Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Change of use from a discount foodstore to a warehouse with offices in Thurles.
18601224 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 11 October 2018
- Reference
- 18601224
- Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 October 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves converting the existing Lidl discount foodstore into a warehouse with ancillary office space. It includes removing existing signage and adjusting the car park layout to accommodate dedicated van and HGV parking.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
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 proposed layout of the existing car park would also be 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
“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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Rd, Thurles, Co Tipperary | Jan 2026 | €349,000 | 97 m |
| 34 Kennedy Park, Thurles, Co Tipperary | Aug 2025 | €230,000 | 244 m |
| 4 Park View Dr, Thurles, Tipperary | Jun 2025 | €370,000 | 290 m |
| 71 Kennedy Pk, Thurles, Tipperary | Feb 2026 | €243,000 | 316 m |
| 2 Iona Ave, Thurles, Tipperary | Apr 2025 | €163,000 | 414 m |
| 25 Iona Ave, Thurles, Tipperary | Jan 2025 | €210,000 | 439 m |
| 10 Butler Ave, Thurles, Tipperary | May 2025 | €160,000 | 457 m |
| 53 Childers Park, Thurles, Tipperarynot full market price | Feb 2025 | €82,500 | 464 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 received11 October 2018
- Decision due5 December 2018
- Decision issued3 December 2018
- Grant issued15 January 2019
- Permission expiry14 January 2024
In the area
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