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received — mostly still in process
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253 granted · 13 refused
permission
198 applications
Clare County Council has received 263 new planning applications over the last 90 days, with permission and retention requests being the most common types. Out of the recently decided applications, 253 were granted and 13 were refused, representing a 95% grant rate. Most of the newly received applications remain in process awaiting a final decision.
Notable recent applications
A planning application has been submitted to convert a disused ground floor premises in Kilkee into a licensed bar and restaurant, construct a rear extension, and complete an unfinished first-floor apartment.
Retention and completion permission is sought to convert a wellness centre at the Burren Atlantic Hotel in Ballyvaughan into 10 apartments within revised site boundaries.
A planning application proposes internal and external modifications to a permitted Lidl discount foodstore currently under construction in Sixmilebridge, including an increase in net retail floorspace.
permissionMain Street (R471) Ieverstown Townland , Sixmilebridge , Co. Clare· 2026-07-20Official applicationRetention permission is sought for the renovation of a dwelling in Kilmaley, including the demolition of a rear extension, construction of a new two-storey rear extension, a front porch, and the renovation of a farm building.
A planning application has been lodged to construct a new glamping development in Liscannor featuring 16 glamping units, a reception lodge, a bike hire facility, and a wastewater treatment system.
Auto-generated from live planning data. Figures are indicative and for information only — not legal advice. Always confirm details on the official planning register.
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Prior to investing time, energy and money into your development it is essential that you undertake comprehensive research to ensure that you maximise the possibility of your planning application being successful. There are currently 31 Planning Authorities within the Republic of Ireland. Although the planning permission application and regulatory process is uniform throughout, individual Planning Authorities have varying objectives and visions of future developments within their local areas. Whether your development is residential, agricultural, commercial or industrial, the probability of your application being successful will be greatly enhanced if it is in keeping with the objectives of the County Clare Planning Authority.
Planning Permission Ireland has every resource necessary to enable you to navigate your path through County Clare’s planning process. From within our site, you can access guidelines, advice and detailed information specific to your proposed development and location. All frequently requested planning permission guidelines and information can be accessed via our Home Page drop-down menus. E.g. Planning Permission Ireland “Getting Started”, “Application Process”, ”Self Build” “Local Needs”, “Plans & Drawings” etc. In addition, you may utilise Planning Permission Ireland’s AI assisted Chatbot for more specific information with regard to County “Clare Development Plan”, County “Clare Local Area Plans”, “Building Regulations”, “National Planning Framework”, “Regional Spatial & Economic Strategies” etc.
To ensure that proposed planning and developments are in keeping with the economic, social and community needs of specific areas Planning Authorities adhere to a planning hierarchy as set out within Project Ireland 2040 and detailed below:
• National Planning Framework
• Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy
• County Clare Development Plan
• County Clare Local Area Plans
Strategy as set out by Regional Authorities. The Planning Authority will then ensure that your application is in keeping with both the Clare Development Plan in addition to the Local Area Plan specific to the town or village where you propose to construct your development. If your proposed development is located within a rural area of Clare your application will most likely be subjected to a Local Needs Assessment by the Clare Planning Authority,
For example, a planning application to development a 100 unit 5 storey apartment block would have a greater likelihood of being successful in Ennis Town than on the outskirts of Kilfenora Village. Likewise a Planning Application to develop a one off residential bungalow would be more in keeping with the local area planning objectives of Liscannor than that of Shannon Town.
Having carried out research into your proposed development you may find that planning permission is not required as Clare Planning Authority may consider your project to be an Exempted Development. Considerable planning permission exemptions are afforded to agricultural developments in addition to small-scale residential extensions, alterations and renovations.
Prior to commencement (see Commencement Notices for more details) of any works regardless of size, scale or nature of your proposed development it is prudent to seek clarity from Clare Planning Authority with regard to planning permission requirements. Construction, alteration or renovation of lands or structures which require planning permission that has not been applied for and granted may be deemed to be an Unauthorised Development by the Clare Planning Authority and could lead to avoidable protracted and costly Enforcement Proceedings.
In order to avoid the pitfalls of lodging a Planning Application that is unsuitable or not in keeping with the Clare Development Plan or your specific location’s Local Area Plan it is essential that you determine that your proposed development is compatible with the Planning Authority’s objectives. If you feel that your proposed development may not be fully in keeping with Clare’s Development Plan or Local Area Plan objectives it would be wise to schedule a Pre Planning Consultation / Meeting with your local authority. We encourage you to maximise the comprehensive resources which Planning Permission Ireland provides, as we assist you on your journey.
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