Demolish existing 1970s dwelling; construct new 4-bed replacement house with boundary walls and parking.

New application submitted; decision pending.

Leonard and Valarie O'Brien have applied to demolish their 1970s dwelling at Hy-Brazil, Seapark, Lahinch and build a new replacement house. The existing house is in poor condition with structural cracking, rising damp, deteriorating windows, and very low energy efficiency. The new dwelling will be a single 4-bedroom house with 2 car parking spaces on a 0.08-hectare site. The application includes new boundary walls, revised entrance, and parking area. The surrounding area contains a mixed residential character of single-storey, dormer, and two-storey homes with varied architectural styles.

• Existing house (157 sq m) demolished; new house 397 sq m gross floor area
• Single 4-bedroom dwelling with 2 car parking spaces
• Site area 0.08 hectares at Hy-Brazil, Seapark, Lahinch V95 K7W7
• Existing structure from 1970s in poor condition: structural cracks, rising damp, rotten windows, low BER rating
• Includes new boundary walls, revised entrance and parking area with associated site works
• No protected structure, EIS, or European/Natural Heritage Area constraints identified

Full description from the council file

Details

Reference

2660309

Applicant

Leonard & Valarie O'Brien

Site address

Hy-Brazil, Seapark, Lahinch, Co. Clare V95 K7W7

Status

Decision code: N/A

Date received

May 13, 2026

Decision due

July 07, 2026

Authority

Clare County Council