To carry out the following development: for the redevelopment and change uses of a former the Mars Cinema…

Application details

Planning reference

268007

Council

Clare County Council

Proposal description

To carry out the following development: for the redevelopment and change uses of a former the Mars Cinema and Dance Hall and adjacent House. The proposed development will include: 1. Change of use of an existing residential terraced house to commercial and multi-use amenity. 2. Enhance and change the entire site to a multi-use facility that will include community, amenity, sports, educational, commercial offices, heritage and exhibition uses. 3. Erect a canopy to the existing Art Deco entrance along with building signage. 4. Make elevational changes to a) Frances Street that includes the introduction of a Bow-way and b) to the existing building. 5. Demolish a mid-section to the existing buildings and construct a two-storey infill extension. 6. Complete Public realm enhancement works to the road and footpath to Frances Street. 7. All ancillary proposed site and building works. This development is located within Kilrush's Architectural Conservation Area. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, an Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on the project, and the screening report accompanies the application. In accordance with Articles 81 and 120 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, as amended, Clare County Council has concluded from an EIA screening determination that no significant effects on the environment are likely as a result of the proposed development and that an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required

Location / address

The Mars Hall/Cinema & House, Frances Street, Kilrush Co. Clare

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

15 May 2026

Council decision

UNCONDITIONAL

Council decision date

14 Jul 2026