Vacant Tipperary auctioneer’s office could be transformed into homes
A former auctioneer’s office in Tipperary could be converted into apartments under plans lodged with Tipperary County Council.
Kieran Walsh has applied to the council for planning permission to create six new apartments in two former commercial buildings on Abbey Street in Cahir.
The plans would see four two-bedroom and two one-bedroom apartments developed in the vacant properties, one of which used to house P. Tobin Auctioneers.
Under the proposals before the council, Mr Walsh has applied to change the use of the buildings from commercial to residential, as well as seeking permission to undertake “extensive refurbishment” of the building’s interior.
A single-storey building to the rear of the proposed apartments will be knocked down under the plans, while a modern, two-storey extension to the existing building will be added to the rear.
The upgrade and improvement works to the wastewater and stormwater connections, as well as the construction of bin storage areas, bicycle parking, footpaths, and landscaping also form part of the proposed development.
Tipperary County Council is due to make a decision on the development by February 25.