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208003

CONDITIONAL

Clare - Clare County Council

Proposed Development

proposes to carry out the following development at Claureen, Ennis, Co Clare under the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF). The proposed development is to provide for a link road between the existing N85 roundabout and the junctions of Lees Road (L4180)/Drumcliffe Road (L4599)&(L4182)/ Drehidnagower Road (L4587) and includes for the following works: 1) Link road and associated cycle paths and footpaths 2) The creation of new junction/roundabout and improvements on the Lees Road/ Drumcliffe Road Junction; 3) The creation of new junction and improvements on Lahinch Road onto the existing N85 roundabout; 4) The provision of trunk water and drainage services and other services; 5) Public lighting installation; 6) The connecting of existing services to the site; 7) Ancillary site works, ground works and landscaping. 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.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    4 Jun 2020

  2. Decision due

    10 Sept 2020

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    14 Sept 2020

Application Details

Location
Claureen , Ennis , Co Clare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Clare County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
4 June 2020
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
14 September 2020

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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122m
208001N/A16 Jan 2020

the proposed development is to provide for a link road between the existing N85 roundabout and the junction of Lees Road (L4182) Drumcliffe Road (L4587), and includes for the following works: 1) Link road and associated cycle paths and footpaths 2) The creation of new junction/roundabout and improvements on the Lees Road/Drumcliffe Road junction; 3) The creation of a new junction and improvements on Lahinch onto the existing N85 roundabout; 4) The demolition of an existing cottage; 5) The provision of trunk water and drainage services and other services; 6) The connecting of existing services to the site; 7) Ancillary site works, ground works and landscaping. 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. The subject site is situated in the townland of Claureen and is located to the north west of Ennis town. The site is located just off the Lahinch Road on the north western side of Ennis approximately 1.5km from the town center.

Ennis , Co Clare

309m
2460177N/A25 Apr 2024

for 4 no. 2 bedroom apartments together with associated site works and services

Claureen Drumcliff Road , Ennis , Co. Clare

309m
2460433CONDITIONAL6 Sept 2024

for 4 no. 2 bedroom apartments together with associated site works and services

Claureen Drumcliff Road , Ennis , Co. Clare

309m
20126CONDITIONAL21 Feb 2020

for 2.No detached dwellings, all including connection to water supply, public sewer and all ancillary site services.

Claureen , Drumcliff Rd , Ennis

429m
1835REFUSED23 Jan 2018

to RETAIN parking area for cars and trucks

Claureen , Ennis , Co. Clare

433m
218005N/A1 Oct 2021

to carry out the following development: The construction of a new housing estate development consisting of: a) The demolition of an existing dwelling, sheds and outbuildings, b) The construction of 26 No. new residential units comprising of: 6 No. 3-bedroom, two storey terraced dwellings, 4 No. 4-bedroom three storey semi-detached dwellings, 2 No. 3-bedroom single storey detached dwellings, 12 No. 2-bedroom two storey terraced dwellings, 2 No. 2-bedroom two storey semi-detached dwellings, c) 48 ancillary car parking spaces within the development, d) The construction of vehicular and pedestrian access points to the site, e) Alterations to ground levels to accommodate the development, f) Varied boundary treatments and landscaping works, g) Surface water management will include hydrocarbon interceptor and soakaway, h) All ancillary site works. 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

Drumcliff Road , Ennis , Co Clare

457m
258006UNCONDITIONAL27 Jun 2025

to carry out the following development: The proposed development will include: 1) Construction of Mini Roundabout at the junction of the N85 and the L4601 Shanaway Road. 2) 2 No. raised controlled pedestrian crossings on the N85 with central Islands. 3) 1 No. uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on the L4601 Shanaway Road. 4) Installation of additional public lighting columns and associated ancillary works to tie into existing public lighting system. 5) Installation of new gullies, tapping into existing surface drainage system. 6) Provision of associated Signage and Road Markings. 7) All associated and ancillary site works. In accordance with the Birds and Natural Habitats Directive, Screening for Appropriate Assessment has been carried out on the project. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening statement has been prepared and concludes that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development.

N85/Shanaway Road Junction , Claureen , Ennis Co. Clare

470m
211267REFUSED29 Nov 2021

of a steel garage used to store classic cars

20 Lisaniska , Drumcliff Road , Ennis Co Clare

470m
2066CONDITIONAL6 Feb 2020

to RETAIN rear shed together with all ancillary site development works and services

20 Lissaniska , Lahinch Road , Ennis

480m
19804CONDITIONAL21 Oct 2019

to construct one pair of semi-detached houses and to connect to ancillary services

Dromard , Drumcliff Road , Ennis

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