TRALEE (THE MALL/BRIDGE STREET), CO KERRY
Conservation and alteration works at L Quinlan Bar, a protected structure.
22271 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 11 March 2022
- Reference
- 22271
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 March 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works at this protected structure include conservation of the front facade and rear stone wall, and reinstatement of living accommodation on the upper floors. It also involves the demolition of an existing single-storey toilet block and stores.
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
- To carry out works at l quinlan bar. This building is listed as a protected structure no 91 on the register of protected structures under the tralee town development plan by kcc the proposed works are as follows:1.0 conservation works to include, reinstatement of agreement with the conservation section within the planning department of kcc of the following : (a) the existing front facade on all levels including sinage which constitutes the entire front elevation onto the mall/bridge street, (b) the existing rear stone wall facing onto market place, including the removal of the existing lean to roof hoarding and mesh gates and the provision of a double leaf entrance gates from market place (c) the original single family dwelling unit on the ground floor (i. E. Access stairway no
- First and second floors living accommodation area over the existing ground floor bar 2.0 other works sympathetic and complementary to the character and use of the original premises in agreement with the conservation section within the planning department of kerry county council to include (a) demolition of existing single storey toilet block, existing single storey stores block and some existing walls including block works walls as agreed. (b) construction of (i) new two storey toilet block, with toilets on the ground floor with office area over on the first floor, (ii) new two storey storage block with keg store and electrical switch room on the ground floor with plant room over on the first floor, (iii) single storey and part two storey extension of the ground floor public bar to the rear of the premises with natrual light and natural ventilation provided by proprietary conservatory style openable roofing vents to be agreed, first floor roof terrace, screened from ajoining properites for use as a long term ameinty area to serve the original single family dwelling and an external walkway at first floor level with new two storey stairway no. 2 to provide emergency egress to the rear of the premises, (c) provision in the rear yard of (i) external seated areas with suitable tables (ii) smoking area (iii) a bicyle/scooter parking area (iv) refuse storage space and (v) loading/ drop off parking bay. 3.0 all ancillary site works and other development works including all building services, sinage, external lighting, security screens and landscapiing. All to be agreed and to meet current kcc guidelines with removal of any surplus material from site to be to a licensed fill site
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 Tralee Municipal District Settlements's Plan (Variation No. 1 of the KCDP 2022-2028) (2025–2028). 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 planPreviously zoned
- Town Centre · 2022–2028 plan
Built & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Russell St, Tralee, Co Kerry | Apr 2026 | €50,000 | 70 m |
| 9 The Square, Tralee, Kerry | Apr 2025 | €135,000 | 99 m |
| Apartment 2, Abbey Court, Tralee | Sept 2025 | €132,000 | 128 m |
| 9 Abbey Court, Tralee, Co Kerry | Dec 2025 | €135,000 | 159 m |
| 8 Church Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry | Aug 2025 | €170,000 | 159 m |
| 91 Saint John's Park, Tralee, Co. Kerrynot full market price | Oct 2025 | €90,000 | 179 m |
| 22 Rock St, Tralee, Co Kerry | Apr 2025 | €151,000 | 182 m |
| 9 Abbey Park, Tralee, Kerry | May 2026 | €225,000 | 182 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 March 2022
- Further information requested4 May 2022
- Further information received30 June 2022
- Decision due27 July 2022
- Decision issued27 July 2022
- Grant issued30 August 2022
- Permission expiry29 August 2027
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