Barefield National School, Barefield, Ennis
Retention of three prefabricated school structures and permission for a new hurling practice wall at Barefield National School.
20174 · Clare County Council · Lodged 12 March 2020
- Reference
- 20174
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 12 March 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for three prefab structures currently used as a childcare facility, art/multipurpose room, and computer room. Additionally, full planning permission is sought to construct a new hurling practice wall.
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Official record
Development description
(1) to retain 3 no prefabricated structures for use as (a) a childcare facility (b) art room/multipurpose room (c) computer room (2) permission for development which will consist of the construction of a hurling practice wall and associated site works
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 Barefield Settlement Plan (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Timeline
- Application received12 March 2020
- Decision due1 July 2020
- Decision issued22 June 2020
- Grant issued23 July 2020
- Permission expiry22 July 2025
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