95 O'Connell Street, Co. Limerick, Ireland
Retention of external works and permission for further alterations to a former Ulster Bank protected structure.
2360590 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 17 August 2023
- Reference
- 2360590
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 17 August 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention of external works following the removal of Ulster Bank signage on a protected structure. It also requests permission for further works, including removing an ATM and night safe, infilling the openings to match the existing facade, and removing internal bank fittings.
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 carry out permission for retention of external works on a protected structure after the removal of the ulster bank raised letter signage and bus stop sign on o’connell street and raised letter signage on lower glentworth street. Permission to carry out works for the removal of the atm with temporary cover, infilled with glazed window sash and frame to match the existing, the removal of the night safe, infilled with stone to match existing and the removal of ulster bank general blue signage. Permission to carry out internal works for the removal of the atm’s, as well as the removal of loose furniture and the removal of ulster bank signage and merchandise on all floors
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, consolidate and facilitate the development of the City Centre commercial, retail, educational, leisure, residential, social and community uses and facilities.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 1, Floor 2, 8 Parnell Street | Aug 2025 | €125,000 | 93 m |
| 44 Catherine St, Limerick, Limerick | Nov 2025 | €200,000 | 118 m |
| Apartment 1, 3 Cecil St, Limerick | Jul 2025 | €220,000 | 120 m |
| The Basement, 3 Lower Mallow Street, Limerick | Sept 2025 | €100,000 | 143 m |
| The Ground Floor, 3 Lower Mallow Street, Limerick | Sept 2025 | €100,000 | 143 m |
| Apt 1, 3 Lower Mallow St, Limerick | Sept 2025 | €100,000 | 144 m |
| Apt 2, 3 Lower Mallow St, Limericknot full market price | Sept 2025 | €100,000 | 144 m |
| Apt. 1 Woolworths Lane, Off Catherine Street, Limerick | Mar 2025 | €70,000 | 159 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 received17 August 2023
- Decision due11 October 2023
- Decision issued6 October 2023
- Grant issued9 November 2023
- Permission expiry8 November 2028
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