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2660207

31 Mar 2026

Status: APPEALED

for the development of the Slievenalicka wind turbine in the townlands of Tooreen, Slievenalicka, Drumbaun & Lackamore (although no infrastructure will be sited within Lackamore townland), County Clare. The development will consist of: • Construction of 1 wind turbine with a maximum overall blade tip height of 150m. • Construction of associated turbine foundations, crane pad hardstand and assembly areas. • Construction of one permanent 38 kV electrical on-site substation with one control building with welfare facilities, all associated electrical switchgear, security fencing, underground cabling, drainage infrastructure, and all ancillary works. • All associated internal underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the on-site Substation. • Upgrade of existing tracks, roads and provision of new site access roads to facilitate construction & operation of the wind farm. • Two borrow pits. • One peat repository area for peat & spoil management. • Construction of one temporary construction compound. • Development of internal site drainage. • Permanent & Temporary tree felling to accommodate the construction & operation. • Signages and • All associated site development works. This application is seeking 10-year planning permission, along with a 35-year operational life for the wind farm from the date of its commissioning. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413). The planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. When a notice is issued in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

Clare County Council

Tooreen , Slievenalicka , Drumbaun & Lackamore

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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2660185

25 Mar 2026

Status: APPEALED

to retain (a) variations and modifications to the building elevations and site boundaries as granted permission under P17-18; (b) the existing use of the building as a workshop for servicing/repair of vehicles and plant hire machinery and for storage of plant and machinery, and the existing use of the site for the storage of plant and machinery and associated site cabins; (c) hardstanding / concrete and gravel surfaced yard areas for the storage and associated use of plant and machinery; (d) 2 no. storage containers; (e) temporary portaloo; (f) retention of the existing entrance and access road from the public road; (g) provision of secure boundary treatment, screening and all associated works; (h) provision/retention of a petrol interceptor, surface water drainage/attenuation works, connection to water supply, and all associated ancillary site works

Clare County Council

Lismulbredda , Darragh , Ennis

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660152

12 Mar 2026

Status: APPEALED

for the development which will consist of: (i) the amalgamation of 3 no. ground floor retail units to provide for a single retail unit (c.966 sq.m gross floor area) including an ancillary alcohol sales area (c.61sqm); (ii) minor external alterations to the elevations to include automatic sliding entrance door, new glazed shopfronts, vinyl window coverings and a screened plant area to the north of the unit, shopfront signage also including a free-standing sign (5.7m x 2.1m) at the car park entrance; (iii) replacement shutter and entrance door to the loading area; and (iv) all ancillary site services and site development works

Clare County Council

Ground Floor Retail Units Heather Hill House , Limerick Road , Ennis Co. Clare

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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2660148

11 Mar 2026

Status: APPEALED

to demolish a pump house and construct 41 no. dwelling houses comprising 3 no. 4 bedroom detached houses, 10 no. 2 bedroom bungalows, 10 no. 2 bedroom semi-detached houses, 18 no. 3 bedroom semi-detached houses and all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been included in the application

Clare County Council

Dock Road , Ballyquin Td. Tuamgraney , Co. Clare

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660128

5 Mar 2026

Status: APPEALED

for development which will consist of the construction of telecommunications infrastructure comprised of; an 18 metre monopole support structure (21.1m overall structure height to top of omni antennas) carrying antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment, together with new ground level equipment cabinets, fencing and all associated site works. The proposal includes the removal of an existing 10 metre wooden pole with emergency services equipment to be replaced onto the new support structure

Clare County Council

Eir Exchange , Ballyminoge , Scarriff Co. Clare

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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2560839

22 Dec 2025

Status: APPEALED

for development of this site at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, Doonbeg, Kilrush, Co. Clare, V15 KH39. The development will consist of: a) The construction of new golf tee boxes serving Holes 3 and 17, including associated turfing, edging, contouring and grading works to integrate the golf tee boxes into the existing golf course layout and design; b) The demolition and removal of a section of the existing internal access road, and the realignment and construction of a new and upgraded internal access road, including all associated works and services; c) Landscaping and remodelling of adjoining improved grassland areas, including minor contouring, low earth mounding to improve visual screening, integration of the new golf tee boxes and associated walkways, the formation of a pond and associated wetland areas, and the expansion and enhancement of the existing improved grassland; and, d) All associated site development works, including earthworks, temporary fencing, reseeding, landscaping, ground reinstatement and any ancillary works required to facilitate the development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared for this development and is submitted with this planning application

Clare County Council

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel , DoonbegKilrush , Co. Clare

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560838

22 Dec 2025

Status: APPEALED

for development of this site at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, Doonbeg, Kilrush, Co. Clare, V15 KH39. The development will consist of: a) The demolition of the existing event marquee and its associated service areas; the demolition of Doughmore House, including its associated shed, concrete yard, boiler and plant room to the rear. All associated hardstanding, access roads, foundations, services, utilities and site infrastructure relating to the above elements will be removed. b) The construction of a new single-storey ballroom building, comprising a main function room; lobby and pre-function areas; reception space; bar and lounge areas; champagne and tea stations; bridal suite; guest WCs; staff facilities; kitchen and catering areas; chair and bar stores; internal service and plant spaces; an external service yard; and a partially covered external terrace. c) The reconfiguration, upgrading and extension of existing car parking and internal circulation areas, including revised vehicular and pedestrian routes, set-down areas, bicycle parking provision, resurfacing, lighting, and all associated hard and soft landscaping works. d) Site development and landscape works, including embankments, regrading and contouring, footpaths, paved areas, planting, boundary treatments, surface water and foul drainage works, services and utilities connections, and all works required to integrate the development into the existing hotel campus. e) All ancillary site development, excavation and infrastructural works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared for this development and is submitted with this planning application

Clare County Council

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel , DoonbegKilrush , Co. Clare V15 KH39

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560794

12 Dec 2025

Status: APPEALED

the proposed development, on an overall site of 3.58 hectares, will consist of: A co-located Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Compound with associated internal access tracks; Access to the proposed BESS compound will be from the R466 local road and will consist of the use of an existing quarry entrance in the townland of Leitrim which will be upgraded as permitted as part of the Fahy Beg Wind Farm (under Clare County Council Ref: 23148 & ACP Ref 317227); Installation of grid code compliance equipment to facilitate an under-the-fence connection to the adjacent Fahy Beg 38kV substation. The grid code compliance equipment will include: Backup Generator, Neutral Earthing Resistor (NER), Auxiliary House Transformer, Marshalling Kiosks; 3 no. spare parts shipping containers (measuring 12.2 m (L) x 2.4 m (W) x 2.6 m (H)); and Associated ancillary development. Installation of 32 no. Battery Energy Storage Units comprising metal shipping containers housing batteries (measuring 6 m (L) x 2.4 m (W) and 2.9 m (H) each), and associated ancillary control and ventilation units; Installation of 8 no. Medium Voltage (MV) Inverter Stations comprising metal shipping containers housing the inverter, MV transformer, and an MV-LV room (measuring 6 m (L) x 2.4 m (W) and 2.9 m (H) each); Installation of 1 no. water storage tank (measuring 5.15 m (L) x 4.15 m(W) x 2.58 m (H)); Construction of 250m of new access tracks; Provision of a crane hardstanding area to facilitate lifting operations on site (280m2); Provision of 10 no. car parking spaces (8 no. standard parking spaces, and 2 no. accessible parking spaces); Reprofiling of the existing cut slope embankment with the erection of a gabion basket retaining wall measuring 75m in length and 2.5m in height, and construction of a reinforced fill slope embankment; Underground electrical and communications cabling; Security lighting, CCTV and communications mast; Provision of 150m of Sound reflective barriers; Security fencing and gates; Drainage system including on-site surface water attenuation ponds; Tree felling of 0.19 Ha (1,890m2) to facilitate required clearance for BESS compound, associated earthworks and drainage infrastructure; Removal of 109m of hedgerow to facilitate development of the BESS compound, and replanting of 109m at perimeter locations; and All associated ancillary site development and vegetation clearance works including landscaping and hedgerow reinstatement. The Applicant requests that the development be

Clare County Council

Within the townlands of Woodpark TD and Leitrim TD , near Bridgetown , Co. Clare

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560560

11 Sept 2025

Status: APPEALED

for a proposed solar farm development which is located across the townlands of Ballycunneen, Drumline, Ballycasey More, Clonmoney West, Firgrove, and Ardkyle, in County Clare. The development will consist of: • Linear arrays of solar PV panels on ground mounted steel supported structures with associated cabling and ducting (including underground cable grid connection to the Drumline 110kV substation); • 2 no. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) locations associated with interconnecting cable routes; • 11 no. proposed single storey MV stations; • A co-located Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installation (including 20 No. containers with cells and 5no. containers with PCS MV stations); • Site perimeter fencing; • Palisade double security gates at all temporary (3No.) and permanent (3 Nno.). site entrances; • Site access tracks including passing and turning bays; • On-site pole mounted CCTV cameras; • 2no. temporary construction compound/carpark/material storage areas with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing; • 8 no. steel storage containers; • 5 no. turning bays; • 3 no. temporary construction stage wheel wash systems; • Temporary soil storage areas; and • All associated and ancillary works. The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring 98ha. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational period of 40 years. The total capacity of Solar PV on the site is estimated to be up to 60MW. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413). x YES NO If YES above, important to note that the planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Appropriate Assessment Screening Report (AASR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared for this development and submitted with this planning application

Clare County Council

Ballycunneen Drumline Ballycasey More , Clonmoney West Firgrove & Ardkyle , Co. Clare

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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2560529

29 Aug 2025

Status: APPEALED

for (a) 12 no. 2MW Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) generators; (b) 6 no. self-bunded 69m3 HVO tanks; (c) 6no. self-bunded 6m3 AdBlu tanks; (d) a 182m2 electrical/control building: (e ) a customer electrical compound complete with a transformer; (f) an ESB compound connected to the existing adjacent 110kV ESB substation situated immediately east of the proposed development; (g) a fuel loading bay complete with a 7,700L forecourt separator; (h) on site surface soakaways; (i) task lighting columns; (j) 3m high perimeter security fencing and compound separation; (k) new road entrance off the R458; (l) all associated internal access roads, car parking, surface water collection, ducting as required to deliver the works. The proposed development will include connection to public water mains. There is no sewer connection required as foul and process waste will be collected in an underground sealed tank and emptied by a specialist waste service provider. An Appropriate Assessment Screening Report has been prepared for the site. The application relates to a development which comprises an activity requiring an industrial Emissions Directive (IED) licence.

Clare County Council

Drumline , Co. Clare

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560520

27 Aug 2025

Status: APPEALED

for the development of Illaunbaun Wind Farm in the townlands of Tooreen, Slievenalicka, Illaunbaun, Drumbaun & Lackamore (although no infrastructure will be sited within Lackamore townland), County Clare. The development will consist of: • Construction of 5 wind turbines with a maximum overall blade tip height of 150 m. • Construction of associated turbine foundations, crane pad hardstand and assembly areas. • Construction of one permanent 38 kV electrical on-site substation with one control building with welfare facilities, all associated electrical switchgear, security fencing, underground cabling, drainage infrastructure, and all ancillary works. • All associated internal underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the on-site Substation. • Upgrade of existing tracks, roads and provision of new site access roads to facilitate construction & operation of the wind farm. • Two borrow pits. • Three peat repository areas for peat & spoil management. • Construction of one temporary construction compound. • Development of internal site drainage. • Permanent & Temporary tree felling to accommodate the construction & operation. • Signages and • All associated site development works. This application is seeking 10-year planning permission, along with a 35-year operational life for the wind farm from the date of its commissioning. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413) Yes x No The planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. When a notice is issued in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) & Screening for Appropriate Assessment have been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

Clare County Council

Tooreen , Slievenalicka Illaunbaun , Drumbaun and Lackamore Co Clare

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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Applications by area

Top Clare localities in the imported the latest year.

Ennis
Doolin
DoonbegKilrush
Ballyea
Ballyquin Td. Tuamgraney
Caher
Clonlara
Clonmoney West Firgrove & Ardkyle
Cloontra East Knockshanvo
Drumbaun & Lackamore
Drumbaun and Lackamore
Drumline

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 20252
Sept 20251
Oct 20251
Dec 20253
Jan 20261
Feb 20262
Mar 20268
Apr 20261

Areas in Apr 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Caher

Status in Apr 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

APPEALED

Types in Apr 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

RETENTION

Planning activity and trends

Based on the latest 12 months of imported planning data for this council.

Applications

19

Latest registered

17 Apr 2026

Most active area

Ennis

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

1

Month change

-7

Monthly trend

Apr 2026

-7

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Area overview

Ennis accounts for 19%

Ennis19%
Doolin13%
DoonbegKilrush13%
Ballyea6%
Ballyquin Td. Tuamgraney6%
Caher6%

Status mix

APPEALED accounts for 100%

APPEALED100%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 79%

PERMISSION79%
RETENTION21%