Drumdigus, Kilmurry McMahon, County Clare
Change of use of a parochial house to a community space within the curtilage of a protected church in Kilmurry McMahon.
2560565 · Clare County Council · Lodged 16 September 2025
- Reference
- 2560565
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 September 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to change the use of Kilmurry McMahon Parochial House from residential to community space featuring a meeting room, kitchen, and multi-purpose rooms. The site is within the curtilage of St. Mary's Church, a protected structure, though no changes to the church itself are proposed.
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Official record
Development description
For change of use of kilmurry mcmahon parochial house from residential use to community space use featuring a meeting room, kitchen and multi-purpose rooms and all other necessary ancillary services. The application site is within the curtilage of a protected structure, rps no 893 st. Mary's church. The subject application does not propose any changes or alterations to the protected structure or its curtilage
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 Kilmurry McMahon 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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Timeline
- Application received16 September 2025
- Decision due10 November 2025
- Decision issued5 November 2025
- Grant issued8 December 2025
- Permission expiry7 December 2030
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