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N85/Shanaway Road Junction , Claureen , Ennis Co. Clare

Jun 27 2025

Application Received

Oct 02 2025

Decision Due

Oct 13 2025

Decision
  • Submitted: 27 / 06 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    DECISION MADE
  • Council Decision:
    UNCONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

to carry out the following development: The proposed development will include: 1) Construction of Mini Roundabout at the junction of the N85 and the L4601 Shanaway Road. 2) 2 No. raised controlled pedestrian crossings on the N85 with central Islands. 3) 1 No. uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on the L4601 Shanaway Road. 4) Installation of additional public lighting columns and associated ancillary works to tie into existing public lighting system. 5) Installation of new gullies, tapping into existing surface drainage system. 6) Provision of associated Signage and Road Markings. 7) All associated and ancillary site works. In accordance with the Birds and Natural Habitats Directive, Screening for Appropriate Assessment has been carried out on the project. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening statement has been prepared and concludes that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development.

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
1.8km 15/07/2026 N/A Gort Road , Ennis , Co Clare to demolish derelict dwelling house and to construct warehouse to include cycle assembly area, workshop, storage area, staff room, kitchenette, staff WC, to extend existing site entrance and to connect to ancillary services Details...
1.7km 09/07/2026 N/A 64 Upper O' Connell Street , Ennis , Co. Clare to change the use of the existing building from commercial to residential use to include internal alterations and all associated site works and services Details...
1.9km 03/07/2026 N/A Our Lady's Hospital building and grounds ( RPS 845) , Gort Road Dulick , Ennis Co. Clare for a Large-Scale Residential (LRD) at the former Our Lady's Hospital building and grounds (RPS 845) within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) , measuring approximately 4.9 hectares on lands at Gort Road, Dulick, Ennis, Co. Clare. The proposal will provide a mixed-use development including 171 residential units consisting of a mix of; (a) Alterations to original hospital building and 3 no. extensions of 1,2 and 3 storey height to the rear, to provide 88 no. residential units with a mix of 15 no. studio units, 18 no. 1 bed units and 55 no. 2 bed units, (b) Alterations to outbuildings to the rear of the hospital building and 1 no. 2 storey extension, to provide 12 no. residential units with a mix of 2 no. 1 bed units, 8 no. 2 bed units and 2 no. 3 bed units. (c) 8 no. 3 bed 3 storey residential units in a new build terrace to the rear of the hospital building. (d) 20 no. residential units with a mix of 8 no. 1 bed units, 3 no. 2 bed units and 9 no. 3 bed units in a new build duplex housing building to the north-east of the main hospital building (e) 43 no. residential units with a mix of 3 no. 1 bed units, 30 no 2 bed units and 10 no. 3 bed units across two new mixed use buildings of 4 and 5 storey height to the south-west of the site which will also incorporate a creche (395 sq.m.) and retail units (860 sq.m.) at ground floor and new landscaped plaza between the two mixed use buildings and (f) the existing chapel to be refurbished into a community centre. Access to the site will be via the existing south-west entrance off the Gort Road R458 with minor road alterations internally with emergency access only via the road along the northern boundary to the site. The proposed development includes the demolition of existing non-retainable ancillary structures, sheds, extensions, hardstanding areas, derelict outbuildings and non-historic fabric as well as minor elevational alterations to the main hospital building and also to the outbuildings to the north of the hospital building. The proposed development also includes all internal roads and footpaths, bicycle and car parking, public open spaces, foul and surface drainage services, SuDS infrastructure and connections, water services and connections; street lighting; ESB substation, landscaping, boundary treatments, alterations of site levels and all ancillary site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with this application Details...
1.6km 01/07/2026 N/A No 6 Ahernes Terrace , Carmody St , Ennis Co. Clare to retain extension to private garage Details...
190m 24/06/2026 N/A 32 Garrán Na Coille , Shanaway Road , Ennis Co. Clare for the construction of single storey extensions to the side and rear of the existing house, modifications to the front elevation and all ancillary site works Details...
440m 05/06/2026 N/A Dún Na Hinse , Lahinch Road , Ennis for development which will consist of alterations to the existing apartment block to provide 4 No. one-bedroom apartments. The works will include alterations to window openings to the rear elevation, the installation of an additional external door to the side elevation, internal alterations, and all associated site works Details...
1.4km 04/06/2026 N/A Old Mill Street/Carmody Street , Ennis , Co. Clare for the Change of use of existing shop and adjoining residential accommodation to 3 Number, One Bedroom Apartments, including internal Modifications. We also intend to apply for permission to convert existing Garage door to window and Construct new first floor window to north elevation and ground floor window to west elevation including ancillary site works Details...
1.4km 29/05/2026 N/A Ennis Hospital , Gort Road , Ennis Co. Clare to construct a plant room on top of the existing roof of Ennis Hospital along with associated works and services at Ennis Hospital, Gort Road, Ennis, Co. Clare. The development is located within the existing footprint of Ennis Hospital where there are a number of existing protected structures. The proposed plant room is being constructed on the roof of the protected structure (RPS 800 Hospital c. 1934-1940) Details...
310m 28/05/2026 N/A Gleann na Coille , Claureen , Ennis Co. Clare to change the design of the dwelling house granted on Site No 1 under the previously approved planning application P2460088 along with all associated ancillary works Details...
420m 22/05/2026 CONDITIONAL 131 Dun Na Hinse , Lahinch Rd , Ennis Co. Clare. for the following development to the existing preschool; (a) removal of the existing outbuildings in the rear yard: (b) construction of a new single-storey rear extension to the existing facility; and (c) all associated ancillary site works Details...
760m 22/05/2026 N/A Lahinch Road , Loughvella , Ennis Co. Clare (V95 P2D8) of (a) a single storey extension to the rear, (b) an attic conversion, (c) first floor windows to both gables, (d) roof lights to the rear elevation. (e) minor elevation changes and (f) a detached shed and garage to the rear of the property Details...
1.2km 15/05/2026 UNCONDITIONAL Drumcliff , Lees Road , Co. Clare V95 W560 to carry out the following development: The proposed works shall include for the following: 1) Change of use of the east corner of the existing building from changing room to coffee hatch. 2) Remove internal blockwork and toilets from existing changing rooms 7 & 8 to create new self-contained preparation area and coffee hatch. 3) Construct new canopy to the north of the existing building. 4) Replace existing windows on the north elevation and and lower sill level to allow for service hatches to new coffee hatch, remove existing window at east elevation and replace with new door. 5) Install new electrical sockets, sinks and counter space required for new coffee hatch. 6) Install new external signage as required. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on the project. 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...
1.6km 08/05/2026 UNCONDITIONAL The Cloister , 49 Abbey St , Ennis Co. Clare to carry out the following development: The proposed works shall include for the following: 1) Change of use of the building from permitted multi-use community spaces including arts studios, classrooms, conference spaces, exhibition and heritage spaces, tourism space, kitchen/cafe, adopted under Part 8 Ref. No. 24-8016 to a new tourism experience building inclusive of exhibition space, community space, retail and offices. 2) New open plan entrance & arrivals courtyard on the western facing range to be created by demolishing the existing doorway, adjacent wall, first floor terrace & by lowering the parapet walls, The smooth plaster render is to be removed in this area only, to expose the buildings original construction. Proposed new floating metal canopy cover. 3) New visitor reception area, toilet block, office space, plant rooms and exhibition areas on the ground with new passenger lift to service all three floors. 4) First floor office and staff welfare area, meeting room, multi-purpose community and education room. 5) Attic/second floor storage areas and plant room. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on this project. The screening report accompanies the planning application. 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. This development proposes works to a protected structure, RPS No: 736 / NIAH No: 2000141 as noted in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Volume 4, and that is part of a National Monument No. 170 / RMP CL033-082001-Ennis Friary Complex Details...
1.2km 07/05/2026 N/A Hermitage , Ennis , Co. Clare V95 D362 to erect entrance gates at the front of his premises with all necessary ancillary services Details...
2.9km 30/04/2026 N/A Cragleagh , Bushypark , Ennis Co. Clare for the construction of an extension to the side of an existing derelict dwelling house along with alterations/renovations to the existing house, to construct a domestic garage, a new entrance and a new wastewater treatment system along with ancillary works Details...
620m 16/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Cualinn Cusack Road , Ennis , Co. Clare V95 WNF8 for development which will consist of the construction of a single story extension to the rear of an existing two-story semi-detached dwelling, a dormer extension to the rear pitch of the existing roof, alterations to the facades of the existing dwelling, construction of a single story workshop to the rear garden, construction of a single story storage shed to the side of the existing dwelling , and all ancillary site works Details...
1.6km 09/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Gort Road Industrial Estate , Gort Road , Ennis for development consisting of the provision of additional floor area at first floor level to provide additional office accommodation within the existing training centre building envelope, the installation of new windows at first floor level, and all associated site works. RETENTION permission is also sought for internal alterations as constructed, including the subdivision of former workshop, canteen and office areas Details...
420m 09/04/2026 N/A 131 Dun Na Hinse , Lahinch Road , Claureen Ennis for the following development to the existing preschool at the above address; (a) removal of the existing outbuildings in the rear yard, (b) construction of a new single-storey rear extension to the existing facility, and (c) all associated ancillary site works Details...
1.7km 08/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Carra Mor , Hazel Lane , Gort Road Ennis the construction of an extension to the rear of the existing community dwelling comprising of an accessible bathroom, ensuite and storage room and the construction of a canopy to the front of the building, the relocation of 2 No. existing parking spaces and all associated site works Details...
1.2km 31/03/2026 CONDITIONAL Golf Links Road , Drumbiggil , Ennis Co Clare V95 D2YX to construct an extension to the side of existing golf club house for use as an indoor virtual golf practice area/facility including all ancillary services and works Details...

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