KILLARNEY RACECOURSE, ROSS ROAD, KILLARNEY
Temporary nightly change of use of a bar and event area at Killarney Racecourse to a theatre.
2094 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 5 February 2020
- Reference
- 2094
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 February 2020
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the change of use of the Jim Culloty Bar and event area from bar and dining use to theatre use. This change of use would apply nightly for the duration of an Irish traditional music, song, and dance show.
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of the jim culloty bar and event area, from a bar/ dining use to a theatre use for the duration of the performance of an irish traditional music, song and dance show nightly at the venue
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Active Open Space is intended solely for the provision of recreational uses”
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Castle Falls, Ross Rd, Killarney | Jan 2025 | €415,000 | 120 m |
| 54 Cahernane Meadows, Muckross Rd, Killarney | Jun 2025 | €485,000 | 234 m |
| 7 Castle Falls, Ross Rd, Killarney | Nov 2025 | €287,500 | 252 m |
| 2 The Lodges, Ross Road, Killarneyprice excludes VAT | Jan 2025 | €546,254 | 275 m |
| 18 Ross Grove, Ross Rd, Killarney | Dec 2025 | €435,000 | 378 m |
| 19 Ross Castle Grove, Ross Rd, Killarney | Apr 2026 | €390,000 | 379 m |
| 20 Ross Castlegrove, Ross Rd, Killarney | Jun 2025 | €360,000 | 382 m |
| 4 Rosscastle Grove, Ross Rd, Killarney | Jun 2025 | €365,000 | 413 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 February 2020
- Further information requested20 March 2020
- Further information received7 April 2020
- Decision due6 June 2020
- Decision issued14 May 2020
- Appeal submitted19 June 2020
- Appeal decided23 November 2020
- Permission expiry22 November 2025
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