Fintan Kennedy Hall former Methodist Church, Anglesea Street Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Proposed development
The following works to and within the curtilage of a protected structure: a) change of use of meeting hall/former Methodist Church to restaurant use, b) demolition of existing single storey office extension constructed in 1983, and c) construction of new single storey extension with part pitched roof and glass canopy to create separate dining room, restaurant entrance and toilets, kitchen and staff areas as part of restaurant use, d) lowering of former church floor level to address current building access regulation and operational compliance, e) removal of existing modern glazing from all stone framed windows and installation of new glazing system and f) conservation based repair and refurbishment works to existing building fabric to allow for necessary upgrade, stabilisation and maintenance of the protected structure, g) the widening of existing vehicular entrance with new gate including rebuilding and stabilisation of existing defective piers to boundary wall which is a protected structure, together with all associated site works, h) RETENTION PERMISSION is also sought for the removal of the internal floor structure of the historic former church
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Decision due
- 9 Apr 2026
Timeline
Application received
13 Feb 2026
Decision due
9 Apr 2026
Decision: conditional
1 Apr 2026
Grant issued
5 May 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
the change of use of the existing building from office use to use as a single dwelling house, together with associated internal alterations comprising the removal of modern non-historic partitions, kitchen and sanitary fittings within the historic envelope; the removal of the existing modern door leaf and frame connecting to No. 7 Doctor Croke Place and the infilling of the opening in matching brickwork; the subdivision and reconfiguration of rooms within the modern rear extension at ground and first floor; the installation of new sanitary ware and kitchen fittings; the replacement of glazing to two modern sash windows with obscure glazing; and works of repair and reinstatement to historic fabric, together with all associated ancillary works. The development comprises works to a protected structure.
change of use of the ground floor from retail to Asian restaurant, including ancillary storage at basement level, new signage and all ancillary site works. This is a protected structure
carrying out refurbishment works to the building at the rear of the offices including removal of the existing roof and replacement with a raised slated roof to provide for offices, ancillary accommodation, including linkage with the main office and all associated site development works
the change of use of the unit 33 within the existing building to provide a General Practitioner office, together with all associated site development works
construction of a new vehicular entrance and driveway including all associated site development works
the as-constructed side garage, rear conservatory and side extension, including all associated site development works