Loughash Road , Newmarket on Fergus , Co. Clare

Apr 20 2026

Application Received

Jun 11 2026

Decision

Jun 14 2026

Decision Due

Jul 15 2026

Granted

Jul 14 2031

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 20 / 04 / 2026
Clare County Council
Application Type:
RETENTION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

of changes carried out to existing dwelling to comprise of (a) the conversion of existing window to doorway and the conversion of existing doorway to a window, (b) removal of two chimneys in disrepair, (c) installation of three rooflights to rear roofs, (d) the replacing and raising of existing flat roof to rear of dwelling including ancillary siteworks

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2.3km	05/10/2026	N/A	Urlanmore , Newmarket-on-fergus , Co. Clare	to retain changes to building (Granted under Planning Reference Number P25/60420) as constructed, to include alterations to front elevation to include the omission of the front recess, the omission of Apex glazing to front Gable window, the omission of glazing to top & side of front door, the omission of 1 window in master bedroom. Retention permission is also sought for the omission of 2 double doors to south elevation and replacement with 1 window, the omission of corner window to south & east elevations and replacement with 1 window to east elevation including ancillary site works	Details...
1.4km	30/09/2026	N/A	Ballysallagh West , Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare	for the following: a) Construction of a livestock shed with an underground slatted slurry storage tank. b) Construction of a dungstead. c) Demolition of existing agricultural building. d) Construction of a machinery shed and all associated siteworks	Details...
2.7km	22/09/2026	N/A	Lemenaghbeg , Newmarket on Fergus , Co. Clare	to extend and carry out alterations to the existing office building, change the use of the building to residential use and all other associated site and ancillary works	Details...
2.4km	16/09/2026	N/A	Urlan Beg , Newmarket-on-fergus , Co. Clare	for the Construction of a Dwelling House, Wastewater Treatment System and New Entrance including ancillary site works	Details...
2.2km	07/09/2026	CONDITIONAL	Ballygirreen , Newmarket-On-Fergus , Co. Clare	to demolish one existing agricultural shed and construct a replacement agricultural storage shed on the site of the existing shed and two former agricultural sheds damaged during Storm Éowyn and subsequently removed, together with all ancillary site works.	Details...
1.8km	03/09/2026	CONDITIONAL	Ballysallagh West , Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare	for the construction of an extension to existing dwelling house to comprise of livingroom and bedroom including ancillary site works	Details...
2.2km	31/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	Dromoland Castle and Estate , Dromoland Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare	for development at Dromoland Castle and Estate, Dromoland, Newmarket-on-Fergus Co Clare (Dromoland Castle is a protected structure RPS No: 278).This planning application relates to the farmyard. The development will consist of amendments to a permitted development (CCC Reg. Ref. P25-60818), comprising: the omission of the previously permitted change of use, modification (including areas of demolition) and extension of the existing farmyard buildings and replacement with: A single storey, purpose-built golf maintenance hub (c.1,543 sqm new GFA at c. 6.7 m max. height) to the north-west of the existing farmyard buildings, including a new Waste Water Treatment System and percolation area, reconfigurations of the permitted access strategy to provide a second vehicular access from the existing road to the south to serve the farmyard, alterations to staff car parking provision (including additional spaces and associated EV spaces) and associated amendments to hard and soft landscaping, site lighting, bicycle parking, services and all associated development works above and below ground. The red line boundary is also extended to accommodate the revised proposal. The proposed development retains the new deliveries and procurement hub to the east of the existing farmyard, as permitted under CCC Reg. Ref. P25-60818.	Details...
2.6km	20/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	Killulla , Newmarket on Fergus , Co. Clare	of 4 no. garden sheds to the side and rear of the dwelling house, a domestic garage to the dwelling house, change of use of integrated garage into living accommodation and an extension to the rear of the dwelling house (previous planning granted P8/9278).	Details...
320m	10/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	The Old Presbytery , Ennis Road , Newmarket-on-Fergus Co. Clare	for development consisting of the refurbishment of the existing Old Presbytery, change of use from dwelling house to a respite home and day care facility for young adults with special needs, demolition of existing outbuildings, construction of a single-storey extension and separate single storey services building, modifications to the existing entrance and front boundary wall, provision of a new exit, parking, set-down area, patio areas, boundary treatments, bin store, landscaping, drainage, external lighting and all associated site development and ancillary works	Details...
670m	02/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	Ballycar Road , Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare	for the following; a) to demolish a section of their existing community centre and to replace with a new extension on the east elevation b) to add a covered area to the south elevation c) to install an underground water harvesting system along with associated site works	Details...
460m	26/06/2026	UNCONDITIONAL	Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare	to carry out the following development: Proposed new parking area, proposed junction upgrades to include raised tables, upgrade of existing parking areas with permeable paving, upgraded paved Public footways, upgrade of existing Pedestrian Crossing, undergrounding of Overhead Services, Street Lighting, Line marking, Signage, Drainage works and all other associated site works. An Appropriate Assessment (AA) screening determination has been made and concludes that the proposed development will not have a significant impact on qualifying interests and conservation objectives for Natura 2000 sites, and that the integrity of these sites will not be adversely affected. No significant direct, indirect or cumulative impacts on Natura 2000 sites have been identified. A Stage 2, Appropriate Assessment is not considered necessary. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening determination has been made and concludes that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development, and an EIA is not required	Details...
460m	22/05/2026	N/A	Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare	to carry out the following development: Proposed new parking area, proposed junction upgrades to include raised tables, upgrade of existing parking areas with permeable paving, upgraded paved Public footways, upgrade of existing Pedestrian Crossing, undergrounding of Overhead Services, Street Lighting, Line marking, Signage, Drainage works and all other associated site works	Details...
2.9km	05/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	Ballycar , Newmarket on Fergus , County Clare	to construct a single dwelling house, garage, advanced wastewater treatment system along with ancillary site works	Details...
1.1km	29/04/2026	N/A	Lisduff , Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare	for development, the development consists of the construction of a slatted unit and associated site works	Details...
2.8km	16/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Urlan More , Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare	for the following development: (a) construction of a first floor extension to the rear of the existing dwelling. (b) construction of covered patio area to the rear of the existing dwelling. (c) changes to the internal layout of the dwelling. (d) alterations to the elevations of the existing dwelling and garage. (e) all associated site works and services	Details...
1.1km	03/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	65 Ballinacragga , Newmarket on Fergus , Co. Clare	to construct a domestic garage to the rear of the existing dwelling including all associated site development works	Details...
970m	10/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	Knocksaggart , Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare	of as constructed garage converted to foot clinic and all associated site works	Details...
2.3km	22/01/2026	CONDITIONAL	Urlan Beg , Newmarket on Fergus , Co. Clare	to construct a dwelling house, entrance, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter together with all associated site development works and services	Details...
2.3km	19/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Dromoland Castle and Estate , Dromoland , Newmarket-on-Fergus	for development at Dromoland Castle and Estate, (Dromoland Castle is a Protected Structure: RPS No. 278). The development will consist of: the demolition of the 20th century / non-original infill structures at the castle courtyard and the construction of a glazed roof structure (max height c.11m) to provide additional internal guest recreation / dining space for guests (c.300sqm additional floor area); Demolition of existing part one/part two element and the construction of a part three/part four storey extension to the existing 21st century castle's east wing to provide additional guest accommodation, resulting in the loss of 1 No. existing guest room and an additional 17 No. guest rooms, resulting in a net gain of 16 No. rooms within this part of the castle. Internal upgrades and reconfiguration to the castle's ground floor, resulting in a consolidated kitchen / back of house area and improved and extended guest dining and bar facilities, installation of new lift, alterations to ancillary facilities and loss of 3 No. existing guest bedrooms. Internal upgrades and reconfiguration at the castle's lower ground floor level, to provide additional bar space, kitchen facilities, the upgrade of existing spa areas together with the introduction of new wet spa facilities, all resulting in the loss of back of house space and 1 No. guest bedroom. Removal of existing deck and canopy and the extension of the existing clubhouse building through the reinstatement of the former orangery building to provide a guest restaurant / event space; Alteration and change of use of existing farm structures from agricultural to a golf maintenance facility and central delivery and procurement hub for the estate, including staff car parking to provide 11 No. spaces, including accessible spaces and EV charging spaces; and the provision of new / formalised car park to serve the Castle guests and Brian Boru Hall (event facilities) to provide 85 No. spaces, including accessible spaces and EV charging spaces. The proposed development will also comprise all ancillary landscaping and boundary treatment works, site services, wayfinding, site lighting, and all other associated site excavation, construction compound, infrastructural and site development works. The planning application includes a Natura Impact Statement	Details...

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