The Irish Bar, Church Street, Tullow
Combination of two commercial premises and alterations to two overhead residences at The Irish Bar.
1747 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 22 February 2017
- Reference
- 1747
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 February 2017
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 100 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves combining two adjoining commercial premises on the ground floor with alterations to the two existing residences above. Works include partial demolition of the rear bar, construction of a double-height bar space, a rear flat roof extension, removal of lean-to sheds, and creation of roof terraces.
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
- Planning permission sought for the combination of two adjoining commercial premises on ground with alteration to the two existing residences above , comprising of the irish bar and ancillary works consisting of
- New access doorway from church street to provide access to both upper residences through existing modified shopfront
- Partial demolition of rear bar with residential element above to allow a construction of double height space for use as a bar area to rear of existing front bar, new glazed screen shopfront and bar access and delivery access from bishops street. Rear flat roof extension in existing rear yard
- Removal of existing lean to sheds to rear of both buildings and the replacement with toilets and accommodation stairs to overhead residence
- Modification of the the existing rear elevation openings to 3 storey front building to provide access to roof terraces for residences and two new roof lights to rear of existing roof
- Construction of a mono pitched keg store, cold store and staff toilet area to rear yard and rebuilding of existing boundary walls to gardens/yard adjoining. New pedestrian fire escape exit to rear morrisseys pharmacy car park. Modification on boundary wall to increase the height to the car park
- Construction of external covered walkway and rear screen wall to additional toilets accessd externally
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide for and/or improve town and village centre facilities and uses”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Carlow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Variation Number 3 Tullow District Town Plan 2026 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Old Chapel Lane, Tullow, Carlow | Dec 2025 | €215,000 | 60 m |
| Boley, Coolkenno, Tullow | Jan 2025 | €320,000 | 93 m |
| 47 Graigowan, Tullow, Co Carlow | Apr 2026 | €212,000 | 93 m |
| 9 Court Mews, Tullow, Carlow | Apr 2025 | €130,000 | 118 m |
| 1 Court Mews, Bridge St, Tullow | Apr 2025 | €130,000 | 118 m |
| 12 Court Mews, Bridge St, Tullow | Apr 2025 | €132,000 | 118 m |
| 13 Court Mews, Tullow, Co Carlow | Apr 2025 | €130,000 | 118 m |
| 11 Court Mews, Bridge St, Tullow | May 2025 | €130,000 | 118 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 February 2017
- Further information requested12 April 2017
- Further information received21 June 2017
- Decision due18 July 2017
- Decision issued18 July 2017
- Grant issued18 August 2017
- Permission expiry17 August 2022
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