former Munster Hotel, Cathedral Street, Thurles
Extension of duration to convert the upper floors of a former hotel in Thurles into a healthcare facility.
211283 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 27 August 2021
- Reference
- 211283
- Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 27 August 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks an extension of duration to change the use of the upper floors and ground floor entrance of the former Munster Hotel from hospitality to healthcare. The works include constructing a new rear entrance foyer with stairs and a lift, remodelling the elevations, and landscaping the rear car park.
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Official record
Development description
- Change of use of all upper floor levels and entrance locations at ground floor from hotel/hospitality use to healthcare and associated ancillary uses
- Construction of a new entrance foyer stairs and lift to rear of former hotel building, remodelling and refurbishment of existing north (cathedral street) elevation and south (rear) elevation
- Associated signage, site works and provision of landscape treatment to existing car park area at rear of property
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 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| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Kickham Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary | Jun 2025 | €145,000 | 88 m |
| Cathedral St, Thurles, Co Tipperary | Apr 2025 | €260,000 | 134 m |
| Mitchel Street, Thurles, Co Tipperary | Jun 2026 | €250,000 | 215 m |
| 33 Kickham Street, Thurles, Co Tipperary | Dec 2025 | €285,000 | 235 m |
| Apt 1, 5 Suirside, Liberty Square | Mar 2026 | €91,000 | 242 m |
| St Annes, Mitchel St, Thurles | Jun 2026 | €150,000 | 247 m |
| 1 Butler Court, Mitchel St, Thurles | Feb 2025 | €245,000 | 269 m |
| 2 Butler Court, Mitchel St, Thurlesprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €245,000 | 273 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received27 August 2021
- Decision due21 October 2021
- Decision issued21 October 2021
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