A residential development site in Thurles, Co Tipperary, has been brought to the market with a guide price of €2.1m.

In May 2008, Tipperary County Council granted planning permission for the construction of 173 residential units on the site – 131 houses and 42 duplexes. This permission has since lapsed.

The entire site extends to about 14.37 acres and is zoned Existing Residential under the Thurles Town and Environs Development Plan 2009 as varied in May 2017.

Finín O’Driscoll of sales agents Knight Frank says that the positive planning history of the site and its close proximity to a wide range of services and transport links will make it an attractive proposition to developers.

It is situated within a 1km walk of the town centre, which provides a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars. Additionally, Thurles Shopping Centre, which is anchored by Dunnes Stores and accommodates 24 other shops, is also in close proximity.

Thurles train station is within 2km and provides regular services to Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Tralee and other towns on the route. From a driver’s perspective, Exit 5 on the M8 motorway is within 6.5km.

Many local amenities include the GAA’s famous Semple Stadium, as well as Thurles Greyhound Stadium, the racecourse, the local rugby club and the golf club. The town also has a number of secondary and primary schools.