Ballygowan Park, The Demesne, Newcastle West
Construction of an all-weather pitch, spectator stand, and clubhouse in Newcastle West.
2360653 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 6 September 2023
- Reference
- 2360653
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 September 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development includes an all-weather pitch with drainage, fencing, floodlighting, and a stepped spectator stand. It also features two dugouts and a clubhouse containing changing rooms, toilets, and a meeting room.
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
Construction of an all-weather pitch with drainage and fencing, the erection of floodlighting, construction of a stepped spectator stand, 2x dugouts, a clubhouse to include changing rooms, toilets, meeting room and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide for and improve open space, active and passive recreational amenities.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Carraig Desmond, Newcastle WEstprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €279,294 | 239 m |
| 87 Carraig Desmond, Newcastlewestprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €279,295 | 245 m |
| 85 Carraig Desmond, Newcastlewest, Co Limericknot full market price · price excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €245,293 | 256 m |
| 82 Carraig Desmond, Newcastlewestprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €264,648 | 268 m |
| 81 Carraig Desmond, Newcastle Westnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €273,345 | 273 m |
| Cullinagh, Newcastlewest, Limerick | Mar 2025 | €440,000 | 430 m |
| Na Deise, Cullinagh, Newcastlewest | Jun 2026 | €396,000 | 443 m |
| 38 South Quay, Newcastlewest, Co Limerick | Sept 2025 | €215,000 | 448 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 received6 September 2023
- Further information requested24 October 2023
- Application withdrawn2 August 2024
In the area
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- Granted250 m away
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2046LimerickLodged 24 Jan 2020Alterations
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- Granted400 m away
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19994LimerickLodged 7 Oct 2019Extension
- Granted420 m away
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57 Carrig Desmond , Newcastle West
16831LimerickLodged 8 Sept 2016Extension
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16186LimerickLodged 8 Mar 2016Extension
- Awaiting decision440 m away
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2360763LimerickLodged 18 Oct 2023Housing estate
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