MICHAEL COLLINS PLACE, KILLARNEY, CO KERRY
Change of use from a dry cleaners to a public house extension in Killarney.
18443 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 11 May 2018
- Reference
- 18443
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 May 2018
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of a former dry cleaners to a public house, serving as an extension to the adjacent Shire Public House. The works include constructing a connecting entrance lobby and erecting signage.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
(a) change the use of the laundrette (known as safe hands dry cleaners) to a public house as an extension to the shire public house, (b) construct an entrance lobby extension to connect both buildings, (c) erect signage and (d) carry out all ancillary site works associated with the development all
The historical record
How change-of-use applications have been decided in Kerry County Council
89% granted
of 636 change-of-use applications granted, refused or part-granted by Kerry County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 88%14,584
- All categories in Kerry County Council
- 90%11,740
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Town Centre zoning which caters for a mix of uses”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 York Terrace, Killarney, Kerry | Oct 2025 | €310,000 | 51 m |
| Apt 30, The Court Yard, Killarney | Mar 2026 | €290,000 | 70 m |
| 48 Units At Cronins Wood, Spa Road, Killarneyprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €15,131,948 | 86 m |
| 3 Emmetts Terrace, Lewis Rd, Killarney | Jun 2025 | €310,000 | 113 m |
| 1 Mangerton Close, Killarney, Kerry | Sept 2025 | €375,000 | 120 m |
| Gortshanafa, Currow, Killarney | Feb 2025 | €285,000 | 124 m |
| Rossmore Island, Tahilla, Killarney | Jan 2025 | €669,000 | 124 m |
| Ballincarrig East, Firies, Killarney | Mar 2025 | €517,000 | 124 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 May 2018
- Decision due5 July 2018
- Decision issued3 July 2018
- Grant issued7 August 2018
- Permission expiry6 August 2023
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- RefusedAt this site
Retention Permission to retain (a) an existing outside area now used as an outside dining area (b) existing…
The Shire Public House , Michael Collins Place , Killarney
2460346KerryLodged 31 May 2024Retention
- GrantedAt this site
RETAIN (A) AN EXISTING OUTSIDE AREA NOW USED AS AN OUTSIDE DINING AREA (B) EXISTING CANOPY (C) EXISTING…
THE SHIRE PUBLIC HOUSE , MICHAEL COLLINS PLACE , KILLARNEY
21994KerryLodged 31 Aug 2021Retention
- Granted30 m away
(A) RETAIN THE CHANGE OF USE FROM RETAIL / COMMERCIAL USE, TO LEISURE RECREATIONAL AND GYM USE AND (B) RETAIN…
UNIT 9 BLOCK C , THE COURTYARD , FAIRHILL / EMMETTS ROAD
1889KerryLodged 7 Feb 2018Retention
- Granted40 m away
RENOVATE EXISTING DWELLING AND CONSTRCT EXTENSION TO REAR OF PROPERTY AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
NO 18 MANGERTON VIEW , KILLARNEY , CO KERRY
21232KerryLodged 8 Mar 2021Extension
- Awaiting decision50 m away
CHANGE OF USE FROM RETAIL / COMMERCIAL USE TO HAIR DRESSING SALON
UNIT 11 BLOCK C , THE COURTYARD FAIRHILL / EMMETTS ROAD , KILLARNEY CO. KERRY
18551KerryLodged 7 Jun 2018Change of use
- Granted50 m away
Permission to: (a) Demolish detached garage/store (b) Demolish extension to rear of dwelling house and to…
No. 4 York Terrace , Lewis Road , Killarney Co. Kerry
2561136KerryLodged 5 Dec 2025Extension
- Awaiting decision60 m away
CONSTRUCT PART TWO STORE AND PART SINGLE STORE EXTENSION WITH ROOF TERRACE TO REAR OF EXISTING TERRACED…
NO 3 CLOVERS LANE KILLARNEY , CO KERRY
16823KerryLodged 24 Aug 2016Extension
- Granted60 m away
RETAIN AND COMPLETE PART TWO STORE AND PART SINGLE STORE EXTENSION WITH ROOF TERRACE TO REAR OF EXISTING…
NO. 3 CLOVERS LANE , COLLEGE STREET , KILLARNEY
16924KerryLodged 22 Sept 2016Retention
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