University of Limerick Sports Arena, Newcastle, Castletroy Limerick
Temporary change of use of part of 'The Pavilion' licensed premises to a gymnasium at the University of Limerick.
20800 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 17 August 2020
- Reference
- 20800
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 August 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission for a temporary change of use of a portion of the licensed premises known as 'The Pavilion' to a gymnasium. The site is located at the University of Limerick Sports Arena.
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
Temporary change of use of part of licenced premises "the pavilion" to gymnasium
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To support the growth of the University of Limerick campus.”
National zoning type: Education
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Heidelberg, Milford Grange, Limerick | Dec 2025 | €315,867 | 396 m |
| 5 Heidelberg, Milford Grange, Castletroy | Sept 2025 | €335,000 | 404 m |
| 24 Plassey Grove, Castletroy, Limerick | Mar 2025 | €450,000 | 443 m |
| 31 Avilla, Milford Grange, Castletroy | Nov 2025 | €337,000 | 452 m |
| 606 Chestnut Close, Elm Park, Castletroy | Aug 2025 | €360,000 | 462 m |
| 414 Alder Close, Elm Park, Castletroy | Sept 2025 | €402,000 | 474 m |
| 603 Chestnut Close, Elm Park, Castletroy | Jun 2025 | €340,000 | 482 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 August 2020
- Decision due11 October 2020
- Decision issued7 October 2020
- Grant issued10 November 2020
- Permission expiry9 November 2021
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