# Madara, Co. Clare: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Quin, barony of Bunratty Upper, Co. Clare; in Irish Maigh Dara. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 240,790 m² (24.08 ha, 59.5 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 57 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 588 m² - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): R2 Existing Residential, the zone with the most parcels - Planning (National Planning Applications): 18 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Quin, https://everytownland.com/clare/parish/quin.md - Barony: Bunratty Upper - Electoral division: Quin, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 1,524 people lived in 533 households in the Quin electoral division. 79% of households owned their home. 53% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes. - County: Co. Clare, https://everytownland.com/clare.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/7978 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 31823 - Centre: latitude 52.820074, longitude -8.873471 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 57 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Madara, from 44 m² to 147,758 m² (14.78 ha, 36.51 acres); 9 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 1487687: 147,758 m² (14.78 ha, 36.51 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1487687.md - Parcel 3575195: 23,870 m² (2.39 ha, 5.9 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3575195.md - Parcel 1473165: 15,559 m² (1.56 ha, 3.84 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1473165.md - Parcel 1493439: 14,252 m² (1.43 ha, 3.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1493439.md - Parcel 5098117: 10,220 m² (1.02 ha, 2.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5098117.md - Parcel 1461967: 1,271 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1461967.md - Parcel 1492619: 1,254 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1492619.md - Parcel 1448356: 1,097 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1448356.md - Parcel 2455504: 987 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455504.md - Parcel 5049688: 890 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5049688.md - Parcel 2455463: 846 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455463.md - Parcel 2455507: 808 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455507.md - Parcel 2455466: 790 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455466.md - Parcel 2455457: 781 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455457.md - Parcel 1468173: 768 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1468173.md - Parcel 1483812: 757 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1483812.md - Parcel 2455471: 745 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455471.md - Parcel 1446113: 702 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1446113.md - Parcel 2455462: 693 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455462.md - Parcel 4868843: 676 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4868843.md - Parcel 4754602: 672 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754602.md - Parcel 4754440: 672 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754440.md - Parcel 2455465: 663 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455465.md - Parcel 1446116: 643 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1446116.md - Parcel 4754481: 627 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754481.md - Parcel 4754432: 614 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754432.md - Parcel 2455469: 597 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455469.md - Parcel 4754590: 597 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754590.md - Parcel 2455506: 588 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455506.md - Parcel 4386839: 585 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4386839.md - Parcel 2455514: 576 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455514.md - Parcel 4868803: 541 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4868803.md - Parcel 4754331: 540 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754331.md - Parcel 4754628: 531 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754628.md - Parcel 1493000: 527 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1493000.md - Parcel 3112555: 511 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3112555.md - Parcel 2455455: 504 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455455.md - Parcel 2455511: 503 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455511.md - Parcel 2455453: 500 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455453.md - Parcel 2676476: 499 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2676476.md - Parcel 2455460: 475 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455460.md - Parcel 4754418: 467 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754418.md - Parcel 4754649: 463 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754649.md - Parcel 2455501: 461 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455501.md - Parcel 2455487: 452 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455487.md - Parcel 4754503: 442 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754503.md - Parcel 1493004: 434 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1493004.md - Parcel 4754487: 431 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754487.md - Parcel 4754462: 424 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754462.md - Parcel 2455451: 423 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455451.md - Parcel 4754582: 399 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754582.md - Parcel 4754569: 380 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754569.md - Parcel 2455461: 353 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2455461.md - Parcel 1468093: 154 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1468093.md - Parcel 4868816: 132 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4868816.md - Parcel 4754337: 127 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4754337.md - Parcel 5049683: 44 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5049683.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) - R2 Existing Residential (Existing residential): Quin Settlement Plan (Variation No. 1), Clare; 51 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://clarecdp2023-2029.clarecoco.ie/stage3-amendments/adoption/volume-1-written-statement-clare-county-development-plan-2023-2029-51406.pdf#page=442 - R1 Residential (New/proposed residential): Quin Settlement Plan (Variation No. 1), Clare; 5 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.clarecoco.ie/planning-and-building/development-plans-and-local-area-plans/clare-county-development-plan-2023-2029 - G1 Open Space (Open space, park): Quin Settlement Plan (Variation No. 1), Clare; 2 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://clarecdp2023-2029.clarecoco.ie/stage3-amendments/adoption/volume-1-written-statement-clare-county-development-plan-2023-2029-51406.pdf#page=442 - P1 Agriculture: Quin Settlement Plan (Variation No. 1), Clare; 1 parcel. The zoning objective in the plan: https://clarecdp2023-2029.clarecoco.ie/stage3-amendments/adoption/volume-1-written-statement-clare-county-development-plan-2023-2029-51406.pdf#page=442 ## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) 18 applications, newest first. - 22 Sept 2026, Clare County Council 2660620: N/a. Permission, 1 home. for the demolition of the existing original dwelling house, excluding the existing extension to the rear which will not be demolished, and the construction of a replacement dwelling and all ancillary works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660620/0 - 17 Sept 2026, Clare County Council 2660615: N/a. Permission, 1 home. to demolish the existing damaged dwelling and construct new dwelling along with all associated ancillary works on existing site located. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660615/0 - 14 Apr 2026, Clare County Council 2698: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. to demolish an existing dormer style dwelling constructed with defective concrete blocks, and to construct a replacement storey and a half style dwelling on the original dwelling footprint, with all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2698/0 - 26 Mar 2026, Clare County Council 2660194: Conditional. Permission, 2 homes. to construct an additional two no. dwelling houses within the existing development, previously authorised under planning permissions ref no’s P22/1039, P24/60359 and P25/60299 along with all associated site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660194/0 - 5 Mar 2026, Clare County Council 2660133: N/a. Permission. to construct an additional two no. dwelling houses within the existing development, previously authorised under planning permissions ref no’s P22/1039, P24/60359 and P25/60299 along with all associated site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660133/0 - 9 Jul 2025, Clare County Council 2560427: Conditional. Permission. to demolish the existing house and build a replacement dwelling & all ancillary works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560427/0 - 22 May 2025, Clare County Council 2560299: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. to construct an additional three no. dwelling houses within the existing development currently under construction, previously authorised under planning permissions ref no’s P22/1039 and P24/60359, along with all associated site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560299/0 - 10 Mar 2025, Clare County Council 2560115: N/a. Permission. for i) the construction of 4 no. two-storey dwelling houses, ii) the retention and completion of 4 no. dwelling houses (previously approved by planning permission reference no.’s: P22/1039 and P24/60359) in an altered location and iii) ancillary site works within the curtilage of the application site. An Appropriate Assessment Screening and Natura Impact Statement related to the application site is submitted with the planning application.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560115/0 - 13 Jan 2025, Clare County Council 2560009: N/a. Permission. for i) the construction of 4 no. two-storey dwelling houses, ii) the repositioning of 4 no dwelling houses previously approved for construction – relevant planning permission reference no.’s: P22/1039 and P24/60359 relates and iii) ancillary site works within the curtilage of the application site. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560009/0 - 19 Dec 2024, Clare County Council 2460656: N/a. Permission. for i) the construction of 4 No. two-storey dwelling houses, ii) the repositioning of 4 No. dwelling houses previously approved for construction – relevant planning permission reference No. P22/1039 and P24/60359 relates and, iii) ancillary site works within the curtilage of the application site. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460656/0 - 1 Aug 2024, Clare County Council 2460359: Conditional. Permission. to make alterations to the development previously authorised under planning permission ref no. P22/1039, to include: (a) minor amendments to the house positions on site; (b) amendments to the house floor plans and layouts; (c) amendments to fenestration and elevational treatments of dwellings; and (d) all associated site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460359/0 - 20 Sept 2023, Clare County Council 2360384: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. for the construction of a dwelling house with garage, ancillary site works and connection to public services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360384/0 - 10 May 2023, Clare County Council 23273: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. for development which will consist of the construction of a dwelling house, garage, ancillary site works and connection to public services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/23273/0 - 17 Nov 2022, Clare County Council 221039: Conditional. Permission. for a) To construct 8 No. semi-detached dwelling houses (16 houses in total) b) To amend access road and ancillary services permitted under planning ref P16/630 c) To provide temporary access road from public only in order to prevent machinery and builder providers accessing the site via the existing Maigh Dara housing estate. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/221039/0 - 7 Nov 2022, Clare County Council 221000: N/a. Permission. as follows - a) To construct 8 No. semi-detached dwelling houses (16 houses in total) b) To amend access road and ancillary services permitted under planning ref P16/630 c) To provide temporary access road from public road in order to prevent machinery and builder providers accessing the site via the existing Maigh Dara housing estate. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/221000/0 - 14 Sept 2022, Clare County Council 22816: Conditional. Permission, 4 homes. for (1) PERMISSION for development which will consist of the following (a) demolish existing substandard dwelling house and store (b) the provision of 4 no. serviced sites, including site development works, access road, and connection to public services (2) OUTLINE PERMISSION to construct 4 no. dwelling houses with garages on the above serviced sites. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/22816/0 - 23 Sept 2020, Clare County Council 20674: Conditional. Permission. will consist of the following: The installation of a new window in the living room on the ground floor. The window will be located on the south east elevation of the dwelling.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/20674/0 - 6 Nov 2018, Clare County Council 18887: Conditional. Retention. to RETAIN the conversion of a games room to a granny flat and to RETAIN a timber stud partition in the existing garage. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/18887/0 Applicants are not shown. ## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service) No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Madara. ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) The Sites and Monuments Record did not answer. ## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Madara. ## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland) - Radon: at the centre of the townland of Madara, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887 - Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred. - Terrain model: LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_692, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_692.zip (ZIP). - Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence. ## Downloads - DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/clare/madara.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/clare/madara.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/clare/madara.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Madara with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare: https://everytownland.com/clare.md ## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann) - Ballyhannan North: https://everytownland.com/clare/ballyhannan-north.md - Knocknagoug: https://everytownland.com/clare/knocknagoug.md - Quingardens: https://everytownland.com/clare/quingardens.md - Quinville South: https://everytownland.com/clare/quinville-south.md - Rinneen: https://everytownland.com/clare/rinneen-32076.md 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. --- Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation. Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged. - Page: https://everytownland.com/clare/madara - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/clare/madara