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Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Change of use from a discount foodstore to a warehouse with ancillary office space.

18601179 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 28 September 2018

Reference: 18601179
Authority: Tipperary County Council
Register status: Invalid or incomplete
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 28 September 2018

Summary

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This application proposes converting the existing Lidl discount foodstore into a warehouse with ancillary office space. The works include removing existing signage and adjusting the car park layout to accommodate dedicated van and HGV parking.

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Official record

Development description

The change of use of the existing discount foodstore to a warehouse with ancillary office space including the removal of all lidl signage on the store and the existing totem sign. The layout of the car park has been adjusted to allow for dedicated van and hgv parking. The development includes all associated site development works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Mixed UseUC

“To support the role of the town centre and enable primarily retail, commercial, civic and other uses”

National zoning type: Other mix of uses

Objective set by the Thurles and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030 (2024–2030). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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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
Abbey Rd, Thurles, Co Tipperary	Jan 2026	€349,000	105 m
34 Kennedy Park, Thurles, Co Tipperary	Aug 2025	€230,000	254 m
4 Park View Dr, Thurles, Tipperary	Jun 2025	€370,000	287 m
71 Kennedy Pk, Thurles, Tipperary	Feb 2026	€243,000	325 m
2 Iona Ave, Thurles, Tipperary	Apr 2025	€163,000	401 m
25 Iona Ave, Thurles, Tipperary	Jan 2025	€210,000	425 m
10 Butler Ave, Thurles, Tipperary	May 2025	€160,000	447 m
53 Childers Park, Thurles, Tipperarynot full market price	Feb 2025	€82,500	470 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 received28 September 2018

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