Railway Road, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick
Change of use of part of a grass playing pitch to an Astroturf surface with fencing.
2360659 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 7 September 2023
- Reference
- 2360659
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 September 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to change the use of part of an existing grass playing pitch to an Astroturf playing surface. The development will include surround fencing, ball netting, and all associated site works.
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
Change of use of part of one of the existing playing pitches from grass to an astroturf playing surface with surround fencing and ball netting with 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 Abbeyfeale Local Area PLan 2023-2029 (2023–2029). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bridge View Abbeyfeale, Abbeyfeale, Limerick | May 2025 | €202,500 | 302 m |
| 9 Riverside Dr, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick | Jan 2026 | €240,000 | 382 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 received7 September 2023
- Decision due1 November 2023
- Decision issued31 October 2023
- Grant issued5 December 2023
- Permission expiry4 December 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
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- Granted40 m away
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- Granted140 m away
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- Awaiting decision200 m away
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167030LimerickLodged 5 Jul 2016Extension
- Awaiting decision240 m away
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248000LimerickLodged 1 Feb 2024Infrastructure
- Granted260 m away
Construction of a new wastewater treatment system consisting of a mechanical aeration unit, intermittent…
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- Granted270 m away
Erection of two storey dwelling house with connections to local authority services and all ancillary works
Site no. 9 Bridge View , Railway Road , Abbeyfeale Co. Limerick.
18126LimerickLodged 15 Feb 2018New dwelling
- Awaiting decision310 m away
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21283LimerickLodged 9 Mar 2021New dwelling
- Awaiting decision340 m away
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Related developments
Similar applications
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- GrantedOther
Change of use of the existing playing pitch Number 1 from grass to an AstroTurf playing surface with surround…
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2560501LimerickLodged 29 May 2025
- Awaiting decisionOther
Installation of an astroturf playing pitch in lieu of existing grass playing pitch with all associated site…
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- Awaiting decisionOther
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Browns Road , Waterford
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- GrantedInfrastructure
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- Awaiting decisionOther
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- Awaiting decisionOther
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