jkmanc1974 wrote: » Interesting to see planning permission sign up on the Post House by Mulligans chemist - possibly another blow for the ghost ship that is Market Place? Good to see plenty of life around the town over the weekend and a good few outdoor options
darragh o meara wrote: » I think they were always going in there even before things grinder to a halt with Covid. Would be nice to see a business go in there but also bad to see another unit vacate Market place. I know there was talks of rates issues up there but haven’t heard anymore about them to be honest.
solerina wrote: » The rates were all revalued a couple of years ago, but it was too late for the businesses that were there. I don’t think it’s an issue now. The issue is probably no one thinks about going up there to go shopping so no business is willing to take the risk. If something like Starbucks (or other popular big name brand) went into the vacant old Elverys site then it would draw people and the place could liven up very fast !!
holystungun9 wrote: » I think Starbucks would trade really really well in town. I know there will be plenty of vocal people saying 'too expensive/bad coffee/etc. etc. but I haven't seen many Starbucks open and then close again.
darragh o meara wrote: » Talking about the old elverys unit, anyone notice the hoarding up around it at the moment? Can’t say I noticed it before, Is something going in there?
freshpopcorn wrote: » It would be good if ye got JSYK to go into the Superquinn unit also. I know it’s not the best in the World.
yurtyaherne wrote: » JYSK currently have an application to go into a Unit out beside Supermacs & Mr. Price on the N24. You can see their branding and signage on the scanned files - http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/21665/0
yurtyaherne wrote: » Permission was granted in 2018 for "change of use of existing two storey retail unit (former Elverys sports shop) to medical centre" - http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/18601517/0 The application for the Old Post House includes "glazed link between post house building and adjacent proposed medical centre permitted under planning ref:18601517, via existing courtyard" - http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/21748/0
maximo31 wrote: » That's kind of depressing isn't it! As mentioned it would be a great area for cafes , bars , out door dining. Bring a bit of life to the town.
yurtyaherne wrote: » It would but who in their right mind would open a brand new bar in a town where plenty of them have closed in the past few years. It's not just a Clonmel thing, the number of bars nationwide is reducing year on year. I'm not sure how many units there is in Market Place but I couldn't envisage it be viable for all of them to be offering something similar and I think Clonmel is already very well served with cafes, within a 5 minute walk of Market Place you have Niamhs, Hewitts, The Junction, Coco Cafe, O'Gormans, Quigleys, Vanilla Cafe and probably a couple more I'm missing out on. At least the likes of a medical centre will hardly be closing due to the lack of custom and should bring at least bring footfall to the area which might entice others to rent units there. As the old adage goes, a little bit of something is better than a whole lot of nothing.
klose wrote: » What's the work going on up the rugby club hill just below the halting site does anyone know?
snipey wrote: » they are refurbing the whole halting site , new kitchens and toilets etc, they are appointing an out side contractor to try and keep it clean and tidy, I'd say best of luck with that one
dieselbug wrote: » Wow, how much is that going to cost the residents of the site? can't be cheap.
darragh o meara wrote: » Not a lot
bmc58 wrote: » Why? Do the halting site residents pay for their rubbish disposal like the rest of us?
