Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedRetentionDecided 29 October 2025

Spunkane, Waterville, Waterville

Retention of an outdoor seating area and improvement works at Doolys Restaurant and Bar in Waterville.

2460869 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 6 November 2024

Reference
2460869
Authority
Kerry County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
RETENTION
Received
6 November 2024

Summary

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Retention permission is sought to retain the entire outdoor seating area at Doolys Restaurant and Bar in Waterville. The application also covers improvement works to the seating area, consisting of railings, panels, and a concrete floor.

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Official record

Development description

Retention permission to (1) retain the entire outdoor seating area (2) retain improvement works to outdoor seating area consisting of railings/panel and concrete floor at doolys restaurant and bar

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Built Up AreaRV
Existing built areas of mixed use.

National zoning type: Built up area

Objective set by the Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030 (2024–2030). 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
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Emlagh, Waterville, Co. KerryFeb 2026€120,00079 m
Spunkane, Waterville, KerryJun 2025€398,75079 m
Toor, Waterville, Co KerryAug 2025€44,00079 m
4 Centre Point, Main Street, WatervilleNov 2025€172,000214 m
Main Street, Waterville, Co KerryMay 2026€300,000236 m
Main Street, Waterville, Co. KerryMay 2026€250,000243 m
1 The Mews, Centerpoint, WatervilleDec 2025€180,000253 m
7 Butlers Walk, Spunkane, Co KerrySept 2025€300,000260 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.

Key dates

Timeline

  1. Application received6 November 2024
  2. Further information requested8 January 2025
  3. Further information received8 September 2025
  4. Decision due30 October 2025
  5. Decision issued29 October 2025
  6. Grant issued2 December 2025
  7. Permission expiry1 December 2030

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