Planning application · Offaly County Council

The temporary change of use from a house, namely McGinn House

McGinn House, High Street Tullamore, Co. Offaly

2660448 · OffalyLodged

0.119 ha · Lodged

Planning application 2660448 to Offaly County Council: The temporary change of use from a house, namely McGinn House, at McGinn House, High Street Tullamore. A council decision is due by 19 October 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
2660448
Planning authority
Offaly County Council
Received
25 Aug 2026
Decision due
19 Oct 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Civic or community
Dwellings
1
Floor area
274 m²
Site area
0.119 ha

Proposed development

the temporary change of use from a house, namely McGinn House, a protected structure (OCDP 2021-2027 RPS 23-254 / NIAH Ref 14807058) to accommodation for protected persons which is ancillary to a Direct Provision Centre. Planning permission is sought to restore the existing sash windows to the High Street façade and to replace the traditional lime plaster with new traditional lime plaster render to the High Street Façade

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 19 Oct 2026.

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