Planning application received: for development which will consist of the construction of a stand-alone sports hall building measuring circa 330m², comp

A planning application has been lodged with Clare County Council by Saint Aidan’s National School in Gort Na Rí, Smithstown Shannon for the construction of a new stand‑alone sports hall. The proposed building would cover roughly 330 m² and include a double‑height general purpose sports hall together with a dedicated children’s performance space. In addition to the main sporting areas, the design incorporates staff and student sanitary facilities, storage rooms, a services plant room and a re‑heat kitchen facility. Building signage, external public lighting and all associated site works are also part of the proposal.

The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement, which will assess the environmental effects of the development. The council received the submission on 11 June 2026, with a decision expected by 5 August 2026. No further details have been released at this stage regarding the design or construction schedule.

Saint Aidan’s National School has not yet issued any statements about the project beyond the planning application itself. The council will consider the submission in line with its existing procedures for school‑related developments, and a decision will be communicated once the review is complete.

For full details of the proposal and the associated documentation, see Clare County Council’s planning portal.

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