Showgrounds Shopping Centre, Davis Road, Clonmel
Change of use of two units at Showgrounds Shopping Centre to restaurant or retail use.
20180 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 28 February 2020
- Reference
- 20180
- Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 February 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the use of Unit 1 as a restaurant or retail space, and the use of Unit 2 as a restaurant at the Showgrounds Shopping Centre in Clonmel.
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
The use of unit 1 as restaurant or retail and the use of unit 2 as restaurant
The historical record
How change-of-use applications have been decided in Tipperary County Council
93% granted
of 493 change-of-use applications granted, refused or part-granted by Tipperary County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 88%14,584
- All categories in Tipperary County Council
- 96%10,264
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
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 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Orahilly Ave, Clonmel, Tipperary | Jun 2025 | €213,000 | 107 m |
| 13 Davis Terrace, Davis Rd, Clonmel | Dec 2025 | €190,000 | 153 m |
| 16 Davis Terrace, Clonmel, Tipperary | Sept 2025 | €195,000 | 170 m |
| 4 Davis Row, Clonmel, Tipperary | Jun 2025 | €140,000 | 211 m |
| 9 Davis Row, Clonmel, Co Tipperary | May 2025 | €173,000 | 240 m |
| 16 Raheen Court, Old Waterford Rd, Clonmel | Dec 2025 | €205,000 | 274 m |
| 1 Doctor Croke Place, Clonmel, Co Tipperary | Jun 2025 | €170,000 | 291 m |
| 18 The Gables, Gas House Bridge, Davis Rd | Aug 2025 | €167,000 | 299 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 received28 February 2020
- Decision due18 June 2020
- Decision issued3 June 2020
- Grant issued7 July 2020
- Permission expiry6 July 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- RefusedAt this site
Amalgamation and change of use consisting of a change from retail to restaurant and associated take away,…
Units 1 & 2 Showgrounds Shopping Centre , Davis Road , Clonmel
16600709TipperaryLodged 3 Aug 2016Change of use
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
The use of unit 1 as restaurant or retail and the use of unit 2 as restaurant
Showgrounds Shopping Centre , Davis Road , Clonmel
20141TipperaryLodged 17 Feb 2020Change of use
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
The use of unit 1 as restaurant or retail and the use of unit 2 as restaurant
Showgrounds Shopping Centre , Davis Road , Clonmel
2098TipperaryLodged 6 Feb 2020Change of use
- RefusedAt this site
Subdivision of units 2 & 3 to facilitate change of use of units 3 & 4 from retail to coffee shop, together…
2 & 3 Showgrounds Shopping Centre , Davis Road , Clonmel
16600710TipperaryLodged 3 Aug 2016Change of use
- Granted50 m away
The removal of external illuminated brand signage and the replacement with new brand illuminated signage
Anchor Unit 1 , Showground Shopping Centre , Davis Road
16600133TipperaryLodged 23 Feb 2016Commercial
- Granted60 m away
The construction of a single storey gym building on an existing rooftop car parking area including toilets…
Davis Road , Burgagery-Lands , Clonmel Co. Tipperary
2560672TipperaryLodged 14 Jul 2025Commercial
- Awaiting decision70 m away
Construction of a single storey extension to the side of my existing dwelling comprising of living/dining…
4 St. Vincent de Paul Terrace , Clonmel , Co. Tipperary
17600386TipperaryLodged 13 Apr 2017Extension
- Granted70 m away
The construction of a single storey extension to side of existing dwelling house along with all ancillary…
4 St Vincent De Paul Terrace , Clonmel , Co. Tipperary
23132TipperaryLodged 12 May 2023Extension
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