Convent Of Mercy, Doon West, Ballybunion
Change of use of a convent to educational use, demolition of rear extensions, and construction of a new gym building in Ballybunion.
2660493 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 3 June 2026
- Reference
- 2660493
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 June 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks a material change of use from ecclesiastical to educational to provide new classrooms and an SEN office. It also includes the demolition of rear extensions, the construction of a new standalone two-storey gym and office building, and a new pedestrian access.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission (a) a material change of use from ecclesiastical to educational and for a series of material changes to the first floor layout to provide 2 no. New classrooms and a special educational needs (sen) base/office and all associated works; (b) demolish existing rear communal extension areas and renovate existing dwelling elevations; (c) construct new standing alone two-storey building to provide new gym and shower/w. C. Facilities at ground-floor and offices at first floor; (d) create a new non-vehicle access from st. Joseph's school to the convent of mercy at west side of the site; (e) and for all associated site development works, services, and landscaping at convent of mercy, doon west, ballybunion, co. Kerry.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and improve existing residential areas”
Objective set by the Listowel Municipal District Local Area Plan 2020-2026 (2020–2026). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cratloe, Doon Rd, Ballybunion | Feb 2026 | €250,000 | 186 m |
| 4 Hillview Crescent, Doon Rd, Ballybunion | Jun 2026 | €270,000 | 194 m |
| 31 Doon Ard, Doon Rd, Ballybunionnot full market price | Jan 2025 | €280,000 | 319 m |
| 4 Doon Rd, Ballybunnion, Kerry | Feb 2026 | €250,000 | 323 m |
| 4 Doon Bay Chalets, Doon Rd, Ballybunnion | Nov 2025 | €166,000 | 346 m |
| Glen Rd, Doon West, Ballybunnion | Aug 2025 | €135,000 | 375 m |
| Cliff Road, Ballybunion, Kerrynot full market price | Oct 2025 | €150,000 | 465 m |
| Cliff Road, Ballybunnion, Kerry | Dec 2025 | €100,000 | 468 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 received3 June 2026
- Decision due28 July 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Refused70 m away
RETAIN A BUNGALOW WITH ATTIC DEVELOPMENT AS CONSTRUCTED AND CONNECTED TO ALL SERVICES ON REVISED SITE…
DOON WEST , BALLYBUNION , CO KERRY
23220KerryLodged 1 Mar 2023Retention
- Awaiting decision70 m away
RETAIN A BUNGALOW WITH ATTIC DEVELOPMENT AS CONSTRUCTED AND CONNECTED TO ALL SERVICES ON REIVISED SITE…
DOON WEST , BALLYBUNION , CO KERRY
2320KerryLodged 16 Jan 2023Retention
- Refused70 m away
RETAIN ATTIC CONVERSION AND TO RETAIN ELEVATIONAL CHANGES TO EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE
DOON WEST , BALLYBUNION , CO KERRY
17825KerryLodged 23 Aug 2017Retention
- Awaiting decision70 m away
Permission for a new all weather multi use games area and associated barrier fencing
Saint Joseph's Secondary School , Doon Road Ballybunnion , County Kerry
2660192KerryLodged 5 Mar 2026Other
- Awaiting decision70 m away
INVALID: THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF a new All Weather Multi Use Games Area and associated barrier fencing
Saint Joseph’s Secondary School , Doon Road , Ballybunnion
2660075KerryLodged 4 Feb 2026Infrastructure
- Granted90 m away
(A) RETENTION PERMISSION TO RETAIN THE EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AS CONSTRUCTED. FULL PLANNING PERMISSION IS…
ST. JOSEPHS SECONDARY SCHOOL , DOON ROAD DOON WEST , BALLYBUNION CO. KERRY
22276KerryLodged 14 Mar 2022Alterations
- Granted90 m away
ALTER AND EXTEND EXISTING CLASSROOM TO THE REAR AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS
DOON WEST , BALLYBUNION , CO KERRY
19192KerryLodged 27 Feb 2019Alterations
- Granted90 m away
THE STAND-ALONE CLASSROOM BLOCK, RENOVATED CLASSROOM AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
ST JOSEPH'S SECONDARY SCHOOL , DOON ROAD BALLYBUNION , CO KERRY
2565KerryLodged 21 Mar 2025Retention
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