Repurposing Of Former Rialto Cinema As Digital And Enterprise Hub, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.pdf

Former Rialto Cinema Repurposed as Digital and Enterprise Hub

Key Details:

- Location: Banba Square & Ashe Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (Nenagh North)
- Proposed Use: Repurposing the former Rialto Cinema as a digital and enterprise hub with extensions, public realm improvements, and car parking.
- Developer: Tipperary County Council
- Status: Public consultation open until January 4th, 2024

Development Scope:

The project involves:

- Refurbishment: Internal and external alterations to the protected structure (former Rialto Cinema), including energy efficiency upgrades, new windows/doors, a lift, accessible toilets, and structural changes.
- Extensions: Single-story extension to the western flank and first-floor extensions to the southern rear elevation of the cinema building.
- Demolition: Removal of boundary walls and lean-to structures within the site.
- Public Realm: Hard and soft landscaping, asphalt car parking, natural stone paving, and a Nature Based Sustainable Urban Drainage Management system.
- Amenities: Feature lighting, accessible parking, EV charging point, and bicycle storage.

Environmental Considerations:

- An Appropriate Assessment (AA) screening found no likely significant impacts on Natura 2000 sites.
- A preliminary environmental examination concluded that the development is unlikely to have significant effects on the environment, precluding a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Access to Information:

- Plans and reports are available for inspection or purchase at Nenagh Library, Tipperary County Council offices, or online: https://planning.localgov.ie or https://consultations.tipperarycoco.ie/consultations/part-8-former-rialto-cinema-digital-and-enterprise-hub

Public Consultation:

- Submissions or observations on the proposal can be submitted in writing to Marcus O’Connor, Director of Services, Nenagh Municipal District, until 4:30 pm on January 4th, 2024. Online submissions are also accepted via the provided web page.