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Awaiting decisionChange of useDecision due in ~4 weeks (23 August 2026)

Drumcliff, Lees Road, Co. Clare V95 W560

Conversion of part of an existing changing room building into a coffee hatch with a new canopy.

268008 · Clare County Council · Lodged 15 May 2026

Reference
268008
Authority
Clare County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
PERMISSION
Received
15 May 2026

Summary

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The project proposes changing the use of the east corner of the existing building from a changing room to a coffee hatch. Works include removing internal blockwork and toilets to create a preparation area, constructing a new northern canopy, replacing windows with service hatches, and installing external signage.

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Development description

  • To carry out the following development: the proposed works shall include for the following
  • Change of use of the east corner of the existing building from changing room to coffee hatch
  • Remove internal blockwork and toilets from existing changing rooms 7 & 8 to create new self-contained preparation area and coffee hatch
  • Construct new canopy to the north of the existing building
  • Replace existing windows on the north elevation and and lower sill level to allow for service hatches to new coffee hatch, remove existing window at east elevation and replace with new door
  • Install new electrical sockets, sinks and counter space required for new coffee hatch
  • Install new external signage as required. In accordance with the habitats directive, appropriate assessment screening has been carried out on the project. An environmental impact assessment (eia) screening determination has been made and concludes that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and an eia is not required

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RecreationOS
“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

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  1. Application received15 May 2026
  2. Decision due23 August 2026

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