Bane Field, Newtown, Killaloe
Major upgrade of tennis club facilities including a new cover structure for three courts, two new courts, and a new clubhouse.
17124 · Clare County Council · Lodged 22 February 2017
- Reference
- 17124
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 February 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project proposes a proprietary fixed cover structure with removable sides to permanently cover three existing tennis courts. It also includes the construction of two new championship-grade tennis courts with lighting, a mini practice court, a new clubhouse with viewing areas, and associated landscaping.
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Official record
Development description
To construct new and updated club infrastructure as follows: a) proprietary fixed cover structure/system with removable sides ( for summer) to permanently cover 3 existing tennis courts for indoor play, ( courts 1, 2 and 3 ) ( existing court lighting removed on these courts) b) construction of 2 no. Championship grade tennis courts and associated retaining walls, fencing and high grade tennis court lighting, c) i no. Mini practice court, practice wall and associated walls/structures, lighting and fencing, d) new clubhouse, court viewing areas and associated canopies, e) landscaping, footpaths, site and perimeter fencing and all associated works and associated site works. All the above is designed and proposed within the scope of the masterplan for the bane field ( by clare county council ) where the tennis club is situated all at bane field , newtown, killaloe, co. Clare
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“This category of zoning provides for the use of land for the provision of sports grounds/playing pitches, golf courses, tennis courts and other active indoor and outdoor recreational facilities etc.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other
Objective set by the Killaloe Settlement Plan (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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Recent sales nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Beal Boru, New St, Killaloe | Dec 2025 | €410,000 | 91 m |
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| Waterside, New St, Killaloe | Aug 2025 | €435,000 | 140 m |
| 36 Lakes Retirement Villa, Killaloe, Co Clare | Feb 2026 | €185,000 | 146 m |
| Unit 35 Lakes Retirement Village, Killaloe, Co Clare | Feb 2026 | €185,000 | 153 m |
| 32 Lakes Retirement Villa, Killaloe, Co Clare | Feb 2026 | €185,000 | 164 m |
| 31 The Lakes Village, Hill Rd, Killaloe | Feb 2026 | €185,000 | 171 m |
| 3 Ard Na Deirge, Killaloe, Clare | Feb 2026 | €439,000 | 192 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 February 2017
- Further information requested13 April 2017
- Further information received10 January 2018
- Decision due26 February 2018
- Decision issued26 February 2018
- Grant issued29 March 2018
- Permission expiry28 March 2023
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