26/2110
Awaiting Validation SROCork - Cork County Council
Proposed Development
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___________________________________
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Application received
10 Aug 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
5 Oct 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Fota House, Carrigtwohill, County Cork, T45 Y642
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Cork County Council
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 10 August 2026
- Status
- Awaiting Validation SRO
- Decision
- Pending
- Decision Due
- 5 October 2026
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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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.
Fota House, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, County Cork, T45 Y642
Works to Fota House comprising new two-storey staircase extension to north of wing to main house
Fota House Foaty Foaty Island Carrigtwohill
New lift from ground floor to first floor level within the service wing of Fota House to provide disabled access
Fota House Foaty Island Foaty Carrigtwohill
Change of use of first floor from part permitted office use and disused residential storage to overall exhibition and ancillary office use, renovation and restoration of first floor, alterations to existing rooms to part of ground floor to provide new corridor, general repairs to roof of main house and all sliding sash windows
Fota House Foaty Island Foaty Carrigtwohill
New internal access road, car/coach park & alternative route to railway station at Fota House & Gardens along with associated site and service works within the attendant grounds of Fota House
Fota House Foaty Foaty Island Carrigtwohill
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. 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.
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.
Fota Island Foaty Carrigtwohill Co Cork
Works within the curtilage of Fota House to include 1) Repair & restoration of 3no. free-standing greenhouses, 4no. free-standing Pit-house/Greenhouses, & 4no. lean-to greenhouses. 2) Repair & restoration of 1no. boiler house to greenhouses. 3) Repair & restoration of 1no. L-shaped lean-to garden building, including internal alterations to provide additional WC facilities connected to existing waste water treatment system, for use as potting shed, staff-room & garden store. 4)Construction of a new free-standing tensile fabric shelter structure. 5) Associated landscaping & site works
Fota House Foaty Foaty Island Carrigtwohill
Works within the curtilage of Fota House comprising: (1) repair and restoration of free standing and lean-to green houses, (2) repair and restoration of lean-to garden buildings, (3) internal alterations to existing garden buildings to provide additional WC facilities connected to existing wastewater treatment system, (4) construction of new free standing tensile fabric shelter structure and (5) associated landscaping and site works
Fota House Foaty Foaty Island Carrigtwohill
New waste water treatment unit, percolation area and associated site works for existing garden residence within the curtilage of Fota House (which is a protected structure).
Fota House Foaty Island Foaty Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
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