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A COMPANY is proposing a €10 million development that will incor- porate a third element to a proposed controversial park and ride to the SOM iow
Last week Atlantis Developments Ltd filed for planning permission for 32 retirement homes, a supermarket, three retail units, and créche and tourist hostel at Kilillagh.
The proposal also consists of 44 car parking spaces and 100 car park Spaces as a park and ride facility to serve the world renowned visitor at-
traction.
John D Flanagan of Atlantis Devel- opments Ltd said the development would provide 25 jobs during con- struction and a further 25 full-time and part-time jobs when complete.
The development company estimat- ed that the entire project would take 18 to 24 months to deliver.
The entire project is valued at €8 million to €10 million.
‘The overall proposal has the poten- tial to contribute hugely to the overall development of Doolin and will make the village a better place to live in and visit,” said Mr Flanagan.
“The development will also create considerable employment opportu- nities in Doolin and the north Clare area.”
Atlantis Developments Ltd has previously applied for park and ride facilities at Liscannor and Coogyula, both of which met with some opposi- tion from local people.
“Atlantis Developments Ltd_ last month responded to Clare County Council’s request for further infor- mation having carefully considered submissions made by local residents regarding the proximity of the pro- posed park and ride development at
Coogyulla to the village of Doolin. Atlantis Developments Ltd lodged a separate application for a develop- ment at Killilagh, which also includes a park and ride facility to serve the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre,’ said Mr Flanagan.
“Atlantis Developments Ltd has adopted a plan-led approach to devel- oping park and ride facilities to serv- ice the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Cen- tre. This approach is influenced by the North Clare Development Plan, which identifies Coogyulla as a suit- able location for the development of such a park and ride facility.”