Application description published by Kerry County Council.
Planning permission for the construction of short-term tourist accommodation. The proposed development consists of the Change of Use from an existing vacant residential structure and a vacant/derelict outbuilding to short-term tourist accommodation resulting in the provision of 7 no. self-catering apartments [4 no. 2 bed units and 3 no. 1 bed units]. Planning permission is also sought for the construction of a single storey extension consisting of 24 m2 as well as some minor internal and external demolition [32.7m2] to the existing structures. Access is via the existing access to the south at Castlelawn. Planning permission is also sought for the provision of car parking, bike parking, bin storage, shared open space, connection to the public sewer and all associated ancillary site works on a site within the curtilage of Ballyheigue Castle, a Protected Structure (RPS KY-21301401-A) and a Recorded Monument (RMP KY014-100)
Application and appeal history
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322313-25Submitted 16 April 2025 / decided 31 July 2025
Status not recordedCONDITIONAL
Appeal submittedAppeal reference 322313-25
16 April 2025
Appeal decisionCONDITIONAL
31 July 2025
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Decision details
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Application ref
2460854
Received
31 October 2024
Decided
26 March 2025
FI requested
Yes
Authority
Kerry County Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
Conditional grant
Source status
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Planning analysis
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Refusal reasons
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Conditions
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Source documents
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