To amend planning permission previously granted

Lorcan Cotter has applied to Kerry County Council to amend a planning permission that was previously granted for a site at Tooreenard in Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. The application, reference number 211039, seeks to transform an old school building into a habitable dwelling. The proposed changes include raising the eaves and ridge height, altering the building’s elevations, and converting the attic into additional living space. In addition, the applicant plans to install a wastewater treatment system and carry out all associated site works.

The council’s decision on the amendment was made on 28 August 2026, with a conditional approval granted. The decision code is listed as CONDITIONAL, and the council had set a decision deadline of 30 August 2026. The application was received on 30 April 2026, and the decision was issued two days before the deadline.

The amendment is part of a broader trend of repurposing historic buildings in rural Kerry. While the council has recently approved other projects that retain existing dwellings within revised site boundaries, this particular application focuses on a former educational facility. The proposed conversion aims to preserve the building’s character while adapting it for modern residential use.

The council’s planning file for this application is publicly available under reference 2660383. It details the applicant’s plans and the council’s conditional approval. The decision allows the applicant to proceed with the conversion, subject to the conditions set by the council, which typically include compliance with building regulations, environmental safeguards, and community impact assessments.

For further information, readers can consult the Kerry County Council planning file (reference 2660383).

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