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  The Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower, Ballymackean, Old Head, Kinsale, Co.Cork

Sep 02 2024

Application Received

Oct 24 2024

Further Info. Requested
  • Submitted to Cork County Council, 02 / 09 / 2024
  • Application Type: Permission
  • Current Status: Awaiting FI Response
  • Decision Text: N/A
  • Decision Summary: No Decision
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Development:
Permission for i) the demolition of existing temporary structures on the site and the removal of the existing on-site wastewater treatment plant, ii) the construction of a single storey L-shaped museum measuring (641m2) partially below ground level incorporating an exhibition space, café, staff facilities, visitor bathrooms, gift shop, lift, plant and storeroom, iii) alteration... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    1.4km 15/05/2024 Unconditional Permission Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old Head, Kinsale, Co.Cork Construction of an extension of the existing clubhouse, alterations to the existing elevations and facade and Retention of a number of structures associated with the operation of the golf course on land at Old Head Golf Links. The proposed works comprise the following: (1) An increase of 5 no. bedrooms at lower ground floor, facilitated by internal alterations and the construction of an extension to the south-east of existing clubhouse, with roof garden provided on upper floor. An existing outhouse building to south-east of existing clubhouse will be demolished to facilitate this extension. (2) Construction of an extension to the east of the clubhouse to provide a service yard, larger kitchen and office space for employees. The existing ‘cold store/laundry and general storage building’ will be demolished to facilitate this extension; (3) Construction of an extension of existing clubhouse to the west, at the lower ground floor, to provide a spa with pool; and at the upper floor to increase the area of the existing member’s lounge area; (4) Alteration of the existing southern elevation (at upper ground floor level) with a rectangular extension to increase the area of the existing bar and restaurant, with southern el... login required. Details...
    1.3km 09/10/2023 Conditional Permission Lispatrick Upper, Old Head, Kinsale, Co Cork Proposed extensions, alterations and renovations to an existing dwelling and all associated site works... login required. Details...
    2.3km 22/09/2023 Conditional Permission Site 'A' Lispatrick Lower, Old Head, Kinsale, Co Cork Permission for construction of dwelling (change of plan and location from that permitted by Pl.Reg.No. 21/6157) and garden.... login required. Details...
    1.3km 10/08/2023 Refused Lispatrick Upper, Kinsale, Co Cork, Permission to construct dwelling, install treatment unit and associated site works.... login required. Details...
    2.3km 02/06/2023 N/A Lispatrick Lower, Old Head, Kinsale, Co.Cork Changes to planning permission 21/6157 as applies to site 1 incorporating amendments to the design of the dwelling house including - relocation on site further south at a greater distance from adjacent properties - incorporation of a walled garden- amendments to proposed elevations and finishes... login required. Details...
    30m 25/05/2023 Unconditional Permission Lusitania Museum and Old Head Signal Tower, Ballymackean, Kinsale, Co Cork Erection of standing stone monument and associated works within the grounds of the Lusitania Museum and Old Head Signal Tower. The Signal Tower is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 772).... login required. Details...
    2km 22/05/2023 Conditional Permission Ballymackean, Old Head, Kinsale, Co. Cork Permission to construct (i) Loose shed with crush and effluent tank. (ii) Agricultural storage shed and concrete yard area. (iii) Upgrading existing farm entrance with hardcore roadway and all associated site works.... login required. Details...
    2km 17/04/2023 N/A Ballymackean, Old Head, Kinsale, Co Cork Construct (i) loose shed with crush and effluent tank, (ii) agricultural storage shed and concrete yard area, (iii) upgrading existing farm entrance with hardcore roadway and all associated site works.... login required. Details...
    880m 03/04/2023 Conditional Permission Lispatrick Upper, Old Head, Kinsale, Co.Cork The construction of a domestic garage... login required. Details...
    400m 02/12/2022 Conditional Permission Leacaban, Ballymackean, Old Head, Kinsale, Co.Cork The development will consist of planning permission to (1) demolish existing extensions to existing dwelling house, (2) to construct new ground and first floor extensions to existing dwelling house, (3) to construct a new roof light, (4) to alter and modify existing ... login required. Details...
    2km 18/11/2022 Conditional Permission Ballymackean, Old Head, Kinsale, Co Cork Construct a new vehicular entrance and alterations to site boundaries from those previously granted under Pl.Reg.No. 13/5681.... login required. Details...
    240m 11/11/2022 N/A Lispatrick Upper, Old Head, Kinsale, Co.Cork Six glamping pods, car parking, bin storage, on site wastewater treatment and percolation, signage, visitor board, new entrance and associated site works.... login required. Details...
    2km 19/10/2022 Refused Ballymackean, Old Head, Kinsale, Co.Cork Permission to construct (i) loose shed with crush and effluent tank (ii) agricultural storage shed and concrete yard (iii) upgrading existing farm entrance with hardcore roadway and all associated site works... login required. Details...
    750m 28/07/2022 Conditional Permission Ballymackean, Old Head, Kinsale, Co. Cork (1) The demolition of a farmhouse dwelling, agricultural buildings and walls; (2) the construction of 4 no. single storey “farmhouse” apartment units, each comprising 4 no. en suite bedrooms and an open plan living area for short term holiday accommodation with associated covered deck area and external fire pit; (3) the construction of 1 no. two-storey “barn” building comprising 2 no. holiday apartments each comprising 4 no. en suite bedrooms, for short term holiday accommodation and an open plan living area with associated covered deck area; (4) the provision of a central walled garden with feature wall and walkway to car park; (5) the construction of a single storey caretaker lodge to provide on-site reception/office area and overnight accommodation for the care... login required. Details...
    2km 27/06/2022 Conditional Permission Ballymacken & Lispatrick Lower, Old Head, Kinsale, Co.Cork Extension and alterations to existing dwelling house, installation of on-site waste water treatment system and associated site works... login required. Details...
    1.4km 11/02/2022 Conditional Permission Ballymackean, Old Head, Kinsale, Co.Cork Permission for (i) the construction of a new machinery shed (ii) alterations to the existing farm yard entrance (iii) the demolition of the remains of a partially collapsed farm store building and (iv) the construction of a new farm store and all ancillary site works... login required. Details...
    2.1km 21/01/2022 Conditional Permission Lispatrick Lower, Old Head, Kinsale, Co.Cork Construction of agricultural entrance and associated site works... login required. Details...
    2.1km 20/12/2021 N/A Lispatrick Lower, Old Head, Kinsale, Co. Cork The construction of a new field entrance and associated site works.... login required. Details...
    2.2km 05/08/2021 Conditional Permission Lispatrick Lower, Old Head, Kinsale, Co. Cork Permission for site development works for two sites and the construction of two detached dwelling houses with attached garages, two site specific sewage treatment units and rainwater soakaways with one shared vehicular entrance to serve both sites and associated site works.... login required. Details...
  • Geology & Groundwater
    Creative Commons LicenseContains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

    Aquifer:
    • Category: Ll
    • Description: Locally Important Aquifer - Bedrock which is Moderately Productive only in Local Zones

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Narrow Cove Member
    • Description: Flaser-bedded sandstone & mudstone
    • Labels: CDKINS3 / KNnc

    Bedrock:
    • Extreme ( E)

    Planning & Development

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    Heritage & Conservation
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    National Monuments:

    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

    • Signal tower (TELE) - #CO16801

    National Monument Zones of Notification:

    Is this Planning Point is within a National Monument Zones of Notification? (Section 12 National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004)

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    National Inventory of Architectural Heritage:

    NIAH Locations within 100m of the mapped planning point

    Name NIAH Ref # Rating / Period Original Use Current Use Protected Structure
    Old Head of Kinsale Signal Tower 20913706 (Survey ID: SURV022) Regional, 1800 - 1810 signal tower Yes
    No Building Name 20913706 (Survey ID: SURV022) Regional, 1800 - 1810 signal tower N/A

    Roads & Infrastructure

    National Roads & Motorways within 500m of mapped planning point


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