Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedCommercialDecided 1 April 2026

ESB Networks Killarney Business & Technology Park, Tiernaboul, Co. Kerry.

Refurbishment of the ESB depot, including solar panels, demolition of outbuildings, and external alterations.

2660098 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 11 February 2026

Reference
2660098
Authority
Kerry County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
11 February 2026

Summary

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The Electricity Supply Board is seeking permission to refurbish and reconfigure their existing depot building. The project includes installing roof-mounted solar panels, three external access ramps, replacing a store roof, and demolishing two outbuildings and a link corridor.

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Development description

The electricity supply board (esb) are seeking planning permission for development consisting of: (a) refurbishment and internal reconfiguration of the existing depot building; works involving material alterations to the front elevation, including removal and infill of selected openings and provision of a revised window arrangement to reflect the internal layout; and, (b) installation of 3 no. External access ramps with associated handrails/guarding to serve the three entrances; and, (c) installation of a pv solar system, including the installation of pv solar panels on the roof of the existing depot structure; and, (d) demolition of the existing single storey link corridor (13.5 sqm) between the subject depot building and an adjoining depot building in separate ownership, with making good to exposed wall surfaces; and, (e) demolition of two single storey outbuildings (165 sqm & 175 sqm respectively); and, (f) the replacement of the existing sheet roof for the stores building (290 sqm), replaced with proposed insulated roof panel system; and, (g) material alterations to the external elevations of the existing stores building, including the infill and installation of new windows and roller shutter access. The application includes all ancillary works associated with the development located at the existing depot site.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
212 Ballyspillane, Killarney, KerryJun 2025€177,000131 m
67 Ballyspillane, Killarney, KerryMar 2026€180,000307 m
126 Ballyspillane, Killarneynot full market priceMar 2026€75,000308 m
Park, Killarney, Co. KerryFeb 2025€197,000470 m
Hazelwood Drive, Killarney, KerryOct 2025€500,000487 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

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  1. Application received11 February 2026
  2. Decision due7 April 2026
  3. Decision issued1 April 2026
  4. Grant issued6 May 2026
  5. Permission expiry5 May 2031

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