To carry out the following development: Up-grading of the public realm of O'Connell Square…

Application details

Planning reference

208004

Council

Clare County Council

Proposal description

To carry out the following development: Up-grading of the public realm of O'Connell Square, comprising shared surfacing in natural stone materials; street furniture; feature street lighting; interactive pavement fountains with tapered step surround; demountable umbrella structures; tree planting; signage and all ancillary site works. Up-grading of the public realm of High Street, comprising shared surfacing in natural stone materials; replacement street lighting; street furniture; signage and all ancillary site works. Up-grading of the public realm of Bank Place, comprising re-surfacing of footways in natural stone materials; replacement street lighting; street furniture; tree planting; signage and all ancillary works. Up-grading of the public realm of Old Barrack Street, comprising re-surfacing of footways in natural stone materials; replacement street lighting; signage and all ancillary works. Up-grading of the public realm of Barrack Square, comprising shared surfacing in natural stone materials; street furniture; feature street lighting; lightweight canopy structure; tree planting; signage and all ancillary site works. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on the projects. 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 form the proposed development. Ennis is a recorded monument and place (RMP) and is classified as an historic town by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. These works are located within an Architectural Conservation Area and there are a number of Protected Structures within the vicinity. An Archaeological Impact Assessment has been carried out on the projects in recognition of the National Monuments (amendment) Acts 1930-2014; Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) established under section 12 of the National Monuments (amendment) Act 1994; Architectural Heritage (national inventory) and Historic Monuments (miscellaneous provisions) Act 1999.

Location / address

O'Connell Square High Street Bank Place Old Barrack Street & Barrack Square, Clonroad Beg, Ennis

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

12 Jun 2020

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

14 Sept 2020