2460366: For permanent retention of prefabricated single storey flat roof extension to rear and side of the existing school house building previously granted temporary permission under planning permission Ref: P19/878 and for the provision of additional prefabricated single storey flat roof extension to side of existing school building and all ancillary site works at School House, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Bunratty, Co. Clare.
School House, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Bunratty Co Clare V95WP63
DecisionConditional grant
Decided27 September 2024
Application typePERMISSION
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Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 3654eab9-af4a-4c2d-aa74-56cdffbb004c.pdf / Document 760188Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 7affc1f3-b773-4bda-970c-ddd51caac297.pdf / Document 760187Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 72ca69b0-cca5-4c90-a7dc-0ccc547444c2.pdf / Document 769262Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / Dccc3ce8-d603-4bf1-a11d-7591a0a00a3c.pdf / Document 760186Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 19878To RETAIN for 5 years a temporary development which consists of a prefabricated single storey flat roof extension to rear and side of the existing School House building with all associated site works / 0.0 km away / 23 December 2019Conditional grant
- 19365For a 10-year planning permission for the following works to the existing theme park and all associated landscaping and site development works at Bunratty Folk Park. The proposed works to the theme park will consist of; 1) The partial demolition of the education building and the demolition of the single story café extension; 2) The construction of a new experience building and an extension to the existing café; 3) Modifications to rear façade of the Welcome Building to provide a new Park exit; 4) New directional signage and gateways within the Park; 5) Modifications to the car park including the removal of the existing canopy, a revised layout of the existing car park, extension of the car park, the provision of 10 no. motor home spaces, bicycle spaces, improvements to the pedestrian crossing and new vehicle entrance; 6) The erection of 4 no. sculptures including a new sculpture at the entrance to the Park; 7) Restoration works to Bunratty House ( Protected Structure, RPS No. 078), the construction of a butterfly house within the existing walled garden and the partial removal and reconstruction of the existing boundary wall to provide access during construction; 8) Works to and within the curtilage of Bunratty Castle ( Protected Structure, RPS No. 260). The external works will consist of; (a) the installation of banners and a glazed graphic panel at the battlements, (b) a new pedestrian link, (c) the erection of a new medieval style tent, and (d) the erection of flagpoles, 9) The erection of road side signage; and 10) the construction of a playground, boardwalk and picnic area. The proposed development consists of the carrying out of works to Protected Structures. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report ( EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement ( NIS) have been prepared and submitted to the Planning Authority with the application / 0.1 km away / 15 November 2019Conditional grant
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- 211235For internal changes, replacement of thatch roof with natural slate and to retain external dining area with retractable roof and windows / 0.2 km away / 11 January 2022Conditional grant
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