Abbey Street, Cahir, Co. Tipperary
Conversion of a commercial building in Cahir into six apartments, including a rear extension.
2561361 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 23 December 2025
- Reference
- 2561361
- Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 December 2025
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a material change of use from commercial to residential to create six apartments (four 2-bed and two 1-bed units). The works include extensive refurbishment, demolition of a rear single-storey section, and construction of a new two-storey rear extension.
- Residential units
- 6
- Storeys
- 2
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 extensive refurbishment of the building and the demolition of a single storey component to the rear elevation
- The construction of a two storey modern extension to the rear elevation and also, there will be various alterations to the exterior facades of the existing building
- The development of six apartments consisting of 4 two bedroom apartments and 2 one bed apartments
- The upgrade and improvement works to the wastewater and stormwater connections
- The material change of use from commercial space to residential units
- The construction of a bin storage area, bike stands, parking area, footpaths, hard and soft landscaping areas and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide and enhance the services of the town through the provision of mixed use development inc. retail, office service and community facilities”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Cahir Local Area Plan 2021-2027 (2021–2027). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 16 Mill Race, Abbey Street, Cahir | May 2026 | €120,000 | 18 m |
| Apartment 6, Mill Race Apartments, Lower Abbey Street | Jun 2026 | €118,000 | 48 m |
| Bridge St., Cahir, Co. Tipperary | Jun 2026 | €214,000 | 90 m |
| 39 Mountain Rd, Cahir, Tipperary | Jun 2026 | €80,000 | 103 m |
| 3 Corlius, Abbey St, Cahir | Dec 2025 | €235,000 | 117 m |
| 34 Mountain Rd, Cahir, Tipperary | Apr 2026 | €175,000 | 126 m |
| 2 Corlius, Abbey St, Cahir | Dec 2025 | €275,000 | 129 m |
| 1 Corlius, Abbey St, Cahir | Jan 2026 | €163,000 | 131 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 received23 December 2025
- Further information requested24 February 2026
- Further information received30 March 2026
- Decision due27 April 2026
- Decision issued23 April 2026
- Grant issued27 May 2026
- Permission expiry26 May 2031
In the area
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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211883TipperaryLodged 23 Dec 2021Apartments
- RefusedAt this site
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2260460TipperaryLodged 5 Sept 2022Apartments
- GrantedAt this site
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2216TipperaryLodged 13 Jan 2022Apartments
- Granted50 m away
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20549TipperaryLodged 3 Jun 2020Change of use
- Granted60 m away
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17600048TipperaryLodged 25 Jan 2017Apartments
- Granted80 m away
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2460658TipperaryLodged 9 Aug 2024Retention
- Granted80 m away
An extension as built, to the rear of dwelling and including rooflights to the front elevation
4 Mountain Road , Cahir , Co. Tipperary
2460657TipperaryLodged 9 Aug 2024Retention
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