Lynch Park, Shannon, Co. Clare
Upgrading of soccer and training pitches to all-weather astro turf with lighting in Shannon.
2560711 · Clare County Council · Lodged 20 November 2025
- Reference
- 2560711
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves upgrading existing soccer and training pitches to all-weather astro turf pitches, complete with perimeter fencing and lighting. It also includes the provision of a perimeter walkway with public lighting.
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Official record
Development description
For the following: a) upgrade existing soccer pitch and training pitch area to all weather astro turf pitches with perimeter fencing and lighting, b) provision of walkway around the perimeter of the pitches along with public lighting, c) all related ancillary works related to the proposed works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“This category of zoning provides for the use of land for the provision of sports grounds/playing pitches, golf courses, tennis courts and other active indoor and outdoor recreational facilities etc.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other
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 planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Allen Park, Shannon, Clare | May 2025 | €200,000 | 209 m |
| 2 Fergus Drive, Shannon, Co Clare | Apr 2025 | €10,425,586 | 214 m |
| 9 Allen Park, Shannon, Clarenot full market price | May 2025 | €190,000 | 245 m |
| 8 Allen Park, Shannon, Clare | May 2026 | €270,000 | 249 m |
| Apt 10, Cedar House, Drumgeely | Jun 2025 | €120,000 | 261 m |
| 1 Maple House, Shannon, Clare | May 2025 | €155,000 | 263 m |
| 9 Fergus Rd, Shannon, Clare | Sept 2025 | €190,000 | 273 m |
| 72 Corrib Dr, Shannon, Clare | Nov 2025 | €269,000 | 329 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received20 November 2025
- Further information requested22 January 2026
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