Planning refused for housing at Thurles' 'last remaining ghost estate'

The site forms part of an estate which has been partially developed with the foundations built for a number of units as well as some sewers and road infrastructure

An Bord Pleanála explained that the objective of zoning the 3.45-hectare site as 'strategic reserve' was to deliver housing on the lands in the subsequent local area plan which will take effect from 2031 unless a review of the current one identifies a need for additional lands. Picture: Richard Canny

Plans for almost 100 new homes on “the last remaining ghost estate” in Thurles, Co Tipperary have been refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanála over concern about their potential environmental impact on the River Suir.

The board also rejected the proposed development of 86 houses and a creche at Hayfield Manor, Bohernamona on the outskirts of Thurles because it is zoned as “strategic reserve” under the current local area plan for Thurles.