Bakery Weir, Barnora and Caherabbey Lower Townlands, Tipperary
Partial removal of Bakery Weir on the River Suir to restore natural river conditions and fish migration.
2561293 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 12 December 2025
- Reference
- 2561293
- Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 December 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThis application relates to a registered protected structure and proposes the partial removal of approximately two-thirds of Bakery Weir and its non-functional fish pass. The project will reprofile 250m of the river channel to replicate natural stream conditions, secure the riverbanks, and improve ecological habitats.
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Development description
Development at bakery weir, located on the river suir. The project site lies approximately 1.3km northeast of cahir and is located adjacent to the r670 (cashel road). This application relates to a registered protected structure (rps no. Trps1365). The development will consist of the partial removal of bakery weir and the non-functional fish pass to restore the natural river conditions and ecological connectivity of the river suir, and all associated works, including: i. The partial removal of approximately two-thirds (70m) of bakery weir from the northern riverbank and protection of the remaining weir beside the mill wheel and tailrace for heritage purposes. Ii. The reprofiling and restoration of approximately 250m of the river channel to replicate natural stream conditions, enable fish migration, and create a low-flow channel. The construction of a new fill structure downstream to channel water flow into the proposed low-flow channels in the northern and southern branches of the river. Works to secure the banks of the river and to improve habitats, including placement of groynes from set stones, root trunks, rows of stakes and living fascines. Iii. Construction access to the weir is proposed on the r670 cashel road via the temporary upgrade of an existing informal pathway. Creation of a temporary access ramp from the southern bank of the river and the creation of a temporary driving platform to bakery weir. The removal of individual trees to enable construction activities. The creation of temporary construction lay down areas/site compounds adjacent to the r670 cashel road. Iv. Reinstatement of the disturbed lands following partial weir removal including landscaping consisting of seeding and planting with appropriate native vegetation. The removal of temporary construction facilities. V. All associated and ancillary site development works. Vi. This application is accompanied by a natura impact statement
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 The Woodlands, Barnora, Cahir | Jun 2026 | €220,000 | 410 m |
| 17 Barnora, The Avenue, Cahir | Apr 2025 | €250,000 | 413 m |
| Barnora, Cahir, Tipperary | Jul 2025 | €470,000 | 416 m |
| 1 Woodlands, Barnora, Cahirprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €315,725 | 426 m |
| 2 Woodlands, Barnora, Cahirprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €268,722 | 432 m |
| 2a Woodlands, Barnora, Cahirprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €272,291 | 432 m |
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- Application received12 December 2025
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