Planning applications in Bandon

72-Unit Residential Development, Coolfadda, Bandon

The construction of a residential development consisting of 72 no. residential units and all ancillary site development works. The proposed development provides for the construction of 48 no. dwelling houses comprising 16 no. 4 bedroom detached/semi-detached dwelling houses, 22 no. 3 bedroom semi-detached/townhouse units and 10 no. 2 bedroom townhouse units. The proposed development also provides for the construction of 6 no. 2-3 storey apartment/duplex buildings which accommodate 24 no. own door access apartment/duplex units (12 no. 1 bed and 12 no. 2 bed). The proposed development includes for the extension of the existing estate road network of Maple Drive and Maple View residential developments to the east of the site to facilitate access to southern areas of the proposed development while access to northern areas of the site will be provided via a vehicular site entrance from Convent Hill (L-2011). The proposed development also includes a separate pedestrian access from the Dunmanway Road (R586) to the south. Ancillary site development works include the provision of bicycle and bin storage facilities and the undergrounding/diversion of existing overhead lines.

Coolfadda,, Bandon,, Co. Cork. · 22 May 2026

240-Unit Residential Development, Coolfadda and Kilbrogan, Bandon

a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at Coolfadda & Kilbrogan (townlands), Bandon, Co. Cork. The proposed development consists of the construction of a residential development of 240 no. residential units comprising 156 no. dwelling houses, 84 no. apartments, a creche facility and all ancillary site development works. The proposed 156 no. dwelling houses comprise of 29 no. 4 bedroom detached/semi-detached dwellings, 126 no. 3 bedroom semi-detached/terraced units and 1 no. 2 bedroom detached dwelling house. The proposed 84 no. apartments will consist of 60 no. 2 bedroom units and 24 no. 1 bedroom units to be accommodated in 4 no. three storey apartment buildings. Vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed development will be provided via new entrances from the L-2033 local road which will serve western areas of the proposed development and via Kilbrogan Street (L-2039) which will serve eastern and northern areas of the proposed development. The proposed development also provides for 2 no. shared vehicular entrances from Convent Hill to the south (L-2011) to serve southern areas of the proposed development. The proposed development also provides for public realm enhancements to Kilbrogan Street (L-2039), which include a raised table, and new footpath to connect to existing footpath infrastructure and provide connectivity to the Town Park. Other ancillary site development works include landscape and amenity areas, pedestrian and cycle paths within the site, bicycle parking and bin storage facilities, the removal/demolition of an existing pre-fab structure and a vehicular bridge crossing over an existing watercourse to serve as access for 26 no. of the proposed dwelling houses in northern areas of the site. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and a Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

Coolfadda & Kilbrogan (townlands),, Bandon,, Co. Cork. · 1 May 2026

212-Unit Residential Development, Knockbrogan, Bandon

A 7-year planning permission for the following Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising of the construction of 212 no. residential units (comprising a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bed semi-detached and terraced houses) with 170 no. of these residential units having an option for a rear extension, 3 no. ESB substations, and all associated site development works including footpaths, car and bicycle parking, drainage, bicycle and bin stores, public lighting and landscaping/amenity areas at Knockbrogan, Bandon, Co. Cork. Access to the site will be provided via the access road onto the Cork Road permitted under reference 21/4059. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been submitted to the planning authority with the application. The Environmental Impact Assessment Report will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority. The application may be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.knockbroganlrd.ie

Knockbrogan, Bandon, Co. Cork · 3 Nov 2025

34-Unit Residential Development, Knockbrogan, Bandon

Permission for a residential development and all associated site development works at Macroom Road and Cork Road, Knockbrogan, Bandon, Co. Cork. The proposed development includes the construction of 34 no. residential units comprising of 14 no. dwellings (6 of which have an option of a 2 or 3 bedrooms) and 20 no. duplex units, car parking; bicycle parking and bin stores. The proposed site development works include: the undergrounding of a section of the 38kv overhead line currently traversing the site; new vehicle accesses from both the Macroom and Cork Roads; the provision of pedestrian crossings at the Macroom and Cork Road.

Macroom Road and Cork Road, Knockbrogan, Bandon, Co. Cork · 29 Apr 2026

44-Dwelling Residential Development, Knocknagarrane

The construction of a residential development of 44 no. dwelling houses and all ancillary site development works. The proposed development comprises 4 no. 4 bedroom detached dwelling houses, 4 no. 4 bedroom semi-detached dwelling houses, 27 no. 3 bedroom detached/semi-detached/townhouse dwellings and 9 no. 2 bedroom semi-detached/terrace/end of terrace dwellings. The proposed development provides for the alteration of the property boundary of an existing dwelling, the decommissioning of the existing septic tank and percolation area serving the dwelling and its connection of the sewer network serving the proposed residential development. Vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed development will be provided from the L2063 to the north of the site with pedestrian access also provided from the L2020/Crossmahon Road to the south. 2 no. detached 4 bedroom dwellings will be accessed via a new entrance from the L2020/Crossmahon Road. The proposed development also includes public realm improvements comprising new footpath infrastructure, the provision of pedestrian crossing on the L2020/Crossmahon Road and all other ancillary site development works.

Knocknagarrane,, Old Chapel,, Bandon, Co. Cork · 19 Dec 2025

11-Dwelling Phase 2, Knocknagarrane, Bandon

Permission for phase 2 of a proposed new residential development at site at lands at Knocknagarrane, Old Chapel, Bandon, Co. Cork. The proposed residential development comprises phase 2 of the scheme, with Phase 1 previously granted under Plg/ reg. No. 23/6403 (consisting of permitted 16 no. dwelling houses and associated site works). Phase 2 of the proposed residential development will consist of the construction of 11 no. new dwelling houses (comprising a mix of 1 no. 4 bedroom 2-storey detached dwelling house, 2 no. 2 bedroom 2 storey semi-detached dwelling houses, 4 no. 3 bedroom 2-storey semi-detached dwelling houses, 4 no. 4 bedroom 2-storey semi-detached dwelling houses) and all associated ancillary site development works including the removal of an existing gated site agricultural entrance and associated piers, located along south boundary. Vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed development will be provided via the estate entrance, as permitted under 23/6403, from Old Clonakilty Road (L2063), to the south of the proposed site. The internal access road and footpath, as permitted under Plg.Reg.No. 23/6403, will be extended to the west, to serve the proposed Phase 2 residential development.

Knocknagarrane, Old Chapel, Bandon, Co. Cork · 31 Oct 2025

Bandon Battery Storage and Grid Link

The provision of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), compound and cable route on a site of c. 4.61ha. The BESS compound will accommodate self-contained Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries within 32 no. BESS units, 8 no. MV Switchgear units, and a 38kV substation including a control room of 126m2. A cable route of c. 2km is proposed to run south from the compound to the L2033 and east along the L2033 to the nearby Bandon 110kV Substation. The proposed development includes for all associated development, site levelling, boundary treatments, security fencing, site access works, ducting and cabling and all ancillary works.

Mishells, Bandon, Co. Cork · 17 Dec 2025

Littlesilver Battery Storage Facility

EDF Renewables Ireland Limited intend to apply for a 10 Year Permission for development at this site of c. 1.29 ha, located on lands at Littlesilver, Bandon, Co. Cork. The proposed development consists of a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility, which will comprise of rechargeable battery units contained within 28 no. c. 25 ft containers on site; 7 no. MVs units; 1 no. auxiliary transformer; a resistor, reactor and harmonic filter unit; a low voltage (LV) building and a welfare and spares container. The proposed development also involves the diversion of the existing overhead line on site and includes an underground cable, which will connect the BESS facility to the Bandon 110kV substation. The proposed development will include for the demolition and removal of the existing decommissioned wind turbine and associated outbuilding on site. The proposed development also includes the construction of a 38kV substation building with associated compounds and car parking; stock proof fencing and gateways; landscaping; foul water holding tank; rainwater harvesting tank; stone soakaways; piped infrastructure and ducting; retention basin and stone headwall; signage; security fencing; boundary treatments; lighting; CCTV; SUDs; permeable gravel area; upgrading of the existing site entrance with partial hedgerow removal; new access track and upgrading of the existing access track; and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years.

Littlesilver,, Bandon, Co. Cork · 19 Dec 2025