The Promenade, Dough, Lahinch
Major extensions and internal alterations to the SeaWorld Complex in Lahinch.
18770 · Clare County Council · Lodged 1 October 2018
- Reference
- 18770
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 October 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes a single-storey rear extension and a new first-floor area over the gym at the SeaWorld Complex. It also includes a new glazed façade, moving the children's pool to create a new beach/surf shop, and various internal and external alterations.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
For the following a) to construct a single storey rear extension, b) to provide a new glazed façade to the external plaza area on the front elevation, c) to apply new wall and glazing finishes to the front elevation of the seaworld complex, d) to construct a new first floor area over the gym/training area to be used in conjunction with existing facilities / activities taking place in the seaworld complex, e) to move the children's swimming pool into the main swim hall area and to change the use of this area to provide a new beach/surf shop and to extend the existing retail already in place, f) to install new rooflights and make good works to existing roof, g) to carry out internal changes to the main swim hall, changing room areas, gym area and main entrance area, along with associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“The use of land zoned for ‘commercial’ purposes shall be taken to include the use of the lands for commercial and business uses including offices, service industry, warehousing and the facilitation of enterprise/retail/office type uses as appropriate”
National zoning type: Commercial, retail
Objective set by the Lahinch Settlement Plan (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 15 The Wharf, The Dell, Lahinch | Mar 2026 | €515,000 | 86 m |
| The Cosy Cottage, Main St, Lahinch | Jun 2026 | €290,000 | 128 m |
| 4 Doug Beag, Back Lane, Lahinch | Jun 2026 | €170,000 | 218 m |
| Main Street, Lahinch, Co Clare | Feb 2025 | €312,000 | 228 m |
| 1a Avondale Apts, Main St, Lahinch | Jan 2026 | €310,000 | 243 m |
| Avondale Apt, Main St, Lahinch | Jan 2026 | €300,000 | 243 m |
| 11 Sandhill Lodge, Lahinch, Clare | Feb 2025 | €450,000 | 295 m |
| Sandfield, Ennistymon Rd, Lahinch | Mar 2025 | €450,000 | 323 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 received1 October 2018
- Decision due25 November 2018
- Decision issued23 November 2018
- Grant issued24 December 2018
- Permission expiry23 December 2023
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