Monymusk Conservation Area, Meelaherragh, Kanturk, Co. Cork
Invalid - Case ClosedPlanning application 25/6724
Cork - Cork County Council
Proposed Development
The Crann Centre is applying for planning permission for development consisting of river restoration works at the Crann Conservation Area in a site located between the Meelaherragh Road and the Owenanare River in the townland of Meelaherragh, Kanturk, Co. Cork. The development consists of the following works: (i) introduction of a vegetated swale (ditch) in the semi-improved grassland field adjacent to the Owenanare River; (ii) construction of a wetland scrape (shallow pond); (iii) construction low mounds within the river floodplain; and (iv) placement of tree root plates abutting into the river channel to help regulate flow. All works are aimed at improving water quality and biodiversity. The proposed development includes associated temporary development works including a temporary compound area and temporary access which will be in use for the duration of the works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
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- Location
- Monymusk Conservation Area, Meelaherragh, Kanturk, Co. Cork
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Cork County Council
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 9 December 2025
- Status
- Invalid - Case Closed
- Decision
- Pending
Location
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Crann Centre Limited is applying for planning permission for development consisting of river restoration works at the Monymusk Conservation Area in a site located between the Meelaherragh Road and the Owenanare River in the townland of Meelaherragh, Kanturk, Co. Cork. The development consists of the following works: (i) introduction of a vegetated swale (ditch) in the semi-improved grassland field adjacent to the Owenanare River; (ii) construction of a wetland scrape (shallow pond); (iii) construction low mounds within the river floodplain; and (iv) placement of tree root plates abutting into the river channel to help regulate flow. All works are aimed at improving water quality and biodiversity. The proposed development includes associated temporary development works including a temporary compound area and temporary access which will be in use for the duration of the works. The Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
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Permission for (i) Introduction of a vegetated swale (ditch) in semi-improved grassland field adjacent to the Owenanare River; (ii) Construction of a wetland scrape (shallow pond); (iii) Construction low mounds within the river floodplain; and (iv) Placement of one or more trees with root plates intact within the river channel, all works which are aimed at improving water quality and biodiversity. The proposed development includes associated temporary development works including a temporary compound area and temporary access which will be in use for the duration of the works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
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Observations on this application closed on Wednesday 21 January 2026, five weeks after it was received. The authority cannot accept a late submission.
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