Clarehill

222 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Clarehill, from 4 m² to 57,506 m² (5.75 ha, 14.21 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 22 neighbouring parcels touch it.

• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Ennis and Environs, Clare · 168 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M1Mixed Use (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  Ennis and Environs, Clare · 26 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Mixed Use (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Ennis and Environs, Clare · 10 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Ennis and Environs, Clare · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Agriculture
  Ennis and Environs, Clare · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3Community (Community facilities)
  Ennis and Environs, Clare · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Buffer Space (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Ennis and Environs, Clare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N2.2Utilities (Wastewater)
  Ennis and Environs, Clare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• O2Water Bodies (General)
  Ennis and Environs, Clare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N2.1Utilities (Water)
  Ennis and Environs, Clare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N3.2Utilities (Electricity)
  Ennis and Environs, Clare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 5 Feb 2026Conditional

  for the development of a vehicle storage and inspection building with office space, welfare facilities and a forensic inspection area; yard areas for vehicle storage and inspection; security fencing; lighting; upgraded entrance/exit; parking; access road; wastewater treatment system and percolation area; and all associated site works at Clarehill, Clarecastle, Co. Clare. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2660056

• 3 Feb 2026N/a

  for the development of a vehicle storage and inspection building with office space, welfare facilities and a forensic inspection area; yard areas for vehicle storage and inspection; security fencing; lighting; upgraded entrance/exit; parking; access road; wastewater treatment system and percolation area; and all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2660047

• 18 Dec 2025N/a

  for the development of a vehicle storage and inspection building with office space, welfare facilities and a forensic inspection area; yard areas for vehicle storage and inspection; security fencing; lighting; upgraded entrance/exit; parking; access road; wastewater treatment system and percolation area; and all associated site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2560802

• 27 Jun 2024Refused

  to (a) Convert existing post office and residential accommodation to 2 No. 2 Bedroom Apartments and 1 No. 3 Bedroom Apartments with the redesign of the front elevation (b) To Demolish existing garage to rear (c) to construct 2 No. 1 Bedroom Apartments onto existing apartments granted under planning reference No. 23-60152 (d) to remove part of North eastern boundary wall to allow through traffic (e) to construct car parking and bin storage together with all associated site development works and connection to public services

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2460299

• 17 Oct 2023Conditional

  to RETAIN a variation of design and as constructed two-storey extension as previously granted under Planning Permission Reference P8/24338

  Retention · Clare County Council, 2360436

• 24 Jul 2023Conditional

  to RETAIN the Construction of an extension to side and rear of existing public house to comprise of meeting room, Extension of Lounge, Lobby and Kitchen as part of existing public house including ancillary site works

  Retention · Clare County Council, 2360270

• 20 Jun 2023Conditional

  of the following (a) rear extension to dwelling house (b) covered patio area, (c) shed and (d) garden room, together with all ancillary site development works and services

  Retention · Clare County Council, 2360218

• 16 May 2023Conditional

  to (a) Convert, alter and extend former butchers’ shop and residential accommodation to 2 No. two-bedroom apartments. (b) demolish former abattoir and sheds and construct 6 No. one-bedroom apartments (c) construct vehicular entrance from rear lane, car parking and bin storage together with all associated site development works and connections to public services

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2360152

• 22 Mar 2023Conditional

  of alterations to side elevation of existing dwelling house

  Retention · Clare County Council, 23182

• 8 Feb 2023Conditional

  for development, the development consists of the construction of a domestic garage on existing foundation with existing finished floor constructed under P07-1718 and associated site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2363

• 1 Feb 2023Conditional

  to a) remove external utility & W.C. b) construct a side and rear extension to existing dwellinghouse together with all associated site development works and services

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2360011

• 25 Mar 2022Conditional

  to complete the construction of two no town houses, to include connections to services and all necessary ancillary works. Construction to date authorised under Planning Permission P03/970

  Permission, 2 homes · Clare County Council, 22260

• 8 Apr 2021N/a

  to complete the construction of 2 no town houses, to include connections to services and all necessary ancillary works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 21312

• 11 Mar 2021Conditional

  to demolish an existing dwelling house & domestic garage and to construct a social housing development. The development will consist of ten number three bed units, two number two bed units, a single four bed unit, site development works and connection to utility services

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 21211

• 24 Jun 2020Conditional

  to apply for a 10 year planning Permission for development which will consist of the phased demolition of all existing buildings, structures and infrastructure on, in, over and under the site of the existing Roche pharmaceutical plant at Clarehill td, Clarecastle, County Clare, including the existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and all associated ancillary infrastructure, with the exception of the ESB compound on Clarehill, the cottage to the north of the site which fronts onto Patrick Street, existing hedgerows and tree cover, all tie in points to utilities and to discharge points at the site boundary, and site boundary fencing. The existing security hut at the main entrance to the site from Clarehill, the existing internal road network, and existing site utilities; including storm water network, water supply network, fire watermain, fire pump house and electrical transformers, will remain for the duration of the proposed development, to be removed upon completion of the proposed development. The phased demolition will require a fenced demolition contractor's compound, to include offices, welfare facilities, material storage areas, bunded storage, and all associated ancillary structures. The demolition contractor's compound will be accessed via the existing entrance from Clarehill, to include a wheelwash and weighbridge. The proposed development will also consist of the phased remediation of three Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs) within the site boundary namely AEC1, the main processing area; AEC2 in the vicinity of the WWTP and the landfill area. The phased remediation will include bulk excavation within temporary negative pressure enclosures, including decontamination units, backfilling of excavated areas, the use of vapour and groundwater extraction wells, and a modular vacuum plant. The proposed development will also include a fenced remediation contractor's compound, contractor's car park, and a container storage area. The remediation contractor's compound will be accessed via the existing access to the south of Clarehill, with new temporary security hut, wheelwash and weighbridge. The proposed development will also generally consist of: stockpiling areas within the site; the construction of internal temporary fencing; silt fencing, temporary extension to the existing stormwater drainage, water supply and firewater supply systems; existing medium voltage supply at 10kV; Please view Newspaper or Site Notice for the remainder of description

  Permission · Clare County Council, 20420

• 12 Jun 2020Conditional

  for development consisting of the construction of an extension to the front of existing dwelling house and associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 20388

• 18 Dec 2019Conditional

  to erect a modular office building to facilitate workers during the site decommissioning and to carry out all associated ancillary works. This application refers to an Establishment which holds an Integrated Pollution Control Licence and to which the European Communities (Control of Major Accident Hazards involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2006 applies

  Permission · Clare County Council, 19988

• 31 Oct 2019Conditional

  to RETAIN an extension to the side of the existing public house/dwelling house consisting of a domestic kitchen and dining area

  Retention · Clare County Council, 19842

• 7 Nov 2018Unconditional

  to extend the appropriate period of Planning Permission P14/54 for the construction of two semi-detached houses

  Extension of duration · Clare County Council, 18892

• 31 Jan 2018N/a

  to construct garage/shed

  Permission · Clare County Council, 1858

• 4 May 2017Unconditional

  to Extend the Appropriate Period of Planning Permission P11-448 for the construction of a new three-storey building and other development works

  Extension of duration · Clare County Council, 17329

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Lower River Shannon SAC 002165
• Special Protection Area: River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries SPA 004077
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Fergus Estuary And Inner Shannon, North Shore 002048

Recorded monuments

• CL041-088 Burial ground
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

• Clarehill, Clarecastle6 sales

Name

Clarehill · Cnoc an Chláir

Area

624,935 m² (62.49 ha, 154.42 acres)

Civil parish

Clareabbey, and its townlands

Barony

Islands

Electoral division

Clareabbey, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Clare Commons, Creggaunnahilla, Lissan East

Placenames

Clarehill on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.