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Church Street , Clara , Co. Offaly

Aug 31 2025

Application Received

Oct 22 2025

Further Info. Requested

Nov 28 2025

Further Info. Received

Dec 18 2025

Decision

Jan 03 2026

Decision Due

Jan 30 2026

Granted

Jan 29 2031

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 31 / 08 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

conversion and extend existing garage/store into a two bedroom town house. The application will also include the change of use of this property from industrial use to residential use. Also included in this application are all associated site works and connection to existing services.

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
740m 29/04/2026 N/A Townlands of Lehinch Kilcoursey Kilbride Aghamore Raheen and Clara , near Clara , Co. Offaly (RED 111) 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...
740m 23/04/2026 N/A Townlands of Lehinch Kilcoursey Kilbride Aghamore Raheen and Clara , near Clara , Co. Offaly (RED III) 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...
740m 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...
320m 27/02/2026 CONDITIONAL 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...
1.1km 25/02/2026 CONDITIONAL 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...
2.8km 19/02/2026 CONDITIONAL 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...
1.6km 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...
2.8km 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...
1.4km 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...
1.6km 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...
740m 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...
1.1km 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...
520m 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...
320m 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...
170m 17/10/2025 CONDITIONAL Clara Medical Centre , Main Street Clara , Co. Offaly construction of a single storey extension consisting of two consultant rooms onto the rear of building and all associated site works Details...
520m 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...
320m 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...
250m 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...
2.8km 30/09/2025 N/A Kilcollin and Lehinch , Clara , Co. Offaly Malone O’Regan Environmental (‘MOR Environmental’) has been commissioned by Rob Connor (‘the Applicant’), in partnership with an established operator, to prepare an Environmental Report (‘ER’) in support of a planning application to Offaly County Council (‘OCC’) for the removal of a discrete hill comprised of sands and gravel (‘the Proposed Development’) in the Applicant’s landholding located within the townlands of Kilcollin and Lehinch, Clara, County (‘Co.’) Offaly (ITM 628177 733692) (‘the Site’). The Proposed Development will cover an area of ca. 2.0 hectares (ha), comprising an extraction area of ca. 1.0ha and an access route. The Site will be located ca. 2.6 kilometres (km) east of Clara. The Proposed Development will serve as an extension to the permitted development (Planning Reference 22/77) and will operate within the same ten-year lifespan as granted under the existing planning permission, the life of which extends to 2033. It is estimated that ca. 79,644m³ of sand material will be extracted as part of these works, and processed using established infrastructure within the existing sandpit, or delivered directly to the market without processing. Following the extraction of sand and gravel material, the agricultural field will be reinstated to match the surrounding ground levels and gradients. The discrete hill will not be reformed, providing a more uniform and improved agricultural landform. This will require the importation of 40,011m3 (ca. 72,020 tonnes) of clean, uncontaminated soil and stone by product material. Details...
320m 26/09/2025 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...

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