Unit 1 Ambassador Centre, St. Nessan's Road, Dooradoyle Limerick
Change of use from a launderette to a take-away with a small retail area in Dooradoyle.
201163 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 12 November 2020
- Reference
- 201163
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 November 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to convert a former launderette into a take-out food business with on-site catering. The front of the unit will feature a small retail area for artisan foods and specialty drinks, alongside new signage, an awning, and external ventilation equipment.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Change of use from launderette to 'take-out' with catering facilities, all hot and cold food prepared on site. Internal area to the front of the unit will have a small retail area selling artisan food items, speciality coffees and teas. New signage and awning to front façade. Extractor duct and refrigeration units to external walls. In addition erection of tuscany sign to the rear of unit with additional external lighting. Along with all relevant internal modifications
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide local centre facilities to serve the needs of new/existing neighbourhoods and residential areas.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
Objective set by the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). 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 planBuilt & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Carrig Dr, Dooradoyle, Limerick | Mar 2026 | €375,000 | 121 m |
| 44 Gouldavoher Est, Father Russell Rd, Dooradoyle | May 2026 | €386,000 | 143 m |
| 6 Carraig Drive, Dooradoyle, Limerick | Mar 2025 | €335,000 | 157 m |
| 22 Springfield Dr, Dooradoyle, Limerick | Mar 2026 | €540,000 | 175 m |
| 2 Gouldavoher, Fr Russell Rd, Mungret | Jun 2026 | €382,700 | 200 m |
| 15 Gouldavoher, Father Russell Rd, Limerick | Jul 2025 | €420,000 | 202 m |
| 19 Springfield Dr, Dooradoyle, Limerick | Jun 2025 | €415,000 | 207 m |
| 11 Carrig Drive, Dooradoyle, Limerick | Jul 2025 | €365,000 | 208 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 received12 November 2020
- Decision due15 January 2021
- Decision issued14 January 2021
- Grant issued17 February 2021
- Permission expiry16 February 2026
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
The erection of a retractable canopy to the front of public house and all ancillary site works
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191163LimerickLodged 26 Nov 2019Commercial
- Granted30 m away
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181076LimerickLodged 5 Nov 2018Commercial
- Awaiting decision30 m away
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- Granted30 m away
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- Awaiting decision40 m away
A change of use of a portion of the ground floor of the existing commercial building at 14 St. Nessan's Road…
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1880LimerickLodged 1 Feb 2018Retention
- Granted40 m away
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