Knocknahorgan (Richmond Rise), Sallybrook, Glanmire
Undergrounding of 38kV overhead power lines and erection of new support structures.
2039624 · Cork City Council · Lodged 22 October 2020
- Reference
- 2039624
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 October 2020
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to divert underground a 378m section of existing 38kV overhead lines, retiring four polesets. The works include laying 460m of underground ducting, erecting a 12m steel mast and a 14m timber pole structure, and creating temporary and permanent access roads.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development at this site the proposed development will consist of the diversion underground of a c. 378m section of the existing esb kilbarry-riverstown 38kv overhead lines that traverses the site, which will involve the retirement of 4no. Existing polesets and conductors within the site, and the trenching and laying of approximately 460m of underground esb ducting/cables; the erection of 1no. New 12m esb type 'f' lattice steel mast structure on a rc base near the western boundary of the site , and the erection of 1no. New 14m esb type 'e' 3 pole timber structure ona reinforced concrete base near the south-eastern boundary of the site. The 'e' pole requires a permanent access road with gate from knocknahorgan road. A temporary construction road including level platform, as well as a temporary construction staff and visitor parking aea are proposed, both of which are to be accessed from knocknahorgan road. The proposed development forms part of enabling works for the residential development permitted by an bord pleanala under reg. Ref. Pl 04.248234 (cork county council register reference 16/05554) as modified by cork city council under reg. Ref. 19/38937 and reg. Ref. 19/38995 (an bord pleanala reg. Ref. Abp- 306928-20) and includes all associated site development , landscaping and ancillary works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for residential uses and amenities, local services and community, institutional, educational and civic uses.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Drive, Richmond Rise, Glanmire | Apr 2026 | €480,000 | 175 m |
| Mount Alto, 36 Richmond, Glanmore | Dec 2025 | €635,000 | 293 m |
| Ardilaun, Sallybrook Glanmire, Cork | Jun 2025 | €310,000 | 439 m |
| 11 Glashaboy Woods, Upper Riverstown Road, Glanmire | May 2025 | €385,000 | 485 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 October 2020
- Decision due8 March 2021
- Decision issued8 March 2021
- Grant issued19 April 2021
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165554Cork CityLodged 23 Jun 2016Housing estate
- Granted60 m away
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2240921Cork CityLodged 11 Mar 2022Housing estate
- Granted60 m away
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1938995Cork CityLodged 19 Dec 2019Housing estate
- Refused80 m away
Permission for development which will consist of the construction of 2 no. 3-bed 2-storey semi-detached…
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2241314Cork CityLodged 4 Aug 2022Housing estate
- Refused100 m away
Dwellinghouse
Site No. 14, Glenrichmond, Knocknahorgan, Glanmire
051783corkLodged 23 Mar 2005
- Granted110 m away
Dwellinghouse
Site no.14, Glenrichmond, Knocknahorgan, Glanmire
0613157corkLodged 11 Dec 2006
- Granted120 m away
Permission for the development which will consist of the construction of 40no dwelling houses and all…
Knocknahorgan , Sallybrook , Glanmire
1938937Cork CityLodged 6 Dec 2019Housing estate
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