Cratloe, Co. Clare
Extension of St. John's National School in Cratloe, including a new special needs unit.
19408 · Clare County Council · Lodged 22 May 2019
- Reference
- 19408
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 May 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves constructing a single-storey extension to provide a two-classroom Special Needs Unit (SNU) and extending the existing GP Hall. The works will also include the removal of existing prefab buildings.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
For the construction of a single storey two number classroom snu unit extension and extension to existing gp hall to existing school and associated site works ( including removal of existing prefab buildings ) at st. John's national school, cratloe.
The historical record
How infrastructure applications have been decided in Clare County Council
95% granted
of 442 infrastructure applications granted, refused or part-granted by Clare County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 91%11,893
- All categories in Clare County Council
- 93%9,526
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
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.”
Objective set by the Cratloe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickhill West, Cratloe, Clare | Feb 2026 | €765,000 | 297 m |
| Rent 1 Ballymorris, Cratloe Cross, Cratloe | Jan 2025 | €220,000 | 450 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 received22 May 2019
- Decision due16 July 2019
- Decision issued11 July 2019
- Grant issued11 August 2019
- Permission expiry10 August 2024
In the area
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
For single storey two no. classroom SNU unit extension and extension to existing GP hall to existing school…
Cratloe , Co. Clare
19373ClareLodged 10 May 2019Infrastructure
- GrantedAt this site
For a single storey extension to rear of the existing school building at St, John's national School
St John's National School , Cratloe , Co Clare
17381ClareLodged 18 May 2017Extension
- GrantedAt this site
For single storey two no. classroom SNU unit extension, and extension to existing GP hall and staff room…
St John's National School , Cratloe , Co Clare
19899ClareLodged 19 Nov 2019Infrastructure
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
For single storey two no. classroom SNU unit extension, and extension to existing GP hall and staff room…
Cratloe , Co. Clare
19892ClareLodged 13 Nov 2019Infrastructure
- Granted80 m away
Of (a) Kitchen rear extension (b) attic first floor bedrooms, shower room and ancillary areas (c) garden…
Ballymorris , Cratloe , Co Clare
22683ClareLodged 28 Jul 2022Retention
- Granted120 m away
For the installation of a new wastewater treatment system and ancillary site works
Wood Road , Cratloe , Co Clare
19779ClareLodged 10 Oct 2019Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision120 m away
To demolish existing dwelling house and carport, construct a new dwelling house with garage and connect to…
Hillside , Ballymorris , Cratloe
181030ClareLodged 13 Dec 2018New dwelling
- Granted190 m away
For development as follows: to demolish existing dwelling house and construct single dwelling house as a…
Ballymorris , Cratloe , Co Clare
21204ClareLodged 8 Mar 2021Demolition
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