St. Mary’s National School , Bishop Street , Limerick
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2561325
Limerick - Limerick County Council
Proposed Development
the refurbishment of the existing school, 2531m2, the construction of a new single storey extension for special education needs, 189m2 and demolition of an existing plant room, 64m2. The works will include the creation of 2No. playspaces at first floor level, with a new escape staircase within the courtyard, new hard and soft landscaping to include the upgrade of public realm at the Island Road entrance, and all associated site works
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Application received
12 Dec 2025
Decision: CONDITIONAL
12 Feb 2026
Decision due
14 Feb 2026
Grant issued
18 Mar 2026
Application Details
- Location
- St. Mary’s National School , Bishop Street , Limerick
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Site Area
- 0.395 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 12 December 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 12 February 2026
- Grant Date
- 18 March 2026
- Permission Expires
- 17 March 2031
Location
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