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Convent Of Mercy , Doon West , Ballybunion Co. Kerry

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Planning application 2660854

Kerry - Kerry County Council

Proposed Development

Planning permission for

  1. (a)
    a material change of use from Ecclesiastical to educational and for a series of material changes to the first floor layout to provide 2 no. new classrooms and a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Base/Office and all associated works
  2. (b)
    demolish existing rear communal extension areas and renovate existing dwelling elevations
  3. (c)
    partial demolition of existing rear building sections to facilitate the construction of a new gym hall area
  4. (d)
    construct new standalone two-storey building to provide new gym and shower/W.C. facilities at ground-floor and offices at first floor
  5. (e)
    create a new non-vehicle access from St.Joseph's School to the convent of mercy at west side of the site
  6. (f)
    and for all associated site development works, services, and landscaping all at convent of mercy, doon west, ballybunion, Co.Kerry
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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    8 Sept 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    2 Nov 2026

Application Details

Location
Convent Of Mercy , Doon West , Ballybunion Co. Kerry
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kerry County Council
Site Area
0.209 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
8 September 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
2 November 2026

Location

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