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To (a) change the use of the abattoir to a gym and to carry out alterations to the…

Ennis Abattoir , Tulla Road Lifford , Ennis Co. Clare V95 EY82

Permission granted with conditions

Council decision recorded: July 22, 2026

Applicant: Not supplied in our sources
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

10 Mar 2026Application received
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1 May 2026Further information requested
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15 May 2026Further information received
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22 Jul 2026Council decisionGranted with conditions
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25 Aug 2026Grant recorded
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NPAD · source SHA-256: a32dd2cd6a43f3ee94425edb7cd8d3ad9abf157ddc63afc1867cd714af053998 · field: GrantDate

What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Ennis Abattoir , Tulla Road Lifford , Ennis Co. Clare V95 EY82. Proposal excerpt: “to (a) change the use of the abattoir to a gym and to carry out alterations to the buildings to include an exterior leisure area, and (b) demolition of the cattle shed and (c) construct 4 no. padel courts with carparking…” Demolition is included in the proposal description.

Location & nearby applications

Ennis Abattoir , Tulla Road Lifford , Ennis Co. Clare V95 EY82

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

to change the design, footprint and use of the proposed development, previously authorised under planning permission ref no.…About 100 m · Tulla Road , Ennis , Co. Clare V95 XK8ERef 2560743 · Permission granted with conditions
the development will consist of the conversion of the existing attached garage to habitable accommodation, comprising a kitch…About 300 m · No 6 Castlelawn , Tulla Road , Ennis Co Clare V95 PHH9Ref 2660562 · New Application
to remove an existing single storey element to the side, and to construct single storey extension to the rear and side of exi…About 700 m · Newpark , Tulla Road , Ennis Co. Clare V95 XPA9Ref 26156 · Permission granted with conditions
to construct a vehicle entrance with one parking space to the front of existing dwelling, with all associated site worksAbout 800 m · Clon Road , Ennis , Co Clare V95 Y33WRef 26247 · New Application
to construct a plant room on top of the existing roof of Ennis Hospital along with associated works and services. The develop…About 900 m · Ennis Hospital , Gort Road , Ennis Co. ClareRef 2660353 · Permission granted with conditions

Documents & sources

Clare County Council · Reference 2660141

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: a32dd2cd6a43f3ee94425edb7cd8d3ad9abf157ddc63afc1867cd714af053998

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: a32dd2cd6a43f3ee94425edb7cd8d3ad9abf157ddc63afc1867cd714af053998

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:01:19.085314+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

to (a) change the use of the abattoir to a gym and to carry out alterations to the buildings to include an exterior leisure area, and (b) demolition of the cattle shed and (c) construct 4 no. padel courts with carparking together with associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been included in the application

Application details

Reference: 2660141
Site address: Ennis Abattoir , Tulla Road Lifford , Ennis Co. Clare V95 EY82
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Permission granted with conditions
Date received: March 10, 2026
Decision due: July 23, 2026
Council decision date: July 22, 2026
Authority: Clare County Council

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