Planning permission has been sought for a new glamping and motorhome accommodation development in County Cork, Ireland, with proposals for cabins, glamping pods, and serviced parking for motorhomes.
The application, submitted by Lee Valley Glamping Ltd., covers a site in the townland of Coolnagearagh, located along the River Lee between Macroom and Coachford. The development would be built on a former quarry site and is intended to provide accommodation for visitors and local residents seeking short leisure stays.
Under the proposal, the site would include 33 one- and two-bedroom log cabins, five standalone glamping pods, and serviced parking areas for up to 25 motorhomes. The mix of fixed accommodation and motorhome facilities would allow the operator to serve different segments of the outdoor hospitality market while making use of a previously developed site.
The plans also include a single-story reception building and a two-story clubhouse with a kitchen and bar. Additional proposed amenities include an indoor play area, an on-site shop and café, and shared shower facilities for guests. A new pond is also planned for bumper boating activities.
Because the property was previously used as a quarry, the application includes proposals to remove any remaining equipment and materials from the site before construction. Associated infrastructure and site works would include internal roads and pathways, parking areas, and landscaping.
The planning application was lodged in late September, with Cork County Council accepting submissions on the proposal until November 5. A decision is expected by November 26.
For outdoor hospitality operators, the proposal illustrates how former commercial or industrial sites can potentially be repurposed for accommodation-led tourism developments. The combination of cabins, pods, and motorhome facilities also reflects a diversified approach to inventory, allowing a single property to target guests with different accommodation preferences.
The inclusion of food and beverage facilities, retail, recreation, and shared guest amenities would further position the proposed site as a destination rather than solely an overnight accommodation facility.
The application remains subject to the planning process, and its final scope and development timeline could change depending on the council’s assessment and any conditions attached to a permission, according to CorkBeo.
Separately, another Cork planning application has been submitted for 192 homes on the former grounds of Nemo Rangers GAA club on Douglas Road. The site has remained unused since the club relocated to Trabeg in 2007.
The latest proposal, submitted by a company within the Kenny Property Group, includes the homes along with associated facilities and road connections, with a planning decision expected before Christmas.
