Acha Bhile Lahinch Road, Ennis, Co. Clare
Extension and external alterations to a creche in Ennis, including a new play area and bin compound.
2360104 · Clare County Council · Lodged 11 April 2023
- Reference
- 2360104
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 April 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to construct an extension to an existing creche facility at Acha Bhile. The works will also include external alterations to the building's elevations, an enclosed play area, and a bin compound.
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Official record
Development description
For external alterations to elevations and to construct an extension to the creche and to provide an enclosed play area and bin compound together with associated site works and services at creche
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 An Gallan Nua, Loughville, Lahinch Roadprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €330,397 | 52 m |
| 5 An Gallan Ard, Lahinch Road, Ennisprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €330,397 | 53 m |
| 9 An Gallan Nua, Loughville, Ennisprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €385,022 | 66 m |
| 11 An Gallan Nua, Loughvilleprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €167,401 | 73 m |
| 161 Acha Bhile, Lahinch Road, Ennis | Feb 2025 | €218,000 | 96 m |
| 160 Acha Bhile, Lahinch Road, Ennis | Sept 2025 | €220,000 | 114 m |
| 140 Acha Bhile, Lahinch Road, Ennis | Jan 2026 | €155,000 | 165 m |
| 144 Acha Bhile, Lahinch Road, Ennis | Jan 2026 | €155,000 | 165 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 received11 April 2023
- Further information requested1 June 2023
- Application withdrawn6 March 2024
In the area
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- Granted130 m away
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