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North Quay , Newcastle West , Co. Limerick

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2561074

Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

the sub-division and change of use of existing 4 bed house to a coffee shop at ground floor level and a 2 bed apartment at ground and first floor level. Including provision of a balcony to the apartment on the first floor. Including elevational changes to include a new roof, new windows, a new front door to apartment and a new shop front to coffee shop and all associated site works at North Quay, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. (This is a Protected Structure RPS Reg. No. 1495)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    23 Oct 2025

  2. Further information requested

    11 Dec 2025

  3. Further information received

    13 Jul 2026

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    30 Jul 2026

  5. Decision due

    9 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
North Quay , Newcastle West , Co. Limerick
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council
Site Area
0.013 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
23 October 2025
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
30 July 2026

Location

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