GrantedRetentionDecided 4 September 2020

WOODCHESTER HOUSE O'CONNOR SQUARE, TULLAMORE, CO. OFFALY

Retention of alterations and extensions to a licensed premises, including a smoking area, function room, and signage.

2089 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 16 March 2020

Reference: 2089
Authority: Offaly County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 16 March 2020

Summary

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Retention is sought for minor alterations and extensions to 'The Phoenix' licensed premises, which is a protected structure. This includes changing a previously permitted nightclub into a 197 sqm covered smoking area, adding a 187 sqm function room, and retaining new front signage.

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Floor area: 384 m²

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Development description

Minor alterations and extension to existing building and approved development of licenced premises known as "the phoenix" at o'connor square, to include the change of use of previously permitted nightclub and smoking area towards the rear into a larger covered smoking area measuring 197sq. M with the addition of a new 187sq. M function room to the rear ( from 199sq. M previously permitted extension under ref: tu/13/001 ) along minor alterations to layouts including 2 new fire escape exits onto the existing adjoining carpark and the provision of new internal lobbies and toilet areas, along with the retention of newly erected signage to the front facade at o'connor square, with associated works on foot of previously approved permission ref: tu/13/001 and an board pleanala ref. Pl 83.242890, at woodchester house, o'connor square, tullamore, co. Offaly, this building is a protected structure on the tullamore town and environs development plan 2010-2016, ref:23/218 and there are no structural alterations to the existing protected building or any increases to the net floor area to same

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“The purpose of this zoning is to maintain the vitality and viability of existing town and village centres by developing and consolidating centres with an appropriate mix of commercial, recreational, cultural, amenity and residential uses.”

National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
15 Tarelton Hall, Tanyard Lane, Tullamore	Aug 2025	€189,000	84 m
13 Tarleton Hall, Tanyard, Tullamore	Oct 2025	€208,000	84 m
5 Roselawn, High St, Tullamore	Mar 2025	€250,000	118 m
7 Tarleton Mews, Tullamore, Offaly	Mar 2025	€195,000	121 m
6 Tarleton Mews, Tanyard Lane, Tullamore	Nov 2025	€220,000	121 m
Apartments 1-4, 51 Church St, Tullamore	Dec 2025	€616,740	143 m
17 Roselawn, High St, Tullamore	Jul 2025	€283,000	149 m
19 Ridley Way Ridley Place, Collins Lane, Tullamoreprice excludes VAT	May 2026	€374,449	151 m

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Key dates

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Application received16 March 2020
Further information requested30 June 2020
Further information received10 August 2020
Decision due6 September 2020
Decision issued4 September 2020
Grant issued15 October 2020
Permission expiry14 October 2025

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