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218004

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Clare - Clare County Council

Proposed Development

to carry out the following development: Up-grading of the public realm of O'Connell Street, with vehicular access (one-way traffic flow) retained, and the creation of a new civic space outside the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, including shared surfacing in natural stone materials; street furniture; replacement street lighting; signage; tree planting and rain gardens; and all ancillary works; together with changing Barrack Street (east) from raised kerbs (as approved Part 8) to flush shared surface. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on the 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 an historic town by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. These works are located within an Architectural Conservation Area and there are a number of Protected Structures within the vicinity. An Archaeological Impact Assessment has been carried out on the projects in recognition of the National Monuments (amendment) Acts 1930-2014; Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) established under section 12 of the National Monuments (amendment) Act 1994; Architectural Heritage (national inventory) and Historic Monuments (miscellaneous provisions) Act 1999.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Aug 2021

  2. Decision due

    8 Nov 2021

Application Details

Location
O'Connell Street , Clonroad Beg , Ennis Co Clare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Clare County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
13 August 2021
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
8 November 2021

Location

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