Mr Price Tipperary Store Faces Sales Restrictions in Ongoing Planning Dispute

Mr Price store in Tipperary may have to stop selling certain goods over long-running planning dispute The Mr Price store in Tipperary town faces potential restrictions on the types of goods it can sell following a split decision by Tipperary County Council on its latest planning application. The dispute, which has been ongoing for several years, centres on whether the retailer’s current product range complies with zoning regulations for the Tipperary Town Retail Park at Bohercrowe on the Limerick Road. According to the council’s planning office, the retail park is zoned for the sale of bulky goods such as carpets, furniture and electrical items. However, enforcement proceedings began in 2022 after the council determined that the products being sold at the Mr Price outlet at the time constituted a convenience store or supermarket use, which is not permitted under the existing zoning. In response, Corajio, which trades as Mr Price, applied for retention planning permission to amalgamate units one and two with unit three, creating a larger space suitable for selling more bulky goods such as furniture and DIY materials. The company also sought permission to amalgamate units seven and eight to attract another business to the park, which has remained largely vacant since its construction nearly 20 years ago. The council’s recent decision granted approval in principle for the amalgamation of units one, two and three, as well as units seven and eight, stating that “the principle of the amalgamation of the subject units is considered to be acceptable.” However, the permission is conditional on the store adjusting its product mix to include fewer small convenience items and more larger bulky items in line with the zoning requirements. The council confirmed that business operations can continue at the outlet provided the product range adheres to the permitted use. Approximately 20 staff are employed at the store, which offers extensive free parking. The planning reference for the application is 2660149. While the full decision letter has not yet been published on the council’s website, the outcome suggests that the long-running enforcement proceedings may be resolved if Mr Price amends its product offering accordingly. The company has been contacted for comment but had not responded at the time of reporting.