Fota Wildlife Park, Fota Island, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
Proposed development
Permission for 1) the demolition of existing Flamingo shed (26.3m2), 2) The demolition of existing Flamingo Aviary consisting of netting and posts (914m2), 3) The demolition of existing Sea Eagle Aviary consisting of netting and posts (1,231m2) 4) The construction of 1 no. Flamingo shed (51.9m2), 5) The construction of 1 no. Sea Eagle shed (76m2), 6) The construction of new Sea Eagle Aviary consisting of posts, side netting, nest platforms, open mesh netting roof with enclosed overhead flight connection area (1,390m2), 7) The construction of new Flamingo Aviary consisting of posts, side netting, and open mesh roof (659m2), 8) Re-grading of lands on site to facilitate development including modifications to existing lake, 9) The construction of 2 no. ' Viewing Vestibles' (26.91m2 total), 10) The construction of 3 no. 'Keeper Vestibles' (20.7m2 total), 11) The construction of 3 no. 'Viewing Trellis' (54m2 total), 12) Construction of new boardwalk walkway, 13)Construction of new internal access pathway and 14) all ancillary site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Cork County Council
- Decision due
- 15 Oct 2026
Timeline
Application received
18 Jun 2026
Decision due
15 Oct 2026
Decision: grant with conditions
13 Oct 2026
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We, The Irish Heritage Trust, intend to apply for Permission for development of this site at Fota House, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork _____________________________________________________________ The development will consist of: Installation of a ground mounted Photovoltaic (PV) array of approximately 82m2 and associated below ground cabling into Fota House, and installation of air-to-water mono-bloc heat pumps, on a concrete pad in rear yard connected to the existing boiler room and all associated ground works, at Fota House, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork by the Irish Heritage Trust. Fota house is a Protected Structure: PS 504. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of – (a) 5 weeks, or (b) 2 weeks, in the case of a planning application for small-scale solar energy equipment development or development that is the installation of a small-scale non-ground source heat pump, (c) beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: ___________________________________________________ AGENT: Oisin Creagh Dip Arch BArch Sc FRIAI G1 - DESIGN FORUM ARCHITECTS Date of erection of site notice: 11th June 2026___________________________________
We, The Irish Heritage Trust, intend to apply for Permission for development of this site at Fota House, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork The development will consist of installation of a ground mounted Photovoltaic (PV) array of approximately 164m2 and associated below ground cabling in to Fota House, and installation of air to water mono bloc heat pumps, on a concrete pad in rear yard, connected to the existing plant room and all associated ground works at Fota House, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork which is a protected structure. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
Permission for:- (i) The erection and installation of an adventure activity course, including a net adventure area, multi-activity area, tubing course, ziplines, low ropes area, and ancillary activities; (ii) The erection of a single-storey reception cabin and a single-storey staff welfare cabin; (iii) The provision of toilet facilities; (iv) And all associated site and ancillary works on land at Fota Island,Foaty,Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. The proposed site lies within the curtilage of Fota House, which is a Recorded Protected Structure (RPS Ref: No. 504). Additionally, the curtilage of Fota House contains several other protected structures located in proximity to the proposed development site, including the Farmyard Complex (RPS Ref: No. 1,411), Walled Garden (RPS Ref: No. 1,410), Garden Structure / Building (RPS: No. 1,409), and the Conservatory / Orangery (RPS Ref: 1,408), as detailed in the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Permission for:- (i) The erection and installation of an adventure activity course, including a net adventure area, multi-activity area, tubing course, ziplines, low ropes area, and ancillary activities; (ii) The erection of a single-storey reception cabin and a single-storey staff welfare cabin; (iii) The provision of toilet facilities; (iv) And all associated site and ancillary works. The proposed site lies within the curtilage of Fota House, which is a Recorded Protected Structure (RPS Ref: No. 504). Additionally, the curtilage of Fota House contains several other protected structures located in proximity to the proposed development site, including the Farmyard Complex (RPS Ref: No. 1,411), Walled Garden (RPS Ref: No. 1,410), Garden Structure / Building (RPS: No. 1,409), and the Conservatory / Orangery (RPS Ref: 1,408), as detailed in the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Permission for the erection of a new steel-framed building to house a group of Siamang Gibbon. This new building will replace the small existing timber Siamang Gibbon building which is to be demolished. The development includes the construction of a new pedestrian pathway to the new building, the installation of a foul sewage holding tank and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with the application.
To erect an array of 98 PV solar panels onto the roof of their Giraffe building