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Dromoland Castle and Estate , Dromoland Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare

Jul 31 2026

Application Received

Sep 24 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 31 / 07 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    NEW APPLICATION
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

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.

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2.2km 07/09/2026 N/A 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...
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3km 20/01/2026 CONDITIONAL Ballyhannon , Quin , Co. Clare V95 D882 of the converted garage for domestic use, the connecting porch area, the altered fenestration, internal layout and all associated and ancillary site works Details...
2.5km 22/12/2025 CONDITIONAL Manusmore , Clarecastle , Co. Clare to (a) demolish a conservatory / rear hallway, bay window, dormer, chimney, mansard roof and garage (b) to construct a second storey extension to the rear, single storey extension to the rear, porch to the front and new garage (c) elevation changes with all associated site works Details...
180m 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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550m 02/12/2025 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). The development consists of:- The demolition of existing golf maintenance shed and the renovation and conversion of the existing stables building from golf storage/maintenance to visitor accommodation to provide 13 no. rooms/ suites, including an integrated bat loft, removal of solar panels, alterations to roof and openings, including installation of new and replacement doors, windows, gates, rooflights, infill wall sections, internal alterations and associated landscape works. - The renovation and conversion of the existing ‘Gardener’s Cottage’ from staff accommodation to visitor accommodation, including removal of existing storage shed, removal of existing rear lean to extension and replacement with two storey extension, new storage shed, internal alterations to provide a 4 no. bedroom guest house, 1 no. car parking space and associated landscape works. - Alteration and extension of existing clubhouse building to provide an enhanced wellness area and associated facilities, including replacement and extension of external deck to rear (south) with single storey timber spa structure, single storey extension to front (north) elevation, together internal alterations. - Installation of 3 no. sauna huts on lake island accessed via existing bridge, including raised timber walkways and floating timber jetties with plunge pools; - The provision of a new formal staff car park to the south of the stables building to provide 61 no. spaces, including accessible and EV charging spaces; - The provision of new/formalised car park to serve Brian Boru Hall (event facilities) to provide 21 no. spaces, including accessible spaces; and - Alterations to the existing stables car park resulting in a reduction of 4 no. spaces (36 no. spaces remaining), including accessible spaces; and - The provision of new/ formalised car park to serve the club house/ wellness centre to provide 10 no. spaces, including an accessible space. The proposed development will also comprise all ancillary landscaping and boundary treatment works, bicycle parking, biodiversity enhancement measures, wayfinding/ signage, site services, site lighting, construction compound, and all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works. The planning application includes a Natura Impact Statement Details...
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