Cloughleigh Road, Ennis, Co. Clare
Demolition of an old school building and construction of a new 12-classroom primary school in Ennis.
16484 · Clare County Council · Lodged 15 June 2016
- Reference
- 16484
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 June 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of 780 sq.m of an existing school building and temporary structures to build a new two-storey primary school. The new 2,348 sq.m facility will feature 12 classrooms, a general purpose hall, 32 parking spaces, and outdoor play areas. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 2,348 m²
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Official record
Development description
For the demolition of 780sq. M of existing school building, removal of existing temporary structures and construction of a new primary school comprising of 1 no. 2 storey school building with 12 classrooms, general purpose hall, support teaching spaces and ancillary accommodation with a total floor area of c. 2348 sq. M. The site works to the school grounds will consist of the provision of cycle storage, bin stores, ball courts, project gardens, external storage buildings, landscaping and boundary treatment and all other associated site development works. The works to the remainder of the site will consist of the provision of 32 no. Car parking spaces, drop-off and pick-up facilities. A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of this application. The site is c. 0.77 hectares at scoil chriost rí.
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 Ennis and Environs (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Cloughleigh Rd, Ennis, Co Clare | Sept 2025 | €221,000 | 73 m |
| Prague, Cusack Rd, Ennis | Apr 2026 | €350,000 | 174 m |
| Marymount, Cusack Rd, Ennis | Jan 2025 | €340,000 | 185 m |
| 58 Circular Rd, Hermitage, Ennis | Apr 2025 | €120,000 | 205 m |
| 34 Considine Rd, Ennis, Co Clare | Dec 2025 | €221,000 | 208 m |
| 14 Considine Rd, Ennis, Co Clare | May 2025 | €199,000 | 227 m |
| 53 Childers Rd, Ennis, Co Clare | Mar 2026 | €150,000 | 234 m |
| 7 Millstream Court, Ennis, Co Clare | May 2026 | €195,000 | 258 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received15 June 2016
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