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57 O' Connell Street , Limerick

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2561119

Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

(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)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    31 Oct 2025

  2. Further information requested

    16 Dec 2025

  3. Further information received

    15 Jun 2026

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    3 Jul 2026

  5. Decision due

    12 Jul 2026

  6. Grant issued

    10 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
57 O' Connell Street , Limerick
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council
Site Area
0.017 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
31 October 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
3 July 2026
Grant Date
10 August 2026
Permission Expires
9 August 2031

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9m
228022UNCONDITIONAL20 Dec 2022

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

19m
19178CONDITIONAL1 Mar 2019

change of use from retail to office use on the ground floor. Planning Permission is sought for the replacement of the existing ground floor glazed entrance screen to the front elevation, installation of gate and railing on the perimeter of the footpath to the front and all associated works both above and below ground

59/60 O'Connell Street , Limerick.

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2561389CONDITIONAL22 Dec 2025

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

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22704CONDITIONAL23 Jun 2022

the change of use of basement, ground floor, 1st & 2nd floors of existing residential building into four flats, (top floor flat to remain), demolition of block wall under front steps at basement level and reconfiguration of stair access; replacement of pvc windows on front elevation with timber up and down sash windows to correct configuration and associated site works. This is a protected structure RPS 3495, on the NIAH Reg No. 21517064 and in Limerick ACA 1A

90 O'Connell Street , Limerick

36m
22478N/A28 Apr 2022

the change of use of the basement, ground floor, 1st & 2nd floors of existing residential building into four flats, (top floor flat to remain), demolition of block wall under front steps at basement level and reconfiguration of stair access; replacement of pvc windows on front elevation with timber up and down sash windows to correct configuration and associated site works. This is a protected structure RPS 3495, on the NIAH Reg No. 21517064 and in Limerick ACA 1A

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47m
2660800N/A14 Jul 2026

the conversion and complete refurbishment of an existing two-storey mews building to a two-bedroom residential dwelling including elevational changes and all ancillary site works

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52m
2660470CONDITIONAL24 Apr 2026

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

54m
2486REFUSED11 Mar 2024

the (i) construction of 1 no. studio apartment; and (ii) SuDS drainage and all ancillary external works necessary to facilitate the development. No. 90 O'Connell Street is a protected structure(RPS No. 3495)

90 O'Connell Street & 90 O'Connell Street Mews , Theatre Lane , Limerick

55m
20972CONDITIONAL29 Sept 2020

alterations and refurbishment to existing protected structures No. 2 & No. 3 Mallow Street, RPS Ref. No. 77 & No. 78 (CH155 & CH156) to include the demolition of the existing two storey annex building and existing gateway to the rear(abutting existing rear access laneway), alterations and repair/refurbishment works to all existing building elevations inclusive of replacement of existing windows, construct extensions to buildings to rear at basement, ground and first floor level and construction of new rear entrance porch. Also construct new extension at roof level to provide 2 No. 1-bedroom studio apartments. Development will also include for new independent apartment building and secure entrance gateway to existing rear access laneway, new refuse & bicycle storage, plant areas & new courtyard area. The development will include all associated ancillary accommodation, site/road works and drainage to provide a total of 12 No. 1-bedroom apartments at our site

No. 2 & No. 3 Mallow Street , Limerick

55m
2691N/A10 Apr 2026

(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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