4 & 5 Lower Drumbiggle Road, Ennis, Co. Clare
Demolition of rear extensions and construction of new rear extensions to two cottages in an architectural conservation area.
258004 · Clare County Council · Lodged 30 May 2025
- Reference
- 258004
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 May 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works involve the demolition of existing rear extensions and the upgrade of two existing cottages, including the construction of two new rear extensions. The project also includes footpath upgrades and connection to existing site services within an architectural conservation area.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- To carry out the following works. The works will consist of the following
- The demolition of existing rear extensions, and upgrade works to the existing cottages, including two new extensions to the rear
- Connections for both cottages and proposed extensions to existing site services
- The upgrade and extension of existing footpath
- All ancillary and associated works. The development involves the carrying out of works to the exterior of structures which are located within an architectural conservation area and would materially affect the character of the area concerned. In accordance with the habitats directive, appropriate assessment screening has been carried out on the project, and the screening report accompanies the application. In accordance with articles 81 and 120 of the planning & development regulations 2001, (as amended), clare county council has concluded from an eia screening determination that no significant effects on the environment are likely as a result of the proposed development and that an environmental impact assessment is not required
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“The use of land for ‘mixed use’ developments shall incl. the use of land for a range of uses, making provision, where appropriate, for primary and secondary uses e.g. commercial/retail development as the primary use with residential dev. as secondary”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Carmody St, Ennis, Co Clare | Feb 2026 | €390,000 | 69 m |
| 3 Summerhill, Ennis, Co Clare | Jun 2025 | €220,000 | 70 m |
| 1 Ahernes Tce, Carmody St, Ennis | Feb 2026 | €210,000 | 95 m |
| 1st Floor Apt, Upper Market Street, Ennis | Jan 2025 | €180,000 | 100 m |
| 18 Parnell Court, Summerhill, Ennis | Nov 2025 | €178,000 | 100 m |
| 6 Ahern Terrace, Carmody St, Ennis | Feb 2025 | €150,000 | 115 m |
| 3/4 Market St, Ennis, Co Clare | Jun 2025 | €300,000 | 115 m |
| 2 Barrack Court, Barrack St, Ennis | Apr 2025 | €274,000 | 153 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 received30 May 2025
- Decision due4 September 2025
- Decision issued15 September 2025
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