Desmond Resource Centre, Bishop Street, Newcastle West. Co. Limerick.
Construction of a new two-storey entrance atrium and alterations to the Desmond Resource Centre.
17683 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 18 July 2017
- Reference
- 17683
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 July 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves building a new two-storey entrance atrium at the existing resource centre. It also includes the demolition of an existing stairs, changes to windows, installation of two roof lights, and new paving, access ramps, and railings.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
To construct a new two storey entrance atrium to the existing resource centre building, demolition of an existing stairs, changes in fenestration to the existing elevations, installation of 2 no. Roof lights, new paving and access ramp & railings, additional site lighting and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for educational, training and adult learning, community, healthcare, childcare, civic, religious and social infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the Newcastle West Local Area Plan 2023-2029 (2024–2030). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planPreviously zoned
- Enterprise and Employment · 2014–2024 plan
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Bishop Court, Newcastle West, Co Limerick | Oct 2025 | €190,000 | 104 m |
| 64 Assumpta Park, Newcastle West, Co Limerick | Jul 2026 | €220,000 | 253 m |
| 64 Assumpta Park, Newcastle West, Co Limerick | Jun 2025 | €170,000 | 253 m |
| Bishop St, Newcastle West, Limerick | Jun 2025 | €160,000 | 271 m |
| 51 Assumpta Park, Newcastlewest, County Limerick | Apr 2026 | €180,000 | 292 m |
| Bishop St, Newcastle West, Limerick | Dec 2025 | €230,000 | 292 m |
| 49 Assumpta Park, Newcastle West, Limerick | May 2026 | €255,000 | 295 m |
| Apt 23 Market Court, Market Sq, Newcastle West | May 2026 | €130,000 | 356 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 July 2017
- Further information requested8 September 2017
- Further information received25 September 2017
- Decision due22 October 2017
- Decision issued20 October 2017
- Grant issued23 November 2017
- Permission expiry22 November 2022
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