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Removal of the main entrance portico and its replacement with a new canopy, designed…

Butler Arms Hotel, Main Street Waterville, Co. Kerry

Granted (with conditions)

Council decision recorded: September 23, 2026

Applicant: Not supplied in our sources
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

30 Jul 2026Application received
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23 Sep 2026Council decisionGranted with conditions
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NPAD · source SHA-256: a0b8a0b8ee47353917ddcacbfb620aca155bfe011aa2a252d24a7e928235492d · field: DecisionDate

What changed

Updated in the retained record: Source status, Council outcome, Council decision.

Compare the previous and updated values

Source status: NEW APPLICATION → DECISION MADE; Council outcome: N/A → CONDITIONAL; Council decision: not supplied → 2026-09-23

Observed: 30 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Butler Arms Hotel , Main Street Waterville , Co. Kerry. Proposal excerpt: “(a) Removal of the main entrance portico and its replacement with a new canopy, designed to tie into the existing frieze elements of the façade; (b) Removal and demolition of walls and planters within the forecourt of th…” Demolition is included in the proposal description.

Location & nearby applications

Butler Arms Hotel , Main Street Waterville , Co. Kerry

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

to construct a single storey rear extension and all associated site worksAbout 100 m · The Lobster Bar , Waterville , Co. KerryRef 2660571 · Permission granted with conditions
Permission to carry out alterations to the rear elevation which consists of installing three windows in the rear elevationAbout 200 m · 4 The Old Rectory , Beenbane , Waterville Co. KerryRef 2660890 · New Application
the refurbishment and extension of the existing Stella Maris house to include, (i) Front restoration works comprising replace…About 300 m · Stella Maris , Lower Main Street Waterville , Co. KerryRef 2660584 · Permission granted with conditions
to A). construct a gable side extension, B). add additional Velux to the front elevation and associated site worksAbout 700 m · Spunkane , Waterville , Co. KerryRef 2660848 · New Application
Retention Permission for 53sqm detached single storey domestic garage to rear and Planning Permission for (a) demolition of c…About 1.4 km · Cliff Road , Murreagh , WatervilleRef 2660652 · Further Information

Documents & sources

Kerry County Council · Reference 2660715

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: a0b8a0b8ee47353917ddcacbfb620aca155bfe011aa2a252d24a7e928235492d

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: a0b8a0b8ee47353917ddcacbfb620aca155bfe011aa2a252d24a7e928235492d

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-30T08:44:12.869309+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-29.

Full description from the council file

(a) Removal of the main entrance portico and its replacement with a new canopy, designed to tie into the existing frieze elements of the façade; (b) Removal and demolition of walls and planters within the forecourt of the entrance area to facilitate a realigned one-way access arrangement; retaining the existing through-access; including provision of a new coach set-down area and an enhanced forecourt setting with feature bollard lighting; (c) Replacement of existing windows to the restaurant elevation with new glazed door units to improve access and connectivity between the restaurant and the forecourt area; (d) Removal of porch to the East of the restaurant and construction of a new external door at this location; (e) Removal of 3no. existing windows and partial demolition of walls to create consolidated bay window; (f) Provision of new female toilet accommodation, relocated from the reception area, to consolidate all toilet facilities at the rear of the building, connecting to the existing drainage network.

Application details

Reference: 2660715
Site address: Butler Arms Hotel, Main Street Waterville, Co. Kerry
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Granted (with conditions)
Date received: July 30, 2026
Decision due: September 23, 2026
Council decision date: September 23, 2026
Authority: Kerry County Council

All recorded updates to this application

Dates below show when a change was first retained, not when a planning event happened.

2026-09-30
- Source status: NEW APPLICATION → DECISION MADE
- Council outcome: N/A → CONDITIONAL
- Council decision: → 2026-09-23

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