Cottage renovation with extension, demolition of rear and gable extensions, and new wastewater system

Donna Reddy has submitted a planning application to Clare County Council to renovate and extend a cottage at Kilaspuglinane in Lahinch, Co Clare. The proposal involves a substantial change to the existing dwelling, which currently occupies 83 square metres of gross floor area. The applicant intends to add 99 square metres of new floor space, while demolishing 40 square metres of the existing rear and northern gable extensions. The demolition will remove the current rear extension and the gable extension that projects from the northern side of the cottage.

In addition to the structural changes, the application includes the de‑commissioning of the existing septic tank and the installation of a new, compliant sewage treatment system. The new system will meet current environmental and health regulations, and the applicant has indicated that all necessary ancillary services will be provided to support the new treatment plant.

The site occupies 0.220 hectares and is located at Kilaspuglinane, Lahinch, V95 RYD5. The applicant is the owner of the property and there are no protected structure or architectural conservation area designations noted in the planning file. The council has not yet made a decision on the application, and the status remains pending.

The proposed works represent a significant increase in floor space and a major upgrade to the building’s wastewater infrastructure. If approved, the cottage would be transformed into a larger, more modern dwelling while ensuring that the site’s environmental impact is managed through the new sewage treatment system.

For further details, readers can consult the Clare County Council planning file (reference 2660296) and the original application documents.

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