Drumman East, Williamstown Harbour, Whitegate Co. Clare

What’s proposed

for the regeneration and redevelopment of existing buildings and land, for tourism and recreational purposes in the townland of Drumman East at Williamstown Harbour, Whitegate, Co. Clare. The development consists of: (i) demolition of existing toilet block, office and ancillary buildings; (ii) development of 4 no. residential lodges for short term letting; (iii) reuse and development of existing workshop building including a change of use from workshop to café and retail unit at ground floor level with the provision for 2 no. apartments at first floor level; (iv) proposed decking area and outdoor seating to café with lower level floating jetty; (v) pumping station, wastewater treatment facility, sand polishing filter and infiltration area; (vi) and all associated site development works including (a) car parking and bicycle stands; (b) bin stores; (c) solar panels on roof of structures and signage; (d) rainwater harvesting tank; and (e) attenuation tank and surface water outfall to the lake. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of Williamstown Harbour a protected structure RPS 350. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies the planning application