Smithstown, Shannon, Co. Clare
Erection of a 1.8-metre-high wire mesh fence around a future sports pitch in Shannon.
1798 · Clare County Council · Lodged 13 February 2017
- Reference
- 1798
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 February 2017
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the construction of a 1.8-metre-high wire mesh fence around a future Astroturf pitch and running track. The site is located adjacent to an existing school in Smithstown, Shannon.
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 construction of 1.8 metre high wire mesh fence to future astroturf pitch and running track adjacent to existing school including ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“It is intended that lands zoned ‘open space’ will be retained as undeveloped open space, mainly for passive open space related activities. The open space/park areas could contain active play facilities such as children’s play areas etc.”
National zoning type: Open space, park
Objective set by the Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan (2012–2029). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dun Na Ri, Shannon, Clare | Apr 2026 | €430,000 | 127 m |
| 10 Carrig Donn, Ballycasey, Shannon | May 2026 | €345,000 | 138 m |
| 17 Ballycasey Court, Shannon, Clare | Apr 2026 | €335,000 | 156 m |
| 35 Cluain Aoibheann, Shannon, Co Clare | Apr 2026 | €210,000 | 163 m |
| 36 Cluain Aoibheann, Shannon, Co Clare | Mar 2025 | €280,000 | 169 m |
| 11 Ballycasey Court, Shannon, Clare | May 2025 | €334,000 | 177 m |
| Apt 16 Ballycasey Court, Shannon, Clare | Apr 2026 | €260,000 | 181 m |
| 1 Carraig Donn, Ballycasey, Shannon | May 2025 | €310,000 | 186 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 received13 February 2017
- Decision due9 April 2017
- Decision issued7 April 2017
- Grant issued8 May 2017
- Permission expiry7 May 2022
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