134 135 & 136 O'Connell Street, Limerick.
Proposed development
1. Alterations to the ground floor plan to increase the aparthotel reception area, previously permitted under Planning Ref. 23204, from 36 sq.m to 75 sq.m. 2. Subdivision of the ground floor retail area (as previously permitted) into two separate retail units of 790 sq.m and 910 sq.m. 3. Change of use of the basement floor to accommodate ancillary services in support of the permitted retail and aparthotel uses. 4. Change of use of the first and second floors of No. 136 O’Connell Street to aparthotel use, with proposed new connections through party walls into Nos. 134-135 O’Connell Street at both floor levels, to facilitate the expansion of the permitted aparthotel (Ref. 23204). 5. Construction of a new floor at roof level (fourth floor) to provide additional aparthotel accommodation, comprising circa 785 sq.m of floor area. 6. Alterations and modifications to the rear elevations, and the installation of a new fire exit door to the Sarsfield Street elevation, as previously permitted under Ref. 23204. 7. Alterations and modifications to internal layouts of the scheme granted under Ref. 23204 as required. Nos. 134-135 O’Connell Street is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. 3484 / NIAH Ref. 21513002), and the proposed works are within the curtilage of the protected structure
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Limerick City and County Council
- Decision due
- 18 Jun 2025
Timeline
Application received
24 Apr 2025
Decision due
18 Jun 2025
Decision: conditional
18 Jun 2025
Grant issued
22 Jul 2025
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extension or alterations to a home
the construction of a two storey building with mixed commercial / retail units with signage at the corner of 42 Thomas Street and Anne Street, for internal and
Corner of Thomas Street & Anne Street, 15 Anne Street & Ersons Lane, Limerick · refused 21 Mar 2025 · about 240 m away · 2560046
extension or alterations to a home
extension of permission for planning ref. 18/1077: change of use of the Retail Shop units 1,2,3,4 and 7 (half) on the ground floor under previously granted plan
Ellen Street/Carr Street, Punch's Row, Limerick. · refused 5 Sept 2023 · about 300 m away · 237017
extension or alterations to a home
extension of duration for 17/188 for the development will consist of the change of use from retail to restaurant incorporating two-storey extension to rear
43 Thomas Street, Limerick · refused 25 Feb 2022 · about 230 m away · 217052
extension or alterations to a home
extension of duration for 16/1010 for construction of a two storey mixed commercial unit including retail/restaurant with signage and all ancillary site works
Corner of Anne Street & 42 Thomas Street, Limerick · refused 21 Dec 2021 · about 240 m away · 217044
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
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
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
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
the erection of retractable canopies with signage, fixed seating and all associated site works