The Old Convent, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh
Conversion of a former convent and schoolhouse into two residences in Borrisoleigh.
19600471 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 3 May 2019
- Reference
- 19600471
- Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 May 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to convert the former Convent of Mercy (a Protected Structure) and an adjacent schoolhouse from office use into two separate single residences. Works include internal alterations, a two-storey rear extension, partial demolition of a rear wing, window replacements, and a new vehicle entrance.
- Residential units
- 2
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Change of use existing former convent of mercy building, from office use to a single residence. The former convent of mercy is a recorded protected structure in the nth tipperary county development plan rps s440, niah 22309020. The proposed works consist of internal alterations, replacement of existing pvc windows with traditional timber sliding sash windows, construction of a 2 storey extension to rear, partial removal of existing rear wing. Works will also include restoration works throughout and replacement services throughout. Change of use of existing former school house building from office use to a single residence. The former schoolhouse building is within the curtilage of the above mentioned protected structure. The proposed works consist of removal of 2 no later extensions, construction of new entrance door surround and formation of 4 no new external door openings. Formation of a new vehicle entrance & pedestrian entrance to pallas st. All to be connected to existing public sewer main and water supply. General site works and alterations associate with the proposed development
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide and improve social and public facilities”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022_2028 Settlement Plans (2022–2028). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pallas St, Borrisoleigh, Thurles | Jul 2025 | €205,000 | 132 m |
| Upper Killoskehane, Borrisoleigh, Killoskehane | Sept 2025 | €267,000 | 339 m |
| Upper Main Street, Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperarynot full market price | Apr 2025 | €80,000 | 341 m |
| Main St, Borrisoleigh, Thurles | Aug 2025 | €282,000 | 359 m |
| Chapel St, Borrisoleigh, Tipperary | Mar 2026 | €170,000 | 380 m |
| 4 Lios Padraigh, Borrisoleigh, Thurles | Mar 2026 | €150,000 | 437 m |
| 33 Mountgeorge, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary | Jul 2025 | €10,000 | 445 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 received3 May 2019
- Further information requested26 June 2019
- Further information received19 August 2019
- Decision due31 October 2019
- Decision issued22 October 2019
- Grant issued26 November 2019
- Permission expiry25 November 2024
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