Clare County Council

Status / decision

Commencement / 22 Jun 2026

Authority / ref

Clare County Council / 2616

Development facts

Planning record / units unknown / floor unknown

Estimated lead value

No value basis indexed

Likely packages

Planner/Consultant, Health & Safety

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Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 22 Jun 2026. Value confidence: Not enough public evidence for a value band on this card.

Source descriptionof an above ground wastewater balancing tank and a plant building and PERMISSION for an extension to a refrigeration shed, an extension to a compressor room, a water purification plant building, an above ground 5m water storage tank, an above ground 2,700m firewater storage tank with generator enclosure and associated site works

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Status / decision

Granted / 9 Sep 2025

Authority / ref

Clare County Council / 2560358

Development facts

Large residential / 1 unit / 3,702 m²

Estimated lead value

€3m–10m / indicative estimate

Likely packages

Demolition, Fire Safety, Groundworks, Health & Safety, Main contractor

Activity window

Post-decision watch: monitor contractor appointment, commencement notices and package timing.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 9 Sep 2025. Value confidence: Medium: value band is present and size evidence is available; verify against source documents.

Source descriptionfor the change of use from vacant office accommodation and ancillary facilities to student accommodation. The proposed scheme consists of the provision of 95 no. bedspaces for student accommodation purposes and ancillary common rooms, laundry facilities, toilet facilities, waste storage etc. 96 no. bike parking spaces are also proposed. Permission is sought for the development outlined herein as well as minor internal demolition and all associated site development works.

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Status / decision

Granted / 26 Jan 2026

Authority / ref

Clare County Council / 2560121

Development facts

Large residential / 79 units / floor unknown

Estimated lead value

€10m–30m / indicative estimate

Likely packages

Electrical, Fire Safety, Groundworks, Health & Safety, Main contractor

Activity window

Post-decision watch: monitor contractor appointment, commencement notices and package timing.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 26 Jan 2026. Value confidence: Medium: value band is present and size evidence is available; verify against source documents.

Source descriptionfor a development comprising 74 no. residential units, (6 no. detached houses, 40 no. semi-detached houses, 28 no. terrace houses), ancillary surface car parking, vehicular & pedestrian access to the proposed development, connection to existing public water supply, storm water and foul water drainage services including the provision of surface water attenuation and all associated boundary treatment, site development and landscape works

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Status / decision

Granted / 24 Jun 2025

Authority / ref

Clare County Council / 2560157

Development facts

Infrastructure / units unknown / 3,550 m² (floor estimated)

Estimated lead value

€3m–10m / indicative estimate

Likely packages

Compliance, Electrical, Groundworks, Health & Safety, Main contractor

Activity window

Post-decision watch: monitor contractor appointment, commencement notices and package timing.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 24 Jun 2025. Value confidence: Medium: value band is present and size evidence is available; verify against source documents.

Source descriptionfor development at this site (c. 0.54 ha) in Harmony Row / Bank Place / Bindon Lane, Ennis. The development will consist of: 1. The demolition of existing derelict house structure and walls within the site and the construction of a new three-storey (over basement) retail store with a total gross floor area of c. 3,550 m². including ancillary uses comprising staff area, stockroom, plant rooms and other ancillary areas. 2. A separate sub-station building of c. 22 m². gross floor area, loading dock, delivery yard and new heavy goods vehicular entrance off Harmony Row. 3. Alterations and re-arrangement to the existing car park area serving the Bank of Ireland (Protected Structure) off Bindon Street / Bindon Lane. 4. Construction of a new public riverside pedestrian walkway from Bank Place to the existing pedestrian bridge over the river Fergus, connecting to the existing pedestrian path from Harmony Row including new ramps and steps, modifications to the walkway of the existing pedestrian bridge including modifications and additions to the existing ramps and steps in the Abbey Street public car park and modifications to the bridge stone wall at Bank Place. 5. All associated site works including site clearance, boundary treatment, associated external / public lighting, internal pathways, storage rooms, bin stores, hard and soft landscaping. The planning application is supported by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

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Status / decision

Granted / 29 Jan 2026

Authority / ref

Clare County Council / 2560656

Development facts

Infrastructure / units unknown / 3,630 m² (floor estimated)

Estimated lead value

€3m–10m / indicative estimate

Likely packages

Compliance, Electrical, Groundworks, Health & Safety, Main contractor

Activity window

Post-decision watch: monitor contractor appointment, commencement notices and package timing.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 29 Jan 2026. Value confidence: Medium: value band is present and size evidence is available; verify against source documents.

Source descriptionfor proposed development which will consist of the construction of a light industrial manufacturing facility with ancillary office space measuring circa 3,630m² comprising, A. a naturally lit high-bay workspace and a two-storey annex comprising administration and office spaces, sanitary and staff welfare facilities, B. The provision of external public lighting, a standalone ESB substation and switch room building, an enclosed external building services enclosure and an enclosed waste storage compound, C. Two new site entrances from the perimeter public roadways; a HGV entrance from the north off Smithstown Road to a dedicated goods yard and a second entrance from the east for all other vehicles, D. Parking for 76 cars, of which 17 are EV Charging spaces and 4 are Universal Access spaces, 38 bicycles under a covered shelter and a vehicular set-down zone, E. New ground level corporate signage to be placed at the south-west side of the adjacent roundabout on the Smithstown Road, F. Roof and ground mounted photovoltaic panels, building signage, ancillary soft and hard landscaping and all associated site works and services. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement

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Status / decision

Granted / 21 Aug 2025

Authority / ref

Clare County Council / 2560298

Development facts

Infrastructure / 1 unit / 2,345 m²

Estimated lead value

€1m–3m / indicative estimate

Likely packages

Compliance, Electrical, Groundworks, Health & Safety, Main contractor

Activity window

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Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 21 Aug 2025. Value confidence: Medium: value band is present and size evidence is available; verify against source documents.

Source descriptionfor the construction of an Advanced Aerial Mobility Research Lab with a new hard surfaced hangar apron and taxiway to existing taxiway. The works include connection to N19 for site access via currently approved Planning ref 23-96, the provision of 48No. carparking spaces which include accessible spaces, EV charging areas, set-down area, secure bicycle parking spaces, louvred plant/refuse store, photovoltaic array, reconfiguration of airside/landside boundaries, building signage and a single storey substation/switchroom with all ancillary landscaping and associated site works & services including rising main with installation of a new pumping station to facilitate connection to existing airport infrastructure. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement

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Status / decision

Granted / 14 Jul 2025

Authority / ref

Clare County Council / 2360027

Development facts

Large residential / 31 units / floor unknown

Estimated lead value

€3m–10m / indicative estimate

Likely packages

Electrical, Fire Safety, Groundworks, Health & Safety, Landscaping

Activity window

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Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 14 Jul 2025. Value confidence: Medium: value band is present and size evidence is available; verify against source documents.

Source descriptionfor the proposed development of 31 no. Residential Dwellings consisting of (i) 24 no. x 3 bed Two storey Semi-detached units, (ii) 4 no. x 4 bed Two storey with attic conversion Semi-detached units, (iii) 1 no. x 3 bed Two storey Terrace unit (iv) 2 no. x 2 bed Two storey Terraced units, (v) Electrical Kiosk and (vi) all ancillary siteworks including ground works, drainage, utilities, street lighting, landscaping

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Status / decision

Granted / 24 Mar 2026

Authority / ref

Clare County Council / 2560808

Development facts

Commercial new build / 1 unit / 265 m²

Estimated lead value

€250k–500k / indicative estimate

Likely packages

Electrical, Fire Safety, Fit-out, Main contractor, Mechanical

Activity window

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Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 24 Mar 2026. Value confidence: Medium: value band is present and size evidence is available; verify against source documents.

Source descriptionto change the use of the first floor of the premises from restaurant to residential use along with all associated siteworks

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