Tipperary County Council has granted planning permission to a company controlled by the Magnier family’s Coolmore business for a new housing development on land in Clonmel, Co Tipperary amid significant opposition from nearby residents. Planning files show Melclon Unlimited was granted  permission last week for a 96-unit residential build, as well as a childcare facility on a 7.7 acre site just outside of Clonmel. Melclon is one of several subsidiaries sitting under Galzant Unlimited, a central holding structure in the Coolmore operation.  The company was previously refused permission by An Coimisiún Pleanála for a 74-unit build as the proposed smaller…

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