Ballybeg Clonroadmore, Lifford Dulick Ballymaley, Ballycorey Cloghleagh Clonroad Beg
Active travel infrastructure works along the R458 in Ennis to encourage walking and cycling.
168003 · Clare County Council · Lodged 4 March 2016
- Reference
- 168003
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 March 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves active travel works at 11 junctions on the R458, Club Bridge junction, and Kelly's Corner. It includes new cycle lanes, cycle parking, improved pedestrian facilities, connections to the West Clare Railway Greenway, and an Active Travel Amenity Hub.
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
- For the following proposed development: ennis - r458 active travel town ( clareabbey to ballymaley ) works to encourage walking and cycling are proposed on parts of the r458 at 11 junctions on the r458, club bridge junction and kelly's corner as follows
- Improve the provision of cyclist infrastructure at junctions ie. Traffic signals and roundabouts
- Provide on road cycle lanes/advisory cycle lanes where possible
- Enhance connectivity for cyclists into and through ennis town along the r458, part of the r352 and the r871 taking in access to schools along the route
- Enhance safety at junctions for cyclists and other road users
- Provide new cycle parking
- Provide directional, informational and distance signage along the route
- Enhance pedestrian facilities eg dropped kerbs at uncontrolled crossings
- Connect to r458 route to west clare railway greenway at mill road and at woodquay
- Provide an active travel amenity hub
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.”
National zoning type: Health and related
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornillon, 13 Kincora Park, Ennis | Mar 2026 | €162,500 | 21 m |
| 24 St Senans Rd, Ennis, Co Clare | Oct 2025 | €340,000 | 82 m |
| 6 The Crescent, Lifford, Ennis | Dec 2025 | €315,000 | 137 m |
| 50 Kincora Park, Ennis, Co Clare | Dec 2025 | €510,000 | 142 m |
| 14 Ivy Hill, Gort Rd, Ennis | Feb 2026 | €360,000 | 187 m |
| 33 Shannon Park, Ennis, Co Clare | Dec 2025 | €230,000 | 204 m |
| 10 Shannon Park, Ennis, Co Clarenot full market price | Jul 2025 | €235,000 | 236 m |
| St. Eymards, Lifford Road, Ennis | May 2026 | €255,000 | 257 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 received4 March 2016
- Decision due29 May 2016
- Decision issued17 June 2016
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