Fota Wildlife Park, Fota Island, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
F.I. Consultees/Awaiting RecommendationPlanning application 26/1629
Cork - Cork County Council
Proposed Development
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.
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Application received
18 Jun 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
15 Oct 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Fota Wildlife Park, Fota Island, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Cork County Council
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 18 June 2026
- Status
- F.I. Consultees/Awaiting Recommendation
- Decision
- Pending
- Decision Due
- 15 October 2026
Location
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