Reenellen House, Renellen Knightstown, Valentia island
Proposed development
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
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Decision due
- 20 Aug 2026
Timeline
Application received
26 Aug 2025
Council asked for further information
14 Oct 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
30 Mar 2026
Decision due
20 Aug 2026
Decision: conditional
20 Aug 2026
Appeal lodged (PL-502123-KY-26)
Not available
Site location with nearby applications
Can't object to this one
The council has already decided this application.
See applications open for objections →Keep an eye on this area
We'll email you when new applications are lodged nearby.
Planning history within 750 m
CHANGE DESIGN OF HOUSE GRANTED PERMISSION UNDER KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL PLANNING REGISTER NUMBER 12/672
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
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
To A.) Construct a gable end extension B.) Construct a rear extension C.) Elevational changes and all associated site works.