Smithstown Road, Ballycasey More, Shannon Co. Clare
Proposed development
For proposed development which will consist of the construction of a light industrial manufacturing facility with ancillary office space measuring circa 3,630m² comprising, A. a naturally lit high-bay workspace and a two-storey annex comprising administration and office spaces, sanitary and staff welfare facilities, B. The provision of external public lighting, a standalone ESB substation and switch room building, an enclosed external building services enclosure and an enclosed waste storage compound, C. Two new site entrances from the perimeter public roadways; a HGV entrance from the north off Smithstown Road to a dedicated goods yard and a second entrance from the east for all other vehicles, D. Parking for 76 cars, of which 17 are EV Charging spaces and 4 are Universal Access spaces, 38 bicycles under a covered shelter and a vehicular set-down zone, E. New ground level corporate signage to be placed at the south-west side of the adjacent roundabout on the Smithstown Road, F. Roof and ground mounted photovoltaic panels, building signage, ancillary soft and hard landscaping and all associated site works and services. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Decision due
- 18 Dec 2025
Timeline
Application received
24 Oct 2025
Decision due
18 Dec 2025
Decision: conditional
18 Dec 2025
Grant issued
29 Jan 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
for the Change of use of commercial building granted planning under reference No P21-313 to an Adult Day Services Hub which will comprise of minor Elevational changes and Internal modifications to comprise of 6 Facility rooms, Toilet facilities and Passenger Lift. We also intend to apply for permission for an external garden activity space to rear of Building including all ancillary site works
the development will consist of (a) the construction of 27 no. two-storey dwelling houses, (b) 6 no. two storey dwelling houses, with optional additional attic bedroom accommodation (C) 6 no single storey dwelling houses (Total no. of 39 houses) (d) Pedestrian Connectivity to Bothar an Aerfoirt (R471) (e) all ancillary site works (f) connection to previously applied for roads, paths and services under Planning Ref. P21-372, P21-1397 and P24-60182 A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies this application
for the proposed development which consists of the provision of corporate back-lit signage in the form of a new advertisement structure at ground level to be placed at the north-east side of the roundabout on the Smithstown Road and at the entrance to Shannon Airport Business Park – East. The signage proposal is intended to replicate signage proposals submitted under Clare County Council planning application reference P25-60656 at the opposite side of the roundabout
of a portacabin originally granted under planning reference no. P16/253 and subsequently granted retention permission under planning reference no. P21/631. Retention permission for outdoor disabled access toilet, laundry shed and three number outdoor pods which were required to satisfy the Covid 19 regulations originally granted under planning reference no. P21/631 including ancillary site works
for development which will consist of the construction of a stand-alone sports hall building measuring circa 330m², comprising a double height general purpose sports hall and children's performance space, staff and student sanitary facilities, storage areas, a services plant room, a re-heat kitchen facility, building signage, external public lighting and all associated site works. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement
for development which will consist of the construction of a mixed-use commercial building (Warehouse) comprising a gross floor area of 6,095sq.m. with ancillary office accommodation (1,000sq.m.), new access road off Smithstown Road, new site entrance, loading bays, HGV circulation and parking,122 No. on-site parking spaces, boundary fencing, ESB Sub-Station, demolition of existing derelict structures, relocation of existing overhead power lines, and connection to existing utilities together with ancillary site development works