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2560595

CONDITIONAL

Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

6 No. 1 bed apartments and one office unit including the Change of Use from commercial to residential on 5 floors, an extra 4th floor with an apartment to No. 31, the conversion of the basement of No. 31 to an apartment, New windows and an office to the basement of No. 30, a 2nd & 3rd floor extension to the rear of No. 31, works to the lightwell of No. 31 to provide basement access stairs to No.30 & 31 and ancillary works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Jun 2025

  2. Further information requested

    11 Aug 2025

  3. Further information received

    12 Nov 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    8 Jan 2026

  5. Decision due

    14 Jan 2026

  6. Grant issued

    11 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
30 & 31 Thomas Street , Limerick
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council
Site Area
0.024 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
22 June 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
8 January 2026
Grant Date
11 February 2026
Permission Expires
10 February 2031

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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4m
21659CONDITIONAL7 May 2021

the change of use of existing bar and restaurant to use as 4no. one bedroom apartments from ground floor to third floor inclusive, the demolition of single storey extension to the rear of existing building, modification of front entrance area, and all ancillary works

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228023UNCONDITIONAL20 Dec 2022

the proposed Development consists of a change of use from single house to apartments and remodeling of the existing four-storey-over-basement Georgian terraced house at No. 33 Thomas Street to provide 5no. one[1]bedroom apartments. The material alterations, repairs and renewals proposed to No.33 Thomas Street comprise: demolition of the return to the rear; reinstatement of the front lightwell and railings; removal and alterations to existing internal partitions, doors and joinery: fire upgrading of existing walls and ceilings, installation of mechanical and electrical services, as well as sundry remedial works not impacting on the character or special interest Georgian original (not a Protected Structure). The proposed Development also consists of demolition of the former fire station structure at No. 34 Thomas Street to provide two ranges of residential apartments around an internal courtyard – one facing onto Thomas Street and the other along the rear boundary of the site. Connected by a staircase and passenger lift structure, the proposed new apartment structure is five-storeys tall, comprising retail / commercial, community and storage uses at ground floor level, with apartments at first, second, third and fourth floor levels. The top floor onto Thomas Street is set-back from the street façade to the line of the ridge of No. 33. The proposed apartments comprise 8no. two-bedroom units. The proposed development includes the creation of a semi-private courtyard between the Thomas Street and the rear block– to provide residential amenity space, as well as bicycle and bin-storage, for the residential apartments. Services and siteworks proposed to facilitate the proposed development include: new water, electricity and comms supplies; new foul sewage and storm water connections to public mains; air-to-water and roof-mounted PV panels for heating and ventilation

33 & 34 Thomas Street , Limerick

23m
23351REFUSED29 Jun 2023

perspex roof over the outside courtyard area with access gates and all associated site works

Foxes Bow , Limerick

35m
19753CONDITIONAL30 Jul 2019

change of use from Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant to microbrewery and bar together with signage and associated site works

35 Thomas Street , Limerick.

44m
191262CONDITIONAL19 Dec 2019

demolition of existing two-storey building & attached gable wall front, construct new entrance gate & security fencing, erect new building mounted advertising sign and all associated site works

37 Thomas St. , Limerick.

50m
18685CONDITIONAL5 Jul 2018

the change of use of ground floor and basement of the existing building from a coffee shop/restaurant to retail

45 William St. , Limerick.

52m
22428CONDITIONAL14 Apr 2022

the following: modifications to existing ground floor retail unit to accommodate bin/bicycle store and common corridor to the existing lift; change of use to residential of the existing premises at first and second floor level and dormer roof space to provide for 6 no. 1 bed apartments; removal of existing roof over no. 43 and construction of new dormer roof with roof terrace; modifications to existing front elevation to create private open space for apartments; demolition of existing chimney breasts; creating openings in existing floors to create light well over proposed communal open space at first floor level and ancillary works

No. 42-43 Wickham Street , Limerick

53m
2461272CONDITIONAL18 Dec 2024

change of use of existing premises from existing retail use to office use over the existing four floors. Facilities will include open and closed offices, meeting rooms and meeting spaces, training and resource facilities, staff room and kitchenette, toilets, as well as a reception and information area at ground floor. Permission is also sought for the demolition of part of the existing building at the rear to improve ventilation and daylight, creating a new planted courtyard. Permission is sought for the erection of new signage on the existing fascia and as decal on the ground floor glazing

42-43 Wickham Street , Limerick

54m
17558N/A16 Jun 2017

development of 2nd & 3rd floors as residential unit including all ancillary site works

41 William Street , Limerick

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2360894CONDITIONAL4 Dec 2023

the change of use of existing flat roofed disused piano store, into 2 no studio apartments by replacing the first floor of the building, constructing two new gables to restore its original configuration, and making consequent elevational changes with sundry site works

Mews to the rear of , 24 Thomas Street , Limerick

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