Kerry Technology Park, Dromthacker, Tralee
Proposed development
We Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., intend to apply for permission for development at Kerry Technology Park, Dromthacker townland and Knockawaddra West townland, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The development will consist of: Construction of an extension to the existing Astellas Production Building to support works associated with permitted development under planning number 23/60295, comprising a single level building extension with a gross floor area of 99.2 square meters and maximum height of 7.14 meters above established ground level and an adjustment to the existing production building rooftop at the east elevation to provide for air conditioning and process ducts and vents. The development will include an associated underground ethanol storage tank and sump; an IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) area; ancillary underground piping; a re-alignment of the internal roads and footpaths; and associated ground works.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Decision due
- 13 Dec 2026
Timeline
Application received
19 Oct 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Sun 22 Nov 2026
Decision due
13 Dec 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
previously permitted under Planning Ref. 26/60694, for the revisions to the external elevations and façade treatments of the approved two-storey building, modifications to the internal layout at ground floor and first floor levels, minor modifications to the layout of the approved mechanical room, together with all associated ancillary site works necessary to facilitate the proposed amendments
Permission for the construction of a single-storey recycling management building together with all associated site development works including site drainage, adjustments to site levels and adjustments to the approved landscape plan
Retention permission to retain the following: (a) conversion of the garage to living accommodation, (b) sunroom to the rear of the dwelling house
The construction of a two-storey building comprising of a fallow area on ground floor for future staff welfare facilities and staff canteen and kitchen at first floor level within the existing site campus, ancillary outbuildings, adjustments to positioning and layout of the approved car park to facilitate the proposed building, with no change in total number of permitted spaces, external ground mounted plant and equipment, new signage on the southern elevation together with all associated site development works including realignment of the approved site drainage, adjustments to site levels and adjustments to the approved landscape plan.
REDSIII for a c.125 kWp renewable energy solar PV installation consisting of up to c.575m2 (213No.) Roof Mounted solar panels and all associated works
Electricity Supply Board (ESB) intends to apply for permission for development of a 38 kV/MV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Electrical Substation at this site (1.31ha) at Kerry Technology Park, Dromthacker, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The site is generally bound to the north by the Kerry Technology Park access road (subject to planning permission Ref: 2360295); to the east by the rear of residential properties; to the south by the Knockawaddra Road and the rear of residential and commercial properties along the Knockawaddra Road and to the west by an existing office building and associated car parking area. The proposed development will consist of: • Construction of a substation compound of approximately 2,006m2 gross area enclosed by a 2.6m high stone wall along the northern perimeter of the substation and a 2.6 m high palisade fence around the eastern, southern and western sides of the perimeter of the substation, with the following electrical plant within the substation: • 1 No. prefabricated 38 kV GIS module and foundation (c.31.0m2 and c.5.1 m high); • 1 No. prefabricated MV GIS module and foundation (c.34.0 and c.4.6m high); • 1 No. prefabricated Control Room module and foundation (c.34.0m2 and c.4.6 m high); • 2 No. 38/20 kV 10 MVA transformers and associated bunds (c.45.85m2, c.4.7 m high ea.); • 1 No. House Transformer (c. 7.4 m2 and c. 1.3 m high); and • All associated and ancillary outdoor electrical equipment and other apparatus, including installation of underground cables. • Internal access road within the proposed substation compound. • Site access road and footpath from the existing internal technology park road and footpath. • All associated site development works above and below ground including provision of lighting, boundary fences, landscaping, site services including drainage and all other works.