12 things worth knowing before you buy
N85, Inagh
What we found
- 3 applications on this site; latest 22923, approved 2023, work already done.
- Zoned M1 (metro / rail economic corridor); not protected; no vacant land tax.
- 1 site nearby could change: 1 approved scheme.
- 21 homes approved nearby, not started; largest 21 at Carrowkeel West.1
- Inagh (bus 331, 350) 43 m away: 1 an hour at morning peak.
- Here (2022 census): 50% owner-occupied (council 72%); 7% of homes empty (council 17%); most built 2001–2010; 78% drive to work (council 66%); population up 4% since 2016.
- 1 home extension within 250 m since 2024.
- The council decides in a median 55 days (about 8 weeks); 1 in 4 is asked for more information.
Questions to ask before you buy 4 to ask
- Signage (22923): work kept with permission. Done as approved?Ask for: The retention grant and an opinion of compliance.
- Extension (19394) ran out unbuilt in 2024: built anyway?Ask for: If built: proof it started in time, and an opinion of compliance.
- 21 homes approved 204 m away (Carrowkeel West), not started: what is planned?Ask for: The planning file for 2360560.
- Any work done without planning permission?Ask for: An opinion of compliance for the whole house.
The street 8 numbered
| # | What | Status | Distance | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrowkeel West 2360560 | Approved, no sign building has started | 204 m | 21 homes approved 2024, no sign building has started |
| 2 | 6 Church Hill, Ennistymon 2460556 | Approved with conditions | 14 m | approved with conditions, 16 Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Carrowkeel West, Inagh 2460263 | Approved with conditions | 245 m | approved with conditions, 9 Oct 2024 |
| 4 | 1 Annagh Dun, Inagh 25333 | Approved with conditions | 277 m | approved with conditions, 9 Dec 2025 |
| 5 | No 28 Annagh Dun, Inagh 26119 | Approved with conditions | 342 m | approved with conditions, 25 Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Carrowkeel West, Inagh 25371 | Approved with conditions | 457 m | approved with conditions, 27 Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Drumlesh, Inagh 2360540 | Approved with conditions | 487 m | approved with conditions, 9 Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Carrowkeel East, Inagh 22923 | Approved with conditions | 0 m | approved with conditions, 6 Dec 2022 |
This property's history 3 on this site
- 202322923 · signage · approved 2023 · work already doneapprovedstartedsigned off?
- 202222402 · signage · withdrawnapproved?started?signed off?
- 201919394 · extension · approved 2019 · ran out unbuiltapprovedstartedsigned off
How we work this out
The site zoning, protection, tax, flood
What it says
Mixed Use: The use of land for ‘mixed use’ developments shall incl. the use of land for a range of uses, making provision, where appropriate, for primary and secondary uses e.g. commercial/retail development as the primary use with residential dev. as secondary
A high-density mixed-use employment corridor tied to a rail or metro line. Expect the tallest buildings in the area here.
inagh settlement plan · 20 Apr 2023 – 19 Apr 2029
Not on this site: protected building, monument zone, conservation area, EU nature site, EU bird site, natural heritage area, tree order, landslide risk, derelict list.
Licensed industrial sites within 1.0 km: Inagh (269 m)
| Within 500 m | Count | For example |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage inventory buildings | 2 | Catholic Church of Immaculate Conception; Inagh Bridge |
| Monuments | 3 | Church; Graveyard |
How we work this out
Sources: zoning, constraints.niah, epa_leap, rzlt, constraints, constraints.smr · fetched 4 Oct 2026, 23:11
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| zoning | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026, 23:11 | open |
| constraints.niah | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 19:35 | open |
| epa_leap | CC-BY-4.0 | 5 Oct 2026, 23:09 | open |
| rzlt | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026, 23:59 | open |
| constraints | mixed — CC-BY-4.0 except OPW flood (CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0, publishable=false) | 27 Sept 2026, 19:37 | open |
| constraints.smr | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 19:29 | open |
Sites that could change 1 within 500 m
Approved, not started 1
- Carrowkeel West · 21 homes approved Jul 2024, not started · 204 m
Not covered here: council land to be sold, empty land zoned for homes (Dublin only).
How we work this out
What closes soonest 0 open
Nothing open within 500 m today.
Planning around you 13 in 5 years
| Last 24 months | Received | Approved | More details asked | Days to decide | Work already built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare County Council | 2,430 | 94% | 28% | 55 | 20% |
Every application newest first
- 5No 28 Annagh Dun , Inagh , Co. Clare Approved with conditionsto construct a two storey extension to side existing dwelling, and for RETENTION PERMISSION for the…
- 6Carrowkeel West , Inagh , Co. Clare Approved with conditionsto demolish an existing extension and sheds to the side of an existing dwelling house, renovate and make…
- 41 Annagh Dun , Inagh , Co. Clare V95 HF76 Approved with conditionsto extend the existing dwelling house, & all other associated site and ancillary works
- Carrowkeel East , Inagh , Co. Clare Withdrawn or not validto construct a carwash, erect signage and install storage container together with all associated site…
- 26 Church Hill , Ennistymon , Co. Clare Approved with conditionsfor the refurbishment of existing dwelling including new external window and rooflight additions
- Carrowkeel West , Inagh , Co. Clare Approved with conditionsto alter house types approved under P23-60560 to 20 No. Semi-detached two storey dwellinghouses and 1 No.…
- 3Carrowkeel West , Inagh , Co. Clare Approved with conditionsfor development which will provide for the upgrade of the Inagh wastewater treatment plant and will generally…
- 1Carrowkeel West , Inagh , Co. Clare. Approved with conditionsfor the construction of 21 houses with reserved open space, access roads, footpaths , connections to public…
- 7Drumlesh , Inagh , Co. Clare Approved with conditionsfor the construction of a 2 storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, onsite wastewater treatment system and…
- Carrowkeel West , Inagh , Co. Clare. Withdrawn or not validfor the construction of 24 houses with reserved open space, access roads, footpaths , connections to public…
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- 8Carrowkeel East , Inagh , Co Clare Approved with conditionsof (a) the construction of a coffee takeaway structure together with ancillary site works, signs and services…
- Carrowkeel East , Inagh , Co Clare Withdrawn or not validto construct a coffee takeaway structure together with ancillary site works and services including signage
- Drumlesh , Inagh , Co. Clare Withdrawn or not validfor the construction of a 2 storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, onsite wastewater treatment system and…
How we work this out
Extensions and refusals near you 1 extensions within 250 m
| Kind | Applied | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 1 | — |
Refused within 100 m 0 in 5 years
Nothing refused this close in 5 years.
How we work this out
Building work nearby 2 in 3 years
- 1 Annaghdún, Inagh, Clare, V95 HF76 · 20 Feb 2026 · 1 homes · start notice, opted out no sign-off needed · 25333 · 294 m
- Carrowkeel West, Inagh, Clare · 6 Nov 2024 · 21 homes · start notice signed off · P23/60560 · 247 m
How we work this out
Source: bcms · fetched 5 Oct 2026, 04:11
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| bcms | CC-BY-4.0 | 5 Oct 2026, 04:11 | open |
Homes coming 21 not started
- 1Carrowkeel West · 21 homes · not started · runs out 7 Jul 2029 · 204 m
How we work this out
Named places estate, developments, inspections
Crèches and schools inspected
| Name | Latest inspection | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inagh Ark Childcare · Crèche | 18 Feb 2025 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 196 m |
How we work this out
How busy is this area within 1 km, 3 years
Busier than most of Clare County Council.
How we work this out
Appeals 0 in 5 years
No appeals nearby in 5 years.
Sales 0 in 3 years
No recorded sales nearby.
Source: ppr · fetched 6 Oct 2026, 01:12
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ppr | PSI — PSRA re-use terms (psr.ie/re-use-of-public-sector-information). Free re-use in any format provided the source and PSRA copyright are acknowledged, the data is reproduced accurately and not used misleadingly, and it is NOT used 'for the principal purpose of advertising or promoting a particular product or service'. Attribution: 'Contains PSRA Residential Property Price Register data, © Property Services Regulatory Authority.' | 6 Oct 2026, 01:12 | open |
Schools and transport within 1.0 km
Schools
- EIDHNEACH N S · primary · 150 pupils · 102 m
Stops 2
- Inagh · 331, 350 · 31 m
- Inagh · 331, 350 · 43 m
Schools growing or shrinking planning in 3 years · pupils last year
- Eidhneach NS · 102 m-6.8% pupils (150)
The council consultations, meetings, land
No open consultation covers this place.
Where this is
- Townland
- Carrowkeel East
- Electoral division
- Ballyea
- Electoral area
- Ennistimon
- Council
- Clare County Council
What the terms mean 7 terms
- Vacant land tax (Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)): A yearly tax of 3% of the land's value on land that is zoned for homes and serviced but left unbuilt.
- Building started (Commencement notice (BCMS)): The builder must tell the council's building control office 14 to 28 days before work starts.
- Signed off as finished (Certificate of Compliance on Completion): A certificate filed when a building is finished, confirming it meets the building regulations.
- Approved (Grant of permission): The council said yes, usually with conditions.
- Approval ran out without being built (Permission lapsed / expired): Most permissions last five years.
- Permission for work already done (Retention permission): An application to keep something that was built without permission.
- What the land is zoned for (Zoning objective): The council's development plan sets what each area is for: homes, shops, open space and so on.
Sources
| Source | Publisher | Licence | Fetched |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA strategic noise maps | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| Fingal County Council | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council development plan layers (CC BY 4.0) | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| National Transport Authority | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | An Coimisiún Pleanála | CC-BY-4.0 | 2 Oct 2026 |
| data.nbco.gov.ie | National Building Control Office (BCMS) | CC-BY-4.0 | 5 Oct 2026 |
| data.gov.ie | Various (see each layer) | mixed — CC-BY-4.0 except OPW flood (CC… | 27 Sept 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | National Inventory of Architectural Heritage | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | National Monuments Service (SMR) | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| dlrcoco.citizenspace.com | https: | Local authorities (consultation portals) | public | 6 Oct 2026 |
| www2.courts.ie | — | all-rights-reserved | 6 Oct 2026 |
| cso.ie | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| dartplus.ie project extents over NTA GTFS rail shapes (CC BY 4.0) | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | Local authorities (derelict sites registers) | CC-BY-4.0 | 5 Oct 2026 |
| data.epa.ie | Environmental Protection Agency (LEAP licence register) | CC-BY-4.0 | 5 Oct 2026 |
| transportforireland.ie | National Transport Authority | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| lda.ie | Land Development Agency | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026 |
| meetings.fingal.ie | Local authorities (council meetings) | public | 6 Oct 2026 |
| services.arcgis.com | Department of Housing (National Planning Application Database) | CC-BY-4.0 | 6 Oct 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | Tailte Éireann | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | CSO, Tailte Éireann, OpenStreetMap contributors | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| propertypriceregister.ie | Property Services Regulatory Authority (PPR) | PSI — PSRA re-use terms (psr.ie/re-use… | 6 Oct 2026 |
| services.arcgis.com | Local authorities (RZLT maps) | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| gov.ie | Department of Education | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| gov.ie | Department of Housing | CC-BY-SA-4.0 | 25 Sept 2026 |
| tusla.ie | Tusla (Early Years Inspectorate) | public (Tusla statutory register; ackn… | 5 Oct 2026 |
| services.arcgis.com | Local authorities via the Department of Housing (GZT / MyPlan) | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026 |