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Large residential · Co. Kerry

off Pat Scarteen Road, Killowen, (townland), Kenmare, Co. Kerry

Received 25 Sep 2026; no decision yet

What and where

10 year planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development

a 10 year planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at a site located off Pat Scarteen Road, Killowen, (townland), Kenmare, Co. Kerry. The development will consist of: the demolition of 2 no. existing single-storey shed structures and the construction of 100 no. residential units comprising 30 no. 1-bed units; 30 no. 2-bed units; and 40 no. 3-bed houses, with ancillary landscaping and associated site development works. The development makes provision for 40 no. two-storey houses, comprising 36 no. semi-detached 3 bed units and 4 no. 3 bed mid-terraced units and 60 no. own-door maisonette/apartment units over 2 no. storeys (30 no. 1 bed units, 30 no. 2 bed units). Vehicular access to the development will be via an upgraded and relocated entrance off the Pat Scarteen Road, with proposed upgrades including amendments to the existing shared pedestrian/cycle path and modifications to the signing and lining on the public road. The proposed development also provides for separate pedestrian/cycle entrances off Pat Scarteen Road and includes dedicated pedestrian and cycling paths traversing the site. Ancillary infrastructure development works will include wastewater infrastructure, a pumping station, surface water attenuation, water utility services, public lighting, bin stores, bicycle stores, ESB substations, landscaping and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. LRD website - www.kenmarelrd.ie.

Location
Kenmare, Co. Kerry Map
Planning reference
2660925

Key facts

Estimated construction value
€28m to €53mOur estimate from stated homes and project type, at January 2026 prices, building works only. Not a stated figure. How we estimate
Project type
Large residential
Received
25 Sep 2026

Outlook

What happens next

Work packages named so far

  • Roads and site development worksNamed in the application description
  • Services and drainageNamed in the application description

An outlook from the planning record, not a tender or a confirmed start date.

Documents and evidence

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  • Council planning fileThe application file 2660925 on eplanning.ie: drawings, reports and the decision.Open the council's file

How we know this

From the Kerry County Council planning register, checked 1 Oct 2026. We link to the council's own file so you can check the official record before you act.

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