Broadford, co Clare
Construction of a two-storey and single-storey extension to Broadford school.
16188 · Clare County Council · Lodged 10 March 2016
- Reference
- 16188
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 March 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of a two-storey and single-storey extension containing classrooms and ancillary rooms linked to the existing school building. It also includes minor modifications to the existing building and the temporary relocation of prefab classrooms.
- Storeys
- 2
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
To construct extension and alterations to school. The works shall consist of a 2- storey and single-storey extension with classrooms and ancillary rooms linked to existing building, minor modifications to existing building, temporary relocation of existing prefab classrooms to facilitate the works, and all associated site works and connection to services
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“The development of lands for community uses shall be taken to include the use of lands for community, civic, health services, public or educational uses including the provision of schools, community halls, healthcare facilities etc.”
Objective set by the Broadford Settlement Plan (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St, Broadford, Clare | Jan 2026 | €100,000 | 186 m |
| Furze Cottage, Broadford, Clare | Dec 2025 | €233,000 | 255 m |
| Parochial House, Gortnaglogh, Broadford | Dec 2025 | €335,000 | 299 m |
| 13 Hurdlestown Meadows, Broadford, Clare | Apr 2025 | €475,000 | 317 m |
| O Sheas Acres, Broadford, Clare | Apr 2026 | €270,000 | 461 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 March 2016
- Decision due4 May 2016
- Decision issued29 April 2016
- Grant issued30 May 2016
- Permission expiry29 May 2021
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