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Existing single-storey rear extension to Former Debenhams/ Roches Stores building , Sarsfield St. , Limerick

Jul 23 2026

Application Received

Sep 16 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 23 / 07 / 2026
Limerick County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
NEW APPLICATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

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

Nearby Applications:

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910m	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...
160m	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...
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470m	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...
630m	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...
340m	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...
80m	10/07/2026	N/A	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...
790m	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...
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220m	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...
580m	25/06/2026	N/A	31/32 Upper William St. , Limerick.	a change of use from educational and training facilities to office use and all associated site works	Details...
820m	16/06/2026	N/A	61 Henry Street , Limerick City	a) Change of use of ground floor from restaurant to 1 no. 2-bedroom residential apartment, with elevational changes to the ground floor including replacement of existing windows on North West elevation. b) Change of use of basement floor from restaurant to commercial storage use, with changes to the South West elevation, c) Addition of a new external staircase to basement level, d) All associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development	Details...
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870m	14/06/2026	CONDITIONAL	No.5 Parkview Terrace , St. Joseph's Street , Limerick	1) the rear extension at ground-floor level, as constructed, together with all associated internal and external works. 2) the attic conversion including a rear dormer box window at roof level, including associated alterations to the attic and roof structure. and 3) all associated ancillary site works	Details...
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