A 10 year planning permission at off Pat Scarteen Road, Killowen (townland) Kenmare

Proposed development

a 10 year planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) consisting of the demolition of 2 no. existing single-storey shed structures and the construction of 100 no. residential units comprising 30 no. 1-bed units; 30 no. 2-bed units; and 40 no. 3-bed houses, with ancillary landscaping and associated site development works. The development makes provision for 40 no. two-storey houses, comprising 36 no. semi-detached 3 bed units and 4 no. 3 bed mid-terraced units and 60 no. own-door maisonette/apartment units over 2 no. storeys (30 no. 1 bed units, 30 no. 2 bed units). Vehicular access to the development will be via an upgraded and relocated entrance off the Pat Scarteen Road, with proposed upgrades including amendments to the existing shared pedestrian/cycle path and modifications to the signing and lining on the public road. The proposed development also provides for separate pedestrian/cycle entrances off Pat Scarteen Road and includes dedicated pedestrian and cycling paths traversing the site. Ancillary infrastructure development works will include wastewater infrastructure, a pumping station, surface water attenuation, water utility services, public lighting, bin stores, bicycle stores, ESB substations, landscaping and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. LRD website - www.kenmarelrd.ie.

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 19 Nov 2026.

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