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  Bunratty Folk Park , Bunratty , Co. Clare

May 03 2019

Application Received

Jun 26 2019

Further Info. Requested

Sep 24 2019

Further Info. Received

Nov 15 2019

Decision

Nov 25 2019

Decision Due

Dec 16 2019

Granted

Dec 15 2029

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted to Clare County Council, 03 / 05 / 2019
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Decision Text: CONDITIONAL
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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for a 10-year planning permission for the following works to the existing theme park and all associated landscaping and site development works at Bunratty Folk Park. The proposed works to the theme park will consist of; 1) The partial demolition of the education building and the demolition of the single story café extension; 2) The construction of a new experience building and an extension to the existing café; 3) Modifications to rear façade of the Welcome Building to provide a new Park exit; 4) New directional signage and gateways within the Park; 5) Modifications to the car park including the removal of the existing canopy, a revised layout of the existing car park, extension of the car park, the provision of 10 no. motor home spaces, bicycle spaces, improvements to the pedestrian crossing and new vehicle entrance; 6) The erection of 4 no. sculptures including a new sculpture at the entrance to the Park; 7) Res... Signup to read full development description
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    • Description: Dark muddy limestone, shale
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