Upper Main Street, Hospital, Co. Limerick
Retention of a café extension and permission for a covered outdoor seating area at a protected structure in Hospital.
211373 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 1 October 2021
- Reference
- 211373
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 1 October 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant seeks retention of an existing wash-up and cold room extension to a café. Additionally, permission is sought to erect a covered outdoor patio seating and dining area to the rear of the premises, which is a protected structure.
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
Existing extension to a café premises previously granted under planning application reference no. 15/639 consisting of wash up area and cold room. Permission for proposed erection of covered outdoor patio seating and dining area to rear of premises and all associated site works. These works are to be carried out to a protected structure
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for the development and enhancement of town/village centre core uses including a mix of retail, residential, commercial, civic and other uses.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Emly Rd, Hospital, Limerick | Apr 2026 | €128,000 | 133 m |
| Emly Rd, Hospital, Limerick | May 2026 | €275,000 | 169 m |
| 17 St Josephs Tce, Hospital, County Limerick | Oct 2025 | €150,000 | 177 m |
| 33 Glenview Drive, Hospitalnot full market price | Feb 2025 | €99,000 | 218 m |
| Ballinamona, Hospital, Limerick | Jul 2025 | €300,000 | 323 m |
| Ballynamona, Hosiptal, Co Limerick | Sept 2025 | €140,000 | 323 m |
| 5 Galtee View, Hospital, Kilmallock | Oct 2025 | €272,000 | 367 m |
| 19 Cluain Fionse, Hospital, Limerick | Mar 2025 | €285,000 | 390 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 received1 October 2021
- Further information requested24 November 2021
- Further information received13 April 2022
- Decision due10 May 2022
- Decision issued10 May 2022
- Grant issued14 June 2022
- Permission expiry13 June 2027
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