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Can it be built in Kerry?
Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Kerry, from the operators' own registers.
In Kerry, 18 of 48 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 2 have limited capacity; 13 of 30 substations show no spare demand capacity; 889 homes were started in the past 12 months (5.7 per 1,000 people).
1st of 26 by share of settlements at red13th of 26 by share of constrained substations9th of 26 by homes started per 1,000 people
Wastewater18 red · 2 amberof 48 settlements; 3 with upgrades planned or underwayElectricity43% constrained13 of 30 substations with no spare demand capacityPlanning, 12 months1,289 applications300 homes granted · refusal rate 11.1%Homes started, 12 months889+90.8% on the year · 5.7 per 1,000 peopleMedian home price€300k1,199 sales in 12 months
Wastewater capacity
| Settlement | Plant | Capacity | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeydorney | Abbeydorney WWTP | Red | |
| Anascaul | Anascaul WWTP | Red | |
| Ballinskelligs | Dungeagan/Ballinskelligs WWTP | Red | |
| Ballydavid | Ballydavid WWTP | Red | |
| Ballyduff | Ballyduff WWTP | Red | |
| Ballyferriter | Ballyferriter WWTP | Red | |
| Brosna | Brosna WWTP | Red | |
| Castlegregory | Castlegregory WWTP | Red | |
| Causeway | Causeway WWTP | Red | |
| Cloghane | Cloghane WWTP | Red | |
| Duagh | Duagh WWTP | Red | |
| Dungeagan | Dungeagan/Ballinskelligs WWTP | Red | |
| Glenbeigh | Glenbeigh WWTP | Red | |
| Kilfenora | Kilfenora WWTP | Red | |
| Kilflynn | Kilflynn WWTP | Red | |
| Moyvane | Moyvane WWTP | Red | |
| Portmagee | Portmagee WWTP | Red | |
| Ventry | Ventry WWTP | Red | |
| Fenit | Fenit WWTP | Amber | Yes |
| Rathmore | Rathmore WWTP | Amber | |
| Ardfert | Ardfert WWTP | Green | |
| Ballybunion | Ballybunion WWTP | Green | |
| Ballyheigue | Ballyheigue WWTP | Green | |
| Ballylongford | Ballylongford WWTP (new) | Green | |
| Barraduff | Barraduff WWTP | Green | |
| Cahirciveen | Cahersiveen WWTP | Green | |
| Castleisland | Castleisland WWTP | Green | |
| Castlemaine | Castlemaine WWTP | Green | |
| Dingle-Daingean Uí Chuis | Dingle WWTP | Green | |
| Farranfore | Farranfore WWTP | Green | |
| Feohanagh | Feohanagh WWTP | Green | |
| Fieries | Fieries WWTP | Green | |
| Gneeveguilla | Gneeveguilla WWTP | Green | |
| Kenmare | Kenmare WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Kilgarvan | Kilgarvan WWTP | Green | |
| Killarney | Killarney WWTP | Green | |
| Killorglin | Killorglin WWTP | Green | |
| Knightstown | Knightstown WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Knocknagoshel | Knocknagoshel WWTP | Green | |
| Listowel | Listowel WWTP | Green | |
| Lixnaw | Lixnaw WWTP | Green | |
| Milltown | Milltown WWTP (new) | Green | |
| Murreagh | Murreagh WWTP | Green | |
| Rossbeigh | Rossbeigh WWTP | Green | |
| Sneem | Sneem WWTP | Green | |
| Tarbert | Tarbert WWTP (new) | Green | |
| Tralee | Tralee WWTP | Green | |
| Waterville-Spunkane | Waterville WWTP (new) | Green |
Electricity substations
Spare demand capacityNone
| Substation | Class | Demand MVA | Gen MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLYBEGGAN (462000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 10.6 |
| CASTLEISLAND (233000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| COOLCORCORAN (020000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| DINGLE (426000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| GURRANEBANE (377000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| INCH (243000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| KENMARE (414000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.8 | 4.4 |
| KENMARE (414000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.8 | 4.6 |
| KILGARVAN (110000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.8 | 3.7 |
| MILLTOWN (SR) (244000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| OUGHTRAGH (696000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| RATHMORE (221000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.8 | 5.1 |
| WOODFORD (276000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.8 | 7.2 |
| BALLYARD (278000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.5 | 5.5 |
| BALLYBUNION (363000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 8.4 | 0.0 |
| BALLYBUNION (363000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| BALLYRICKARD (173000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.2 | 10.6 |
| CAUSEWAY (483000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| CLOGHBOOLA (875000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 54.2 | 5.6 |
| COOMATAGGART (877000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 55.7 | 17.5 |
| CORDAL (865000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 54.3 | 2.4 |
| KILFLYNN (137000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 3.7 | 2.1 |
| KILPADDOGE (921000) 220 kV STATION | MV | 17.4 | 1.3 |
| KNOCKEARAGH (685000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 0.8 | 7.2 |
| REAMORE (197000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 56.5 | 15.8 |
| REAMORE (197000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 56.0 | 15.6 |
| SMEARLA (018000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| TRALEE (719000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 28.6 | 10.6 |
| TRIEN (720000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| TRIEN (720000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 55.8 | 13.8 |
Planning
Applications lodged in Kerry, data to 29 Oct 2026. Median decision time 62 days.
By town (within ~3 km)
| Town | Applications (12m) | Homes granted | One-off houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tralee | 122 | 3 | 0 |
| Killarney | 121 | 261 | 0 |
| Kenmare | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Listowel | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Dingle | 31 | 2 | 0 |
| Castleisland | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| Killorglin | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| Ballyheigue | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Ballybunion | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| Castlegregory | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Farranfore | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Waterville | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Annascaul | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Ardfert | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Ballyduff | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Cahirciveen | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Milltown | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Sneem | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Glenbeigh | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Rathmore | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Abbeydorney | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Causeway | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Knightstown | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Murreagh | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Barraduff | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Ventry | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Ballylongford | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Lixnaw | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Portmagee | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Ballyferriter | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Gneeveguilla | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Kilfenora | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Knocknagoshel | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarbert | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Brosna | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Castlemaine | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Duagh | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Fenit | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Kilflynn | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Moyvane | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Large schemes (50+ homes)
259 homes · Countess Road , Dromhale (townland) , Killarney Co. KerryGranted
10-Year Planning Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) for development at this site Countess Road, Dromhale (townland), Killarney, Co. Kerry. The development will consist of: The construction of a residential development of 259 no. residential units with ancillary single storey creche, landscaping and all associated site development works. The proposed development includes the
ref 2660536 · lodged 11 Jun 2026 · council file
Housing starts
Public projects in Kerry
| Project | Stage | Cost | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munster Technological University (Tralee campus) STEM building | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science |
| Central Kerry Regional Water Supply Scheme - Upgrade of Lough Guitane Water Treatment Plant | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Uisce Éireann |
| Tralee Wastewater Network | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Uisce Éireann |
| Valentia Trans-Atlantic Cable Station | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Tralee Flood Relief Scheme | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Kerry County Council |
| Listowel Food Hub | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | North East West Kerry Development (NEWKD) |
| Listowel Bypass | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| Tralee Northern Relief Road | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Transport |
| Baile na Fheirtéaraigh Development | 4. Implementation | – | Údarás na Gaeltachta |
| Dingle Workhouse Masterplan | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Údarás na Gaeltachta |
| Lohercannon, Tralee | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Oakwood, Coolegrean, Killarney, Co. Kerry | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Cahersiveen Town Centre Regeneration Project | 4. Implementation | – | Kerry County Council |
| Listowel Community Hospital | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Cahersiveen Community Hospital | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Killarney Community Nursing Unit | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Health |
| Barraduff, Killarney, Co. Kerry | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Ard Na Greine, Knockavota, Milltown, Co. Kerry | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Grousemount Wind Farm | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | ESB |
| Gteic Uíbh Ráthaigh | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Údarás na Gaeltachta |
| Kerry University Hospital Maternity Facility | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Úibh Ráthach Action Plan | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Údarás na Gaeltachta |
| University Hospital Kerry, Theatre Development | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Phase 2 Tralee Town Centre - Rock Street, Russell Street and Bridge Street | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kerry County Council |
| Smarter Travel Killarney | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Áras Phádraig Masterplan | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kerry County Council |
| Destination Killarney | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Positioning Tralee as an Economic Driver | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Gaelcholaiste Chiarrai, Tralee, Co. Kerry - 70560K | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Killorglin Town Centre SMART Rural Regeneration Project | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Listowel 'Where Stories Begin' | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| National Parks - Location #6 of 8 - Killarney | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Ireland’s National Parks - Location #1 of 6 - Killarney | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Wild Atlantic Way - Kerry | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Fáilte Ireland |
| North Kerry Greenway- Tralee to Fenit | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Transport |
| North Kerry Greenway - Listowel to Limerick Border | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Transport |
| South Kerry Greenway - Stage 1 - Cahirsiveen to Reenard | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| South Kerry Greenway - Stages 2 & 3 - Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Transport |
| South Kerry Greenway connection into North Kerry Greenway | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| Tralee to Listowel Greenway | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| Lohercannon (Phase 2), Tralee, Kerry | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Munster Technological University Tralee (MTU) Kerry Campus Learner Centre (TSSPF) | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science |
| Ballybeg, Dingle | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| University Hospital Kerry Oncology Day Ward | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Smarter Travel Killarney - Link Road | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Smarter Travel Killarney - Land Acquisition | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Destination Killarney - Regeneration of Áras Phádraig site including cultural and commercial hub | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Destination Killarney - Creative Glebe Craft Quarter in the town centre | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Destination Killarney - Public Realm improvements at Beech Road, College Street, and New Street /High Street to leverage ‘town in the park’ connection. Includes public realm works to Kenmare Place/mai | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Positioning Tralee as an Economic Driver - Complete Phase 3 of Tralee Town Centre Public Realm | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Positioning Tralee as an Economic Driver - Develop ‘Tralee’s Market Quarter’ | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Positioning Tralee as an Economic Driver - Create Casement Station Plaza and Cycleway link to Town Centre | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Positioning Tralee as an Economic Driver - Create Austin Stack Stadium Plaza | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Positioning Tralee as an Economic Driver - Address Dereliction in Town Core | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Positioning Tralee as an Economic Driver - Develop multi-purpose Community space in the Island of Geese | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Positioning Tralee as an Economic Driver - Stimulate an Innovation District | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Positioning Tralee as an Economic Driver - Tralee Town Centre East Masterplan | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Positioning Tralee as an Economic Driver - Repurposing of the Square as an all-weather civic space | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Barraduff, Killarney, Co. Kerry - Phase 6 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Barraduff, Killarney, Co. Kerry - Phase 7 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Cahersiveen Town Centre Regeneration Project | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Kilorglin Town Centre Smart Regeneration Project | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kerry County Council |
| Barraduff, Killarney, Co. Kerry - Phase 6E | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
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Sources: Uisce Éireann capacity registers; ESB Networks capacity heatmap; National Planning Application Database; DHLGH commencement notices; NDP construction pipeline. Registers are indicative, not connection offers.