Shannon Airport , Shannon , Co. Clare

Jul 16 2026

Application Received

Sep 09 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 16 / 07 / 2026
Clare County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
PRE_VALIDATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

the development will consist of the conversion of the disused existing restaurant within the departures building to office use, conversion of the disused existing bar within the departures building to overflow queuing, provision of additional glazing to facade and provision of a rooftop plantroom enclosure and all ancillary works

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2km	07/07/2026	N/A	1 Fergus Road , Shannon , Co.Clare V14 XR97	for the Change of use of One bedroom apartment on first floor and commercial unit on ground floor to a Four Bedroom Residential Dwelling including all ancillary site works	Details...
1.7km	07/07/2026	N/A	EI Electronics Unlimited Company , Shannon Free Zone , Drumgeely Townland Shannon Co. Clare	the proposed development will consist of the installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic system on the roofs of Bay 42 and Bay 43 within Block U, 40-47, and the Warehouse and Office Building within the EI Electronics Unlimited Company premises. The development will have an approximate capacity of 505 kWp DC and 400 kW AC, comprising approximately 1,010 photovoltaic panels, with an approximate installation area of 9,640.68 square metres, equivalent to approximately 0.964 hectares, together with associated mounting systems, electrical cabling, connection to the existing on site electrical infrastructure, ancillary electrical equipment and all associated site development works. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413), and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to Section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. Where a notice issues in accordance with Section 34D(b), the provisions of Article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply	Details...
490m	26/06/2026	N/A	Eir Exchange , Shannon Airport , Shannon County Clare	the development will consist of the construction of telecommunications infrastructure comprised of; a 21-metre monopole support structure carrying antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment, together with new ground level equipment cabinets and all associated site works. The proposal includes the removal of an existing 15 metre monopole (19.9 metre overall structure height) with existing operator equipment to be replaced on the new support structure	Details...
2km	01/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	Block R , Shannon Free Zone West , Shannon Co. Clare	for the proposed development which comprises revisions to previously granted permissions (Planning Ref: P20-575 and P23-224). The development includes the installation of an internal mezzanine first floor (3,172 sqm) within the existing production area, providing additional general manufacturing and cleanroom space, together with ancillary office accommodation and staff welfare facilities. A new atrium is also proposed on the southern elevation to form a dedicated staff entrance. The development also provides for the extension of the existing service yard to accommodate a new sprinkler tank and pump station, in addition to a new three-storey external plant structure to house air handling units, associated plant, and containment enclosures. There is proposed back lit building signage to front and side elevations, alongside alterations to rear elevation. The external yard will include the construction of new single-storey service and storage buildings, along with a separate generator and transformer compound located adjacent to the existing substation. All associated site development works are included, comprising minor revisions to the existing car parking layout, the installation of palladian fencing to the perimeter of the yard with sliding access gates, and the provision of external plant compounds for gas bottle storage	Details...
2.3km	09/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Building 156 , Shannon Free Zone , Shannon Co. Clare V14 VH70	for development which will consist of the 672m2 extension to the existing carpark, principally consisting of an additional 31 car parking spaces, including all associated site works	Details...
2.6km	07/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Stonehall , Newmarket on Fergus , Co. Clare	to construct a domestic garage to the rear of the existing dwelling including all associated site development works	Details...
2.2km	29/01/2026	CONDITIONAL	Shannon Industrial Estate , Shannon , Co. Clare	for development at Precision Engineering Ltd., Block O109, Shannon Industrial Estate, Shannon, Co. Clare. The development will consist of proposed roof-mounted photovoltaic, PV, panels on the existing profiled metal roof and all associated siteworks	Details...
2.5km	19/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Stonehall , Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare	to construct an extension to the rear of the existing dwelling house along with all associated site works and services	Details...
1.9km	20/11/2025	N/A	Lynch Park , Shannon , Co. Clare	for the following: a) upgrade existing soccer pitch and training pitch area to all weather astro turf pitches with perimeter fencing and lighting, b) provision of walkway around the perimeter of the pitches along with public lighting, c) all related ancillary works related to the proposed works	Details...
2.6km	05/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	Shannon Free Zone , Shannon , Co. Clare	for the following development on the site, consisting of; construction of a new 47 m2 bunded modular extension including an underground bund, A new external covered solvent storage area and bund, New concrete yard, New access landing, ramp, steps & railings, Removal of an existing LPG tank, and All ancillary site development works and services to facilitate the development including drainage, and utility connections. The proposed development site is controlled by an Industrial Emissions Licence (No. IEL P0020-03) authorised by the Environmental Protection Agency	Details...
2.6km	29/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Stonehall , Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare V95 H5R2	to construct an extension to existing dwelling to comprise of kitchen/dining room/livingroom, W.C. & utility. Application also for permission to demolish existing utility at rear of dwelling including all associated site development works	Details...
250m	26/05/2025	CONDITIONAL	Shannon Airport , Rineanna South , Shannon Co. Clare	for the demolition of existing metal framed cladded canopy within their lands at Shannon Airport and associated site clearance works along with all other site works to allow for future development on the site	Details...
900m	23/05/2025	CONDITIONAL	Shannon Airport , Rinenna South , Shannon Co. Clare	for the construction of an Advanced Aerial Mobility Research Lab with a new hard surfaced hangar apron and taxiway to existing taxiway. The works include connection to N19 for site access via currently approved Planning ref 23-96, the provision of 48No. carparking spaces which include accessible spaces, EV charging areas, set-down area, secure bicycle parking spaces, louvred plant/refuse store, photovoltaic array, reconfiguration of airside/landside boundaries, building signage and a single storey substation/switchroom with all ancillary landscaping and associated site works & services including rising main with installation of a new pumping station to facilitate connection to existing airport infrastructure. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement	Details...
2.9km	16/05/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballymurtagh Shannon Free Zone West , Shannon , Co Clare	for amendments to previously granted planning permission (Planning Reference: P24/60414) at Ballymurtagh, Shannon Free Zone West, Shannon, Co. Clare. The amendments include: 1. Realignment of the northern site boundary to the north of permitted Building 01; 2. Repositioning and reduction in the floor area of Building 01 (from 3,905 m² to 3677 m²); 3. Increase in the floor area of Building 02 (from 6,010 m² to 6509m²). 4. Reduction in car parking spaces from previously permitted 286 spaces to 285 spaces. 5. Associated site works required to facilitate the above amendments, including adjustments to parking and landscaping, as necessary. The permitted development consists of the construction of two light industrial buildings with ancillary office space, yard areas, refuse stores, car parking, bicycle parking, ESB substations, a switch room, and associated site works. Permission is also sought to retain flexibility in the subdivision of the buildings as follows: Building 01 (Floor area amended from previously granted 3905m² to reduced area of 3,677 m²). Option A: (Amended floor area 3677m²) One unit with ancillary yard and refuse/plant store. Option B: (Amended Unit 01 floor area 1834.5m²), (Amended Unit 02 floor area 1842.5m²), Two units with individual yards and refuse/plant stores. Building 02 (Floor area amended from previously granted 6010m² to increased area of 6,509 m²) Option A: (Amended floor area 6509m²) One unit with ancillary yard and refuse store. Option B: (Amended Unit 01 floor area 4318.5m²), (Amended Unit 02 floor area 2190.5 m²), Two units with individual yards and refuse stores. Option C: (Amended Unit 01 floor area 2176m²), (Amended Unit 02 floor area 2142.4 m²) & (Amended Unit 03 floor area 2190.6 m²), Three units with individual yards and refuse stores.	Details...
2km	12/05/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballycally , Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare V95 Y5D6	for the construction of an extension to existing dwelling to comprise of kitchen/ dining room with internal modifications. We also intend to apply for permission to extend existing living room with changes to the facade including ancillary site works	Details...
1.9km	02/05/2025	CONDITIONAL	Block S , Shannon Industrial Estate , Shannon Free Zone	for the RETENTION and COMPLETION of relocation of the single storey services building with a generator/transformer compound and the alterations to the previously granted permission (Planning Ref: P24 – 60531) comprising of revisions: Extension to existing yard, removal of car spaces to adjacent carpark and relocating existing palladian fence to the new yard space edge. The proposed development also includes the addition of 2 No. external dock ports, minor amendments to internal configuration and omission of previously proposed external mezzanine plant decks. Note: there is no increase in floor area. Works also include all associated site development works	Details...
1.6km	07/03/2025	CONDITIONAL	Shannon Airport , Shannon , Co. Clare	at a site of 0.17ha at Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare. The application for Planning permission consists of the demolition/removal of existing accommodation structure (c. 60 sq m), and construction of a one-storey structure located between the existing Search and Rescue (SAR) Hangars 3 and 4. The structure will be c. 374 sq m, c. 4.2 m in height, and will comprise SAR on-shift accommodation with ancillary facilities including bedrooms, kitchen, operations room, changing rooms, and storerooms. The development also comprises: plant and equipment (including generator and gas tank compounds); modifications to existing car parking provision (increase in quantum of 1 no. car parking space); bicycle parking; lighting; drainage (including provision of permeable paving and attenuation tank); fencing; hard and soft landscaping; and all associated site works above and below ground	Details...
1.9km	25/10/2024	CONDITIONAL	Block S , Shannon Free Zone West , Shannon	The development consists of the alterations to the previously granted permission (Planning Ref: P21 – 503) comprising of revisions including: a reduced office area with new production floor welfare facilities (77sqm), relocating external palladian fence to the yard space, new single storey services building with a generator/transformer compound adjacent to existing substation. The proposed development also includes the addition to the existing service yard of a new sprinkler tank and pump station, 2 no. new dock levellers, two new roller doors, alterations to internal road, two no. external packaged plant units (16m x 3.8m each) and a new two storey external plant structure to house air handling units, plant and containment enclosure. Note: there is no increase in floor area, the mezzanine grid floor supports additional plant only. Works also include all associated site development works with minor amendments to existing carparking layouts.	Details...
2.9km	16/10/2024	CONDITIONAL	Western Business Park , Caherteige and Drumgeely , Shannon Co Clare	to make amendments to a previous granted planning Ref No. P21-738 which included (1) Demolition of an existing bungalow (2) Construct a new ESB Substation and (3) Construct mixed use industrial units with office accommodation for industrial, light industrial, storage, warehouse and logistic usage including ancillary siteworks all at Western Business Park, Caherteige and Drumgeely Shannon, Co Clare. The amendments to the previous granted planning include the following: (a) relocating the ESB substation from the eastern elevation of Unit 7 to the western elevation of Unit 6, (b) revising the internal layout and elevation of Unit 6 and raising the height of Unit 6 from 16.4m OD to 18.4m	Details...

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