Part 8 – Cloghanelinaghan Section of South Kerry Greenway

Open29 Apr, 2026, 09:00 - 11 Jun, 2026, 16:00

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ / KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL
AN tACHT UM PLEANÁIL AGUS FORBAIRT 2000 (ARNA LEASÚ) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED)
NA RIALACHÁIN UM PLEANÁIL AGUS FORBAIRT 2001 (ARNA LEASÚ) PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (AS AMENDED)
COMHAIRLIÚCHÁN PHOIBLÍ /PUBLIC CONSULTATION
CLOGHANELINAGHAN SECTION OF THE SOUTH KERRY GREENWAY, CO. KERRY


Public Notice in Compliance with Part XI of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) as set down in Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended).

Pursuant to the requirements of the above, Notice is hereby given that Kerry County Council proposes to carry out the development, particulars of which are set out hereunder.

Suíomh/Baile fearainn nó seoladh poist don bhforbairt atá molta Location/Townland or Postal Address of the Proposed Development
Townland(s): Cloghanelinaghan, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry. Sonraí faoin Obair atá molta Nature and extent of the Proposed Works
The proposed development consists of the construction of 1.3km of greenway and associated site works with approx. 1km of the route running parallel to the south of the L7528. The greenway will be for the sole use of pedestrians and cyclists.

The works will consist of:
• removal of the topsoil, where greenfield.
• construction of a 3m wide paved surface (asphalt concrete) with a 1m wide grass verge on each side of the paved surface.
• retaining existing hedgerows, where present, to be left in‐situ and repaired as required.
• stock proofing fence, where required.
• boundary fencing or treatments, as agreed.
• signage, road markings and traffic calming measures.
• pedestrian / cycle and agricultural crossing points and gates, where required.
• retaining and making good the existing drainage.
• new drainage, as over the edge to drainage channels or filter drains, as necessary, and to existing drainage outlets.
• additional landscaping / screening, where required all other associated site works.

Kerry County Council, as the Competent Authority, has concluded that the proposed project, individually, and in combination with other plans and projects, is not one which requires an Appropriate Assessment (AA) or an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and is not likely to have significant effects on the environment.
Pursuant to Article 120(3)(b) a member of the public, may at any time before the expiration of 4 weeks beginning on the date of the publication of this notice, seek an EIA screening determination from An Coimisiún Pleanála as to whether the proposed development would have significant effects on the environment.
Plans and Particulars of the proposed works are available for inspection or purchase, on payment of a specified fee, not exceeding the reasonable cost of making such a copy, during normal office hours from
Wednesday, 29th April 2026 until Wednesday, 27th May 2026 at the following locations;
• Cahersiveen Area Office, Kerry County Council, The Courthouse, Cahersiveen.
• Kerry County Council, Road Maintenance and Operational Services, Room 115, County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
• Kerry National Roads Office, Kerry County Council, The Island Centre, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.
• Kerry County Council Website www.kerrycoco.ie.
An advisor will be available to explain the plans and particulars by appointment only, contact 066 7142444.
Submissions and Observations with respect to the proposed development DEALING WITH PROPER PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT in which the development would be situated, may be made in writing and clearly marked Part 8 – Cloghanelinaghan Section of South Kerry Greenway

To: Administrative Officer, Kerry National Roads Office, Kerry County Council, The Island Centre, Castleisland, Co. Kerry V92 TOCP
Or
Email to: greenways@kerrycoco.ie
Or
Through the Kerry County Council consultation portal, https://consult.kerrycoco.ie/en/browse, which can be accessed directly through the Council website www.kerrycoco.ie using the + make a submission link.
Submissions must be received by 4.00 pm on Thursday, 11th June 2026
Personal information is collected by Kerry County Council to enable the processing of your submission/enquiry.

Kerry County Council can legally process this information as necessary to comply with its statutory/legal obligations. Such information will be processed in line with the Council’s privacy statement which is available at www.kerrycoco.ie.
Sínithe: Eileen O’Donoghue
Acting Senior Executive Officer / Feidhmeannach Sinsearach
Corporate Affairs / Gnóthaí Corparáideacha