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188012

CONDITIONAL

Clare - Clare County Council

Proposed Development

to carry out proposed works at the following Laneway locations: River Lane; Enright's Bow; Halloran's Lane; Brady's Lane; Barrett's Lane; Salthouse Lane; Brewery Lane; Howley's Lane; Fahy's Lane; Cabey's Lane; Curtin's Lane; Merchant's Square; Chapel Lane; Murry's Lane; Lysaght's Lane; Thompson's Lane; Arthur's Row; Scabby Lane; Shank's Lane; Post Office Lane; McDonnell's Row; McNamara Lane; Quin's Bow; Cooke's Lane; Westby's Lane; Bindon Lane; Old Friary Lane and Lane to Harmony Row. The development will consist of 1. Up-grading of the public realm of Parnell Street, from High Street in the east to Carmody Street in the west, including re-surfacing in natural stone materials; street furniture; replacement street lighting; replacement signage, new signage and signage restoration and all ancillary site works. 2. Up-grading of the public realm of the Laneways, including where appropriate re-surfacing in mostly natural stone materials; replacement street lighting; provision of bin stores and barrel plinths; replacement signage, new signage and signage restoration and all ancillary site works. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on these projects. 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. . Ennis is a recorded monument and place (RMP) and is classified as a historic town by the Archaelogical Survey of Ireland. These works are located within the Ennis Architectural Conservation Area ( ACA) and would materially affect the character of the ACA. There are a number of Protected Structures within the vicinity. An Archaelogical Impact Assessment has been carried out on the projects.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Dec 2018

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    11 Mar 2019

  3. Decision due

    24 Mar 2019

Application Details

Location
Parnell Street , Clonroad Beg Lifford , Cloghleagh Ennis
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Clare County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
7 December 2018
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
11 March 2019

Location

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