'Dismayed' Killarney residents object to large-scale housing plans 

Proposal is for a 15-acre infill site off the N71 Port Road, opposite the Killarney National Park

The plans are for a 15-acre site across from Killarney National Park. Picture: Valerie O'Sulliva

Kerry’s first strategic development application for large-scale housing on a 15-acre site in Killarney is drawing the ire of local residents who say they are “dismayed” by council management's support for the project.

With housing in short supply, high-density plans for 228 units, including houses, duplexes, town houses and 152 apartments in three and four storeys, a childcare facility, and a large green area along with roads were lodged directly with An Bord Pleanála. The board will make a decision at the end of June.