The Cloister, 49 Abbey St, Ennis Co. Clare
Proposed development
To carry out the following development: The proposed works shall include for the following: 1) Change of use of the building from permitted multi-use community spaces including arts studios, classrooms, conference spaces, exhibition and heritage spaces, tourism space, kitchen/cafe, adopted under Part 8 Ref. No. 24-8016 to a new tourism experience building inclusive of exhibition space, community space, retail and offices. 2) New open plan entrance & arrivals courtyard on the western facing range to be created by demolishing the existing doorway, adjacent wall, first floor terrace & by lowering the parapet walls, The smooth plaster render is to be removed in this area only, to expose the buildings original construction. Proposed new floating metal canopy cover. 3) New visitor reception area, toilet block, office space, plant rooms and exhibition areas on the ground with new passenger lift to service all three floors. 4) First floor office and staff welfare area, meeting room, multi-purpose community and education room. 5) Attic/second floor storage areas and plant room. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on this project. The screening report accompanies the planning application. 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. This development proposes works to a protected structure, RPS No: 736 / NIAH No: 2000141 as noted in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Volume 4, and that is part of a National Monument No. 170 / RMP CL033-082001-Ennis Friary Complex
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- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Decision due
- 16 Aug 2026
Timeline
Application received
8 May 2026
Decision due
16 Aug 2026
Decision: unconditional
14 Jul 2026
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to carry out development which will consist of the following: (i) Demolition of the existing dwelling / former guest house on the site. (ii) Construction of a new emergency accommodation building, part three-storey and part two-storey in height, providing temporary accommodation and associated support facilities. (iii) Provision of a new boundary wall, landscaping works, and a children's play area. (iv) Connections to existing site services and all associated ancillary site development and enabling works. In accordance with the Habitats Directive and the provisions of Article 250 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), Appropriate Assessment Screening of the proposed development has been carried out to assess, in view of best scientific knowledge, if the development, individually or in combination with other plans or projects, would be likely to have a significant effect on a European site. It has been determined that an Appropriate Assessment is not required in respect of this proposed development. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening determination has been made. It has been determined that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and concluded that an Environmental impact Assessment is not required
to RETAIN commercial building as constructed currently used as a garage together with all associated site development works and services
to create a new enterance along with ancillary site works
to (a) construct own door entrance and new staircase to serve existing 1st floor residential accommodation (b) carry out external fenestration and internal layout changes together with all associated site development works and services
to construct a vehicle entrance with one parking space to the front of existing dwelling, with all associated site works
for development which will consist of the conversion of previous upstairs “ over the shop type” accommodation into a standalone apartment, removal of an internal stairs and construction of a fire rated independent staircase to the rear of the building together with all associated and ancillary site works