Bohernamona
Townland in the civil parish of Thurles, barony of Eliogarty, Co. Tipperary; in Irish Bóthar na Móna
- Area
- 65.9 ha
- 163 acres
- Land parcels
- 79
- registered freehold, median 1,056 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Existing Residential
- Planning
- 23
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
79 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Bohernamona, from 12 m² to 121,889 m² (12.19 ha, 30.12 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 33 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
Thurles and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary · 32 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G5Amenity (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
Thurles and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - P5Town Environs (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
Thurles and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
Thurles and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R4Strategic Reserve (Strategic Residential Reserve)
Thurles and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C6Employment (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
Thurles and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G4Open Space & Recreation (Active open space)
Thurles and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
12 Aug 2026N/a
a) a new calf rearing shed and machinery shed; b) PLANNING PERMISSION for the demolition of an existing livestock shed and underground slatted slurry storage tanks; c) PLANNING PERMISSION for the construction of a livestock shed to include cubicles and underground slatted slurry storage tanks; d) PLANNING PERMISSION for the construction of a roofed collecting yard with underground slurry storage tanks; e) PLANNING PERMISSION for the construction of a silage pit and all associated site works
Retention · Tipperary County Council, 2660787
6 Oct 2025Refused
demolition of a section of wall (in part) at Mitchel Street and partial demolition of 3 no. outbuildings within the site to create a point of vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access from Mitchel Street north into the site; development of 75 no. residential units, public and private open space, private and visitor car parking, creche building to cater for 35. no. children, pumping station, set down area and associated infrastructure works, all tree planting, landscaping and earthworks, all roads, footpaths, cycle paths, public lighting, all associated works and services (A NIS accompanies this application)
Extension of duration · Tipperary County Council, 25208
6 Oct 2025Refused
demolition of existing wall at Bohernamona Road, Thurles and creation of new vehicular and pedestrian entrance from Bohernamona Road, creation of new crossing point via raised table from the application site to the existing playpark at Loughtagalla Park, Bohernamona Road, development of 50 residential units, public and private open space, private and visitor car parking spaces, associated drainage and infrastructure works, all tree planting and landscaping and earthworks, all roads, footpaths, cycle paths, public lighting and associated works and services. This application represents a Phase 2 development proposal. A Phase 1 planning application (ref: 20/1172) has been lodged for lands to the west of the site. A Natura Impact Statement ('NIS') accompanies the planning application.
Extension of duration · Tipperary County Council, 25209
29 Jul 2025Conditional
the demolition of 3 sqm utility room to rear of existing cottage and construction of a new 95 sqm single storey extension to rear and associated internal alterations and fabric upgrade to existing single storey cottage, relocation of existing site entrance, demolition of adjacent farm structures, new treatment system and polishing filter and all associated site
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2560741
30 May 2025Conditional
existing single storey extension to rear of dwelling, retention permission is also sought for two first floor bedrooms, permission is also sought for new effluent treatment system to replace existing septic tank together with all associated site works
Retention · Tipperary County Council, 2560494
9 May 2025Conditional
the following works: a) alterations to previously approved planning permission register reference 21/279 in respect of the Blocks No. 1-8 inclusive only; b) The alterations relate to the general redesign and alteration to the floor areas, external elevations of Blocks 1-8 inclusive; c); proposed alterations to the previously approved finished floor levels of Blocks 1-8 inclusive; d) all associated site works at Riverwood Estate (currently under construction)
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2560395
24 Apr 2025N/a
the following works: a) alterations to previously approved planning permission register reference 21/279 in respect of the Blocks No. 1-8 inclusive only; b) the alterations relate to the general redesign and alteration to the floor area & elevations of Blocks No. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8; c); proposed alterations to the previously approved finished floor levels of Blocks 1, 2, 3, & 4; d) all associated site works
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2560357
10 Apr 2025Conditional
a) proposed new floodlighting installation to include 12no. new 18m high lighting poles to serve 2no. existing grass pitches; b) all associated site works
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2560298
1 Dec 2023N/a
the construction of a residential development, comprised as follows: 94 no. dwellings, comprised of 7 no semi detached 4-bedroom House type A, 11 no. semi-detached 4 -bedroom 2-storey House Type A1, 21 no. 2-storey semi-detached 3-bedroom House Type B, 12 no. 2-storey semi-detached 3-bedroom House Type B1, 12 no. 2-storey semi-detached 3-bedroom House Type C, 8 no. 2-storey semi-detached 3-bedroom House Type C1, 12 no. 2-storey 3-bedroom House Type D (8 no. semidetached & 4 no. terraced units), 3 no 2-storey 3-bedroom House Type F (2 no. semidetached & 1 no. terraced units), 8 no. 1-bedroom own door duplex units House Type DU1 (4 no. ground floor & 4 no. first floor); the creation of a new cycleway, pedestrian walkway alongside Bohernamona Road, connecting to Loughtagalla Park, is proposed within the site; a creche building of 475 sq.m. for 57 no. childcare spaces is also proposed, as is the provision of amenity public open space to serve the development, together with the provision of internal access roads and footpaths, associated car parking spaces and bicycle parking spaces, and all associated site works, boundary treatments, site lighting, tree planting and earthworks, together with connection to mains foul drainage systems. The development is a first phase of the overall development of these lands
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2360956
23 Nov 2023N/a
the construction of a residential development, comprised as follows: 94 no. dwellings, comprised of 7 no semidetached 4-bedroom House type A, 11 no. semi-detached 4 -bedroom 2-storey House Type A1, 21 no. 2-storey semi-detached 3-bedroom House Type B, 12 no. 2-storey semi-detached 3-bedroom House Type B1, 12 no. 2-storey semi-detached 3-bedroom House Type C, 8 no. 2-storey semi-detached 3-bedroom House Type C1, 12 no. 2-storey 3-bedroom House Type D (8 no. semidetached & 4 no. terraced units), 3 no 2-storey 3-bedroom House Type F (2 no. semidetached & 1 no. terraced units), 8 no. 1-bedroom own door duplex units House Type DU1 (4 no. ground floor & 4 no. first floor); the creation of a new cycleway, pedestrian walkway alongside Bohernamona Road, connecting to Loughtagalla Park, is proposed within the site; a creche building of 475 sq.m. for 57 no. childcare spaces is also proposed, as is the provision of amenity public open space to serve the development, together with the provision of internal access roads and footpaths, associated car parking spaces and bicycle parking spaces, and all associated site works, boundary treatments, site lighting, tree planting and earthworks, together with connection to mains foul drainage systems. The development is a first phase of the overall development of these lands
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2360931
20 Sept 2023Refused
a residential development consisting of 86 no. residential units (consisting of 5 no. detached houses, 60 no. semi-detached houses and 21 no. terraced houses) including a two storey 230sqm Creche and a pumping station. Decommissioning of an existing wastewater treatment plant, removal of derelict infrastructure and all associated site works on lands - NIS submitted as part of application
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2360748
29 Jun 2023Conditional
a) pre-fabricated building to be used as a changing room, b) a steel container to be used as a store, c) a second steel container to be used as a store and PERMISSION for a shed for the storage of equipment to be used for the maintenance and improvement of the football grounds and all associated site works and PERMISSION for a soakpit to take the rainwater from the roofs of the buildings for retention and all associated site works
Retention · Tipperary County Council, 23180
28 Jun 2022Conditional
a) demolition of previously constructed sheds, b) construction of equestrian arena with floodlights, c) extension to existing stables including canopy, d) erection of horse walker and e) change of use from industrial sheds to agricultural sheds and PERMISSION for enlargement of above mentioned equestrian arena from that already constructed on site
Retention · Tipperary County Council, 22440
3 Jun 2022N/a
a) demolition of previously constructed sheds, b) construction of equestrian arena with floodlights, c) extension to existing stables including canopy, d) erection of horse walker and e) change of use from industrial sheds to agricultural sheds and PERMISSION for enlargement of above mentioned equestrian arena from that already constructed on site
Retention · Tipperary County Council, 22398
5 Mar 2021Conditional
demolition of existing wall at Bohernamona Road, Thurles and creation of new vehicular and pedestrian entrance from Bohernamona Road, creation of new crossing point via raised table from the application site to the existing playpark at Loughtagalla Park, Bohernamona Road, development of 50 residential units, public and private open space, private and visitor car parking spaces, associated drainage and infrastructure works, all tree planting and landscaping and earthworks, all roads, footpaths, cycle paths, public lighting and associated works and services. This application represents a Phase 2 development proposal. A Phase 1 planning application (ref: 20/1172) has been lodged for lands to the west of the site. A Natura Impact Statement ('NIS') accompanies the planning application.
Permission, 38 homes · Tipperary County Council, 21279
16 Dec 2020N/a
demolition of existing wall at Bohernamona Road, Thurles and creation of new vehicular and pedestrian entrance from Bohernamona Road, creation of new crossing point via raised table from the application site to the existing playpark at Loughtagalla Park, Bohernamona Road, development of 50 residential units, public and private open space, private and visitor car parking spaces, associated drainage and infrastructure works, all tree planting and landscaping and earthworks, all roads, footpaths, cycle paths, public lighting and associated works and services - this application represents a Phase 2 development proposal. A Phase 1 planning application, Ref. 201172 has been lodged for lands to the west of the site. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies the planning application.
Permission, 1 home · Tipperary County Council, 201520
2 Dec 2020N/a
demolition of existing wall at Bohernamona Road, Thurles and creation of new vehicular and pedestrian entrance from Bohernamona Road. Creation of new crossing point via raised table from the application site to the existing playpark at Loughtagalla Park, Bohernamona Road. Development of 50 residential units, public and private open space, private and visitor car parking spaces, associated drainage and infrastructure works, all tree planting and landscaping and earthworks, all roads, footpaths, cycle paths, public lighting and associated works and services. This application represents a Phase 2 development proposal. A Phase 1 planning application, Ref. 201172 has been lodged for lands to the west of the site. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies the planning application.
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 201439
12 Oct 2020Conditional
demolition of a section of wall (in part) at Mitchel Street and partial demolition of 3 no. outbuildings within the site to create a point of vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access from Mitchel Street north into the site; development of 75 no. residential units, public and private open space, private and visitor car parking, creche building to cater for 35. no. children, pumping station, set down area and associated infrastructure works, all tree planting, landscaping and earthworks, all roads, footpaths, cycle paths, public lighting, all associated works and services (A NIS accompanies this application)
Permission, 49 homes · Tipperary County Council, 201172
14 Sept 2020Conditional
a biodiversity park to include an inclusive sensory garden, perimeter walking path with low level bollard lighting, new carparking area with attenuation tank and all associated site works
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 201033
7 Aug 2020Conditional
construction of a new dwelling with garage, entrance and septic tank and percolation area with all associated site work and permission to demolish existing dwelling structures on same site
Permission, 1 home · Tipperary County Council, 20882
7 Aug 2019Conditional
an unauthorised shed and associated works to the rear of dwelling house
Retention · Tipperary County Council, 19600866
12 Jun 2017Conditional
domestic garage and rendered block walls and piers forming site entrance, including all associated site works
Retention · Tipperary County Council, 17600655
2 Feb 2017Conditional
(a) as constructed extension to rear of dwelling, (b) minor elevational alteration which includes a bay window to the front elevation, (c) retain domestic garage to the rear of the site, and all associated siteworks and ancillary works. Previously granted under Planning Ref No 50/425
Retention · Tipperary County Council, 17600077
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Bohernamona.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Bohernamona.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Bohernamona.
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Bohernamona.
- Flooding
- The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Bohernamona with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Tipperary.
The townland
- Name
- Bohernamona · Bóthar na Móna
- Area
- 659,014 m² (65.9 ha, 162.85 acres)
- Civil parish
- Thurles, and its townlands
- Barony
- Eliogarty
- Electoral division
- Thurles Rural, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Thurles Rural electoral division: 2,365 people in 851 households; 82% of households own their home; 34% of homes were built since 2001; 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Bowling Green, Brittasroad, Farranreigh, Knockauns, Laghtagalla, Monacocka, Thurles Townparks, Tooreen
- Placenames
- Bohernamona on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland
Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.