Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedCommercialDecided 13 November 2025

Newhall Estate, Newhall, Ennis Co. Clare

Conversion of a stable block into a mindfulness retreat and cafe within the curtilage of a protected structure.

2560144 · Clare County Council · Lodged 25 March 2025

Reference
2560144
Authority
Clare County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
25 March 2025

Summary

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Renovation and conversion of an existing stable block into a mindfulness and relaxation retreat. The facility will include 10 accommodation suites, studios, consultation rooms, a kitchen, a café, and associated site works within the curtilage of Newhall House, a protected structure.

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Residential units
10

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Official record

Development description

To a) renovate and convert existing stable block to a mindfulness and relaxation retreat consisting of a reception,10 one bedroom accommodation suites, lift shaft, stairwells, toilet block, 2 no studios, 3 no consultation rooms, office/studio, store, kitchen, café and construction of courtyard and cafe canopies b) install carparking, drainage, bin store, external lighting, enlarged septic tank and packaged media filter system together with all associated site development works and services at the above address. This application is accompanied by a natura impact statement (nis). This stable block is within the curtilage of newhall house which is a protected structure rps no:057

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

AgricultureRU
This zone is for the use of land for agricultural purposes and farming-related activities and to preserve the amenity of the town or village setting.

National zoning type: Agriculture

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.

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within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Newhall, Ennis, Co ClareApr 2026€2,600,00081 m

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Key dates

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  1. Application received25 March 2025
  2. Further information requested14 May 2025
  3. Further information received23 September 2025
  4. Decision due17 November 2025
  5. Decision issued13 November 2025
  6. Grant issued17 December 2025
  7. Permission expiry16 December 2030

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