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Birdhill Service Area Junction 7 (M7) , Lacken Birdhill , Co. Tipperary

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Planning application 2660784

Tipperary - Tipperary County Council

Proposed Development

expansion of the existing service station to accommodate a new HGV and Coach parking area, vegetated infiltration basin and dog walking trail; reconfiguration of the existing parking area to provide additional staff and customer car parking; new extended canopy and provision of 3 new pumps islands; and ancillary works including: part of canopy and pump under to be removed, relocation of HVO tank and container, landscaped areas. new internal road and paths, all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Aug 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    6 Oct 2026

Application Details

Location
Birdhill Service Area Junction 7 (M7) , Lacken Birdhill , Co. Tipperary
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Tipperary County Council
Site Area
3.53 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
12 August 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
6 October 2026

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