The Old Myson (Rettig) Heating Controls Factory, Sheehans Rd. Gortboy, Newcastle West
Retention of a hardcore surface used for storing stainless steel storage tanks at a factory in Newcastle West.
2360210 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 8 April 2023
- Reference
- 2360210
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 8 April 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for a hardcore surface at the former Myson Heating Controls Factory. This surface is used for the storage of new stainless steel storage tanks and silos.
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Official record
Development description
A hardcore surface for storage of new stainless steel storage tanks/silos
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve general enterprise, employment, business and commercial activities.”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Assumpta Park, Newcastle West, County Limericknot full market price | Jul 2025 | €68,000 | 107 m |
| 51 Assumpta Park, Newcastlewest, County Limerick | Apr 2026 | €180,000 | 221 m |
| 49 Assumpta Park, Newcastle West, Limerick | May 2026 | €255,000 | 223 m |
| Apt 1, Church Corner, St Marys Rd | Jun 2026 | €150,000 | 235 m |
| Lower Maiden St, Newcastle West, Limerick | May 2026 | €85,000 | 246 m |
| 64 Assumpta Park, Newcastle West, Co Limerick | Jun 2025 | €170,000 | 254 m |
| 64 Assumpta Park, Newcastle West, Co Limerick | Jul 2026 | €220,000 | 254 m |
| 6 Liosan, Newcastle West, Limerick | Jun 2025 | €300,000 | 261 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 received8 April 2023
- Further information requested31 May 2023
- Further information received2 August 2023
- Decision due29 August 2023
- Application withdrawn29 August 2023
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junction of the road to Sharwood Estate , off Sheehan's Road , Gortboy
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