2560298: For the construction of an Advanced Aerial Mobility Research Lab with a new hard surfaced hangar apron and taxiway to existing taxiway. The works include connection to N19 for site access via currently approved Planning ref 23-96, the provision of 48No. carparking spaces which include accessible spaces, EV charging areas, set-down area, secure bicycle parking spaces, louvred plant/refuse store, photovoltaic array, reconfiguration of airside/landside boundaries, building signage and a single storey substation/switchroom with all ancillary landscaping and associated site works & services including rising main with installation of a new pumping station to facilitate connection to existing airport infrastructure. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement
Shannon Airport, Rinenna South, Shannon Co. Clare
DecisionConditional grant
Decided17 July 2025
Application typePERMISSION
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Decision details
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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 / 3c7161df-358a-457c-9554-623a534dd11a.pdf / Document 823485Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 50adb0e6-c753-4ba2-9495-aafdcafa1304.pdf / Document 823483Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / C50c5bd7-d366-4f53-837c-f02cd69625fc.pdf / Document 831521Source PDF
- Planners Report / file 1 of 3Source: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 50737cda-db1e-479b-a93c-3c0ac0b27e0b.pdf / Document 823481Source PDF
- Planners Report / file 2 of 3Source: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / Effbbbbc-2212-4b92-ae33-998ab790ba17.pdf / Document 823481Source PDF
- Planners Report / file 3 of 3Source: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 80564bf6-7a33-4ab6-8487-127f4986e455.pdf / Document 823481Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 2296For development at Rineanna South, Shannon Airport, Co Clare. The development consists of the construction of a single storey high-bay Air Cargo Hub and logistics/distribution facility (2705m2) with ancillary single storey office area (335 m2). The works include a new site access and the provision of 42 no carparking spaces which include accessible spaces, secure bicycle parking spaces, louvred plant/refuse store, photovoltaic array, building signage and a single storey substation. The construction of new hard surfaced ancillary delivery/service yard with vehicular and HGV parking all ancillary landscaping and associated site works and services including the decommission of adjacent septic tank and installation of a new pumping station to facilitate connection to existing airport infrastructure. The planning Application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement / 0.0 km away / 31 March 2022Granted
- 22317To RETAIN a 99m2 single storey extension to the airport fire station fire tender bays. PERMISSION for development consists of the further construction of a 128m2 single storey extension to the airport fire tender bays / 0.3 km away / 27 May 2022Granted
- 191006For refurbishment works to existing coastal defence embankments at Shannon Airport, Shannon, Rineanna South, Co Clare. The proposed works include different combinations of armouring, top-soiling and grassing along the embankments. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared and is included in the application. An Environmental Impact Assessment screening report has been prepared and is included in the application. It concluded that an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required / 0.4 km away / 22 March 2021Granted
- 221086For development of a 110m2 extension to the southeast corner of the existing hangar building to facilitate G700 aircraft, including all associated site works / 0.6 km away / 02 February 2023Granted
- 21964For repair and refurbishment to a localised area of an existing car park to be repurposed as an Aerial Mobility Research Hub. Works to include one number ancillary office and perimeter fencing with all associated site works and services / 0.6 km away / 01 November 2021Granted
- 2560304For the demolition of existing metal framed cladded canopy within their lands at Shannon Airport and associated site clearance works along with all other site works to allow for future development on the site / 0.6 km away / 17 July 2025Granted
- 20886The development consists of the erection of a 68m linear, glazed and covered passenger walkway from departure gates area 1-5 to aircraft parking stand 26B / 0.7 km away / 12 January 2021Granted
- 17998Further to previously granted planning application Ref: P16-405 for amendments and additions to the car parking area and all associated site works and services. Previously granted were 202 nr. parking spaces. The new total will be 298 nr spaces (96 nr. additional) including 15 nr. accessible spaces and 29 nr. electrical car recharge spaces / 0.7 km away / 23 February 2018Granted