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2560709

CONDITIONAL

Kerry - Kerry County Council

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

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Aug 2025

  2. Further information requested

    8 Oct 2025

  3. Further information received

    18 Dec 2025

  4. Decision due

    23 Jan 2026

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    23 Jan 2026

  6. Grant issued

    26 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
Farranreagh , Knightstown , Valentia
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kerry County Council
Site Area
0.019 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 August 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
23 January 2026
Grant Date
26 February 2026
Permission Expires
25 February 2031

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