Aillwee Caves, Ballycahill Td, Ballyvaughan Co Clare V95 EV59
Demolition and replacement of aviary units and retention of a reception building at Aillwee Caves.
2395 · Clare County Council · Lodged 21 February 2023
- Reference
- 2395
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 February 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development at Aillwee Caves involves the demolition of existing aviary units, a wall, a shed, and visitor seating. It proposes new aviary units and a boundary wall, alongside the retention of the existing Birds of Prey reception building and toilet block.
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Official record
Development description
- For the following development
- To demolish existing aviary units, existing rc wall / recycling area, existing shed and existing visitor seating
- For new aviary units, new rc boundary wall and associated fencing
- Retain existing birds of prey reception building and adjacent toilet block, including ancillary site works
The historical record
How commercial applications have been decided in Clare County Council
92% granted
of 450 commercial applications granted, refused or part-granted by Clare County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 88%14,381
- All categories in Clare County Council
- 93%9,526
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 February 2023
- Decision due17 April 2023
- Decision issued17 April 2023
- Grant issued22 May 2023
- Permission expiry21 May 2028
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