Flood Risk Assessment in Clare
Expert flood risk assessments for planning applications throughout County Clare. From the Shannon Estuary to Ennis town centre, we've completed FRAs for residential, commercial, and agricultural developments across the county.
Get a Quote or call 087 417 3832Flood Risk Assessment for Clare Planning Applications
If you're submitting a planning application to Clare County Council and your site is in or near a flood zone, you'll need a Flood Risk Assessment that satisfies the requirements of the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 and the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines.
Clare has complex flood risk from multiple sources. The Shannon Estuary dominates the eastern boundary with tidal and fluvial influences, while the River Fergus flows through Ennis creating well-documented flood zones. Coastal flood risk affects areas from Kilrush to Lahinch and the Burren coastline.
- Sites along the Shannon Estuary (tidal/fluvial combined)
- River Fergus corridor through Ennis
- Coastal properties in Kilkee, Lahinch, Spanish Point
- Lough Derg shoreline developments
- Groundwater flooding in karst areas (Burren)
What's Included
Every FRA we complete for Clare sites includes:
Stage 1, 2 & 3 Assessments
Proper methodology using OPW flood mapping and modelling data. Where data is limited or outdated, we undertake bespoke hydraulic modelling (1D/2D HEC-RAS).
Coastal Analysis
For Atlantic coast sites: national coastal flood modelling data with appropriate climate change and storm surge allowances.
FFL Comparison
Your proposed finished floor levels compared against design flood levels plus freeboard.
Development Plan Compliance
Explicit demonstration of compliance with Clare County Development Plan flood risk policies.
Further Information Requests
Received an FI request from Clare County Council asking for flood risk information? We regularly handle urgent FI responses for Clare sites. Typical turnaround is 7 working days — often faster for straightforward sites.
Need an FRA for a Clare Site?
Send us your site address and we'll provide a fixed-price quote, typically within 24 hours.
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