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2460336

CONDITIONAL

Clare - Clare County Council

Proposed Development

for the regeneration and redevelopment of existing buildings and land, for tourism and recreational purposes in the townland of Drumman East at Williamstown Harbour, Whitegate, Co. Clare. The development consists of: (i) demolition of existing toilet block, office and ancillary buildings; (ii) development of 4 no. residential lodges for short term letting; (iii) reuse and development of existing workshop building including a change of use from workshop to café and retail unit at ground floor level with the provision for 2 no. apartments at first floor level; (iv) proposed decking area and outdoor seating to café with lower level floating jetty; (v) pumping station, wastewater treatment facility, sand polishing filter and infiltration area; (vi) and all associated site development works including (a) car parking and bicycle stands; (b) bin stores; (c) solar panels on roof of structures and signage; (d) rainwater harvesting tank; and (e) attenuation tank and surface water outfall to the lake. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of Williamstown Harbour a protected structure RPS 350. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies the planning application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Jul 2024

  2. Further information requested

    12 Sept 2024

  3. Further information received

    11 Dec 2024

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    21 Feb 2025

  5. Decision due

    22 Feb 2025

  6. Grant issued

    1 Apr 2025

Application Details

Location
Drumman East , Williamstown Harbour , Whitegate Co. Clare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Clare County Council
Site Area
0.54 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
19 July 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
21 February 2025
Grant Date
1 April 2025
Permission Expires
31 March 2030

Location

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