18 Sexton Street, Limerick
Proposed development
The creation of a third floor to accommodate 2 no. two bedroom apartments over the two-storey cultural centre and place of worship granted under planning reference 24/147 and all ancillary site works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Limerick City and County Council
- Decision due
- 19 Aug 2025
Timeline
Application received
4 Dec 2024
Council asked for further information
5 Feb 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
23 Jul 2025
Decision due
19 Aug 2025
Decision: conditional
19 Aug 2025
Appeal decided: refused (ACP-323653-25)
27 Jan 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
the change of use of the existing ground floor from offices to a single residential unit and all ancillary site works
the car parking area and ancillary works connected to the parking area in the front garden of the house
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)
demolition of an existing single-storey derelict former dwelling, including rear ancillary extension and outbuildings, at No. 29 William Street Upper, and the construction of a new 6 no. unit residential development comprising 5 no. one-bedroom apartments and 1 no. three-bedroom duplex apartment, accommodated within a three- and four-storey building. The development will also include all associated site development works, including the provision of a bin store and bicycle store to the rear of the site; shared amenity space; site boundary treatments; drainage works; landscaping; connections to existing services, including foul and surface water drainage systems; and all associated site and ancillary works
amalgamation of No. 8 Henry Street and No. 9 Henry Street at ground floor level; Creation of a new connection to The Savoy Hotel; Change of use from Retail Use to Hotel Use at No. 8 Henry Street and No. 9 Henry Street at ground floor level and mezzanine level to provide licensed café/restaurant serving hot and cold food for consumption on and off the premises, with ancillary retail sales. Basement & Ground Levels (No. 7 Bedford Row/Henry Street): Change of use from Retail Use to Hotel Use at No. 7 Bedford Row/Henry Street at basement level and ground floor level to accommodate multi-media activities, a licensed bar area and meeting rooms; Creation of a new link to the adjoining unit (No. 8 Henry Street) to facilitate a connection to The Savoy Hotel. First Floor Level (No. 4 Bedford Row, No. 5 Bedford Row, No. 6 Bedford Row, No.7 Bedford Row/Henry Street, No. 8 Henry Street & No. 9 Henry Street): Amalgamation of No. 4 Bedford Row, No. 5 Bedford Row, No. 6 Bedford Row, No.7 Bedford Row/Henry Street, No. 8 Henry Street & No. 9 Henry Street at first floor level, with a new connection to The Savoy Hotel; Change of use from Retail Use to Hotel Use at first floor level across No. 4 Bedford Row, No. 5 Bedford Row, No. 6 Bedford Row, No.7 Bedford Row/Henry Street, No. 8 Henry Street & No. 9 Henry Street to provide bedroom accommodation comprising 28 no. hotel bedrooms. External Elevations & Associated Works: Installation of a new hotel canopy extending from the main entrance of The Savoy Hotel across No. 7, No. 8, and No. 9 Henry Street; Provision of new signage to the Henry Street and Bedford Row elevations; Amendments to door openings, window openings, and louvre panels on the Henry Street and Bedford Row elevations at ground floor and first floor levels; Extension of the existing winter garden adjoining the hotel bar at ground floor level; Bicycle parking comprising 5 no. Sheffield stands
material change of use and material alterations of existing office building into thirty five (35) short stay ensuite tourist accommodation units, along with common areas, bins storage, cleaners closets, services, ground floor reception, external signage and all related ancillary works