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Planning application 26/2555

Coolnagearagh Former Quarry Reuse

Coolnagearagh, Coachford, Co. Cork

Current status

Pre-validation

Next key date

Decision due

26 November 2026

Application timeline

Key milestones

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  1. Application received

  2. Decision due

    Target date

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Why this application matters

Former quarry site

The proposal concerns land at Coolnagearagh, Coachford, formerly used as a quarry, for holiday and tourism use.

Earlier tourism scheme

Earlier submissions for the wider Coolnagearagh and Carhoo Lower lands described a holiday destination with 34 two-bedroom log cabins, 31 serviced motorhome bays and five glamping pods.

Site facilities

The earlier scheme also included a reception and shop, indoor play hall, clubhouse, communal wash facilities, internal roads, riverside paths, a water-activity pond, wastewater treatment and landscaping.

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Application details

Planning reference
26/2555
Council
Cork County Council
Proposal description
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.
Location / address
Coolnagearagh, Coachford, Co. Cork
Application type
Permission
Received / registered
2 Oct 2026

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