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
AI-generatedThe 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.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
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
“Land zoned for airport development shall be used for airport-related uses, buildings, infrastructure and services and compatible aviation-related businesses and industries”
Objective set by the Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan (2012–2029). 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 planKey dates
Timeline
- Application received23 May 2025
- Decision due17 July 2025
- Decision issued17 July 2025
- Grant issued21 August 2025
- Permission expiry20 August 2030
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