SKELLIGS, CHOCOLATE FACTORY AGHORT, THE GLEN BALLLINSKELLIGS CO KERRY
Retention of internal layout changes, office space, and external alterations at a chocolate factory.
18523 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 30 May 2018
- Reference
- 18523
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 30 May 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for internal layout changes at the Skelligs Chocolate Factory. This includes a reconfigured entrance and dining area, goods lifts, and a change of use from storage to offices and staff areas on the first floor. It also includes retention of elevational alterations, car parking, and footpath changes.
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Official record
Development description
Retain amendments to internal layout to allow for a reconfigured entrance area and dining area, goods lifts and a change of use from storage space to offices/staff areas at first floor to that permitted and the retention of elevational alterations, alterations to external carparking and footpaths
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arranan, Rathkieran Glen, Emlaghmore | May 2025 | €625,000 | 337 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received30 May 2018
- Further information requested23 July 2018
- Further information received17 August 2018
- Decision due13 September 2018
- Decision issued12 September 2018
- Grant issued16 October 2018
- Permission expiry15 October 2023
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