Planning Permission Ireland
Awaiting decisionChange of useDecision was due 23 July 2026

Ennis Abattoir, Tulla Road Lifford, Ennis Co. Clare V95 EY82

Conversion of an abattoir into a gym, demolition of a cattle shed, and construction of four padel courts.

2660141 · Clare County Council · Lodged 10 March 2026

Reference
2660141
Authority
Clare County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
PERMISSION
Received
10 March 2026

Summary

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This application proposes changing the use of the existing abattoir to a gym with an exterior leisure area. It also includes the demolition of a cattle shed and the construction of four padel courts with car parking, supported by a Natura Impact Statement.

Change of usegympadelrecreationdemolition

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Official record

Development description

To (a) change the use of the abattoir to a gym and to carry out alterations to the buildings to include an exterior leisure area, and (b) demolition of the cattle shed and (c) construct 4 no. Padel courts with carparking together with associated site works and services. A natura impact statement (nis) has been included in the application

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Mixed UseRE
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: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site

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.

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
10 Shannon Park, Ennis, Co Clarenot full market priceJul 2025€235,000201 m
Apt 2 Pine Apts, Lifford Rd, EnnisMay 2026€480,000213 m
47 Castlerock, Tulla Road, EnnisDec 2025€370,000218 m
20 Fergus View, Cappahard, Tulla Road EnnisJan 2026€308,000282 m
10 Fergus View, Cappahard, Tulla Rd EnnisMay 2025€275,000285 m
Tulla Road, Ennis, Co ClareFeb 2025€150,000293 m
33 Shannon Park, Ennis, Co ClareDec 2025€230,000296 m
5 Corrovorrin Ave, Ennis, Co ClareJun 2026€300,000299 m

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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

  1. Application received10 March 2026
  2. Further information requested1 May 2026
  3. Further information received15 May 2026
  4. Decision due23 July 2026

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