Bakery Weir, River Suir in the townlands of Barnora & Caherabbey Lower, Co. Tipperary
Proposed development
The development which 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 takes 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. 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)
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Tipperary County Council
- Decision due
- 2 Jan 2027
Timeline
Application received
20 Feb 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Council asked for further information
16 Apr 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
30 Oct 2026
Decision due
2 Jan 2027
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Planning history within 750 m
construction of 6 no. two storey, semi-detached dwellings, new access roadway, connection to public services, carparking, roads, footpaths, pedestrian access, open space areas and ancillary site development works
alterations to the previously permitted but not yet constructed House Nos. 1 - 8 (Planning Reference 2460828). The proposed alterations include amendments to the finished floor levels of the houses to facilitate connection to the foul drainage network. Additionally, planning permission is sought for a change to House No. 3, from the previously permitted ‘C’ Type house to a ‘A’ Type house, with all ancillary and associated site works
a car port structure to the side of an existing dwelling and all associated site development works
the construction of an extension to the side of dwelling
A Sunroom extension to existing dwelling house
a sunroom extension to existing dwelling house