Smithstown

436 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Smithstown, from 0 m² to 62,795 m² (6.28 ha, 15.52 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 94 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 274 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Light Industry (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 118 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.1Commercial (Commercial, retail)
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 25 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 22 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Agriculture
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 10 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Enterprise (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S1Community (Education)
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.2General Industry (General industry)
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M1Mixed Use (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1Low Density Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3Neighbourhood Centre (District, neighbourhood centre)
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N5Utilities (Solid waste)
  Shannon Town and Environs Local Area PLan, Clare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 14 Jul 2026Conditional

  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

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2660458

• 10 Jul 2026N/a

  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

  Permission, 27 homes · Clare County Council, 2660449

• 22 Jun 2026Conditional

  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

  Retention · Clare County Council, 2660406

• 11 Jun 2026Conditional

  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

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2660384

• 20 Apr 2026N/a

  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

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2660253

• 6 Mar 2026Conditional

  the construction of an extension consisting of new Reception / Visitors Centre, internal alterations, amendments to entrance hard landscaping & car-parking, signage to building, alterations to existing elevations and all associated site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2660134

• 24 Feb 2026Conditional

  for the following development: (a) Construction of side extension to existing dwelling house for the purpose of ancillary living accommodation; (b) RETENTION of private garage/ workshop to rear of dwelling house; (c) All associated site works and services

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2660095

• 3 Feb 2026Conditional

  to retain Existing single storey extension to the rear of main building presently used as a Workshop and display area. Retention permission for the omission of work not undertaken comprising of Coffee shop and elevational changes as granted under planning Reference P19/103 including ancillary site works

  Retention · Clare County Council, 2660048

• 20 Nov 2025Conditional

  of a specialist grout rig testing structure comprising a steel frame surface-bolted to a concrete foundation slab, with rendered block work to the lower section, profiled metal cladding to the upper elevations, an openable single-skin roof, roller shutter and personnel access doors, external signage, and all associated site development works

  Retention · Clare County Council, 2560712

• 5 Nov 2025Conditional

  for (a) The Construction of an extension to existing Aircraft Museum Building to the south of existing building with an area of 585m2. (b) The Construction of a building with an area of 475m2 with a height of 9metres close to existing south boundary. (c) The construction of an extension to existing building to comprise of a Mini-Cinema with an area of 26m2.(d) The Construction of a Two storey extension to existing Main building to comprise of Coffee Shop, Gift shop, Kids Zone, Serving area, Toilets, Reception, New Entrance, Lift, Observation tower and Conference Room with an area of 400m2 with internal modifications including all ancillary Site Works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2560677

• 24 Oct 2025Conditional

  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

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2560656

• 6 Aug 2025Conditional

  for 1) Construction of a new 540 m2 fully bunded sodium hypochlorite building with a 60 m2 lower mezzanine floor and 10 m2 upper mezzanine floor, including 2No. external underground brine storage tanks; 2) Construction of a new 102 m2 mezzanine floor extension to an existing storage area within an existing warehouse; 3) Construction of a new 32 m2 extension to an existing ESB substation on site; 4) Demolition of an existing internal ramped accessway and removal of 2 No. existing temporary containers off site; 5) All ancillary site development works and services to facilitate the development including drainage, external plant, external pipework to adjacent storage tank and utility connections. The proposed development site is controlled by an Industrial Emissions Licence (Register No. P0076-02) authorised by the Environmental Protection Agency.

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2560489

• 4 Aug 2025Conditional

  for change of use of an existing office suite previously granted planning permission under (PL Ref 06-252) into a (x2) bedroom apartment.

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2560479

• 29 Apr 2025Conditional

  for development which will consist of (a) the construction of two no. single storey dwelling houses to replace two no 2 storey dwelling houses on sites 21 and 22 (b) Minor adjustment to adjacent open space (c) services connections and site works, all to that previously granted under Planning Ref. 24-60182

  Permission, 2 homes · Clare County Council, 2560226

• 28 Apr 2025Conditional

  for development which will consist of proposed roof-mounted photovoltaic, PV, panels on the existing profiled metal roof and alI associated siteworks

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2560218

• 2 Apr 2025Conditional

  for development which will consist of the construction of an extension to main building and associated site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2598

• 6 Mar 2025Conditional

  for development which will consist of proposed roof-mounted photovoltaic, PV, panels on the existing profiled metal roof and alI associated siteworks

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2560104

• 19 Feb 2025Conditional

  of (a) stairs, 1st floor offices, stores, toilets and fenestration changes (b) change use of ground floor from indoor soft play centre including coffee bar and diner granted under P06/1224 to retail / showroom with offices, toilets and warehousing/storage to the rear together with all associated site development works

  Retention · Clare County Council, 2560072

• 14 Feb 2025Conditional

  for development which will consist of permission for 1.) a new 2 storey office building with ancillary laboratories, canteen, gymnasium, meeting rooms and reception of 2250.5 sqm, 2.) a new single storey, double height truck maintenance shed of 587.4 sqm 3.) associated parking spaces including 101 no. car parking spaces, 3 no. van parking spaces and 30 no. secure bicycle parking spaces, 4.) solar photovoltaic panels at roof level to office building, 5.) alterations to the use of and modifications to the previously permitted entrance (Planning Reference No. P18/1010), 6.) internal road layout, landscaping, external lighting and boundary treatment, 7.) new surface water attenuation area, 8.) New foul water drainage pipework and pump station to service the new office building and maintenance shed connecting to the existing site infrastructure and discharging to the public network via the existing site connection 9.) new concrete dry storage area of 2194 sqm with associated surface water attenuation, 10.) new pedestrian entrance gate and sheltered waiting area, 11.) building signage and all ancillary site works above and below ground. The proposed development site is controlled by an Industrial Emissions Licence (Register No. P0076-01) authorised by the Environmental Protection Agency

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2560064

• 13 Feb 2025N/a

  for development at Chemifloc Ltd. (Shannon), Block D12, Smithstown Business Park, Shannon, Co Clare. The development will consist of proposed roof-mounted photovoltaic, PV, panels on the existing profiled metal roof and alI associated siteworks.

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2560059

• 18 Oct 2024Conditional

  for the construction of phase 2 extension to existing Aircraft Display building and Permission for the construction/installation of a rotary wing (helicopter) shelter including ancillary site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2460512

• 26 Sept 2024Conditional

  for construction of extension to existing aircraft display building with a link to main central building to facilitate 3 more display aircraft including ancillary site works. RETENTION permission for minor changes to the original building as built (originally granted under planning reference P21-306)

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2460463

• 19 Aug 2024Conditional

  for development which will consist of proposed roof-mounted photovoltaic, PV, panels on the existing profiled metal roof and all associated site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2460388

• 3 May 2024Conditional

  for development at an existing hotel consisting of: extension to Second Floor to accommodate additional 29 no. Bedrooms; extension to First Floor to accommodate additional 6 no. bedrooms; alterations to existing layout of part ground floor and part first floor; new lift and all associated site works including provision of additional parking

  Permission · Clare County Council, 24149

• 26 Apr 2024Conditional

  for development which will consist of (a) the construction of 13 no. two storey dwelling houses, (b) 15 no. two storey dwelling houses with optional additional attic bedroom accommodation. Total no. of 28 houses (c) all ancillary site works (d) connection to previously applied for roads, paths and services- Planning Ref. P21-372 and Planning Ref. P21-1397. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies this application

  Permission, 28 homes · Clare County Council, 2460182

The 25 most recent of 80 applications.

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

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Smithstown.

Recorded monuments

• CL051-141 Ringfort - unclassified
  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.

• CL051-142 Enclosure
  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.

• CL051-143001 Earthwork
  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.

• CL051-143002 Castle - tower house
  Description

  See attached document with details from Risteárd Ua Cróinín and Martin Breen, The Castles and Tower-houses of Co. Clare (unpublished report). Uploaded courtesy of R. Ua Cróinín and M. Breen. Date of upload: 18 December 2014

• CL051-144 Enclosure
  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.

• CL051-193 Fulacht fia
  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.

• CL051-196001 Fulacht fia
  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.

• CL051-196002 Fulacht fia
  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.

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Smithstown.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. 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).

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Smithstown, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are made ground and water.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_696 (ZIP).

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. 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.

No address of the register names Smithstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare.

Name

Smithstown · Baile na nGaibhne

Area

1,249,968 m² (125 ha, 308.87 acres)

Civil parish

Drumline, and its townlands

Barony

Bunratty Lower

Electoral division

Clenagh, the unit of the census

Census 2022

10,905 people lived in 4,042 households in the Clenagh electoral division. 65% of households owned their home. 27% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballycasey Beg, Ballycasey More, Culleen, Knockaun, Tullyvarraga

Placenames

Smithstown on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, 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.