Can it be built in Clare?
Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Clare, from the operators' own registers.
In Clare, 3 of 34 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 6 have limited capacity; 14 of 23 substations show no spare demand capacity; 478 homes were started in the past 12 months (3.7 per 1,000 people).
Wastewater capacity
| Settlement | Plant | Capacity | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kildysert | Kildysert WWTP | Red | |
| Kilkeshin | Kilkishen WWTP | Red | |
| Miltown Malbay | Milltown/Malbay WWTP | Red | |
| Ballycannon | Limerick WWTP | Amber | Yes |
| Doonbeg | Doonbeg WWTP | Amber | Yes |
| Ennis | Clareabbey WWTP | Amber | Yes |
| Ennistimon | Ennistymon WWTP | Amber | Yes |
| Lehinch | Lahinch WWTP | Amber | Yes |
| Tulla | Tulla WWTP | Amber | |
| Ballynacally | Ballynacally H.E. WWTP | Green | |
| Ballyvaughan | ‐ | Green | Yes |
| Clonlara | Limerick WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Corofin | Corofin WWTP | Green | |
| Crusheen | Crusheen WWTP | Green | |
| Ennis | Ennis North WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Feakle | Feakle WWTP | Green | |
| Inagh | Inagh WWTP | Green | |
| Kilfenora | Kilfenora WWTP | Green | |
| Kilkee | Kilkee WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Killaloe | Ballina (Tipperary) WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Killimer | Killimer WWTP | Green | |
| Kilmihil | Kilmihil WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Kilrush | ‐ | Green | Yes |
| Limerick City and suburbs | Limerick WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Liscannor | Liscannor WWTP | Green | |
| Lisdoonvarna | Lisdoonvarna WWTP | Green | |
| Mountshannon | Mountshannon WWTP | Green | |
| Newmarket on Fergus | Newmarket on Fergus WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Quilty | Kilmurry Ibrickane WWTP | Green | |
| Quin | Quin WWTP | Green | |
| Scarriff-Tuamgraney | Scarriff WWTP | Green | |
| Shannon | Shannon Town WWTP | Green | |
| Sixmilebridge | Sixmilebridge WWTP | Green | |
| Whitegate | Whitegate WWTP | Green |
Electricity substations
| Substation | Class | Demand MVA | Gen MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARDNACRUSHA (990000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 0.0 | 35.0 |
| CAHIRCALLA (186000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| CRATLOE (273000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| DRUMLINE (629000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| DRUMQUIN (214000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| ENNIS (677000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| ENNIS NORTH (413000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| ENNISTYMON (158000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| MOYLISH (402000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| RINEANNA (109000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.4 | 13.8 |
| SCARIFF (229000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| SHANNON (325000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 14.9 |
| TULLA (182000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| TULLABRACK (722000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 14.4 | 0.0 |
| BOOLTIAGH (887000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| BOOLTIAGH (887000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 56.4 | 0.0 |
| BOOLTIAGH (887000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 54.9 | 2.9 |
| DRUMLINE (629000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 0.4 | 29.7 |
| ENNIS (677000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 13.1 | 15.1 |
| KILKEE (275000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| KILRUSH (095000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| MILLTOWN MALBAY (439000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| TULLABRACK (722000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 14.4 | 0.0 |
Planning
Applications lodged in Clare, data to 29 Oct 2026. Median decision time 54 days.
By town (within ~3 km)
| Town | Applications (12m) | Homes granted | One-off houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis | 79 | 31 | 23 |
| Shannon | 44 | 4 | 6 |
| Kilkee | 40 | 18 | 16 |
| Killaloe | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| Lahinch | 33 | 22 | 20 |
| Milltown Malbay | 31 | 17 | 16 |
| Ennistymon | 30 | 6 | 11 |
| Clonlara | 28 | 15 | 19 |
| Clarecastle | 24 | 9 | 9 |
| Newmarket-On- Fergus | 23 | 8 | 6 |
| Quin | 23 | 12 | 12 |
| Sixmilebridge | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| Kilrush | 22 | 50 | 12 |
| Quilty | 21 | 5 | 10 |
| Cratloe | 19 | 6 | 8 |
| Lisdoonvarna | 17 | 6 | 8 |
| O Brien'S Bridge | 16 | 7 | 6 |
| Liscannor | 15 | 10 | 9 |
| Kilmurry | 13 | 7 | 9 |
| Corofin | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Tulla | 12 | 8 | 7 |
| Ballyvaughan | 10 | 4 | 4 |
| Doonbeg | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| Kilshanny | 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Whitegate | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Bunratty | 9 | 5 | 7 |
| Burren | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Cooraclare | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Ogonnelloe | 9 | 2 | 4 |
| Scarriff | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Corbally | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Kildysart | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| Killimer | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Tuamgraney | 8 | 45 | 4 |
| Crusheen | 7 | 34 | 3 |
| Feakle | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Kilfenora | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Ballynacally | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Kilmihil | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Mountshannon | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Large schemes (50+ homes)
for a development comprising 53no. residential units, (4no. detached houses, 33no. Terrace houses and 16no. Duplex units), ancillary surface car parking, vehicular & pedestrian access to the proposed development including a new road from the Oakleigh Wood road to join to the Ballycorey road, new footpath along the Oakleigh Wood road, widening of the Ballycorey road, connection to existing public w
for a residential development of 50 No. dwellings and associated services (all totalling approximately 6,222.12 sqm gross floor space) at a site of approximately 2.12 ha at Harbour Village off the Regional Road R463, in the townland of Knockyclovaun, Killaloe, Co. Clare. The development will consist of the demolition/removal of a redundant storage structure (29 sqm) and the construction of: Type A
for a Large-Scale Residential (LRD) at the former Our Lady's Hospital building and grounds (RPS 845) within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) , measuring approximately 4.9 hectares on lands at Gort Road, Dulick, Ennis, Co. Clare. The proposal will provide a mixed-use development including 171 residential units consisting of a mix of; (a) Alterations to original hospital building and 3 no. e
for renewal of a previously permitted residential development permission at this location as granted under P19/244. The development will consist of the construction of 27 no dwelling houses as follows (a) 2 no. detached 2 storey dwelling houses with additional attic accommodation House type A (b) 18 no. semi-detached 2 storey dwelling houses, House type B/ B1 (c) 4 semi-detached 2 storey dwelling
for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site at Ballymacaula, Drumbiggle, Keelty, Circular Road, Ennis, Co. Clare. The development will consist of 1. The construction of 300 no. houses comprising 14 no. 1 beds, 91 no. 2 beds, 164 no. 3 beds, and 31 no. 4 beds; 2. 1 no. creche/childcare facility; 3. The provision of landscaping, open space and amenity areas, including a linear ameni
for a development comprising 54no. residential units, (4no. detached houses, 8no. semi-detached houses, 18no. Terrace houses and 24no. Duplex units), ancillary surface car parking, vehicular & pedestrian access to the proposed development including a new road from the Oakleigh Wood road to join to the Ballycorey road, new footpath along the Oakleigh Wood road, widening of the Ballycorey road, conn
for the proposed residential development will consist of the construction of 60 no. new residential dwellings comprising of: (a) 26 no. 2 beds, (b) 32no. 3 beds & (c) 2 no. 4 beds. Permission also to include for all associated ancillary site development works including SuDs system, car parking, site access, circulation, boundary and landscaping treatments as well as all utility services connection
to construct 60 no. dwelling houses comprising 4 no. detached houses, 20 no. semi-detached houses and 36 no. duplex units and all associated site works and services including a playground and road re-alignment. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been included in the application
to construct 28 no. dwelling houses comprising 14 no. semi-detached houses and 14 no. duplex units together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been included in the application
for a development comprising 74 no. residential units, (6 no. detached houses, 40 no. semi-detached houses, 28 no. terrace houses), ancillary surface car parking, vehicular & pedestrian access to the proposed development, connection to existing public water supply, storm water and foul water drainage services including the provision of surface water attenuation and all associated boundary treatmen
for a period of ten years for a residential development on land bound by the Corbally Road to the east and access road to Carriag Midhe to the south in the townland of Knockballynameath, Athlunkard, Co. Clare. This is a Large Scale Residential Development LRD Application. The proposed development includes: (i) Demolition of existing ruinous house / shed structures; (ii) Construction of 101 no. res
to construct 55 No. dwellinghouses consisting of 8 No. 4 bedroom detached two storey houses, 8No. 4 bedroom semi-detached two storey houses, 5.No 3 bedroom detached 2 storey houses, 26 No. 3 bedroom semi-detached 2 storey houses, 8 No. 3 bedroom detached bungalows, car parking, vehicular & pedestrian access including roads, footpaths, cycle paths, public lighting, landscaping and construction of b
for a development comprising 74 no. residential units, (3 no. detached houses, 36 no. semi-detached houses, 23 no. terrace houses, 12 no. duplex units), ancillary surface car parking, vehicular & pedestrian access to the proposed development from the Tobarteascáin Road, pedestrian access into both Abbey Ville estate and Abbey Court estate to the south, connection to existing public water supply; f
Housing starts
Public projects in Clare
| Project | Stage | Cost | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis Town Centre Regeneration | 4. Implementation | – | Clare County Council |
| Vandeleur Estate | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Clare County Council |
| Ennistymon Innovation Centre | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Clare County Council |
| Loop Head Visitor Attraction | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Clare County Council |
| The Seaworld Project | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Clare County Council |
| Parnell Street and the Lanes and Bow-Ways | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Clare County Council |
| Barrack Square and Old Barrack Street and O’Connell Square and High Street | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Clare County Council |
| Shannon Town Centre Masterplan (Previously The Venue Shannon) | 4. Implementation | – | Clare County Council |
| Libraries Capital Programme - Ennis Library | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Clare County Council |
| Multifunctional Performance Auditorium at Cnoc na Gaoithe Cultural Centre, Tulla | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Clare County Council |
| Doolin Pier | 4. Implementation | – | Clare County Council |
| Inis Cealtra Island | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Clare County Council |
| CBS Primary School - 16677C | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Wild Atlantic Way - Clare | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Fáilte Ireland |
| Clonroadmore Wastewater Treatment Plant | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Uisce Éireann |
| Lahinch Wastewater Treatment Plant | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Uisce Éireann |
| Ennis Lower Flood Relief Scheme | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Office of Public Works |
| New Aircraft Hangar at Shannon Airport | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | The Shannon Airport Group |
| Commercial Property Development | 4. Implementation | – | The Shannon Airport Group |
| Shannon Crossing/Killaloe Bypass/R494 Upgrade | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Transport |
| Shannon East | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Ashline, Kilrush Road, Ennis | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Regina House Community Nursing Unit, Kilrush, Phase 2 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Raheen Community Nursing Unit | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Ennistymon Community Nursing Unit (Phase 2) | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| St Joseph's Community Nursing Unit, Ennis. | 3. Post – Tender - Final Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Ennis South Flood | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Clare County Council |
| Shannon Town and Environs Flood Relief Scheme | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Clare County Council |
| Ennistymon School Campus, Co. Clare - 20245S & 91518F | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| Scariff Regeneration Plan | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Clare County Council |
| National Parks - Location #7 of 8 - Keelhilla | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Ireland’s National Parks - Location #5 of 6 - Corofin | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Limerick to Scarriff Greenway | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| West Clare Railway Greenway - Section 1 Kilkee to Kilrush | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| West Clare Railway Greenway: Section 2 Ennis to Ennistymon Greenway | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| West Clare Railway Greenway: Section 3 Ennistymon to Milltown Malbay Greenway | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| West Clare Railway Greenway: Section 4 Milltown Malbay to Moyasta Greenway | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| Shannon to Bunratty and on to Limerick Greenway | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| Kilrush Maritime Training Centre | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Clare County Council |
| Old Rectory - Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Clare County Council |
| Ennis Community College, Co. Clare - 70830N | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Shannon Airport Regional State Airports Sustainability | 4. Implementation | – | The Shannon Airport Group |
| Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farm at Shannon Airport | 4. Implementation | – | The Shannon Airport Group |
| Water Supply System Upgrade Works at Shannon Airport | 4. Implementation | – | The Shannon Airport Group |
| St Caimin’s CS, Shannon 91447I | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Tulla 62020F | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Shannon Town Centre Masterplan (Previously The Venue Shannon) - One Shannon Hub | 4. Implementation | – | Clare County Council |
| Shannon Town Centre Masterplan (Previously The Venue Shannon) - Development of Masterplan | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Clare County Council |
| Scarriff Integrated Rural Regeneration Project | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Clare County Council |
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Sources: Uisce Éireann capacity registers; ESB Networks capacity heatmap; National Planning Application Database; DHLGH commencement notices; NDP construction pipeline. Registers are indicative, not connection offers.