Planning application · Kerry County Council

Uisce Éireann intend to apply for A TEN YEAR PERMISSION for development

Tobar Bhreandáin Water Treatment Plant, Townland of Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Ballyferriter

2561133 · KerryGranted

0.28 ha · Granted · permission to Mar 2036

Planning application 2561133 to Kerry County Council: Uisce Éireann intend to apply for A TEN YEAR PERMISSION for development in the townland of Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Ballyferriter, at Tobar Bhreandáin Water Treatment Plant, Townland of Baile. Granted by the council on 6 February 2026. The register gives the permission's end as 12 March 2036.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council granted
  3. Permission ends (date on the register)

The end date is the one the council register states. An extension or a commencement changes it.

Key facts

Reference
2561133
Planning authority
Kerry County Council
Received
5 Dec 2025
Decided
6 Feb 2026
Status
Granted
Use
Other
Site area
0.28 ha

Proposed development

Uisce Éireann intend to apply for A TEN YEAR PERMISSION for development in the townland of Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Ballyferriter, County Kerry. The development will consist of the following: - 1no. twin-celled precast concrete treated water storage tank and associated retaining wall; -Decommissioning of the existing water reservoir. The top slab shall be removed and infilled with stone chip; -1no. above-ground pump kiosk; - 1no. fully buried valve chamber; - 1no overflow outlet and associated de-chlorination chamber and below-ground chamber ; - Installation of by-pass chamber and hydrant for emergency emptying/refilling of the storage tank; - 2no. ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels (one array measuring 24m2 and the other measuring 33m2, all solar panels will be 2.0m above ground level); and -All associated development required to facilitate the proposed development, including associated underground cabling and pipework; extension to existing hard surfaced internal circulation area, internal site road, lighting and drainage, and landscaping.

Planning status

Permission was granted on 6 Feb 2026. The four-week appeal period has passed with no appeal recorded, so the permission is final. Works can start once a commencement notice is lodged; the register gives its end as 12 Mar 2036.

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