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Clara Community and Family Resource Centre , Parochial Hall River Street , Clara Co. Offaly

Jul 11 2025

Application Received

Sep 02 2025

Further Info. Requested

Oct 03 2025

Further Info. Received

Feb 06 2026

Decision

Feb 08 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 11 / 07 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    DECISION MADE
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

the building of thermal retrofit works, including: 1. Internal breathable drylining and insulation to external walls of the main hall. 2. Restoration of 2no. existing timber windows and tracery, with instillation of new conservation double-glazed panes. 3. Addition of wall-mounted air conditioning unit to interior of building. 4. Construction of internal partition walls on the stage and in the choir to enclose storage spaces. The proposed development is within Clara Community and Family Resource Centre, which is the former Charlestown Catholic Chapel, and a protected structure (OCC ref no. 12-11).

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
1.3km 04/03/2026 N/A Townlands of Lehinch Kilcoursey Kilbride Aghamore Raheen and Clara , near Clara , Co. Offaly RED III - for development at this site in the townlands of Lehinch, Kilcoursey, Kilbride, Aghamore, Raheen and Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly. The development will consist of a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) to the existing Clara 38kV Substation. The proposed development will consist of: The laying of a 38kV underground electrical grid connection cable (c.4.5km in length), utilising public roads, and the construction of an overhead electrical grid connection cable (c. 0.898km in length), from the existing Clara 38kV substation to the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. ref. 24/60338). The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure, including 5 no. joint bays and 38kV underground ducting and cabling. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application. The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) which consists of the construction and operation of c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly and all associated 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. When 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...
450m 27/02/2026 N/A Chapel Hill , Clara , Co.Offaly an as built dormer dwelling and for a separate as built single storey living accommodation with attached garage to the rear of site Details...
1.3km 25/02/2026 N/A 142 Lake View , Clara , Co. Offaly existing ground floor extension to rear and side of existing dwelling as constructed and all associated site works Details...
2.7km 23/02/2026 N/A Ashfield , Clara , Co.Offaly the erection of a new bungalow dwelling, connection to a new effluent waste water treatment system and percolation area, the erection of a new domestic garage and all ancillary site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in relation to the application, and is available for public inspection with the planning application. Details...
2.6km 20/02/2026 N/A Kilnacarra , Clara , Co. Offaly (A) the demolition of previous extension to the rear of existing dwelling and the demolition of the existing outbuilding. (B) a new extension to the existing dwelling, a new domestic garage, a new wastewater treatment system, a new entrance and all associated site works. Details...
2.6km 19/02/2026 N/A Ballicknahee Clara Co. Offaly. , Clara , Co. Offaly. the part demolition of an existing dwelling house and the construction of an extension to the side and rear of the existing house, a new porch extension to the front of the existing house, internal and external modifications to the existing house, upgrade of existing sewerage treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works Details...
1.3km 13/02/2026 N/A Silver Hill , Kilcoursey Clara , Co. Offaly the construction of a new dwelling house, new garage and all associated site development works Details...
2.7km 13/02/2026 N/A Ashfield , Clara , Co.Offaly the erection of a new bungalow dwelling, connection to a new effluent waste water treatment system and percolation area, the erection of a new domestic garage and all ancillary site works . A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in relation to the application, and is available for public inspection with the planning application. Details...
2.6km 07/02/2026 N/A Ballicknahee Clara Co. Offaly. , Clara , Co. Offaly. the part demolition of an existing dwelling house and the construction of an extension to a dwelling house, upgrade of existing sewerage treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works Details...
1.1km 06/02/2026 N/A 6 Oakview , Clara , Co Offaly constructing an extension to the side of existing dwelling. The extension will consist of a downstairs bedroom and bathroom. The application will also include all associated site works and drainage Details...
2.8km 03/02/2026 N/A BALLICKNAHEE , CLARA , CO. OFFALY 20/555 FOR A PROPOSED NEW TWO STOREY DWELLING, GARAGE, DRIVEWAY, NEW CONNECTION TO LOCAL AUTHORITY PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY, NEW VEHICULAR ENTRANCE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH PERCOLATION AREA, STORMWATER SOAKAWAYS AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS & LANDSCAPING Details...
1.3km 29/01/2026 N/A Silver Hill , Clara , Co. Offaly the construction of a new dwelling house, new garage and all associated site development works Details...
1.3km 22/12/2025 N/A Townlands of Lehinch Kilcoursey Kilbride Aghamore Raheen and Clara , near Clara , Co. Offaly a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) to the existing Clara 38kV Substation. The proposed development will consist of: •The laying of a 38kV underground electrical grid connection cable (c.4.5km in length), utilising public roads, and the construction of and overhead electrical grid connection cable (c. 0.898km in length), from the existing Clara 38kV substation to the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. ref. 24/60338). • The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure, including 5 no. joint bays and 38kV underground ducting and cabling. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application Details...
1.3km 19/12/2025 N/A 142 Lake View , Clara , Co. Offaly of existing ground floor extension to rear and side of existing dwelling as constructed and all associated site works Details...
50m 12/12/2025 N/A 12 River Street , Clara , Co. Offaly the construction of a second-storey extension (20.46 sq m) to the rear of the existing dwelling, internal and external alterations and all associated site works which is a protected structure RPS no. 12-82. Retention for the as built rear-extension (21.05sq m) as well as the steel stove flue which replaced the dilapidated gable chimney on the side elevation of the existing dwelling Details...
450m 13/11/2025 N/A Chapel Hill , Clara , Co.Offaly an as built dormer dwelling and for a separate as built single storey living accommodation with attached garage to the rear of site Details...
390m 17/10/2025 N/A Clara Medical Centre , Main Street Clara , Co. Offaly to construct a single storey extension consisting of two consultant rooms onto the rear of our building and all associated site works Details...
50m 13/10/2025 N/A 12 River Street , Clara , Co. Offaly the change of house plans from that previously granted under planning ref. no. 21/561 consisting of a two-storey extension (41.3 sq m) to the rear of the existing dwelling, internal and external alterations and all associated site works at the above address. Retention permission is sought for the steel stove flue which replaced the dilapidated gable chimney on the side elevation of the existing dwelling which is a protected structure RPS no. 12-82 Details...
450m 10/10/2025 N/A Chapel Hill , Clara , Co.Offaly for an as built dormer dwelling and for a separate as built single storey living accommodation with attached garage to the rear of site Details...
420m 08/10/2025 N/A East Green , Clara , Co. Offaly revisions made to an existing domestic garage. The application will also include elevational changes to the existing garage and all associated site works and drainage Details...

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