Summer Hill, Clonlara, Co Clare
Pedestrian bridge replacement, gate installations, and canal crossing improvements in Clonlara.
19603 · Clare County Council · Lodged 23 July 2019
- Reference
- 19603
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 July 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works include erecting a new pedestrian gate near the River Shannon, replacing an existing footbridge at Conway's Canal with a steel footbridge, and improving a vehicle crossing by removing rubble and installing concrete slats. A new pedestrian gate will also replace a damaged rear entrance at Summerhill House, with environmental protection measures planned near the Lower Shannon SAC.
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Official record
Development description
To consist of (a) erect a new swing type pedestrian gate to improve access to the river bank adjacent to the existing pedestrian bridge crossing the river shannon. (b) erect a galvanised steel footbridge incorporating handrails and access ramps to replace the existing footbridge at the conway's canal crossing approx 50m upstream of where the canal flows into the river shannon. (c) improve the existing vehicle crossing of conway's canal by removing in stream masonry rubble and erecting precast concrete slats to span the crossing. (d) erect a new 'swing type' pedestrian gate to replace existing damaged rear entrance to summerhill house. Temporary works will include the erection of slit fencing and mats in the vicinity of the works to protect the integrity of the lower shannon sac. The planning application will include an appropriate assessment screening report & natura impact statement.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rathlinn, Castleconnell, Co Limerick | Oct 2025 | €900,000 | 309 m |
| 15 Rathlinn, Castleconnell, Limerick | May 2025 | €565,000 | 408 m |
| Apartment 5a, Castlecourt Centre, Castleconnell | Oct 2025 | €232,000 | 464 m |
| 10 Meadowbrook, Castleconnell, Limerick | Jan 2025 | €273,000 | 478 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 July 2019
- Decision due16 September 2019
- Decision issued13 September 2019
- Grant issued14 October 2019
- Permission expiry13 October 2024
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