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12 Jan 2026

Planning permission sought for community bible educational facility in Tipperary

The applicants are seeking permission to change the former Bright Sparks Montessori in Borrisokane into a bible educational facility.

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Tipperary County Council have received a planning application seeking permission to create a community bible educational facility in the county.

Applicants Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of Ireland are seeking permission to change the former Bright Sparks Montessori in Borrisokane into a bible educational facility.

The application states that the company are seeking planning "for their express purpose of holding meetings, workshops and classes."

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The application outlines minor changes to external elevations, building signage, external lighting for health and safety purposes and a rearranged site layout to accommodate accessible and general parking spaces.

The new development will also consist of an auditorium and classrooms. 

The application has been marked incomplete by the council on June 13, so a decision will not be made until after a complete application is submitted.

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