St John's National School, Drumgeely Avenue, Shannon Co Clare
Single-storey extension and alterations to St John's National School in Shannon.
211310 · Clare County Council · Lodged 9 December 2021
- Reference
- 211310
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 December 2021
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a single-storey extension and various alterations to the existing school building, including all associated site works.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
For a single storey extension and alterations to existing school including all 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 Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan (2012–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Allen Park, Shannon, Clare | May 2025 | €200,000 | 99 m |
| 9 Allen Park, Shannon, Clarenot full market price | May 2025 | €190,000 | 131 m |
| 8 Allen Park, Shannon, Clare | May 2026 | €270,000 | 135 m |
| 2 Fergus Drive, Shannon, Co Clare | Apr 2025 | €10,425,586 | 146 m |
| 9 Fergus Rd, Shannon, Clare | Sept 2025 | €190,000 | 165 m |
| 72 Corrib Dr, Shannon, Clare | Nov 2025 | €269,000 | 269 m |
| 10 Deilginis, Shannon, Clare | Mar 2025 | €175,000 | 335 m |
| 1 Maple House, Shannon, Clare | May 2025 | €155,000 | 345 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 received9 December 2021
- Decision due11 February 2022
- Decision issued10 February 2022
- Grant issued15 March 2022
- Permission expiry14 March 2027
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