St. Joseph's Hospital, Lifford, Ennis
Construction of two single-storey extensions and refurbishment works at St. Joseph's Hospital in Ennis.
2360302 · Clare County Council · Lodged 8 August 2023
- Reference
- 2360302
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 August 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves constructing two single-storey extensions and carrying out refurbishment works to the main hospital building. Although there is a protected structure on the hospital site, no works are proposed to it.
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Official record
Development description
To construct 2no. Single storey extensions, refurbishment works, and ancillary site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development to the main hospital building of st. Joseph’s hospital, lifford road, ennis. A protected structure is located on the site of st. Joseph’s hospital. No works are proposed to the protected structure as part of this application.
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: Health and related
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 The Green, Lifford, Ennisnot full market price | Jan 2026 | €100,000 | 94 m |
| 38 Gort Rd, Ennis, Co Clare | Apr 2026 | €260,000 | 150 m |
| St. Eymards, Lifford Road, Ennis | May 2026 | €255,000 | 154 m |
| 6 Fernhill, Gort Rd, Ennisnot full market price | Mar 2025 | €300,000 | 170 m |
| 6 The Crescent, Lifford, Ennis | Dec 2025 | €315,000 | 175 m |
| 14 Ivy Hill, Gort Rd, Ennis | Feb 2026 | €360,000 | 200 m |
| Cornillon, 13 Kincora Park, Ennis | Mar 2026 | €162,500 | 206 m |
| 50 Kincora Park, Ennis, Co Clare | Dec 2025 | €510,000 | 249 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 received8 August 2023
- Decision due2 October 2023
- Decision issued25 September 2023
- Grant issued27 October 2023
- Permission expiry26 October 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted100 m away
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2460639ClareLodged 13 Dec 2024Change of use
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2560530ClareLodged 29 Aug 2025Change of use
- Granted160 m away
To Extend the Appropriate Period of Planning Permission 12/1 (iPlan reference 12-21001) for a replacement…
5 Lifford Road , Kelly's Corner , Ennis
17469ClareLodged 15 Jun 2017New dwelling
- Awaiting decision170 m away
For the Construction of — New front entrance porch
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2560088ClareLodged 25 Feb 2025Extension
- Granted170 m away
For the construction of — new front entrance porch
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2560190ClareLodged 13 Apr 2025Extension
- Refused180 m away
For a change of use from existing granny flat (granted planning permission Ref P05/41 old ETC reference) to…
5 The Crescent , Lifford , Ennis
2083ClareLodged 13 Feb 2020Change of use
- Granted180 m away
For the following works, (A) Renovate and change the layout of the existing dwelling, (B) Construct a new…
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2076ClareLodged 12 Feb 2020Extension
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