1BQ , Bishops Quay Cecil St. & Henry St. , Limerick

Dec 04 2024

Application Received

Feb 04 2025

Further Info. Requested

Feb 25 2025

Further Info. Received

Mar 20 2025

Decision

Mar 24 2025

Decision Due

Apr 24 2025

Granted

Aug 24 2026

Commencement Notice

Aug 31 2026

Commencement Started

Apr 23 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 04 / 12 / 2024
Limerick County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

change of use of Unit 2, at ground floor fronting Bishops Quay, from Café/Restaurant to Medical Services. The proposed development is in the curtilage of a Protected Structure RPS Reg. no. 3539. The proposed development consists of revisions to the development permitted under Planning Register Reference Number 16/800; An Bord Pleanála Reference PL 91.247888 (‘the parent permission’)

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Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
460m	04/09/2026	N/A	Quimper Square , Cruises Street , Limerick.	the construction of a new feature canopy within Quimper Square, Cruises Street, Limerick City. The development works will consist of: • Provision of a new three-legged canopy structure. • Weathered steel/Corten steel material. • Inverted castellated centre covered with clear glass. • Canopy structure over 6.5m in height and 11m wide. • Concealed rainwater downpipes within the legs of the structure. • Up lighters at the base of each leg. • Downlighters at the interface of the legs and arching moment. • All associated site works. The canopy is designed as a landmark feature within the public realm, serving as a focal point for social interaction and community activity. The architectural treatment of the structure is intended to enhance the visual quality of the space, strengthen local character, and encourage greater use of the area by providing an attractive and functional meeting place.	Details...
280m	03/09/2026	N/A	Augustinian Lane , Roches Street , Limerick	change of development Granted permission under Planning Ref. 25/60904 for the following : the conversion of existing ground floor car parking area to 2 no. 1 bedroom apartments with associated site works to elevations and site works	Details...
660m	27/08/2026	N/A	6 Ardara Terrace , Ennis Road , Limerick	the demolition of an existing single storey outbuilding and the construction of a single storey 1 Bedroomed independent living unit with new pedestrian entrance off existing lane and all ancillary site works. 6 Ardara Terrace, Ennis Road is a Protected Structure	Details...
420m	17/08/2026	N/A	Windmill Street and , Cogan Street , Limerick.	amendments to previously approved Planning ref no. 22/1003. The amendments consist of the following: Increase in no. of apartments from 29no. to 33no., amendment to unit mix (previously approved; 1 no. 1 bed, 24no. 2 bed & 4no. 3 bed) (proposed; 22 no. 1 bed, 11no. 2 bed), amendments to site layout, building design and height, omission of car parking	Details...
410m	07/08/2026	N/A	No.10 The Crescent , O'Connell Street , Limerick	a) the change of use of the basement floor from commercial use to residential, b) the removal of the mezzanine level between basement and ground floor, c) the change of use of the second floor from commercial use to residential, d) internal renovation works at all floor levels including reconfiguration of the internal layout, e) removal of the rear external staircase f) removal of the rear cantilevered external bathroom extension at second floor level, g) the change of use of the upper floor of the mews outbuilding from ancillary space to residential, h) modifications to the roof of the mews outbuilding, i) ancillary site works [No. 10 The Crescent is a Protected Structure]	Details...
440m	31/07/2026	N/A	5 Quinlan Street , Limerick	a change of use from ‘retail use’ to ‘retail with ancillary use as an off licence’ of the existing unit at 5 Quinlan Street, Limerick. This building is located within ‘ACA 1 : Newtown Pery’	Details...
450m	29/07/2026	N/A	Lady's Lane and Hunts Lane , Off Dominick Street , Limerick	7 Year Permission is sought for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising the construction of a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme at Dominick Street (Lady’s Lane / Hunts Lane), Limerick City. The proposed development will comprise the following: (a) permission to partially demolish the existing Tait Centre building, and (b) permission for the construction of a single multi-storey block ranging in height from six to eight storeys and providing 350 student bedspaces arranged across 51 no. Apartments/Clusters with shared kitchens and living rooms, with a Gross Internal Floor Area of 9,314 sqm. Communal facilities will include a café, gym, cinema, study rooms, laundry, and indoor and covered outdoor bicycle storage providing 129 no. spaces. A total of 1,204 sqm of amenity space will be provided, comprising 487 sqm of landscaped outdoor courtyards and rooftop terraces and 717 sqm of indoor communal areas. Rooftop photovoltaic solar panels, green roofs, blue roofs, and biodiversity enhancement measures including swift boxes, bat boxes, or other avian or bat roosting features will be incorporated into the development as required. Supporting infrastructure at ground floor level will include plant rooms, refuse storage and collection areas, service zones, and a dedicated ESB substation. The development will be accessed on a pedestrian and cycle priority basis, with zero car parking. Permission is also sought for use of the accommodation, outside of student term time, for short-term letting purposes. All ancillary and associated site development works, including footpaths, drainage, public lighting, water supply, and sustainable urban drainage systems, will be provided	Details...
350m	23/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	Existing single-storey rear extension to Former Debenhams/ Roches Stores building , Sarsfield St. , Limerick	1. Amendments to the retail unit previously permitted under Planning Permissions Ref. 25/60356, comprising a reduction in gross floor area from 910sq.m to 890 sq.m. 2. Alterations to the existing elevation onto Sarsfield Street to provide new glazed entrance doors with glazed screening and proposed signage locations with all associated site works. It is noted that Nos. 134-135 O'Connell Street are a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. 3484 / NIAH Ref. 21513002). The proposed development is located within the later single-storey rear extension and does not include any works to the Protected Structure or its historic fabric	Details...
630m	23/07/2026	N/A	1-3 O'Connell Avenue / 1-3 Westland Villas , Wolfe Tone Street , Limerick	the upgrading of the existing beer garden to the rear of the premises. Works will include the removal of the existing timber pergolas & tensile canopy and the installation of a replacement pergola system. Works also include the installation of an outdoor bar to serve this outdoor area, installation of a BBQ & pizza oven area and associated site development works	Details...
350m	14/07/2026	N/A	Shannon Rowing Club , Sarsfield Bridge , Limerick	the temporary (5 years) placement of a purpose-built prefabricated sauna structure on the curtilage of the site. The proposed development and all associated groundwork connect to existing external infrastructure with no demolition or change to the protected structure and are designed to be in keeping with the design requirements of the existing protected structure using a foundation that is soft touch and reversible. Shannon Rowing Club is on the NIAH (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) Schedule, Ref no: 21512011 and a Protected Structure RPS reg no: 3271; the site is adjacent to Harbour Pier and Lock NIAH Ref no:21512015, RPS: 6060.	Details...
270m	14/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	The Mews a lane off Mallow Street , To the rear of no. 3 and 4 Mallow Street , Limerick	the conversion and complete refurbishment of an existing two-storey mews building to a two-bedroom residential dwelling including elevational changes and all ancillary site works	Details...
360m	10/07/2026	N/A	1-3 The Crescent O'Connell Street , and rear extension to 1 The Crescent (unit 1A Hartstonge Street) , Limerick	a) The change of use of the ground floor of No. 1 The Crescent from commercial use to residential use; the basement, ground, first and second floors of No. 2 The Crescent from commercial use to residential use; and the basement, ground and first floors of No. 3 The Crescent from commercial use to residential use; and the first floor of the rear extension to No. 1 The Crescent (No. 1A Hartstonge Street) from residential use to office use, together with the refurbishment, reconfiguration and amalgamation of the existing residential accommodation within the three Protected Structures, resulting in the provision of 8 apartments. b) Refurbishment works, internal and external alterations and modifications to the existing buildings and associated site works, including reconfiguration of internal layouts, alterations to elevations, conservation and restoration works, demolition of rear extensions to No. 2 and No. 3 The Crescent and all ancillary and associated site development works. No. 1 The Crescent (RPS No. 3237; NIAH Ref. No. 21517201), No. 2 The Crescent (RPS No. 3238; NIAH Ref. No. 21517200) and No. 3 The Crescent (RPS No. 3239; NIAH Ref. No. 21517199) are Protected Structures and are located within the Architectural Conservation Area.	Details...
320m	10/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	129/130 O'Connell Street , Limerick , Limerick	(i) a change of use from retail to restaurant use at ground and first floor levels with ancillary take away service, as previously granted under expired planning permission 17/552; (ii) refurbishment of shopfront and associated signage; (iii) ancillary plant at second floor and roof level; and (iv) all associated site works	Details...
760m	10/07/2026	N/A	Top Food Market , Mungret Street , Limerick	modifications to the existing internal floor layout at ground floor level to incorporate a new food offer, ancillary to main retail use, and totaling 22sqm in area, and all other associated site development works	Details...
550m	10/07/2026	N/A	Riverview 4 The Trossachs , Clancy Strand , Limerick	the demolition of the existing ground floor kitchen, boiler house and WC annex; the removal of the existing dormer window; the construction of a new dormer window to the front roof elevation; external alterations and upgrades to the existing garage; and all associated site development works	Details...
610m	03/07/2026	N/A	Everdeen , Clanmaurice Avenue , North Circular Road Limerick.	1. The demolition of an existing structurally unsound bungalow; 2. The construction of two semi-detached two-storey houses and, 3. The provision of revised access arrangements and service connections, together with all associated ancillary site development works	Details...
710m	26/06/2026	N/A	44 Wolfe Tone Street , Limerick	the constructed rear ground floor extension, a rear second floor extension and a shed. Including Retention permission for an altered site boundary/increased site area to the rear of the property and all associated site works	Details...
410m	25/06/2026	N/A	16 Thomas St. , Limerick.	a change of use of the existing apartments at first, second and third floor levels into student accommodation with communal dining and living area, alterations to rear windows and the provision of a new ground floor entrance door and all associated site works	Details...
720m	25/06/2026	CONDITIONAL	31/32 Upper William St. , Limerick.	a change of use from educational and training facilities to office use and all associated site works	Details...
270m	25/06/2026	N/A	50 Roches Street , Limerick	change of use of the existing two-storey building from retail (ground floor) and storage/office (first floor) to a Nail bar and Spa Treatment Rooms across both floors inclusive of bathroom facilities, staff area, storage room and general circulation.	Details...

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