For the following development: a).

Application details

Planning reference

2560319

Council

Clare County Council

Proposal description

For the following development: a). refurbish and convert the former Irish College building for use as a proposed residential cultural and educational centre with overnight visitor accommodation to include elevational changes and internal modifications; b). construct an extension to the main building to facilitate a proposed new entrance; c). refurbish and convert the former toilet and shower block building into a self-contained two-bedroom unit for overnight visitor accommodation including elevational changes and internal modifications; d). refurbish and convert the former dorm building into two no. self-contained two-bedroom units for overnight visitor accommodation including elevational changes and internal modifications; e). refurbish and convert the former wash house building into a self-contained two-bedroom unit for overnight visitor accommodation including elevational changes and internal modifications; f). refurbish and convert the former headmaster’s accommodation building into a self-contained four-bedroom unit for overnight visitor accommodation including elevational changes and internal modifications; g). refurbish and convert the former classroom building into ground floor remote working hub and first floor self-contained two-bedroom unit for overnight visitor accommodation including elevational changes and internal modifications; h). refurbish and convert the former teaching building to a proposed mixed use building consisting of an administration / office unit, one no. one-bedroom caretakers’ accommodation unit and one no. two-bedroom managers accommodation unit; i). construction of a new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA); j). provision of a garden area; k). provision of a parking area; l). upgrade of the existing private wastewater treatment system; m). all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with the application

Location / address

Kilcredaun , Carrigaholt , Co. Clare

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

29 May 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

26 Jun 2026

Final grant date

29 Jul 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   29 May 2025

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   26 Jun 2026

3. Final grant

   29 Jul 2026