26/1318
F.I. Consultees/Awaiting RecommendationCork - Cork County Council
Proposed Development
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.
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Application received
18 May 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
14 Sept 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Main vehicle entrance, Fota Wildlife Park and Fota House and Gardens, Foaty Island, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, County Cork
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Cork County Council
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 18 May 2026
- Status
- F.I. Consultees/Awaiting Recommendation
- Decision
- Pending
- Decision Due
- 14 September 2026
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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Permission to alter southern section of main vehicular entrance gates (known as Belvelly entrance) to provide wider vehicular access and forming new separate pedestrian and cycle entrance involving relocation of one pillar, adjustment to existing gates and associated works. 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 existing Gate Lodge, boundary railings and double leaf gates is scheduled in the NIAH Ref. No.: 20907577.
Entrance to Fota Wildlife Park and Fota House and Gardens Foaty Island Foaty Carrigtwohill Co Cork
Construction of a new entry plaza, comprising new interconnected giftshop & cafe building, new canopy & ticketing booths, new finance & adminstration building, new animal enclosure (macaque) & holding facility building, new public toilets building & provision of associated on-site effluent treatment plant & percolation area, refurbishment of the existing education centre building (comprising internal & external renovations of the existing classroom & offices), change of use of the existing gift shop to educational use including some building modifications & refurbishment, and resurfacing of the existing public car park including reorganisation of parking bay layouts & associated site works, services and landscaping
Fota Wildlife Park Foaty Carrigtwohill
Installation of waste water treatment unit
Martello Tower Great Island Belvelly Cobh
Restoration of and alterations to a ruined tower house, including reconstruction of battlements and slate roof for use as a dwelling, to include a separate garage and boiler room, a new boundary wall, new vehicular entrance and a proprietary sewage treatment system and all associated site works (to be carried out on a protected structure)
Belvelly Castle Belvelly Cobh
Retention and alteration of Belvelly Castle, a dwelling house and a Protected Structure. Specifically for Permission to retain indefinitely the battlement configuration as constructed including increased height and to complete the battlements to a revised design, Permission to construct a roof level sun room, with kitchenette, wc and roof terrace and Permission to construct a double garage (change of design to that permitted under Planning Reg. No. 11/4102).
Belvelly Castle Belvelly Cobh Co. Cork
Retain indefinitely the battlement configuration as constructed including increased height and to complete the battlements to a revised design, Permission to construct a roof level sun room, with kitchenette, WC and roof terrace and Permission to construct a double garage (change of design to that permitted under planning ref. 11/4102) of Belvelly Castle, a dwelling house and a Protected Structure.
Belvelly Castle Belvelly Cobh Co. Cork
Restoration of and alterations to a ruined tower house, including reconstruction of battlements and slate roof for use as dwelling house, to include a separate garage and boiler room, a new boundary wall, new vehicle entrance and a proprietary sewage treatment system and all associated site works - Extension of Duration of Permission granted under planning ref: 11/4102
Belvelly Castle Belvelly Cobh Co. Cork
Installation of two roof level sculptures for a period of five years at Belvelly Castle, a dwellinghouse and a Protected Structure.
Belvelly Castle Belvelly Cobh Co Cork
Restoration of and alterations to a ruined tower house, including reconstruction of battlements and slate roof for use as a dwelling, to include a seperate garage and boiler room, a new boundary wall, new vehicular entrance and a proprietary sewage treatment system & all associated site works.
Belvelly Castle Belvelly Cobh Co. Cork
Retention of reconstruction, conversion and extension to outhouse/shed for use as domestic garage, boiler house, workshop and loft storage
St. Michaels Belvelly Cobh
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