GrantedCommercialDecided 15 November 2018

IDA INDUSTRAL ESTATE, GARRANEARAGH, VALENTIA ROAD

Conversion of a former sock factory into a micro craft distillery and visitor centre in Cahersiveen.

18728 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 20 July 2018

Reference: 18728
Authority: Kerry County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 20 July 2018

Summary

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The project involves the partial demolition of 1,156 sqm of a former factory and repurposing the remaining 1,830 sqm warehouse into a distillery. It also includes adapting a two-storey building into offices and constructing a new multi-storey visitor centre with a cafe, tasting bar, and observatory.

Commercialdistillerytourismdemolitionredevelopment

Storeys: 4

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Official record

Development description

(a)change of use from factory to micro craft distillery and visitor centre at former wilsons' sock factory at af2, ida industrial estate, garranearagh, valentia road, cahersiveen for the production of alcohol with a maximum production capacity of 500,000 lpa, (b)partial demolition of 1,156 m2 single storey former factory warehouse on valentia road (c)remaining 1,830 m2 warehouse to be repurposed as distillery incorporating elevated deck separating tourists from factory floor;plant machinery, stores, silos; distillers and staff suites, laboratory demonstration rooms;all upgraded to comply with prevailing regulations (d)existing 340 m2 2-storey building to be adapted to offices for the distillery organisation (e)construction of new visitor centre to comprise reception, cafe/restaurant and waiting lounge, craft gift shop at gf;outdoor cloister/sculpture garden;exhibition ramp/rooms showcasing production process, local features, folklore and brand story;tasting bar with retail zone at 1f;space for multipurpose events/gatherings at 2f;vip lounge and viewing deck at 3f with dark sky observatory and green roof garden (f)ancillary support facilities to include distillery equipment, staff rooms;sanitary facilities;lifts;stairs,services and all attendant external works including deliveries yards, car,bicycle and coach parking, sensitive dark-sky lighting,signage,sustainable features,landscaping (g)one-way vehicular system with separate gates (one new to valentia road) for deliveries and visitors (h)total new area; refurbished distillery 1,830 m2 one storey with 425 m2 visitor mezzanine;refurbished office wing:375 m2 over three storeys (existing);new visitor centre; 2,500 m2 over three storeys with active dynamic roofspace

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
8 Beginish Way, Valentia Rd, Caherciveen	Mar 2026	€398,000	200 m
16 Lighthouse View, Caherciveenprice excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€320,000	255 m
7 Lighthouse View, Garraneagh, Caherciveen	Oct 2025	€273,000	327 m
Gurraneragh, Catherciveen, Kerry	Oct 2025	€450,000	487 m

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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.

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Application received20 July 2018
Further information requested12 September 2018
Further information received19 October 2018
Decision due15 November 2018
Decision issued15 November 2018
Grant issued19 December 2018
Appeal submitted11 December 2018
Appeal decided26 April 2019
Permission expiry18 December 2023

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