2460644: Of the following: (a) to retain the existing layout of the building as a single unit with no subdivision. The existing layout as a single unit is inconsistent with the planning permission Reg. Ref: 06/21048 (Ennis Town Council reference), which permitted subdivision of the building into 6 No. separate units; (b) minor changes to the internal configurations to the approved layout under Reg. Ref: 06/21048 to accommodate the use as a single unit; and (c) minor changes to the external elevations including reconfiguration of the glazed screens to the North and West elevations, revised door and window layouts to the West and South elevations and new high level windows to the North elevation (front elevation). Planning PERMISSION is sought for: (a) minor internal amendments comprising of insertion of doors to existing cores; (b) External works including car parking (54 No. spaces), refuse storage works, HGV turning areas and associated and ancillary works, all as previously permitted but not carried out under Reg. Ref: 06/48; and (c) Provision of a new second floor level of circa 543 sq.m gross for plant/storage use associated with the existing use. This will increase the total gross floorspace of the building to circa 4,455 sq.m. There is no change proposed to the use permitted under Reg. Ref: 06/21048 (Ennis Town Council reference).
Connaught House, Gort Road Industrial Estate, Gort Road
DecisionConditional grant
Decided20 May 2025
Application typeRETENTION
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Site
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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 / 018021d8-d3c8-40a6-98c0-0eb7e8eac960.pdf / Document 808973Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / Ca718b1b-a09c-4705-bffa-f5d98ba67e12.pdf / Document 788263Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / E3eb3d66-fbe6-4247-a110-54d7ad4e976b.pdf / Document 809083Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 0b99d75c-8e3b-4eb4-bb97-78cd586a33a8.pdf / Document 819752Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 3786b189-228a-4bf5-8a9a-d45a7d387d28.pdf / Document 788261Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 053430f0-130f-4c78-9526-2ddf2684e80c.pdf / Document 788262Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 30c55b84-3b0b-465a-8a39-f29814a1af09.pdf / Document 808971Source PDF
- F I Request LetterSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / A2a1ba87-b757-4362-b108-c4ea3e33ced6.pdf / Document 788264Source PDF
Nearby precedent
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- 21963To use existing vacant unit as a pet crematorium for domestic animals. Works involve internal alterations and the provision of an internal domestic pet cremation machine with associated flues on the roof and all ancillary works / 0.1 km away / 04 November 2021Conditional grant
- 2560476To construct warehouse to include cycle assembly area, storage area, staff room, kitchenette, staff WC and to connect to ancillary services / 0.1 km away / 25 September 2025Conditional grant
- 17634To provide 20 car parking spaces, 1 no. bus parking space including access road / path to rear of site, enlarge entrance access to site to include 2 no. entrance gates along with all associated site works and services / 0.1 km away / 09 October 2017Conditional grant
- 2360092The construction of a new day services building with office accommodation at first floor level and all associated site works / 0.1 km away / 12 May 2023Conditional grant
- 2660236For development consisting of the provision of additional floor area at first floor level to provide additional office accommodation within the existing training centre building envelope, the installation of new windows at first floor level, and all associated site works. RETENTION permission is also sought for internal alterations as constructed, including the subdivision of former workshop, canteen and office areas / 0.1 km away / 29 May 2026Conditional grant
- 2560225Is being sought for (A) demolition of defective rear porch (B) construction of two storey extension to the rear of existing dwellinghouse. (C) construction of First floor extension over existing garage (D) change of use for domestic garage to sitting room (E) changes to elevations and all associated site development works / 0.1 km away / 19 June 2025Conditional grant
- 2560015For alterations to the vehicular entrance layout and the car-parking layout previously granted planning permission under planning reference P21/930 and all associated site development works at the rear and side of Unit 20, / 0.2 km away / 13 March 2025Conditional grant