Ryan Inn, O' Brien's Bridge, Co. Clare
Conversion of the derelict Ryan Inn pub into a dwelling house with extensions in O'Brien's Bridge.
2460345 · Clare County Council · Lodged 25 July 2024
- Reference
- 2460345
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 July 2024
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 135.2 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to convert a derelict public house into a single dwelling. The project includes renovating the building, demolishing a rear extension, constructing a new single-storey rear extension and a two-storey side extension with a drive-through arch, converting the attic, and building a garage and shed.
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Official record
Development description
- For the change of use of an existing derelict public house for use as a dwelling house. Permission is also being sought for the following to facilitate the change to a dwelling house
- 1) renovation of the existing building to include elevational changes
- Demolition of existing single storey extension to the rear
- Construction of a single storey extension to the rear
- Construction of a two storey side extension to include a drive through arch (to access the rear yard)
- Conversion of the existing attic space including provision of rooflights to the front roof slope and a dormer structure to the rear
- Construction of garage and shed to rear of property and
- All associated site development works
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 O'Briensbridge Settlement Plan (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commons, O'Brien'S Bridge, Co Limerick | Jun 2026 | €30,000 | 149 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 received25 July 2024
- Further information requested17 September 2024
- Further information received4 February 2025
- Decision due3 March 2025
- Decision issued28 February 2025
- Grant issued2 April 2025
- Permission expiry1 April 2030
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