Ennis Hospital , Gort Road , Ennis Co. Clare

May 29 2026

Application Received

Jul 23 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 29 / 05 / 2026
Clare County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
NEW APPLICATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

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)

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
1km	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...
1km	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...
1.1km	01/07/2026	N/A	No 6 Ahernes Terrace , Carmody St , Ennis Co. Clare	to retain extension to private garage	Details...
1.2km	30/06/2026	N/A	No.7 Station Road , Ennis , Co. Clare	for a) to Alter, extend & refurbish existing derelict dwelling house (V95 W9VC) b) Reconfigure existing vehicular entrance including all associated site works & services	Details...
1.6km	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...
1.5km	19/06/2026	N/A	56 St. Michael's Villa's , Ennis , Co. Clare	for the Construction of an extension to our existing dwelling to comprise of Kitchen/ Dining, Living Room, Utility, Pantry & Masterbedroom with En-suite & Walk-in-wardrobe. We also intend to apply for permission to relocate Main door to front of dwelling along with internal modifications and including ancillary site works	Details...
1.6km	08/06/2026	N/A	Newpark , Tulla Road , Ennis Co. Clare V95 XPA9	to remove an existing single storey element to the side, and to construct single storey extension to the rear and side of existing dwelling house, with all associated site works	Details...
1.9km	08/06/2026	N/A	Clonroad Beg , Ennis , Co. Clare	to construct a detached garage, and to extend the width of the existing vehicular entrance, with all associated site works	Details...
1.3km	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...
890m	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...
1.6km	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...
1.2km	22/05/2026	N/A	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...
1.8km	15/05/2026	N/A	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...
540m	08/05/2026	N/A	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...
1km	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...
800m	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...
740m	15/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Coole Lodge , Francis Street , Ennis Co. Clare V95 DY65	of shed and site layout and all associated site and ancillary works	Details...
1.2km	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...
940m	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...

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