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2561044

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Kerry - Kerry County Council

Proposed Development

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

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Nov 2025

  2. Further information requested

    14 Jan 2026

  3. Further information received

    5 May 2026

Application Details

Location
The Slate Yard , Farranreagh Knightstown , Valentia Island Co. Kerry
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kerry County Council
Site Area
0.472 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
11 November 2025
Status
FURTHER INFORMATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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