Countess Road, Dromhale (townland), Killarney Co. Kerry
Proposed development
10-Year Planning Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) for development at this site Countess Road, Dromhale (townland), Killarney, Co. Kerry. The development will consist of: The construction of a residential development of 259 no. residential units with ancillary single storey creche, landscaping and all associated site development works. The proposed development includes the demolition of 2 no. existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling houses and an existing ruinous structure on the site and construction of 103 no. two storey houses (3-bed units), comprising of 27 no. terraced units, 62 no. end of terrace units, and 14 no. side entry units, 82 no. courtyard apartment units over 2 no. storeys (42 no. 1-bed units, 40 no. 2-bed units), and 74 no. apartment units (34 no. 1-bed units, 40 no. 2-bed units) in 2 no. part 3 storey and part 4 storey blocks. Vehicular access to the proposed development will be via one entrance from Countess Road (L3904) to the north, with the entrance design including improvement works on the public road inclusive of a raised crossing point. The design includes pedestrian/cycle infrastructure to/from Countess Road and internally within the development site and to adjoining areas. Ancillary site works include car parking, provision of bicycle parking and bin storage facilities serving the proposed apartment/courtyard apartment buildings and creche, 2 no. ESB substations, landscaping, water services and drainage infrastructure (including foul and storm network upgrades in Countess Grove), and all associated site development works. The proposed development also provides for the demolition of existing site boundary walls along Countess Road. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. LRD Website: www.CountessRoadLRD.ie
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Decision due
- 5 Aug 2026
- Residential units
- 259
- Floor area
- 259 m²
Timeline
Application received
11 Jun 2026
Decision due
5 Aug 2026
Decision: conditional
5 Aug 2026
Appeal lodged (ACP-324591-26)
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Planning history within 750 m
Permission for the following works, 1) Retention Permission to retain seating area to the front (western end) of the restaurant, 2) Retention Permission to retain extract ducting on the southern and eastern elevations incorporating Plasma Klean Xtract 2100 Systems, 3) Planning Permission to construct new outdoor seating area, 4) Planning Permission construct new encasement surround to extract ducting on the southern elevation, all in accordance with plans and particulars submitted
The proposed development on a 0.075ha site consists of the following: (i) 5 no. 1-bedroom ‘own-door’ apartment units within 2 no. residential blocks of two storeys (over varying ground levels), comprised of Block A containing 2 units and Block B containing 3 units, both to the rear of the existing ‘Railway Lodge’ building fronting on to Fairhill; (ii) Provision of landscaping, boundary treatments, and associated site works; (iii) Demolition of existing boiler house building (8sqm); (iv) Pedestrian and bicycle access from the R876 Park Road; and (v) All ancillary development works, including refuse store, bicycle store, connection to existing public water mains, foul and surface water drainage networks.
The change of use of part of a regional entertainment facility (planning permission ref 17/607) from restaurant use to office use over two storeys total floor area of c. 425 sq.m..
Permission to construct an extension and alterations to existing dwelling house all in accordance with plans and particulars submitted
Permission to (a) construct a single storey orangery extension to the front of the Fairview Hotel and (b) alter and extend the existing gas and bin storage areas including all ancillary services and areas
(a) Permission to demolish the existing dwelling house (B) permission to construct a new dwelling house (C) Permission to construct private Garage with all associated site works and services