Planning application · Cork County Council

Development of lands formerly used as a quarry for holiday and tourism use at Coolnagearagh, Coachford

Coolnagearagh, Coachford, Co. Cork

26/2555 · Cork CountyLodged

up to 2 storeys · Lodged

Planning application 26/2555 to Cork County Council: Development of lands formerly used as a quarry for holiday and tourism use, at Coolnagearagh, Coachford. A council decision is due by 26 November 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
26/2555
Planning authority
Cork County Council
Received
2 Oct 2026
Decision due
26 Nov 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Hospitality
Dwellings (estimated)
33
Read from the description, not stated on the register.

Homes and mix

1-bed22
2-bed11
Total homes33

Read from the description, not stated on the register. Shown only where the parts add up to the total.

Proposed development

Permission for development of lands formerly used as a quarry for holiday and tourism use: Works to include:- 1) Removal of existing remaining quarrying material and equipment, 2) 11 x 2 bedroom & 22 x 1 bedroom residential log cabins, 3) 25 x serviced motorhome parking bays, 4) 5 x serviced glamping pods within fenced enclosure, 5) Single storey reception building and shop, 6) Indoor play area and hall with café and mezzanine floor, 7) 2 storey club house with bar/kitchen facilities with service yard, 8) Single storey communal Wc/shower facilities with service yard, 9) Maintenance & storage shed, 10) Internal road network connecting to existing site entrance and access roadway, 11) Water pond to cater for bumper boat activities, 12) Internal paths, 13) Wastewater treatment plant and sand polishing filter, 14) Settlement ponds, 15) Site landscaping and lighting, 16) On-site car parking, 17) All other site development and associated works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application and the Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the office of the planning authority.

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 26 Nov 2026.

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