434445 and the basement of 46 Cecil Street, Limerick
Proposed development
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)
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Limerick City and County Council
- Decision due
- 7 Aug 2025
Timeline
Application received
13 Jun 2025
Decision due
7 Aug 2025
Decision: conditional
7 Aug 2025
Grant issued
10 Sept 2025
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the alterations to a protected structure No. 78 O'Connell Street, Limerick, Limerick City. Located in ACA 1 - South City Centre and Newtown Perry. Limerick City
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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
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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
amendments to development permitted under Planning Ref. No. 24/60075 comprising: (a) the demolition of former derelict buildings at No. 11 & 12 Clontarf Place, Limerick; (b) Planning Permission to reinstate and extend the buildings with minor revisions to former and permitted elevations and internal layouts including the removal of the former shopfront to now comprise a revised proposal for 2 No. one-bedroom dwelling units of 2 storeys in height at No. 11 and 12 Clontarf Place, Limerick; (c) New planning permission for elevational changes with respect to window/velux window and door arrangements on the North, South, East and West Elevations and minor amendments to floor plan layouts for permitted development at 1-4 Wellesley Place, Limerick; (d) New planning permission n for revised arrangements for bin storage provision; (e) New planning permission for revised arrangements for bike storage provision to serve the permitted residential units and (f) all associated site development works. The overall development retains the original unit mix permitted as 7 no. 1 bed units in an overall development of 2 storeys in height. All other development remains as permitted under Planning Ref. No. 24/60075
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