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No. 8 South Quay , Newcastle West , Co. Limerick

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560874

Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

change of use of the former ground floor commercial premises to residential use, incorporating it with the existing first-floor residential accommodation to create a single dwelling house with all associated site works and existing connection to all public utility services

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    29 Aug 2025

  2. Further information requested

    22 Oct 2025

  3. Further information received

    3 Nov 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    27 Nov 2025

  5. Decision due

    30 Nov 2025

  6. Grant issued

    7 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
No. 8 South Quay , Newcastle West , Co. Limerick
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council
Site Area
0.025 ha
Floor Area
168.31 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
29 August 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
27 November 2025
Grant Date
7 January 2026
Permission Expires
6 January 2031

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