Showgrounds Road, Clonroad Beg, Ennis Co Clare
Construction of a new air dome for a multi-use gym and sports activities at Clare Leisure World.
23358 · Clare County Council · Lodged 21 June 2023
- Reference
- 23358
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 June 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of an 1,872 square metre air dome housing a gym, indoor astroturf, spin rooms, and associated facilities. The project also includes ground-mounted solar PV panels and all associated site works.
- Floor area
- 1,872 m²
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 the development of an air dome (1,872m2) for multi-use gym and sports activities. The air-dome includes a gym, indoor astroturf, spin rooms and associated facilities on the grounds of the existing clare leisure world. Works to include ground mounted pv installation and all associated site works. The existing facility is currently fully serviced by existing services
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“The use of land zoned for ‘commercial’ purposes shall be taken to include the use of the lands for commercial and business uses including offices, service industry, warehousing and the facilitation of enterprise/retail/office type uses as appropriate”
National zoning type: Commercial, retail
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Drumbiggle Rd, Ennis, Co Clare | Mar 2026 | €235,000 | 147 m |
| 22 Westwood, Golf Links Road, Ennis | Jul 2025 | €365,000 | 186 m |
| 34 Westwood, Golf Links Road, Ennisprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €340,969 | 199 m |
| 33 Westwood, Golf Links Road, Ennisprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €330,396 | 214 m |
| 17 Drumbiggle Dr, Ennis, Co Clare | Feb 2026 | €254,000 | 230 m |
| 14 Westwood, Golf Links Rd, Ennis | Jan 2026 | €391,000 | 257 m |
| 11 Drumbiggle Dr, Ennis, Co Clare | Jan 2026 | €224,000 | 266 m |
| 12 Maiville, Kilrush Rd, Ennis | Feb 2025 | €272,000 | 271 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 received21 June 2023
- Decision due15 August 2023
- Decision issued14 August 2023
- Grant issued19 September 2023
- Permission expiry18 September 2028
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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Showgrounds Road , Clonroad Beg Ennis , Co. Clare
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To construct 4 no housing units along with all associated site works and services
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20598ClareLodged 28 Aug 2020Housing estate
- Granted210 m away
To RETAIN works including roof structure above garage, adjoining meeting room and additional blockwork on…
Drumbiggle Road , Ennis , Co Clare
20445ClareLodged 2 Jul 2020Retention
- Refused220 m away
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211127ClareLodged 27 Oct 2021Retention
- Awaiting decision220 m away
To RETAIN works including roof structure above garage, adjoining meeting room and additional blockwork on…
Drumbiggle Road , Ennis , Co. Clare
19421ClareLodged 27 May 2019Retention
- Granted220 m away
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1883ClareLodged 8 Feb 2018Extension
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