Careful restoration of the First Message Building for museum / community use
The Slate Yard, Farranreagh Knightstown, Valentia Island Co. Kerry
0.472 ha · Lodged
Planning application 2561044 to Kerry County Council: Careful restoration of the First Message Building for museum / community use, at The Slate Yard, Farranreagh Knightstown, Valentia Island.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
Key facts
Proposed development
The development will consist of a careful restoration of the First Message Building for museum / community use. (Protected Structure RPS-KY-698), the essential consolidation / repair to other derelict Slate Yard buildings (Protected Structure RPS-KY-697), the construction of a new Gateway / Visitor Discovery Building for tourism use, the landscaping of the ‘visual corridor’ connecting the Slate Yard to the Promenade including the construction of a ramped access, the reinstatement of the funnel of the historic chimney, the provision of car parking, and all associated site works
Planning status
The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information.
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