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06 Sept 2025

Revealed: Planning lodged to convert former Convent of Mercy building in Tipperary

Brendan Corcoran and Patricia Leahy-Corcoran have applied to Tipperary County Council

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Planning has been lodged to convert a former Convent of Mercy building in Tipperary.

Brendan Corcoran and Patricia Leahy-Corcoran have applied to Tipperary County Council for the change of use of an existing former Convent of Mercy building, from office use to a single residence.

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The development address is at Pallas Street, Borrisoland South, Borrisoleigh, county Tipperary.

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Proposed works consist of internal alterations, replacement of existing PVC windows with traditional timber windows and replacement services throughout and create a new vehicle entrance to Pallas Street along with permission for retention of existing domestic store together with all associated site works.

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The former Convent of Mercy is a Recorded Protected Structure in the Tipperary County Development Plan TRPS S440, NIAH 22309020.

A decision is due by the council on August 20 of this year. 

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