Drumcliffe, Ennis, Co Clare
An extension to the existing Drumcliffe Burial Ground in Ennis is proposed, adding 350 plots.
228004 · Clare County Council · Lodged 1 July 2022
- Reference
- 228004
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 July 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves improvement works and an extension to the existing burial ground. It will deliver approximately 350 double plots, ash plots, access road improvements, 29 parking spaces, footpaths, and a Columbarium and Reflectance Garden.
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Official record
Development description
- To carry out the following development: improvement works to st brigids section e and the development of an extension to the existing burial ground at drumcliffe, ennis, co clare. The development will include
- Circa 350 double plots and provision for ash plots
- Access road improvements including lay-bys, turning circle and traffic calming measures
- Parking; 23 standard spaces, 6 wheelchair accessible spaces, footpaths, drainage, planting and landscaping including columbarium and reflectance garden
- Associated site works. In accordance with the habitats directive, appropriate assessment screening has been carried out on the project. An environmental impact assessment (eia) screening determination has been made and concludes that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development
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.”
National zoning type: Community facilities
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 planKey dates
Timeline
- Application received1 July 2022
- Decision due10 October 2022
- Application withdrawn14 July 2022
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