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2560765

CONDITIONAL

Clare - Clare County Council

Proposed Development

for the removal of the existing flagstone paving and access steps to the Cathedral entrance plaza; the construction of a new reconfigured stepped stone access together with new stone paving to the entrance plaza; the refurbishment of the existing Marian shrine; and all associated site development works and services necessary to facilitate the proposed development at St. Peter & Paul Cathedral, Upper O'Connell Street, Ennis, Co. Clare. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of the protected structures of St. Peter & Paul Cathedral (RPS No.781) and the Parochial House (RPS No 782)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    4 Dec 2025

  2. Decision due

    6 Feb 2026

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    6 Feb 2026

  4. Grant issued

    11 Mar 2026

Application Details

Location
St. Peter & Paul Cathedral , Station Road , Ennis Co. Clare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Clare County Council
Site Area
0.419 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
4 December 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
6 February 2026
Grant Date
11 March 2026
Permission Expires
10 March 2031

Location

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