Farranreagh, Knightstown, Valentia
Proposed development
Permission for the following 1) Demolish a small section of the house at rear 2) Change use of existing house to staff accommodation ancillary for The Royal Hotel 3) Alter and extend existing building
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Decision due
- 23 Jan 2026
Timeline
Application received
14 Aug 2025
Council asked for further information
8 Oct 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
18 Dec 2025
Decision due
23 Jan 2026
Decision: conditional
23 Jan 2026
Grant issued
26 Feb 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
The development will consist of: The removal of a non-original lean-to kitchen extension and ancillary sheds to the existing structure. The construction of a single storey flat roof extension to the rear and side of the existing house, with one associated roof light, and a single storey glazed link from the existing house. Replacement of non-original windows to the existing house, minor internal modifications, and all associated drainage, landscaping and site works at The Presbytery, Knightstown, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry, V23 YN93 (a protected structure).
The development will consist of a careful restoration of the First Message Building for museum / community use. (Protected Structure RPS-KY-698), the essential consolidation / repair to other derelict Slate Yard buildings (Protected Structure RPS-KY-697), the construction of a new Gateway / Visitor Discovery Building for tourism use, the landscaping of the ‘visual corridor’ connecting the Slate Yard to the Promenade including the construction of a ramped access, the reinstatement of the funnel of the historic chimney, the provision of car parking, and all associated site works
Permission to repair and reinstate old house in a ruin condition at Farranreagh, Knightstown, Valentia, Co. Kerry
Application for Planning Permission for conservation lead repairs, alterations and single storey extension to Reenellen House (this is a Protected Structure) along with the construction of 3 no. terraced two storey residential units (for short term residential / holiday let use) and all associated site works and services
To A.) Construct a gable end extension B.) Construct a rear extension C.) Elevational changes and all associated site works.
THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF: PROPOSED NEW DETACHED DWELLING HOUSE AND SHED ALONG WITH NEW ACCESS ROADWAY, OPEN SPACE, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PUMP STATION AND FOUL WATER SERVICES & ALL ANCILLARY SITE DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES WORKS.