Bunclody Rd., Tullow, Co. Carlow
Change of use from a commercial unit to a drive-through coffee shop in Tullow.
2660109 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 20 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660109
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to convert an existing commercial unit into a drive-through coffee shop, including all associated site works.
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Official record
Development description
The change of use of an existing commercial unit to use as a drive through coffee shop and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To promote and provide for the development of enterprise and employment generating uses”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Abbey Close, Templeowen, Tullow | Feb 2025 | €265,000 | 122 m |
| 7 St Austin's Terrace, Tullow, Co Carlow | Aug 2025 | €185,000 | 300 m |
| 34 St Austins Terrace, Tullow, Carlow | Jul 2025 | €230,000 | 346 m |
| 19 The Links, Tullow, Co Carlow | Jul 2025 | €229,000 | 378 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 received20 April 2026
- Decision due14 June 2026
- Decision issued12 June 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Refused30 m away
Permission for a part change of use (1370.5m2) of existing warehouse and offices to a convenience store…
Templeowen , Tullow , Co Carlow
1754CarlowLodged 28 Feb 2017Change of use
- Granted90 m away
Permission for alteration to development permitted under planning reference 20/39 (under construction) to…
Bunclody Road , Tullow , Co. Carlow
21195CarlowLodged 31 May 2021Change of use
- Granted120 m away
The construction of a rear extension to existing premises to include new storage area, ancillary office…
Bunclody Road , Tullow , Co. Carlow
2039CarlowLodged 10 Feb 2020Commercial
- Granted160 m away
The construction of an extension to the northeastern end of an existing manufacturing unit and all associated…
Tullow Industrial Estate , Bunclody Road , Tullow
2560237CarlowLodged 14 Aug 2025Industrial
- Granted160 m away
Construction of a portal type steel shed to be used as a store, connection services, and all associated site…
Tullow Business Park , Templeowen , Tullow
20422CarlowLodged 26 Nov 2020Commercial
- Granted190 m away
The construction of an industrial unit, connection to existing site services and all associated and ancillary…
Tullow Industrial Estate , Tullow , Co. Carlow
19330CarlowLodged 26 Aug 2019Industrial
- Granted210 m away
Permission to erect a 24m lattice telecommunications structure together with antennas, dishes and associated…
Tullow Business Centre , Bunclody Road , Templeowen Co. Carlow
2360065CarlowLodged 27 Apr 2023Infrastructure
- Granted230 m away
Retention permission for a new front boundary wall, vehicular entrance with off street parking and all…
4 Templeowen , Tullow , Co. Carlow
22378CarlowLodged 4 Nov 2022Retention
Related developments
Similar applications
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- RefusedChange of use
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21119ClareLodged 16 Feb 2021
- Awaiting decisionChange of use
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2260016LaoisLodged 2 Dec 2022
- GrantedChange of use
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26 Catherine Street , Waterford
17797WaterfordLodged 17 Nov 2017
- GrantedChange of use
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- Awaiting decisionChange of use
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19601000TipperaryLodged 11 Sept 2019
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