8.2 Acres at Clare Road, Ennis, Co. Clare | Property for sale | Savills
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8.2 Acres at Clare RoadEnnis, Co. Clare

  • Joint Sole Agent
  • Freehold
Development land

Key features

  • Existing greenfield site, extends to approx. 5.75 Hectares (14.2Ac)
  • The site is zoned as “mixed-use” in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029

A centrally located Retail/Commercial/Residential mixed-use development opportunity in Ennis.

About this property

  • The subject site extends to approximately 5.75 hectares (14.2 acres). The site has a frontage of approximately 48 metres to the west side of Clare Road, which is the main Ennis to Limerick Road. The land has a return frontage of approximately 155 metres to the south side of Tobarteascain Road. Most of its southern and eastern boundary is shared with the existing Abbey Court/Abbeyville developments. The neighbourhood is well serviced by bus routes, and Ennis Bus & Train Station is located just 1.3kms north. Part of the original site has been acquired by Lidl, who received a successful grant of planning permission (Reference No. 2233) from Clare County Council earlier this year.

Local information

  • This high-profile site is superbly located just 1.2kms south of Ennis Town Centre, the largest town in Munster with a population of 26,000 persons and forecasted to grow to 37,000 by 2040.
  • The site has excellent road frontage onto Clare Road, the main approach road to Ennis Town Centre from Limerick and the M18/N85 Motorway Network.
  • With a strategic location for a considerable mixed-use scheme, the site has excellent access to Ennis Town Centre as well as significant infrastructure in place which would promote a mixed use development including bulky goods retail with significant scope for other commercial/hospitality/residential uses.
  • Most of the immediate area is mixed in character comprising top quality residential developments, several pre and post primary schools in the vicinity, West County Hotel.
  • The subject site represents an enormous opportunity to expand Ennis’s offering.

Additional information

  • CLARE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023 – 2029
  • Under the Clare County Development Plan 2023 – 2029, the subject site is zoned mixed-use and referenced MU6A and MU6B.
  • Under the plan, MU6A is geared towards a neighbourhood centre together with other uses including hotel and office accommodation.
  • MU6B is appropriate for a mix of commercial uses including bulky goods retail.
  • Lidl have obtained full planning permission from Clare County Council (Planning Ref: 2233) on the adjoining land MU6A. The planning permission provides for a Lidl food store, 2 retail shops, 20 apartments and cafe.
  • This planning was granted in February 2023, and provides a recent precedent for a mixed-use scheme, on the subject site 14 acres of mixed-use lands. We have a proposed feasibility study that would complement the current granted planning permission.
  • As part of the Lidl application, the above site map highlights approx. 9.88 acres of the subject site as part of an overall master plan. This master plan identifies potential for a DIY store/garden centre of 3150 sq m, 2 bulky retail units of 1600 m and a smaller retail unit.
  • Given the sites strategic town centre location a mixed-use development
  • incorporating bulky retail goods, commercial uses with potential for
  • residential overhead would be considered on the subject site.

Energy performance

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