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received — mostly still in process
weekly volume · last 12 wks
0% granted
195 granted · 20 refused
permission
215 applications
A total of 292 new planning applications were received in County Clare over the last 90 days, the majority of which remain in progress. The most common application types submitted were permission with 215 cases, followed by retention with 64 cases. Out of the recently decided applications, 195 were granted and 20 were refused, representing a 91% grant rate.
Notable recent applications
Retention permission is sought for dwellinghouse extensions, a storage shed, and an extended garage converted to an ancillary residential unit in Lahinch.
Development is proposed at Mullagh National School for safety measures including new and improved footpaths, speed ramps, pedestrian crossings, and a mini-bus set down area.
An application has been submitted to construct a stand-alone 330-square-metre sports hall and performance space at Saint Aidan’s National School in Shannon.
permissionSaint Aidan’s National School , Gort Na Rí , Smithstown Shannon· 2026-06-11Official applicationPlans have been lodged for a stand-alone 330-square-metre sports hall and children's performance space at Saint Conaires’s National School in Shannon.
permissionSaint Conaires’s National School , Tullyvarraga Road Tullyvarraga , Shannon· 2026-06-11Official applicationRetention permission is sought to continue using a commercial yard in Ennis for parking public service vehicles and staff cars, alongside a vehicle servicing workshop for a five-year period.
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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