Green light for biggest private housing development in Kenmare in 20 years

An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved an 85-home development in Kenmare, the largest private residential scheme in the town for two decades, but construction cannot begin until a water connection is secured from Uisce Éireann

Large-scale residential development in Kenmare has been constrained since 2006 by wastewater infrastructure limitations. File picture

Permission has been granted for the largest private housing development in Kenmare, Co Kerry, in two decades, but construction cannot begin until a deal is reached on connecting the scheme to the town's public water supply.

An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved plans by OFSolutions for 85 homes, a pre-school, and associated works at The Parsonage, Bell Height, south of Kenmare town centre.