Causeway Link, Ennis, Co. Clare
Extension to glór theatre to build a new public library, gallery, and offices.
178007 · Clare County Council · Lodged 10 November 2017
- Reference
- 178007
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 November 2017
Summary
AI-generatedConstruction of a one-to-three storey extension to the existing glór theatre building to provide a new public library, gallery space, and offices. The project includes landscaping, public realm works, and modifications to the car park layout.
- Storeys
- 3
- Floor area
- 2,320 m²
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 a proposed development at glór, causeway link, ennis, co. Clare which will consist of: construction of an extension adjoining to the existing glór theatre building to provide a new public library, gallery space and associated office space. The proposed structure will range from one to three storeys in height with a floor area of 2320sqm. Landscaping, public realm works and ancillary works are also proposed as part of the development. External works include the relocation of the existing road entrance to the public area car park and modifications to the existing car park layout to provide 97 car parking spaces and service bays for deliveries
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: Community facilities
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Greendale, Clon Rd, Ennis | Aug 2025 | €490,000 | 155 m |
| 23 Park Row, Francis St, Ennis | May 2026 | €355,000 | 178 m |
| 30 Greendale, Clonroad, Ennis | Mar 2026 | €395,000 | 194 m |
| 40 Park Ave, Ennis, Co Clare | Oct 2025 | €350,000 | 203 m |
| 21 Francis St, Ennis, Co Clare | Mar 2025 | €150,000 | 242 m |
| Rossa, Clon Rd, Ennisnot full market price | Jun 2025 | €240,000 | 255 m |
| 25 Park Ave, Clon Rd, Ennis | Jun 2026 | €360,000 | 265 m |
| San Michelle, Clon Rd, Ennis | Nov 2025 | €365,000 | 276 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 November 2017
- Decision due24 February 2018
- Decision issued19 February 2018
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