Castlerosse Hotel, Knockreer, Killarney
Extensions and change of use at Castlerosse Hotel to create a new spa, wellness centre, and gymnasium.
2660265 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 26 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660265
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves constructing an extension and changing the use of the existing first-floor gymnasium into a spa and wellness centre. Additionally, a ground-floor extension will be built to house a new gymnasium, featuring an outdoor relaxation area on its roof.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
- Construct extension and change use of existing gymnasium at 1st floor level to use as a spa and wellness center
- Construct extension at ground floor level comprising new gymnasium incorporating outdoor relaxation area at roof level of new gymnasium with access from the spa and wellness center, all in accordance with plans and particulars submitted
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 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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlerosse Cottages, Castlerosse Hotel Golf Resort, Gortroe | Oct 2025 | €406,000 | 178 m |
| Avalon House, Gortroe, Killarney | Jun 2026 | €680,000 | 410 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 March 2026
- Decision due20 May 2026
- Decision issued20 May 2026
- Grant issued23 June 2026
- Permission expiry22 June 2031
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- GrantedAt this site
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