R670, Cahir
Homes here mostly date from the 2000s. Home extensions nearby almost always get approved (97%). 1 application nearby open for comments.
Not held yet for Tipperary County Council: council consultations.
How planning works, with this area's numbers
steps can overlap · medians for home extensions within 1.5 km, 10 years- 1ApplySite notice up, plans online
- 2Comments5 weeks, €20. Comment to keep your right to appeal
- 3Decision8 weeks by law. Here 53 days
- 4Appeal window4 weeks after the decision
- 5AppealAt An Coimisiún Pleanála
- 6PermissionLasts 5 years
- 7StartStart notice to the council
- 8Sign-offCompletion cert, or the owner opts out
What's the planning story of this house?
When it was built, and the rules since
Most homes here were built 2001–10, under planning permission and building regulations.
Each line is a rule that applies to work done after it.
MeasuredEstimatecouncil register via NPAD · build years: CSO Census 2022, small area
- 2 Aug 2021 · notice that building work was starting · signed off as finished mar 2022
Zoning, protection, tax and flood: the detail
What it says
Agricultural: To provide for agricultural needs and to protect and enhance the rural environment and setting of the settlement
Land zoned to stay rural. New houses are restricted to demonstrated local need under the rural-housing policy of the development plan.
cahir local area plan 2021 2027 · 24 May 2021 – 12 Apr 2027
Not on this site: protected building, heritage inventory, monument zone, conservation area, EU nature site, EU bird site, natural heritage area, tree order, landslide risk, derelict list.
| Within 500 m | Count | For example |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage inventory buildings | 12 | Cahir Abbey; Altavilla |
| Monuments | 6 | R133478; Religious house - Augustinian canons |
How we work this out
Sources: Development plan zoning (councils), Residential Zoned Land Tax maps, Constraint layers (bundle), National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, Sites and Monuments Record · fetched 25 Oct 2026, 23:43
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development plan zoning (councils) | CC BY 4.0 | 25 Oct 2026, 23:06 | open |
| Residential Zoned Land Tax maps | CC BY 4.0 | 25 Oct 2026, 23:43 | open |
| Constraint layers (bundle) | CC BY 4.0, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 19:37 | open |
| National Inventory of Architectural Heritage | CC BY 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 19:35 | open |
| Sites and Monuments Record | CC BY 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 19:29 | open |
How we work this out
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices), National Planning Application Database · fetched 31 Oct 2026, 23:00
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 02:56 | open |
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 23:00 | open |
Could you extend?
Nothing on this site restricts it: not protected, not in a conservation area.
Barnora, file by file since 2021
2 of 2 decided extensions on the road were approved.
5 files with "Barnora" in the address within 600 m, other roads of the same name left out. Hover a dot for the house number and reference.
MeasuredOur classificationcouncil register via NPAD · 2021–2026
Extensions and refusals right beside you 0 within 250 m · 0 refused within 100 m
Extensions and refusals near you 0 extensions within 250 m · the last 12 months
No home extensions within 250 m in the last 12 months.
Refused within 100 m 0 in the last 12 months
Nothing refused this close in the last 12 months.
How we work this out
Sources: An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed), Building Control Management System (commencement notices), National Planning Application Database · fetched 31 Oct 2026, 23:00
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed) | CC BY 4.0 | 30 Oct 2026, 23:01 | open |
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 02:56 | open |
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 23:00 | open |
How long, and what if someone objects?
A home extension's journey here
A decision takes 53 days. 1 in 4 is asked for more information, which adds about 92 days.
Bars are medians; whiskers show the middle half. Medians of separate steps don't add up exactly.
Calculated35 decided home extensions, 4 start notices · within 1.5 km, 10 years · NPAD, BCMS, An Coimisiún Pleanála
What appeals changed
0 of 1 appealed approvals were reversed.
Every appeal decided within 1.5 km in 10 years, any kind of development.
CalculatedAn Coimisiún Pleanála cases linked to the council file
What's changing around you?
- 1Rosemount Farm Road, Barnora 2661000
- 21.0 ha zoned for homes
- 30.6 ha zoned for homes
- 40.4 ha zoned for homes
- 50.2 ha zoned for homes
- 60.3 ha zoned for homes
- 71.5 ha zoned for homes
- 8Coláiste Dún Iascaigh, Cashel Road 2660071
- 9Cahir Mart, Barnora 2561288
- 10Colaiste Dun Iascaigh, Cashel Road 2561123
- 11Site 18 Townparks, Clonmel Road 2660782
- 12Bakery Weir, River Suir in the townlands of Barnora & Caherabbey Lower 2660147
What happens to applications within 500 m
Permission isn't building. Of 16 permissions since 2016, 1 show a start notice and 0 have a completion certificate.
Purple bands are refusals turned into permissions on appeal. "No start notice found" includes small jobs that never needed one and notices we couldn't match.
Measured16 applications in 10 years · NPAD, An Coimisiún Pleanála, BCMS start notices and completion certificates
The next 30 days
1 deadline within 500 m; the first closes 13 Nov 2026.
- Comments close 13 Nov 202613 days left12661000 · application received — alterations to the previously permitted but not yet constructed House Nos. 1 - 8 (Planning…€20 to the council · 344 m away
Measuredcouncil registers and An Coimisiún Pleanála · deadlines worked out from the dates on file
Sites that could change 10 within 500 m
Empty land zoned for homes 10
- 21.0 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 119 m
- 30.6 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 169 m
- 40.4 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 191 m
- 50.2 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 200 m
- 60.3 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 214 m
- 71.5 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 217 m
- 0.5 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 260 m
- 3.1 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 273 m
- 0.9 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 303 m
- 2.8 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 348 m
Not covered here: council land to be sold (Dublin only).
Sources: An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed), Building Control Management System (commencement notices), Derelict sites registers, National Planning Application Database, Residential Zoned Land Tax maps · fetched 31 Oct 2026, 23:00
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed) | CC BY 4.0 | 30 Oct 2026, 23:01 | open |
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 02:56 | open |
| Derelict sites registers | CC BY 4.0 | 26 Oct 2026, 23:09 | open |
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 23:00 | open |
| Residential Zoned Land Tax maps | CC BY 4.0 | 25 Oct 2026, 23:43 | open |
Applications within 500 m, by year
Between 2 and 5 a year; busiest 2024. 100% of decisions were approvals.
2021 and 2026 are part years (*). Exemption requests and time extensions are left out.
Measuredcouncil register via NPAD
Open for comments €20 to comment
- 1Rosemount Farm Road , Barnora , Cahir comments close 13 Nov 2026alterations to the previously permitted but not yet constructed House Nos. 1 - 8 (Planning Reference…
Every application within 500 m 7 in the last 12 months
See every application on the map
- 11Site 18 Townparks , Clonmel Road , Cahir Co. Tipperary No decision yet(i) storage container (until completion of dwelling) and (ii) the existing side boundary walls of site and…
- 12Bakery Weir , River Suir in the townlands of Barnora & Caherabbey Lower , Co. Tipperary No decision yetthe development which will consist of the partial removal of Bakery Weir and the non-functional fish pass to…
- 8Coláiste Dún Iascaigh , Cashel Road , Cahir Approved with conditionsa) the construction of four new extensions with a total combined floor area of 2,522.50m², comprising - (i)…
- Coláiste Dún Iascaigh , Cashel Road , Cahir Withdrawn or not validdevelopment which will consist of: a) Construction of three new extensions with a total combined floor area…
- 9Cahir Mart , Barnora , Cahir Co. Tipperary Approved with conditionsthe construction of an acoustic wall 5m high x 38m long and associated site works
- 10Colaiste Dun Iascaigh , Cashel Road , Co. Tipperary Approved with conditionsthe construction of all-weather sports facilities to the rear of the school including the following: a) a 3…
How we work this out
Sources: National Planning Application Database, An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed), Building Control Management System (commencement notices) · fetched 31 Oct 2026, 23:00
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 23:00 | open |
| An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed) | CC BY 4.0 | 30 Oct 2026, 23:01 | open |
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 02:56 | open |
Building work nearby 1 in the last 12 months
- Rosemount Farm Road, Barnora, Cahir, Tipperary · 25 Feb 2026 · 24 homes · start notice not signed off · 2460828 · 356 m
How we work this out
Source: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) · fetched 31 Oct 2026, 02:56
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 02:56 | open |
Homes coming 0 not started
- Rosemount Farm Road · 24 homes · building started · 413 m
How we work this out
Sources: An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed), Building Control Management System (commencement notices), National Planning Application Database, Social housing construction status report · fetched 31 Oct 2026, 23:00
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed) | CC BY 4.0 | 30 Oct 2026, 23:01 | open |
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 02:56 | open |
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 23:00 | open |
| Social housing construction status report | CC BY-SA 4.0 | 23 Oct 2026, 23:02 | open |
Named places nearby: estate, schemes, crèches, schools
Named places estate, developments, inspections
Crèches and schools inspected
| Name | Latest inspection | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cahir Bears Childcare Centre · Crèche | 13 Oct 2025 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 457 m |
| Montessori Naionra · Crèche | 9 Mar 2026 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 542 m |
| Kids Cahir Preschool · Crèche | 2 Mar 2026 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 546 m |
How we work this out
How busy is this area Busier than most of Tipperary County Council.
How we work this out
Sources: An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed), Building Control Management System (commencement notices), National Planning Application Database · fetched 31 Oct 2026, 23:00
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed) | CC BY 4.0 | 30 Oct 2026, 23:01 | open |
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 02:56 | open |
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 23:00 | open |
What's the area like?
This street block against the council
7% of homes built before 1971 (council 33%). 67% owner-occupied (council 69%).
MeasuredCSO Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics (CC BY 4.0) · small area 217130001
Schools, stops and the council
Schools
- Colaiste Dun Iascaigh · postprimary · 889 pupils · 325 m
- Bunscoil na Cathrach · primary · 411 pupils · 814 m
Stops 8
- Cahir Stn · 855 · 0/hour at peak · 296 m
- Cahir Stn · 855 · 307 m
- Cahir · Waterford - Limerick · 0/hour at peak · 391 m
- Abbey Cres · 855 · 0/hour at peak · 747 m
- Abbey Cres · 855 · 754 m
- Cahir · 245, 245X, 355, 55, 855 · 1/hour at peak · 777 m
- Cahir · 245, 245X, 355, 55, 855 · 1/hour at peak · 789 m
Schools growing or shrinking planning in 3 years · pupils last year
- Colaiste Dun Iascaigh · 325 m-1.7% pupils (889) · 10 classrooms 2026, approved with conditions
- Bunscoil na Cathrach · 814 m-4% pupils (411)
Sources: Public transport stops and routes (NTA GTFS), Department of Education school list, National Planning Application Database, Council consultation portals, Council meetings (ModernGov), Land Development Agency public land register, cso_saps_2022, National Transport Authority, Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council development plan layers (CC BY 4.0), dartplus.ie project extents over NTA GTFS rail shapes (CC BY 4.0), EPA strategic noise maps, Fingal County Council · fetched 31 Oct 2026, 23:00
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public transport stops and routes (NTA GTFS) | CC BY 4.0 | 25 Oct 2026, 23:02 | open |
| Department of Education school list | CC BY 4.0 | 27 Oct 2026, 23:04 | open |
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026, 23:00 | open |
| Council consultation portals | Public | 31 Oct 2026, 01:06 | open |
| Council meetings (ModernGov) | Public | 31 Oct 2026, 02:21 | open |
| Land Development Agency public land register | CC BY 4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 16:43 | open |
| cso_saps_2022 | CC BY 4.0 | — | open |
| National Transport Authority | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
| Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council development plan layers (CC BY 4.0) | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
| dartplus.ie project extents over NTA GTFS rail shapes (CC BY 4.0) | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
| EPA strategic noise maps | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
| Fingal County Council | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
What to ask, and who
- Zoned P5 (rural and agricultural), not for homes: could you extend?Solicitor · plannerAsk for: A solicitor's or planner's view.
- Application 344 m away open for comments until 13 Nov 2026: comment?CouncilAsk for: The plans on the council's website (€20 to comment).
- Any work done without planning permission?Seller · solicitorAsk for: An opinion of compliance for the whole house.
Where this is, the terms, the sources
- Townland
- Barnora
- Electoral division
- Mortlestown
- Electoral area
- Cahir
- Council
- Tipperary County Council
Everything we found, as a list 8 lines
- Zoned P5 (rural and agricultural); not protected; no vacant land tax.
- 10 sites nearby could change: 10 empty zoned plots.
- 1 application open for comments nearby; nearest closes 13 Nov 2026.
- Cahir Stn (bus 855) 296 m away: 3 a day, fewer than one an hour at morning peak.
- Here (2022 census): 67% owner-occupied (council 69%); 2% of homes empty (council 10%); most built 2001–2010; 80% drive to work (council 66%); population down 5% since 2016.
- The council decides in a median 56 days (about 8 weeks); 39% are asked for more information.
- Homes started within 1 km: 45 in the last year, 38 three years before.
- 7 applications nearby in the last 12 months.
What the terms mean 6 terms
- Vacant land tax (Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)): A yearly tax of 3% of the land's value on land that is zoned for homes and serviced but left unbuilt.
- Building started (Commencement notice (BCMS)): The builder must tell the council's building control office 14 to 28 days before work starts.
- Signed off as finished (Certificate of Compliance on Completion): A certificate filed when a building is finished, confirming it meets the building regulations.
- Approved (Grant of permission): The council said yes, usually with conditions.
- Comment on an application (Observation / submission): Anyone can comment on a planning application within five weeks of it being lodged, for a €20 fee.
- What the land is zoned for (Zoning objective): The council's development plan sets what each area is for: homes, shops, open space and so on.
Sources and licences 26
| Source | Publisher | Licence | Fetched |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA strategic noise maps | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| Fingal County Council | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council development plan layers (CC BY 4.0) | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| National Transport Authority | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | An Coimisiún Pleanála | CC BY 4.0 | 30 Oct 2026 |
| data.nbco.gov.ie | National Building Control Office (BCMS) | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| data.gov.ie | Various (see each layer) | CC BY 4.0, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | National Inventory of Architectural Heritage | CC BY 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | National Monuments Service (SMR) | CC BY 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| dlrcoco.citizenspace.com | Local authorities (consultation portals) | Public | 31 Oct 2026 |
| www2.courts.ie | — | © the publisher | 31 Oct 2026 |
| cso.ie | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| dartplus.ie project extents over NTA GTFS rail shapes (CC BY 4.0) | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | Local authorities (derelict sites registers) | CC BY 4.0 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| transportforireland.ie | National Transport Authority | CC BY 4.0 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| lda.ie | Land Development Agency | CC BY 4.0 | 11 Sept 2026 |
| meetings.fingal.ie | Local authorities (council meetings) | Public | 31 Oct 2026 |
| services.arcgis.com | Department of Housing (National Planning Application Database) | CC BY 4.0 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | Tailte Éireann | CC BY 4.0 | 11 Sept 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | CSO, Tailte Éireann, OpenStreetMap contributors | CC BY 4.0 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| propertypriceregister.ie | Property Services Regulatory Authority (PPR) | © PSRA, PSI licence | 31 Oct 2026 |
| services.arcgis.com | Local authorities (RZLT maps) | CC BY 4.0 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| gov.ie | Department of Education | CC BY 4.0 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| gov.ie | Department of Housing | CC BY-SA 4.0 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| tusla.ie | Tusla (Early Years Inspectorate) | Public register | 28 Oct 2026 |
| services.arcgis.com | Local authorities via the Department of Housing (GZT / MyPlan) | CC BY 4.0 | 25 Oct 2026 |