Clare County Council grants permission for 61-home scheme at Gortgarraun Td., Meelick, Co. Clare

In context

It is one of 24 housing scheme applications Clare County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 1,561 nationally. Of the 3,032 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 79% were granted.

What happens next

The applicant, or anyone who made a submission on the application, can appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála within four weeks of 20 February 2026. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

Verbatim from the Clare County Council register. This is the source for every figure in the story above.

to construct 60 no. dwelling houses comprising 4 no. detached houses, 20 no. semi-detached houses and 36 no. duplex units and all associated site works and services including a playground and road re-alignment. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been included in the application