Proposed Development
- a)the change of use of the ground floor from commercial use to residential use
- b)the change of use of the first, second and third floor from commercial and office use to residential use
- c)internal renovation works at all floor levels including reconfiguration of the internal layout into no.4 residential units
- d)alterations to the front and rear façades, restoration of timber sash windows and rain water goods
- e)ancillary site works. No.35 Cecil Street is a Protected Structure (RPS: 5081)
Application Timeline
Application received
1 Oct 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
25 Nov 2026
Application Details
- Location
- No.35 Cecil Street , Limerick
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Site Area
- 0.012 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 1 October 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 25 November 2026
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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a change of use from former commercial/office use building to 3 No. ‘own door’ apartment dwelling units. The proposed works will include a ground floor single storey extension to the rear including all necessary building alterations and refurbishments including the removal of an existing bay window feature to reinstate the original window opening, rear balcony, the provision of rear boundary walls and gate access and all associated site development works at No. 39, Cecil Street, Limerick. This application relates to a protected structure Ref. 21517323
39 Cecil Street , Limerick
a development at 39 and 40 Cecil Street, Limerick. The development will consist of the following: (a) extensions and alterations to 39 Cecil Street and alterations and partial change of use to 40 Cecil Street. (b) the extension and use of the existing derelict ground floor and basement floor of 39 Cecil Street as shop use and the reconstruction and extension and use of the first floor and second floor which shall be used as 2 no. residential apartments which shall be accessed via the staircase in No. 40 Cecil Street. (c) the use of the ground floor and basement floor of No. 40 Cecil Street shall be changed from shop use to use a residential maisonette/apartment. (d) the development will also involve the extension of No. 39 Cecil Street to provide the additional space at ground floor and basement floor levels and for the apartments which shall be constructed at No. 39 Cecil street at first and second floor. (e) new shop signage to the shop at 39 Cecil Street
39 & 40 Cecil Street , Limerick
the provision of 2 No. apartments dwelling units. The proposal will comprise a change of use of ground floor commercial use to apartment use and permission for change of use from current basement commercial use to a studio apartment use including all associated site development works at No. 40 Cecil Street, Limerick Cecil Street, Limerick. This application relates to a protected structure Ref. 21517324
40 Cecil Street , Limerick , V94R662
demolition of the existing derelict building and propose the construction of 2 no. one bedroom apartments, site access and all ancillary site works
No. 7 Cecil Street & Rear of 6 Cecil Street , Limerick
the following (a) replacement of later edition flat roof over a portion of existing building, (b) internal alterations at first floor level including the removal of internal walls and widening of existing stairwells to facilitate the, (c) change of use of part of the existing first floor from offices and storage to function room & (d) together with all associated site works. This building is a recorded Protected Structure
Flannerys Bar , 20 Catherine Street , Limerick
changes to the elevations to the two buildings to include (a) the removal of a non original doorway and access steps, at no. 31 Cecil Street, and replacement with a timber sash window, and reinstated railings, (b) the replacement of all existing windows of no's. 31 & 32 Cecil Street and corner elevation to Catherine Street, with timber sash windows, and (c) the removal of all signage from the buildings' façade along Cecil Street and Catherine Street. There is no change proposed to the existing office use within the buildings nor are any works proposed internally
31 & 32 Cecil Street , (Protected Structure) , Corner of Catherine Street
development at 31 Cecil Street & 32 Cecil street, (Protected Structure), corner of Catherine Street, Limerick City, Co. Limerick. The development consists of the change of use of the two buildings from existing office use to residential use consisting of 7 one bed apartments and 1 two bed apartment (8 in total). The proposal will also include the construction of a) an extension of 14 sq.m. to rear of no 31 to provide a kitchen to proposed Apartment 5; b) a new stairs to the front of the building; c) a bicycle storage facility to the front of each building, at lower ground level for 6 bicycles underneath the bin platforms; d) internal works to facilitate the change of use and e) waste management facilities at ground level. A new door will be provided to the rear of no. 31 to provide potential future access to the lane at rear when available
31 and 32 Cecil Street , Limerick City , County Limerick
development consisting of amendments to previously approved (Planning Ref 20/1137) comprising of the following: i. Removal of basement of 46 Cecil Street from the application which is being developed under Planning Ref 23/60938. ii. Removal of the previously granted fourth floor extension under planning ref: 10/770080 and 20/1137. iii. Reduction in height of previously granted lift shaft under planning ref: 10/770080 and 20/1137. iv. Rear Elevational changes to remove proposed balconies and amended fenestration to reflect reconfigured office layouts with eight no. new windows at second and third floor level. v. Permission for change of use of stairwell to office space at ground and first floor level. vi. Internal reconfiguration of ground, first, second and third floor levels (including the removal and relocation of internal stairwells) and associated increase to office floor area. vii. Reinstatement of two no. previously blocked up original windows. One to the rear elevation on third floor level. One to the front elevation at basement level. viii. Reinstatement of previously closed up lightwell to basement on Cecil Street. ix. Eight no. new rooflights. Seven no. to the second-floor roof level to the rear elevation. One no. new roof light at roof level and all associated site works at the site of 43,44,45 and the basement of 46 Cecil Street, Limerick. This application relates to a protected structure at 46 Cecil Street, Limerick (Ref 21517262)
434445 and the basement of 46 Cecil Street , Limerick
completion of extensions and alterations to properties permitted under planning reference 09/770075 as amended by alterations permitted under planning reference 10/770080; change of use of completed development to offices, toilets in the basement of 46. The previous permitted use of these properties was for a tourist accommodation hostel under planning reference 09/770075
434445 and the basement of 46 Cecil Street , Limerick
Extension of Duration for Planning Ref. No. 20/1137: completion of extensions and alterations to properties permitted under planning reference 09/770075 as amended by alterations permitted under planning reference 10/770080; change of use of completed development to offices, toilets in the basement of 46. The previous permitted use of these properties was for a tourist accommodation hostel under planning reference 09/770075
434445 and the basement of 46 Cecil Street , Limerick
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