2561169
CONDITIONALKerry - Kerry County Council
Proposed Development
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).
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Application received
12 Dec 2025
Decision: CONDITIONAL
13 Feb 2026
Decision due
14 Feb 2026
Grant issued
20 Mar 2026
Application Details
- Location
- The Presbytery Knightstown , Valentia Island , Co. Kerry
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Site Area
- 0.29 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 12 December 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 13 February 2026
- Grant Date
- 20 March 2026
- Permission Expires
- 19 March 2031
Location
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