The demolition of an existing dwelling house and decommissioning of an existing on-site septic tank to facilitate the…

Application details

Planning reference

2560435

Council

Kerry County Council

Proposal description

The demolition of an existing dwelling house and decommissioning of an existing on-site septic tank to facilitate the construction of a residential development comprising 70 no. dwelling houses and all ancillary site development works. The proposed development consists of the construction of 14 no. 4 bedroom two storey detached/semi-detached/townhouse dwelling houses and 37 no. two storey 3 bedroom semi-detached/townhouse dwelling houses. The proposed development also includes 4 no. two storey mews buildings providing 16 no. 2 bedroom dwellings and 3 no. 3 bedroom dwellings. Vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed development will be provided via a new site entrance from St. Margaret's Road to the south. Ancillary site development works include all landscaping, drainage and servicing proposals which include the undergrounding/diversion of existing overhead lines. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

Location / address

Lands at St. Margaret's Road (L3912) & Dr. Hans Liebherr Road (N72) , Derreen , Killarney

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

26 May 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

27 Nov 2025

Final grant date

8 Jan 2026

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   26 May 2025

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   27 Nov 2025

3. Final grant

   8 Jan 2026

4. Works commenced

   2 Mar 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data