Planning application · Kerry County Council

Lateral extension of the existing permitted extraction area over c. 1 ha at Caher West, Kenmare

Caher West, Kenmare, Co. Kerry

2660258 · KerryLodged

1.6 ha · Lodged

Planning application 2660258 to Kerry County Council: Lateral extension of the existing permitted extraction area over c. 1 ha to a final quarry floor level of c. -20 mOD, at Caher West, Kenmare.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Further information requested

Key facts

Reference
2660258
Planning authority
Kerry County Council
Received
25 Mar 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Residential
Site area
1.6 ha
Further information requested
19 May 2026

Proposed development

The proposed development will consist of: • Lateral extension of the existing permitted extraction area (QY082) over c. 1 ha to a final quarry floor level of c. -20 mOD (to match the existing excavated floor level within the permitted extraction area); • Progressive restoration and final restoration of the application area to natural habitat / biodiversity-led after-use following completion of extraction; • All related ancillary development and associated site works including the processing (crushing and screening) and stockpiling of materials; the provision of landscaped screening berms / overburden storage area; and all other associated quarry activities and works; • Retention of an extension to an existing workshop (183 m²); • The proposed development comprises a lateral extension only and will not increase output or hours of operation over and above those authorised under the existing planning permission(s). • The proposed development is within an overall application area of c. 1.6 hectares and is for a total period 15 of years.

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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