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THE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE SHANNON; MIDLANDS MIDWEST , TUS THURLES CAMPUS NENAGH ROAD THURLES , CO. TIPPERARY

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2360284

Tipperary - Tipperary County Council

Proposed Development

a new 2 storey multifunctional spectators stand (capacity of 1000ppl) located between new pitches consists of 3 full sized pitches (GAA size) ,1no grass pitch (east of stand) & 1no. synthetic multi-functional pitch (west of stand) to allow 2no lateral soccer pitches on the main pitch; 1no. grass pitch to the north of the site ;all pitches to be flood lit to relevant standards; northern grass pitch to have a 3m high privacy perimeter fence, all pitches to have ball stop netting to each goal and 1.2m spectator fence; multifunctional pitch to allow for ball stop netting for soccer games played lateral across the pitch; a Jogging track around the perimeter of the pitches with exercise stations and rest areas, the track will be 3m wide with associated lighting; access road for emergency and maintenance vehicles to the east boundary of east grass pitch up to the northern pitch; 1no multi-sport training area to include a synthetic surface (40x45) with rebound wall 5m high and protection fencing with ball stop netting to top of protection fence around perimeter to be flood lit to relevant standards; addition of an internal Mezzanine level to existing sports lab of 221m2 and new 2 storey extension to the east elevation of the existing sports lab includes administrative areas, meeting rooms and changing rooms to facilitate the campus; a new tennis center including a two storey clubhouse and associated courts, changing areas and spectator zones; PV panels to be allowed for on roof of sports lab , Tennis Centre and spectators stand; 2.4m high fence to secure pitch areas with access from main campus; all associated site works including drainage arrangements and landscape works; a new ESB substation, boundary treatments and upgrades provision for 10 coach parking spaces, 10 additional car parking spaces, 5 additional accessible parking spaces and 10 motorcycle spaces, 2no. covered secure bicycle stores and grounds keepers Store In addition the relocation of existing storage unit on site (133.6m2); all on a site area of 9.8ha.This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    28 Apr 2023

  2. Decision due

    22 Jun 2023

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    22 Jun 2023

  4. Grant issued

    26 Jul 2023

Application Details

Location
THE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE SHANNON; MIDLANDS MIDWEST , TUS THURLES CAMPUS NENAGH ROAD THURLES , CO. TIPPERARY
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Tipperary County Council
Site Area
9.8 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
28 April 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
22 June 2023
Grant Date
26 July 2023
Permission Expires
25 July 2028

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