Plans to build 60 new homes in Thurles, Co. Tipperary have been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Tipperary County Council who had granted permission to O’Ceallaigh Westfield Ltd for a 60 home development on the Brittas Road, which would see 5 four-bedroom, 27 three-bedroom, and 12 one-bedroom houses built. Two duplex blocks were also proposed, providing eight additional units — four one-bed and four two-bed apartments, together with plans to include a creche with space for 47 children.
Marlstone Manor Residents Association have now appealed the granting of this permission to the Irish planning appeals board.
In a letter to An Coimisiún Pleanála, the group have stated that the development would raise concerns about traffic flow on the Brittas Road.
The appeal stated that the proposed entrance to the estate is on the N62 road, which links Thurles and Templemore, is a particularly busy corridor with agricultural, heavy goods and significant levels of commuter traffic.
The residents have also raised concerns about the potential for a “haphazard approach” of building works given that the 60 house development is the first phase of development at the site.
We understand that Tipperary County Council also granted permission for 52 further homes on the site as part of a second phase of works.
However, the Marlstone Manor Residents Association said that there is no agreement of a phasing of the development. This has the potential to allow for a haphazard approach to dwelling completions which would be driven solely by sales demand. They add that a partially completed development in such a haphazard way will not set a desirable precedent.
Despite their appeal of the development, the neighbouring residents say that they are aware of a significant need for housing, both locally and nationally.
An Coimisiún Pleanála are due to make a decision on the case by January 20th, 2026.
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