2 Bishop Street, Tullow, Co. Carlow
Planning application 2560329
DecisionConditional grant
Decided09 March 2026
Application typeRETENTION
Source documents6
Site
What is on file
0refusal reasons13conditions8nearby records
Proposed development
Application description published by Carlow County Council.Application and appeal history
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Decision details
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Conditions
- 1Carry out development per plans received 24/10/2025, as amended by FI received 20/02/2026.Compliance
- 2Permission strictly limited to the development described in public notices and submitted plans.Compliance
- 3External finishes must match drawing RFI3 submitted with the FI on 20/02/2026.Design Materials
- 4Landscaping must be completed per drawing RFI 2 submitted with the FI on 20/02/2026.Landscaping Boundary
- 5Preserve roadside drainage; no surface water to public road/adjacent properties; soakways/system per BS 8301:1985 & BRE Digest 365; clean water to soakpits, foul to public sewer.Wastewater Drainage
- 6Provide off-carriageway parking for construction traffic; no parking/materials on public road without agreement; prevent debris on roads; control noise/dust; obtain Road Opening Licence for any road openings.Construction Management
- 7Construction hours restricted to Mon-Fri 08.00-18.00 and Sat 08.00-13.00. No work on Sundays or Bank Holidays.Construction Management
- 8Engage a licensed archaeologist to monitor all groundworks; conduct metal detection survey; suspend works if remains found; submit final archaeological report to PA and Dept.Archaeology Heritage
- 9Consult Tullow MD Area Engineer for footpath/road works; N81 and L-6083 must not be blocked without agreement; maintain pedestrian/universal access at all times.Traffic Access
- 10Sign Uisce Éireann connection agreement prior to commencement; comply with CDS Technical Documentation; subject to Capital Investment Programme constraints.Water Services
- 11All waste removed from site must be disposed of at licensed facilities by licensed operators.Environment Ecology
- 12Consult Chief Fire Officer prior to commencement and strictly comply with recommendations.Compliance
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Get a site risk brief with the local decision pattern and up to 80 detailed nearby comparables (40 refusals and 40 grants), including extracted reasons and source links. €29 incl. VAT, PDF by email.Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 0971aff7-7331-4bcd-8938-eda9179b1c10.pdf / Document 147603Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 17019753-7496-485e-acc0-8e3ec8d9c6a1.pdf / Document 147602Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 9fbe6b54-a43e-495f-be53-ddeb8b092291.pdf / Document 149227Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 1e69053f-27fd-4a88-8098-3828713bff56.pdf / Document 147958Source PDF
- F I Request LetterSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 93196066-df71-4151-8419-c9140044f8d3.pdf / Document 144090Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 201211. Alterations to the existing building to combine it with the adjoining commercial premises to provide an extension to the bar at ground floor level, additional ground floor ancillary space to the rear consisting of kitchen, cold room and toilets, and to provide an external area to the bar at the rear. 2. Modification of two existing residential accommodation at first and second floor level with landscaped first floor terrace level over. 3. The addition of a 3 storey building to the rear of the existing structure fronting Bishop Street consisting of 2 No. 1 bed and 1 No. 2 bed apartments and providing a new entrance on Bishop Street to the 3 new residential units plus the 2 existing units over the Irish Bar. 4. Landscaping of land to the rear to provide a separate landscaped amenity space for residential use only. 5. The rebuilding of existing boundary walls as required including a pedestrian fire escape exiting to the carpark at the rear of Morrissey's Pharmacy. / 0.0 km away / 08 October 2020Granted
- 1747Planning permission sought for the combination of two adjoining commercial premises on ground with alteration to the two existing residences above, comprising of the Irish Bar and ancillary works consisting of; 1. New access doorway from Church Street to provide access to both upper residences through existing modified shopfront. 2. Partial demolition of rear bar with residential element above to allow a construction of double height space for use as a bar area to rear of existing front bar, new glazed screen shopfront and bar access and delivery access from Bishops Street. rear flat roof extension in existing rear yard. 3. Removal of existing lean to sheds to rear of both buildings and the replacement with toilets and accommodation stairs to overhead residence. 4. Modification of the the existing rear elevation openings to 3 storey front building to provide access to roof terraces for residences and two new roof lights to rear of existing roof. 5. Construction of a mono pitched keg store, cold store and staff toilet area to rear yard and rebuilding of existing boundary walls to gardens/yard adjoining. New pedestrian fire escape exit to rear Morrisseys Pharmacy car park. Modification on boundary wall to increase the height to the car park. 6. Construction of external covered walkway and rear screen wall to additional toilets accessd externally / 0.0 km away / 18 July 2017Granted
- 18204The construction of a 2 storey office building with independent ground floor access, use of existing entrance and car park to the rear of existing two storey pharmacy and beauty salon and all associated site works / 0.0 km away / 23 April 2019Granted
- 21441Permission for a change of use on ground floor level from an office area (currently under construction under Planning Ref: 18/204) to a medical centre, connection to existing services and all associated site works / 0.0 km away / 21 November 2022Granted
- 2360049Ground floor extension and alterations to existing meat processing area / 0.1 km away / 23 May 2023Granted
- 192For the redevelopment of the existing property known as Tullow Motor Factors. The development consists of the change of use of the existing ground floor unit from motor garage to two retail office units with entrance lobby to a two storey extension over ground floor to accommodate 3 new two bed apartments and 1 one bedroom apartment and all associated site works / 0.1 km away / 08 January 2020Granted
- 18307For change of use to office space from retail and residential, use of existing services and permission to break new openings through shared party wall to our adjoining office premises, which is a protected structure (Record Protected Structure CW524) and all associated site works / 0.1 km away / 20 September 2018Granted
- 2560098Will consist of alterations to the existing two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling, including; (a) the demolition of a single storey rear extension; (b) the subdivision of the existing dwelling at ground and first-floor level, to accommodate 2 no. townhouses including; (i) construction of a new two-storey rear extension; (ii) the raising of the existing roof by 1.2m including the removal of a chimney; (iii) internal alterations; (iv) rooflights, and (v) alterations to all elevations. Other works as part of the development include SuDS drainage, landscaping, boundary treatment, and all associated works to facilitate the development / 0.1 km away / 08 January 2026Granted