The Presbytery Knightstown, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry
Demolition of a lean-to extension and construction of a new flat-roof extension at a protected structure on Valentia Island.
2561169 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 12 December 2025
- Reference
- 2561169
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 December 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves removing a non-original lean-to kitchen extension and sheds from a protected structure. It proposes constructing a single-storey flat-roof extension with a glazed link, replacing non-original windows, and making minor internal modifications.
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of: the removal of a non-original lean-to kitchen extension and ancillary sheds to the existing structure. The construction of a single storey flat roof extension to the rear and side of the existing house, with one associated roof light, and a single storey glazed link from the existing house. Replacement of non-original windows to the existing house, minor internal modifications, and all associated drainage, landscaping and site works at the presbytery, knightstown, valentia island, co. Kerry, v23 yn93 (a protected structure).
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Existing built areas of mixed use.”
National zoning type: Built up area
Objective set by the Kenmare Minicipal 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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Watchouse Cottages, Knightstown, Valentia Island | Jan 2026 | €237,000 | 220 m |
| 11 Reenellen, Valentia, Kerry | Mar 2025 | €377,000 | 248 m |
| 12 Reenellen, Knightstown, Valentia | Jun 2026 | €355,000 | 248 m |
| 14 Reenellen, Knightstown, Valentia Island | May 2025 | €380,000 | 249 m |
| 2 New Terrace, Knightstown, Valentia Islandnot full market price | Jun 2025 | €120,000 | 253 m |
| 23 Reenellen, Knightstown, Valentia Island | Jun 2026 | €330,000 | 271 m |
| 18 Reenellan, Knightstown, Valentia Island | Jul 2026 | €452,000 | 271 m |
| The Bungalow, Knights Town, Valentia Island | Mar 2026 | €165,000 | 354 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 received12 December 2025
- Decision due14 February 2026
- Decision issued13 February 2026
- Grant issued20 March 2026
- Permission expiry19 March 2031
In the area
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- Awaiting decision160 m away
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