The Phoenix Cinema Sráid Na Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Chiarraí
Proposed development
The site extends to approx. 0.146 ha with frontage onto Avondale, Dykegate Street and The Mall River and is partially located within an Architectural Conservation Area. The proposed development consists of the demolition of elements of the existing buildings on site to facilitate the proposal, the refurbishment of The Phoenix Cinema building and existing outbuildings and the construction of an extension to The Phoenix Cinema building and associated reuse and extension of outbuildings on the subject site to provide an innovative regional cultural centre (approx. 2029.2 sq.m). The proposal extends across 3 no. buildings on the site, ranging in height from 1 – 3 storeys and comprises the following: Multi-Disciplinary Performance Space, Gallery Shop, Gallery, Screening Room/Cinema, Lounge Bar/Restaurant/Café With Associated Kitchen, Offices And Staff Welfare, Bookable Rooms, Second Performance/Workshop Space, Multi-Purpose Studio, Central Connecting Courtyard; all to be licensed as a multi-functional space; together with 2 no. artists residential studios with independent access from Avondale. 10 no. cycle parking spaces are proposed within the central courtyard area. 2 no. terraces at 1st and 2nd floor are proposed overlooking the courtyard. The principal entrance to the cultural centre will be from Dykegate Street, where the existing site access points are located. The proposed development provides pedestrian access to the proposed main centre building and multipurpose building from Dykegate Street. The development will enhance the pedestrian/ vehicular access point to the central courtyard area, providing an upgraded courtyard access arrangement. A new secondary access point to the site for pedestrians/ vehicles is provided along Avondale. This is to facilitate, inter alia, access to the artists’ studios and servicing for the development. A loading bay is provided along Avondale, within the site boundary. Note: this proposal includes all associated site and infrastructural works above and below ground to include provision for water services; foul and surface water drainage and connections; attenuation proposal; permeable paving; all landscaping works; and general plant areas; landscaped boundary treatment; footpath upgrades as required; public lighting as required; and electrical services.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Decision due
- 25 Feb 2026
Timeline
Application received
23 Dec 2025
Decision due
25 Feb 2026
Decision: conditional
25 Feb 2026
Grant issued
31 Jul 2026
Appeal decided: conditional (PL-501019-KY-26)
31 Jul 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
retention permission to retain an existing single storey detached store to rear of an existing ground floor retail unit on behalf of our client ASC Ventures Ltd
Planning permission to a) Demolish the existing storage building on site, b) demolish the existing link building to the west of the site and construct a new boundary wall, c) demolish elements of the existing creamery building, d) reduce levels within the site to allow for level access to all the dwellings, e) refurbish, extend and change the use of the existing vacant building on site (former creamery building) to create 7 no. residential units, each with first floor accommodation and garden canopies to the rear, f) make alterations to the wall between the Spa Road and the Mall River g) widen and enhance the existing vehicular access to the site off the Conor Pass road, h) create a new parking layout on site, i) construct bin stores and storage under a new footpath to the Conor pass road and j) all associated site works
Permission to carry out the following works to an existing dwelling house which is a protected structure Ref. RPS KY -0285 ( 1) Replacement of all existing windows & doors, (2) Complete electrical rewiring throughout the property, ( 3 ) Complete mechanical upgrade throughout the property, ( 4 ) Installation of insulated internal wall lining to improve thermal performance, (5 ) Replacement of existing oil boiler with an air-to-water heat pump heating system, ( 6 ) Conversion of the existing rear bedroom into a bathroom, and conversion of the existing external bathroom into a storage unit, ( 7 ) Carry out alterations / modifications to dormer windows and re-slate existing roof and all associated ancillary works
permission for (i) the part demolition of the existing house including the two-storey, rear extension, internal walls, floors and part of rear facing roof pitch to facilitate the proposed works; (ii) the complete remodelling and refurbishment of the existing house; (iii) the construction of a new three-storey, rear extension, including 1 no. rooflight; (iv) minor alterations to the front facade and (iv) all associated structural and site works
construct a two storey structure incorporating two number living units with all associated ancillary services and connections
Permission for development to erect retractable awnings, including necessary supports and fixings, over part of the back yard