5 The Crescent, Lifford, Ennis
Change of use of an existing granny flat to an independent dwelling in Ennis.
2083 · Clare County Council · Lodged 13 February 2020
- Reference
- 2083
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 February 2020
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 59.56 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to convert an existing granny flat into an independent dwelling. The works will also include making alterations to the rear and side of the structure and constructing a boundary wall.
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 a change of use from existing granny flat (granted planning permission ref p05/41 old etc reference) to independent dwelling together with permission to make some alterations at the rear and side of the existing structure and to construct a boundary wall including all ancillary site services and works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“The obj. for land zoned ‘existing residential’ is to conserve & enhance the quality and character of the areas, to protect residential amenities and to allow for small scale infill development which is appropriate to the character and pattern of Dev”
Objective set by the Ennis and Environs (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Crescent, Lifford, Ennis | Dec 2025 | €315,000 | 13 m |
| 14 Ivy Hill, Gort Rd, Ennis | Feb 2026 | €360,000 | 58 m |
| Cornillon, 13 Kincora Park, Ennis | Mar 2026 | €162,500 | 146 m |
| 24 St Senans Rd, Ennis, Co Clare | Oct 2025 | €340,000 | 176 m |
| 43 Ivy Hill, Lifford, Ennis | Aug 2025 | €165,000 | 201 m |
| 54 Ivy Hill, Gort Rd, Ennis | Sept 2025 | €302,000 | 225 m |
| 6 Fernhill, Gort Rd, Ennisnot full market price | Mar 2025 | €300,000 | 252 m |
| 22 The Green, Lifford, Ennisnot full market price | Jan 2026 | €100,000 | 269 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 2020
- Decision due18 December 2020
- Decision issued18 December 2020
- Appeal submitted22 January 2021
- Appeal decided19 July 2021
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