Tipperary pub to be demolished as permission is granted for three new houses

Planning permission has been granted for the demolition of the former Malthouse pub on McDonagh Street in Nenagh and its replacement with three two-storey terraced houses.

Tipperary County Council issued its decision on October 22, 2026, granting permission, subject to 12 conditions, for the development at Nos. 7 and 8 McDonagh Street.

The site is currently occupied by a derelict former public house, which also contained living accommodation. The applicant said the building had fallen into a very poor state of repair and that demolition was being proposed to facilitate the construction of three townhouses.

According to the planning application, the site previously consisted of three terraced houses before being redeveloped into a larger public house.

The proposed development will see three two-storey homes constructed, along with rear gardens, connections to the public water supply and sewer network, and associated site works.

The applicant stated that the footprint of the proposed houses would be smaller than that of the existing building, allowing for open space and gardens to the rear of the properties. The application also indicated that the development would not create additional overshadowing of neighbouring properties beyond existing levels.

Changes were made to the proposed design, including a reduction in the height of buildings along Rossa Place and alterations to the roof design to better match neighbouring buildings.

The plans also include bin storage incorporated into the first unit, with space provided in the rear gardens for recycling bins. Signage is proposed on the McDonagh Street frontage to retain the appearance of a shopfront along the street.

The applicant said that, due to increased construction costs, building three residential units was the only viable option for the project.

The council's decision is subject to an appeal period. If no appeal is lodged, a formal grant of planning permission can be issued after the statutory period has expired.

The permission, once formally granted, will be subject to a five-year time limit for carrying out the development.