Rathcool Aerodorome Knockcahill Rathcool Mallow, Co. Cork
Proposed development
Permission for the construction of a hard surfaced runway (740m in length) and taxiway (147.6m in length) with associated ground level lighting, associated interceptors, along with the demolition of an existing hangar to the east of the site and construction of a replacement hangar of approximately the same size and design to the west of the site; the demolition of the existing operations building and paramedic base building to the east of the site, and construction of a new operations and paramedic base building to the west of the site; and the demolition of an existing helipad to the east of the site, and construction of a new helipad to the west of the site, all associated with the HSE Air Ambulance. The development is to be served by a new proprietary waste water treatment system and includes the closure of an existing vehicular entrance onto the L-5215-0 road and its relocation further west along the same road, the upgrade of an existing entrance onto the L-5215-0 road, site landscaping and all other associated site development works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The EIAR 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. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. 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 offices of the Planning Authority.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Cork County Council
- Decision due
- 4 Jun 2026
Timeline
Application received
28 Mar 2025
Decision due
4 Jun 2026
Decision: grant with conditions
3 Jun 2026
Grant issued
13 Aug 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
Construction of a hard surfaced runway, taxiway and helipad with associated ground level lighting, associated interceptors along with relocation of existing hanger, paramedic prefab base, crew prefab base all associated with the Irish Community Air Ambulance, all of which to be serviced by a new proprietary waste water treatment, new vehicle entrance and associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
Permission for the construction of a hard surfaced runway, taxiway, helipad and associated interceptors along with the relocation of existing hanger, paramedic prefab base, crew prefab base all to be serviced by a new proprietary waste water treatment plant, new vehicular entrance and associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
Permission for the construction of a hard surfaced runway, taxiway, helipad and associated interceptors along with the relocation of existing hanger, paramedic prefab base, crew prefab base all to be serviced by a new proprietary waste water treatment plant, new vehicular entrance and associated site works. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
Permission for the construction of a hard surfaced runway, taxiway, helipad and associated interceptors along with the relocation of existing hanger, paramedic prefab base, crew prefab base, all to be serviced by a new proprietary waste water treatment plant, new vehicle entrance and associated site works.
Construction of 1 no. building to include (a) conference / training room / CCTV equipment area and meteorological briefing area, (b) customs and Irish Aviation Authority records office, (c) first aid equipment room, and (d) sanitary accommodation and installation of septic tank / percolation area and water well and all associated site works