2691
N/ALimerick - Limerick County Council
Proposed Development
(1) Change of use of First floor from Offices to use as Bar/Lounge, (2) Change of use of Second floor from Offices to use as Function Room, Toilet facilities and Office, (3) Construction of new Fire Lobby to Ground floor bar area and new doorway connecting stair lobby to main bar, (4) Construction of new staircase from Ground to half landing for the purpose of eliminating Winders on half landing. This building is a Protected Structure RPS 6032 and NIAH 21517252.
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Application received
10 Apr 2026
Further information requested
2 Jun 2026
Application Details
- Location
- 52 O'Connell St. , Limerick.
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Limerick County Council
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 10 April 2026
- Status
- FURTHER INFORMATION
- Decision
- N/A
Location
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the Carry out permission for retention of external works on a protected structure after the removal of the Ulster Bank raised letter signage and bus stop sign on O’Connell Street and raised letter signage on Lower Glentworth Street. Permission to carry out works for the removal of the ATM with temporary cover, infilled with glazed window sash and frame to match the existing, the removal of the night safe, infilled with stone to match existing and the removal of Ulster Bank general blue signage. Permission to carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM’s, as well as the removal of loose furniture and the removal of Ulster Bank signage and merchandise on all floors
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the material change of use and material alterations of an existing 1st and 2nd floor commercial office space into a two bedroom apartment on the first floor and a two bedroom apartment on the second floor
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material change of use and material alterations of existing commercial basement space into a one bed apartment along with provision for an external access stairwell and guard railing in the existing footpath to the front elevation
49 O'Connell St. , Limerick.
material change of use and material alterations of existing ground floor commercial area into a one bed apartment along with alterations to existing front elevation
49 O’Connell St , Limerick
the alterations to the existing building to provide toilets and kitchenette at Ground and Second Floor levels and all ancillary site works at 28 Glentworth Street, Limerick, a protected structure. Limerick City & County Council Ref: RPS 4012 NIAH 21517239 (28 Glentworth Street).
28 Glentworth Street , Limerick
(a) a change of use of the First Floor from office use to use as a residential apartment and (b) a change of use of the Second Floor from office use to use as a residential apartment and (c) a change of use of the Third Floor from office use to use as a residential apartment and (d) internal alterations to facilitate (a) & (b) & (c) and (e) all associated site works. The Building in which the proposed development shall take place is a protected structure and is listed on the register of protected structures. The RPS No. is 3519 (NIAH Reference No. 21517234)
57 O' Connell Street , Limerick
the proposed Development consists of a change of use and remodeling of the former city library at 58 O’Connell Street, including a rooftop extension to provide commercial space at ground floor level, plus 5no. apartments at basement, first, second and third floor levels, as well as in the proposed rooftop extension. The proposed apartments comprise 2no. one-bedroom units and 3no. two-bedroom units. The material alterations, repairs and renewals proposed to the Protected Structure at 58 O’Connell Street consist of: removal of existing internal partitions, alterations to existing partitions, replacement of existing internal doors and joinery, fire upgrading of existing walls and ceilings, installation of mechanical and electrical services, PV panels and plant at roof level, as well as sundry remedial works not impacting on the character or special interest of the Protected Structure. The proposed Development also consists of a change of use and part-demolition of the former library store / warehouse to the rear of the site – between Glentworth Street and Mallow Street – to provide 3no. apartments at ground, first and second floor levels. The proposed apartments comprise 2no. one-bedroom unit and 1no. two-bedroom unit. The part-demolition of the former library store / warehouse includes retention of flanking walls along the north-east and south-west boundaries of the site, plus the careful taking-down and restoration of a section of the perimeter wall at the north-east corner of the property – to facilitate construction access to the site as well as to provide the pedestrian connection between Glentworth Street and Mallow Street envisaged as part of Limerick City and County Council’s project to rejuvenate the city centre’s laneways. The proposed development includes the creation of a semi-private courtyard between No. 58 O’Connell Street and the proposed mews building – to provide residential amenity space, as well as bicycle and bin[1]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 solar panels for heating and ventilation. 58 O’Connell Street, Limerick and lands to the rear (Eircode V94 XV70) which are designated as a Protected Structure (Reg. No. 3520), and within an Architectural Conservation Area, in the Limerick Development Plan 2022-28
58 O'Connell Street , Limerick
the material change of use and material alterations of existing offices into 2 No. one-bed apartments and 3 No. two-bed apartments. The works include removal of all inappropriate uPVC windows and provision of replacement timber windows appropriate to the style of building, the repair and/or replacement of failing/decayed timber sash windows, the demolition and removal of some of the later 20th century extensions to the rear of the site, the creation of an access gate from the rear of the site to Theatre Lane and all associated site works at 91 O’Connell Street, Limerick. This Building is a Protected Structure – RPS Reg. No. 3496
91 O'Connell Street , Limerick
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