Awaiting decisionChange of use

61 Liberty Square, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Change of use from a shop to a coffee shop and retention of a new shopfront in Thurles.

2660408 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 7 May 2026

Reference: 2660408
Authority: Tipperary County Council
Register status: In progress
Type: RETENTION
Received: 7 May 2026

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for a material change of use of the ground floor from a shop to a coffee shop. The application also includes the retention of alterations to the building façade and a new shopfront.

Change of useretailcafeshopfront

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Official record

Development description

The following; a) material change of use of ground floor of the premises from a shop to a coffee shop, b) to retain as constructed alteration to the building façade and development of a new shopfront with all associated and ancillary sitework

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Urban CoreUC

“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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Built & sold

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Tinvoher, Loughmore, Thurles	Jul 2025	€375,000	44 m
Dooree, Milestone, Thurles	Sept 2025	€100,000	44 m
Knockakill, Kilcommon, Thurles	Jun 2025	€90,000	44 m
Cummer, Milestone, Thurles	May 2025	€53,000	44 m
Derryvella, Glengoole, Thurles	May 2025	€120,000	44 m
Coolnamona, Drombane F, Thurles	Jun 2025	€320,000	44 m
Pouldine House, Pouldine, Thurles	Feb 2025	€300,000	44 m
Odonovan Rossa St, Thurles, Tipperarynot full market price	Apr 2025	€25,000	82 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 received7 May 2026
Further information requested23 June 2026

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