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Shannon Airport , Rinenna South , Shannon Co. Clare

May 23 2025

Application Received

Jul 17 2025

Decision Due

Jul 17 2025

Decision

Aug 21 2025

Granted

Aug 20 2030

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 23 / 05 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

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

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
900m 16/07/2026 N/A Shannon Airport , Shannon , Co. Clare 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 Details...
1.4km 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...
1.2km 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...
500m 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...
1.5km 11/06/2026 N/A Saint Senan’s National School , Corrib Drive Tullyglass , Shannon for development which consists of the construction of a stand-alone sports hall building measuring circa 330m², comprising a double-height general purpose sports hall and children's performance space, staff and student sanitary facilities, storage areas, a services plant room, a re-heat kitchen facility, building signage, external public lighting and all associated site works. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. Details...
1.5km 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...
1.7km 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...
2.9km 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...
1.8km 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...
2.7km 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...
2.6km 15/12/2025 CONDITIONAL Site 2 , Shannon Free Zone , Shannon Co. Clare for development which will consist of; the construction of advertising on the North elevation of the existing building, including 1.) an advertising billboard of 18.6 sqm and 2.) a cockpit of a plane projecting 3820mm from the façade of the building and all ancillary site works above and below ground Details...
1.7km 04/12/2025 CONDITIONAL Boyne Park , Shannon , Co. Clare V14 PC97 to construct an extension to existing handball club and carry out minor modifications to existing building. The proposed works will involve the construction of new dressing room facilities, entrance, wheelchair accessible toilet facilities and storage area along with ancillary site works Details...
1.2km 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...
2.2km 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...
2.9km 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...
640m 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...
2.4km 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...
2.6km 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...
1.4km 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...

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