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Clare County Council has expressed mixed views on the development of a proposed major tourism and commercial facility at Drumman East, Williamstown Harbour in Whitegate. While the council welcomes aspects of this development, it considers the planned holiday home units should be omitted from the scheme as the redevelopment of the existing structures on site in line with the County Development Plan would be open to consideration. Kevin and Sue Durkin, c/o HRA Chartered Town Planning and Environment Consultants in Limerick, have applied for planning permission to regenerate and redevelop existing buildings and land for tourism and recreational purposes. This includes the demolition of existing toilet block, office and ancillary buildings; development of four residential lodges for short term letting; 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 two apartments at first floor level. The planning application makes provision for proposed …
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