Kellys Costcutters, main street, Foynes
Retention of solar panels on the roof of a protected shop building in Foynes.
2360519 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 21 July 2023
- Reference
- 2360519
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 21 July 2023
Summary
AI-generatedRetrospective planning permission is sought for a 20KW photovoltaic roof panel array. The solar panels are installed on the south and east-facing roofs of Kellys Costcutters, 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
The installation of a photovoltaic roof panel array (20kw) to south & east facing roofs of existing premises. This is a protected structure reg number 1188
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corgrigg, Foynes, Limerick | Jun 2025 | €88,000 | 187 m |
| 10 Woodvale, Foynes, Limerick | Mar 2025 | €305,000 | 210 m |
| Shalom, 2 Brandon Terrace, Foynes | Apr 2025 | €136,000 | 262 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 received21 July 2023
- Further information requested5 September 2023
- Further information received18 October 2023
- Decision due14 November 2023
- Decision issued10 November 2023
- Grant issued12 December 2023
- Permission expiry11 December 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
The change of use of a portion( 22 square metres) of existing ground floor retail unit for Off-license sales.…
Kellys Costcutters , Main Street , Foynes
2460879LimerickLodged 2 Sept 2024Change of use
- Granted70 m away
A new pedestrian entrance with signage set back from footpath with link walls to facilitate wheelie…
Corgrig , Foynes , Co. Limerick.
18997LimerickLodged 12 Oct 2018Commercial
- Refused80 m away
A new front porch and all associated site works
The Yankee Clipper , Main Street , Foynes
24223LimerickLodged 27 May 2024Alterations
- Granted170 m away
Erection of a metal sculpture on a stone base in front of the Museum (this is a protected structure No. 1182)
Aras Ide , Foynes
16665LimerickLodged 22 Jul 2016Alterations
- Granted180 m away
(a) demolition of former community hall/commercial unit and (b) to construct 3 no. dwellings comprising of 2…
Main Street (Corgrig) , Foynes , Co. Limerick.
19545LimerickLodged 6 Jun 2019New dwelling
- Refused190 m away
Construction of an extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and all associated site works. This…
1 Woodview Terrace , Foynes , Co. Limerick
201194LimerickLodged 19 Nov 2020Extension
- Granted200 m away
The replacement of the existing fabric roof over the main exhibition area with a new metal clad steel roof…
Main Street , Foynes , Co. Limerick
2560736LimerickLodged 28 Jul 2025Alterations
- Granted200 m away
The replacement of existing fabric roof over main exhibition area with a new roof with PV panels &…
Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum , Main Street , Foynes Co. Limerick
21829LimerickLodged 14 Jun 2021Alterations
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