Ardkearagh, Loher, Waterville
Restoration and extension of a derelict schoolhouse to create a new home.
2660342 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 21 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660342
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to restore a derelict schoolhouse for use as a dwelling. The project includes a new rear extension, a front glazed projection, a new mechanised treatment unit, and widening of the shared access point.
- Residential unit
- 1
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
Planning permission to restore derelict schoolhouse for use as dwelling, incorporating new rear extension, and glazed projection at front-roadside elevation. Permission is also sought to fit new mechanised treatment unit and to expand existing shared access point at n70 road at ardkearagh, loher, waterville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antlantic Heights, Arderig Loher, Waterville | Dec 2025 | €602,000 | 424 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
- Application received21 April 2026
- Decision due15 June 2026
- Application withdrawn15 June 2026
In the area
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- Granted250 m away
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21659KerryLodged 18 Jun 2021New dwelling
- Awaiting decision250 m away
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19969KerryLodged 17 Sept 2019New dwelling
- Granted250 m away
CONSTRUCT A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING SERVICED BY ALL COMPLETE WITH ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS AND ACCESSED VIA A NEW…
TOOR , WATERVILLE , CO KERRY
191073KerryLodged 17 Oct 2019New dwelling
- Granted340 m away
BUILD A HOUSE EXTENSION TO THE NORTH GABLE, CONSISTING OF A GROUND FLOOR AND UPPER FLOOR AND A GARAGE / STORE…
TOOR , WATERVILLE , KILLARNEY
20511KerryLodged 15 Jun 2020Extension
- Granted430 m away
Retain Sunroom and Garage as constructed
Ardkeargh , Waterville , Co. Kerry
2560589KerryLodged 9 Jul 2025Retention
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