Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 17 July 2025

Shannon Airport, Rinenna South, Shannon Co. Clare

Construction of an Advanced Aerial Mobility Research Lab and hangar apron at Shannon Airport.

2560298 · Clare County Council · Lodged 23 May 2025

Reference
2560298
Authority
Clare County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
23 May 2025
Residential units
1
Floor area
2345 m²

Summary

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The project involves building an Advanced Aerial Mobility Research Lab with a new hard-surfaced hangar apron and taxiway connection. It includes 48 parking spaces, EV charging, a photovoltaic array, a substation, and a new pumping station, accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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Development description

For the construction of an advanced aerial mobility research lab with a new hard surfaced hangar apron and taxiway to existing taxiway. The works include connection to n19 for site access via currently approved planning ref 23-96, the provision of 48no. Carparking spaces which include accessible spaces, ev charging areas, set-down area, secure bicycle parking spaces, louvred plant/refuse store, photovoltaic array, reconfiguration of airside/landside boundaries, building signage and a single storey substation/switchroom with all ancillary landscaping and associated site works & services including rising main with installation of a new pumping station to facilitate connection to existing airport infrastructure. The planning application is accompanied by a natura impact statement

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

AirportTU
Land zoned for airport development shall be used for airport-related uses, buildings, infrastructure and services and compatible aviation-related businesses and industries

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Key dates

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  1. Application received23 May 2025
  2. Decision due17 July 2025
  3. Decision issued17 July 2025
  4. Grant issued21 August 2025
  5. Permission expiry20 August 2030

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