a 40-year operation and subsequent decommissioning of, a development consisting of a 55.55 -hectare solar farm (redline boundary) and underground grid connection route. The proposed solar farm consists of two separate land parcels separated by the proposed M20 Motorway that are connected by underground electricity cabling to be constructed underneath the proposed M20 Motorway. The proposed development also crosses the public road (L5529) to connect to the previously consented Ardnageehy Solar Farm (ABP-320298-24) and from there to the national grid at the consented and built Ballyroe 110kV Substation (ABP-314431-22) by way of an underground grid connection previously determined by An Commisiun Pleanála to be exempt development (ABP-322563-25). The proposed solar farm will comprise of a series of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on ground support pole structures, with concrete shoes used in certain areas to protect an existing gas pipeline that traverses the site and a badger sett feature. The proposed development also includes electrical inverters/transformers, underground cabling, and 2 no. temporary construction compounds. Access to the western land parcel will utilise the existing internal access track from an existing entrance onto the public road, while access to the eastern land parcel will be provided by a proposed 275m (approximately) internal access track and existing site entrance from the public road, CCTV poles and cameras, deer-type security/boundary fencing with a section of the boundary fencing installed on concrete shoes to protect a badger sett, landscaping and biodiversity measures and all ancillary development works to generate renewable energy electricity and transmit it in the townlands of Castleharrison, Ardnageehy and Ballynadrideen, County Cork. In accordance with Article 239 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given: a) that a Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application, and b) that 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 office of the 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. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Co. Cork, during its public opening hours, i.e. 9.00a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). 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, 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.	Details...
1.4km	31/10/2025	Refused	6, Beechwood Drive, Ballycoskery, Ballyhea, Charleville, Co. Cork, P56FV38	Permission for the subdivision of the existing site to construct a new detached dwelling house, reconfiguration of existing entrance to form a new shared entrance and all associated site works.	Details...
2.1km	21/10/2025	Grant with Conditions	Shinanagh, Ballyhea, Cork, P56XD74	Permission for retention of a dwelling house and associated garage as constructed on site, The as-constructed dwelling, garage and entrance way differ in location to those previously granted under planning ref 07/9250. This application seeks to regularise a minor deviation in the siting of the dwelling and garage and the location of the entrance way only. All other aspects of the design, scale, apperance and overall nature of the permitted development are as per those previously granted under planning ref 07/9250	Details...
2km	01/10/2025	Grant with Conditions	Ardnageehy, Ballyhay, Charleville, Co. Cork, P56Y036	Permission for front and rear extensions and alterations to an existing dwelling house and Permission for 2 no. dormer style windows on the front elevation at first floor level.	Details...
1.9km	10/09/2025	Grant with Conditions	Newtown, Ballyhea, Charleville, Co. Cork, P56E622	Permission for retention of effluent treatment system and polishing filter serving existing dwelling and change of boundaries that differ from that granted under planning registration reference no. N/00/1209.	Details...
0m	10/09/2025	N/A	Ballinadrideen, Ballyhea, Co. Cork, P56TD98	Permission for Retention for (a) An existing single storey sun room attached to the south western elevation of the dwelling house, (b) a first floor dormer type window on the south western elevation, (c) an existing vehicular entrance previously permitted under planning reference 08/8679 on the north eastern boundary, (d) an existing septic tank and percolation area located to the rear of the property and (e) various elevational alterations to the existing dwelling house. Permission is also sought for revisions to the existing site boundaries from the previously permitted planning permission references 08/6542 & 08/8679.	Details...
1.6km	10/09/2025	Application Withdrawn	Ballynoran, Ballyhea, Co. Cork	Permission to construct a single storey dwelling house and detached garage for domestic usage and all associated site works.	Details...
2.9km	04/09/2025	N/A	Cooleens, Charleville, Co. Cork, P56KH28	Permission for Retention for garage as constructed with regards to orientation, position on site and planning permission to reconstruct the roof to attain the ridge height as granted under planning application 17/6589.	Details...
1.6km	11/08/2025	Conditional Permission	Ballycoskery Ballyhea Charleville Co. Cork	Permission for the construction of a hurling wall and all associated site works.	Details...
2.2km	31/07/2025	N/A	Rathnacally Ballyhea Co Cork	Demolish existing storage shed, construct a dwelling house, use existing entrance and construct a waste water treatment system and all other site works.	Details...
2.4km	24/07/2025	Conditional Permission	Cooliney Charleville Co Cork	Permission for Retention of:- a) Extended roofed cubicle shed, b) Calf rearing shed, c) silage pit. Permission for:- d) Construction of an agricultural shed to include cubicles, feeding area and underground slatted slurry storage tanks, e) Construction of a roofed dungstead, f) Construction of a roofed feed passage and entry race to milking parlour, g) Installation of slats over existing open slurry tank, h) Roofing of existing waiting yard and all associated siteworks. This site lies within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (RPS No.:0020).	Details...
2.2km	03/07/2025	N/A	Rathnacally Ballyhea Co. Cork	Permission to demolish existing storage shed, Permission to construct a dwelling house, Permission to use existing entrance and Permission to construct a waste water treatment system and all other site works.	Details...
1.4km	09/06/2025	Conditional Permission	Coolcaum Churchtown Mallow Co. Cork, P51TR63	Permission to alter existing dwelling house, to include alterations to elevations of existing dwelling house, new dormer windows and an enclosed front porch, extension to the existing detached garage, provision of renewable energy type roof panels to the detached garage roof, modifications to the existing vehicular entrance, construction of a front boundary masonry blockwork wall to replace existing front boundary fence line and permission for retention of the location of the existing bored water well.	Details...
1.4km	21/05/2025	N/A	Coolcaum Churchtown Mallow Co. Cork	Permission to alter existing dwelling house, extension to the existing detached garage, provision of renewable energy type roof panels to the detached garage roof, modifications to the existing vehicular entrance, construction of a front boundary masonry blockwork wall to replace existing front boundary fence line and permission for retention of the location of the existing bored well.	Details...

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