Planning Permission in Kerry
Planning applications in Kerry are decided by Kerry County Council. This guide covers what it costs, how long it takes, and how to apply — we track 13,339 planning applications in Kerry so you can see what gets approved.
Looking for Kerry ePlanning? Search and track Kerry County Council applications on eplanning.ie, or browse the Kerry register here without the council's search form.
Kerry planning statistics 2026: Kerry County Council has received 972 planning applications so far in 2026, and 90% of the 532 decided to date were granted. Source: Irish planning statistics, compiled daily from the public register.
First: you may not need planning permission
Rear extensions under 45 sq m, most sheds and garages, and rooftop solar panels are usually exempted development — Kerry's local authority logged 35 exempted development notifications in 2018-2022. Two minutes with our free checker could save you months and thousands of euro.
Check if your project is exemptHow to apply for planning permission in Kerry
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Check if you need permission at all
Many small projects - rear extensions under 45 sq m, sheds, rooftop solar - are exempted development and need no application. Check before you spend anything.
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Request a pre-planning consultation
Kerry County Council offers free pre-planning meetings. They flag issues with your site or design before you commit to drawings.
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Prepare drawings and documents
You will need site location maps, layout plans, elevations, and sections - almost always prepared by an architect, engineer, or architectural technician.
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Publish notices
Place a notice in an approved local newspaper and erect a site notice. The application must be lodged within 2 weeks of the newspaper notice.
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Submit and wait for a decision
Lodge the application with the fee. The council checks validity, the public has 5 weeks to comment, and a decision is due within 8 weeks.
Full details in our step-by-step application guide and pre-submission checklist.
Where to apply in Kerry
Recent planning applications in Kerry
latest lodged 6 Oct 2026The most recent applications received by Kerry County Council, from the public planning register. Seeing what your neighbours are applying for, and what gets granted, is the quickest way to judge your own chances.
- 6 Oct 20262660975
Permission to Construct a Dwelling House Served by a Septic Tank and Polishing Filter at Oughtiv, Mastergeehy. Co. Kerry
Oughtiv , Mastergeehy , Co. Kerry
- 5 Oct 20262660969
Planning Permission for the demolition of the existing single storey flat roof extension at the side of the existing dwelling, and the construction of a single storey extension to the existing dwelling, at Ballydowney, Killarney, Co. Kerry V93FF2V.
Ballydowney , Killarney , co. Kerry
- 5 Oct 20262660970
planning permission to (a) construct extensions to side and rear of existing dwelling house and (b) decommission existing septic tank and install new mechanical aeration unit and peat polishing filter
Shinnagh , Rathmore , Co Kerry
- 5 Oct 20262660971
To construct a dwelling house to be served by a septic tank and soil polishing filter, new site entrance and all associated site works.
Farraniaragh , Caherdaniel , Co.Kerry
- 5 Oct 20262660972
Retention Permission to (A). Retain garage, entrance and wastewater treatment system as constructed & (B). Retain dwelling house and all associated site works on site within revised site boundaries.
Kilclogherane , Faha , Killarney
- 5 Oct 20262660973
permission to renovate and extend the existing guesthouse at Heatons Guesthouse, The Wood, Dingle, Co. Kerry. The extended guesthouse will provide a total of 26no. guest bedrooms, 1no. overnight staff accommodation room, and 34no. car parking spaces. The proposed development will consist of: (1) The partial demolition and extension of the existing guesthouse, including: Reconfiguration of the existing ground-floor public areas; Provision of 3no. additional bedrooms and WCs at ground-floor level; and Provision of 4no. additional bedrooms and WCs at first-floor level. (2) Construction of a new entrance, reception area, lift and staircase, new kitchen and dining area. (3) Construction of a new link between the guesthouse and the existing single-storey former private accommodation building. (4) Change of use of the existing single-storey former private accommodation building to guest accommodation, including its partial demolition, extension and reconfiguration to provide 4 no. guest bedrooms and associated WCs. (5) Construction of a single-storey laundry room and a single-storey boiler room. (6) External site works, including the reconfiguration of the existing front parking/drop-off area from 17no. car parking spaces to 34no. car parking spaces, together with minor groundworks and landscaping works associated with the proposed development.
Heatons Guesthouse , The Wood , Dingle
- 5 Oct 20262660974
Retain extension to existing dwelling house as constructed and retain existing shed.
Gortdirragh , Glencar , Co. Kerry
- 4 Oct 20262660967
Planning Permission to construct extension to existing cottage, carry out elevational alterations, demolish existing sheds to rear of existing dwelling and all associated site works
Bansha , Killorglin , CO KERRY
Browse all 13,339 planning applications in Kerry, including this week's lodgements, decisions and appeals.
Planning permission fees in Kerry
Application fees are set nationally, so Kerry charges the same as every other county:
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New house | €65 |
| Domestic extension or garage | €34 |
| Outline permission | 75% of the full fee |
| Retention permission | 3× the standard fee (€195 for a house) |
| Appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála | €220 |
Professional fees for drawings and managing the application are the real cost — see the fees guide or estimate yours with the fee calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does planning permission cost in Kerry?
The statutory application fee is the same across Ireland: 65 euro for a new house and 34 euro for a domestic extension or garage. Retention permission costs three times the standard fee. On top of that, most applicants pay a professional (architect, engineer, or planning consultant) for drawings and the application itself - typically 1,500 to 5,000 euro depending on the project.
How long does planning permission take in Kerry?
Kerry County Council must decide within 8 weeks of receiving a valid application. There is a 5-week period for public observations, and a 4-week appeal window after the decision. A request for further information restarts the clock, so 3 to 6 months end to end is common.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Kerry?
Not always. Rear extensions up to 45 square metres are generally exempt from planning permission, subject to conditions on height, remaining garden space, and previous extensions. The same national exemption rules apply in Kerry as everywhere in Ireland.
How long does planning permission last in Kerry?
A grant of planning permission normally lasts 5 years from the date of the decision. If you have not substantially completed the work in that time you must apply again or seek an extension of duration.
Where do I submit a planning application in Kerry?
Applications go to Kerry County Council, online through eplanning.ie or on paper at the council offices. You must also publish a newspaper notice and erect a site notice before applying.
Related guides
Planning permission in neighbouring counties
The fees, timelines and exemptions are set nationally, so the process in Kerry is the same as next door. What changes is the council, its development plan, and how often it grants.
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