Plans submitted to convert butcher shop into takeaway in Tipperary
Plans lodged to change former butcher shop on in Templemore into a fast food takeaway
A planning application has been lodged with Tipperary County Council seeking permission to change the use of an former butcher shop on Patrick Street, Templemore, to a fast food takeaway.
The planning application, submitted by Eamon O'Brien, relates to the former D O'Shea Butchers premises.
The proposal is for the change of use of the existing ground floor commercial unit, which extends to approximately 42 square metres.
Plans include internal fit out works to provide a kitchen and food preparation area, customer counter, food storage areas and the installation of an under sink grease trap. The takeaway proposal does not include any customer seating area.
The application also provides for the installation of extraction and ventilation equipment and the continued use of the existing rear yard for bin storage, staff access and ancillary purposes.
No new vehicle access, illuminated signage, projecting signage or digital signage is proposed. Replacement signage is listed for change in the proposal.
An interesting aspect contained within the planning report is that the building is located within an Architectural Conservation Area and a Zone of Archaeological Interest.
However, the planning report notes that no alterations are proposed to the building’s structure, roof, upper floors or shopfront.
No excavation or other ground disturbance works are proposed. Replacement signage is earmarked for change in the proposal.
The proposed opening hours are 11am to 11pm from Sunday to Thursday and 11am to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
According to the planning report the, the site is located within Templemore’s primary retail area and is zoned for town centre use.
The report states that this proposal would support the continued use of an existing commercial premises while maintaining an active street presence.
It was received by the council on July 9 and is currently at pre validation stage. A decision is due by the local authority by September 2, while submissions or observations by members of the public can be made until August 12.