Awaiting decisionChange of use

Emmet Square, Townparks, Birr Co. Offaly

Change of use of a former nightclub to guest accommodation within a protected structure.

2560547 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 11 November 2025

Reference: 2560547
Authority: Offaly County Council
Register status: Invalid or incomplete
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 11 November 2025

Summary

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The application seeks a change of use of a former nightclub to additional guest accommodation, including internal alterations. The proposed development involves works to a protected structure in Birr.

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Official record

Development description

The change of use of a former night club to additional guest accommodation, internal alterations and all associated site development works to complete the development. The proposed development includes works to a protected structure occ rps no. 53-201 niah reg. No. 14819009

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Town Centre/Mixed UseRE

“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

Objective set by the Birr Local Area Plan 2023-2029 (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Built & sold

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
The Beauty Parlour, Johns Place, Birr	Nov 2025	€100,000	45 m
Connaught Street, Birr, County Offaly	Oct 2025	€353,000	52 m
Emmet St, Birr, Offaly	May 2026	€130,000	141 m
19 Emmett Street, Birr, County Offaly	Apr 2025	€195,000	165 m
Johns Place, Birr, Offaly	Jun 2025	€260,000	187 m
27 Emmet St, Birr, Offaly	Jun 2025	€255,000	204 m
2 Kingston Heath, Kileen Lane, Birr	Apr 2025	€100,000	256 m
Moistown, Shannon Harbour, Birr	May 2025	€141,000	256 m

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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.

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Application received11 November 2025

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