Sarsfield Street O'Connell Street, Blue Anchor Lane and Quay Street, Clonmel
Demolition and redevelopment works at the Clonmel Arms Hotel, including a protected structure.
18601355 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 15 November 2018
- Reference
- 18601355
- Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 November 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of recent hotel extensions and works to existing structures including No. 4 O'Connell Street and the Former Banking Hall, which is a protected structure. Works include a change of use from retail to restaurant, a new double-height glazed roofed extension, and extensive repairs.
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of the more recent extensions to the clonmel arms hotel, onto quay street, sarsfield street & blue anchor lane . “works to existing structures: no. 4 o’connell street, the clonmel arms hotel and the former banking hall, a protected structure (rps no. 284). These works include: change of use from retail to restaurant use connected to proposed new hotel development, demolition of non-original toilet extension and out buildings, construction of new double height glazed roofed extension to south to connect to new hotel structure, re-roofing of existing building including re-use of natural slate, repairs to timber windows replacement of non-original aluminium windows to rear with timber windows, repair of finishes using lime plaster on a like for like basis, joinery repairs, removal of obsolete services/fixings externally and redecoration on completion to no. 4 o’connell st. Re-roofing of existing building including re-use of natural slate, replacement of non-original aluminium windows with timber sliding sash detailed to match original existing, repair of soffit and eaves, repair and/or removal of modern steel beam over entrance doors, repair of original railings, steps doorcases and plinth to clonmel arms hotel, sarsfield st. This building will form part of the new clonmel arms hotel. Removal of non-original internal linings and raised floor, new roof structure to replace the previously altered (and currently failed roof), internal repairs to exposed rubble gable to clonmel arms hotel, replacement of non-original aluminium windows with timber sliding sash, repairs to stone parapet, columns and plinth, lime render repairs to walls and internally new structural opes and columns; joinery, finishes, fire protection works and redecoration on completion to former banking hall, sarsfield st, a protected structure (rps no. 284). This building will form part of the new clonmel arms hotel. Construction of a new 114 no. Bedroom hotel, associated dining, bar, conference & function amenities for the new hotel. A basement carpark and leisure facility, with vehicle access from blue anchor lane. Construction of a new esb sub-station to the sarsfield street elevation. Construction of a service yard for service & goods access via blue anchor lane. Connection to local authority foul & surface water sewers and public water mains. All associated external plant & equipment. All associated site development works. A natura impact statement (nis) accompanied
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for the development and enhancement of urban core uses including retail, residential, commercial, civic and other uses”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Clonmel 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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 1, East Lane, Mitchell St | Mar 2026 | €82,500 | 112 m |
| Apt 2 East Lane, Mitchell St, Clonmel | Mar 2026 | €82,500 | 112 m |
| 19 Westcourt, The Quay, Clonmel | Dec 2025 | €110,000 | 132 m |
| Toor, Ballypatrick, Clonmel | Oct 2025 | €237,000 | 142 m |
| 38 Hughes Mill, Suir Island, Clonmel | Nov 2025 | €130,000 | 160 m |
| 16 Hughes Mill, Clonmel, Co Tipperary | Nov 2025 | €130,000 | 160 m |
| 8 Hughes Mill, Suir Island, Clonmel | Nov 2025 | €130,000 | 160 m |
| 45 Hughes Mill, Clonmel, Tipperary | Nov 2025 | €130,000 | 160 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 received15 November 2018
- Further information requested17 January 2019
- Further information received23 May 2019
- Decision due30 July 2019
- Decision issued26 July 2019
- Grant issued30 August 2019
- Permission expiry29 August 2024
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