Press Release Information Evening for Vacant Property Owners - Tipperary, Cashel and Cahir

Tipperary County Council will host an information evening for anyone interested in developing a vacant property to hear about supports that are currently available to them. These events will form part of a county wide roadshow and will start with events in:

• Tipperary Town - Canon Hayes Centre - 16:00 - 20:00 on Wednesday 20th May
• Cashel - Halla na Féile - 16:00 - 20:00 on Tuesday 26th May
• Cahir - Cahir House Hotel - 16:00 - 20:00 on Thursday 28th May

More dates and locations will be announced during the summer!

This event is aimed at vacant property owners and those interested in acquiring and developing a vacant property whether for commercial or residential purposes. Tipperary County Council staff will provide information on the various schemes and supports available including the Vacant Homes Refurbishment Grants scheme, the Above The Shop Scheme and incentives for business owners. 

There will be advice from the Planning Section on vacancy and planning policy, the Fire Services on fire safety and building control requirements, as well as advice on business supports for people interested in bringing vacant properties back into use for residential and commercial activities. 

Tipperary County Council is encouraging vacant property owners and those with an interest in developing a vacant property for either business or residential purposes to attend the event. 

The The Town Centre First policy was launched by the Government in 2022 and it aims to create town centres that function as viable, vibrant and attractive locations for people to live, work, visit and open a business. The policy aims to also assist in the development of our towns as the service, social, cultural and recreational hub for the local community. The focus is on addressing the drop in the position of towns across the country from the place they once were with an emphasis on tackling dereliction and utilising existing buildings and unused lands for new development and town centre living.

The information evening will allow all vacant property owners to hear about the supports available and meet with Council staff if they have any queries around planning legislation, building control regulations, and grants available in relation to vacant and derelict properties”

For more information you can contact vacanthomes@tipperarycoco.ie