Ennis Road, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare V95 FX59
Construction of a hurling wall and floodlights at an astroturf pitch in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
2560040 · Clare County Council · Lodged 31 January 2025
- Reference
- 2560040
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 January 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to construct a 3.6-metre-high hurling wall on the north boundary of a proposed astroturf pitch. It also includes the installation of 12-metre-high floodlighting at the four corners of the pitch.
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Official record
Development description
For the construction of 3.6 metre high hurling wall to north boundary of proposed astroturf pitch. We are also applying for permission to install 12 metre high floodlighting to the four corners of the proposed astroturf pitch granted under planning reference number p24/60201 including ancillary site 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.”
Objective set by the Newmarket on Fergus Settlement Plan (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Presbytery, Ennis Road, Newmarket On Fergus | Aug 2025 | €375,000 | 100 m |
| Kilmore, Ennis Rd, Newmarket On Fergus | Jan 2026 | €315,000 | 105 m |
| 8 Ennis Rd, Newmarket On Fergus, Co Clare | Jun 2026 | €295,000 | 176 m |
| 2 Stoney Court, Newmarket On Fergus, Clare | Apr 2026 | €330,000 | 185 m |
| 593 Glen Aifreann, Newmarket On Fergus, Clare | Apr 2026 | €250,000 | 194 m |
| 6 Avondale, Newmarket On Fergus, Clare | Jan 2026 | €150,000 | 196 m |
| 38 Kilnasoolagh Park, Newmarket On Fergus, Co Clare | Nov 2025 | €180,000 | 223 m |
| 23 Kilnasoolagh Park, Newmarket On Fergus, Ennis | Mar 2026 | €170,000 | 260 m |
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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 received31 January 2025
- Further information requested24 March 2025
- Further information received17 June 2025
- Decision due6 August 2025
- Decision issued28 July 2025
- Grant issued1 September 2025
- Permission expiry31 August 2030
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