GrantedInfrastructureDecided 22 June 2023

THE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE SHANNON; MIDLANDS MIDWEST, TUS THURLES CAMPUS NENAGH ROAD THURLES, CO. TIPPERARY

Construction of a 1,000-capacity spectator stand, new floodlit sports pitches, a jogging track, and sports lab extension.

2360284 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 28 April 2023

Reference: 2360284
Authority: Tipperary County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 28 April 2023

Summary

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The Technological University of the Shannon plans to construct a new two-storey, 1,000-capacity spectator stand and three new floodlit pitches. The development also includes a 3m wide perimeter jogging track with exercise stations, a multi-sport training area, and a 221 sqm mezzanine extension to the existing sports lab.

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Storeys: 2
Floor area: 221 m²

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Development description

A new 2 storey multifunctional spectators stand (capacity of 1000ppl) located between new pitches consists of 3 full sized pitches (gaa size) ,1no grass pitch (east of stand) & 1no. Synthetic multi-functional pitch (west of stand) to allow 2no lateral soccer pitches on the main pitch; 1no. Grass pitch to the north of the site ;all pitches to be flood lit to relevant standards; northern grass pitch to have a 3m high privacy perimeter fence, all pitches to have ball stop netting to each goal and 1.2m spectator fence; multifunctional pitch to allow for ball stop netting for soccer games played lateral across the pitch; a jogging track around the perimeter of the pitches with exercise stations and rest areas, the track will be 3m wide with associated lighting; access road for emergency and maintenance vehicles to the east boundary of east grass pitch up to the northern pitch; 1no multi-sport training area to include a synthetic surface (40x45) with rebound wall 5m high and protection fencing with ball stop netting to top of protection fence around perimeter to be flood lit to relevant standards; addition of an internal mezzanine level to existing sports lab of 221m2 and new 2 storey extension to the east elevation of the existing sports lab includes administrative areas, meeting rooms and changing rooms to facilitate the campus; a new tennis center including a two storey clubhouse and associated courts, changing areas and spectator zones; pv panels to be allowed for on roof of sports lab , tennis centre and spectators stand; 2.4m high fence to secure pitch areas with access from main campus; all associated site works including drainage arrangements and landscape works; a new esb substation, boundary treatments and upgrades provision for 10 coach parking spaces, 10 additional car parking spaces, 5 additional accessible parking spaces and 10 motorcycle spaces, 2no. Covered secure bicycle stores and grounds keepers store in addition the relocation of existing storage unit on site (133.6m2); all on a site area of 9.8ha. This application is accompanied by a natura impact statement

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“To provide and improve social and public facilities and infrastructure”

National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses

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Key dates

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Application received28 April 2023
Decision due22 June 2023
Decision issued22 June 2023
Grant issued26 July 2023
Permission expiry25 July 2028

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