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Planning permission in Knightstown

Planning permission in Knightstown is decided by Kerry County Council. Search Knightstown planning applications, see recent decisions and notices, and check how often projects are granted. Here is how planning applications have gone in Knightstown over the last 5 years.

Granted in Knightstown

22 granted, 2 refused in the last 5 years. That is 2 points above the Kerry average.

Applications
30

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
24

Granted or refused

Typical wait
8weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
42%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Knightstown

The latest granted and refused applications decided by Kerry County Council. Wording is trimmed and never includes applicant names.

Granted
Planning permission to erect dwelling at plot
Farranreagh, Knightstown, Valentia Island, reference 2660298
28 May 2026
Granted
The development will consist of: The removal of a non-original lean-to kitchen extension and ancillary sheds to the existing structure.
The Presbytery Knightstown, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry, reference 2561169
13 Feb 2026
Granted
ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING VEHICLE ENTRANCE, CHANGE TO DOUBLE GATES, PROVISION OF FENCING AND HEDGES TO THE FRONT BOUNDARY 2M HIGH TO MATCH...
4 REENGLAS, VALENTIA ISLAND, CO KERRY, reference 25198
13 Feb 2026
Granted
Permission for the following 1) Demolish a small section of the house at rear 2) Change use of existing house to staff accommodation ancillary for...
Farranreagh, Knightstown, Valentia, reference 2560709
23 Jan 2026
Granted
THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF: PROPOSED NEW DETACHED DWELLING HOUSE AND SHED ALONG WITH NEW ACCESS ROADWAY, OPEN SPACE, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PUMP...
Farranreagh, Knightstown, Valentia Co. Kerry, reference 2560414
12 Dec 2025
Refused
Permission to repair and reinstate old house in a ruin condition at Farranreagh, Knightstown, Valentia, Co.
Farranreagh, Knightstown, Valentia, reference 2560760
23 Oct 2025
Granted
Planning Permission for the construction of part single storey, part two storey, detached dwelling including a one and a half storey Garage.
Sea Crescent, Knightstown, Valentia Co.Kerry, reference 2560163
25 Jun 2025
Granted
Planning permission to construct a new one and a half storey domestic dwelling house, a new entrance and a new connection to public sewers and...
Cracow, Farranreagh, Valentia Co. Kerry, reference 2560079
28 May 2025

Knightstown planning applications per year

Applications received each year. The coloured part of each bar is the share granted. The outlined bar is the year so far.

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Common questions about Knightstown planning

Do I need planning permission in Knightstown?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in Knightstown as everywhere else. Many small projects, such as some single-storey rear extensions, are exempt under S.I. 600/2001. Kerry County Council decides applications here, and a site in a protected area or a protected structure has fewer exemptions.

Who decides planning applications in Knightstown?

Kerry County Council is the planning authority for Knightstown. It must decide within eight weeks of a valid application, unless it asks for further information.

How many planning applications are granted in Knightstown?

92 in 100 decided applications in Knightstown were granted over the last 5 years, from 24 decisions.

Source: National Planning Application Database and council planning registers, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data is a guide and may be out of date, so check with the council. Applicant names are never published.