Canal Bank, ( off Saint Lelia Street ), Limerick
Demolition of outbuildings and construction of 2 retail units and 8 apartments in a three-storey building.
2360759 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 18 October 2023
- Reference
- 2360759
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 October 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves the demolition of boundary walls, outbuildings, and part of a derelict house. In its place, a three-storey building will be constructed featuring 2 ground-floor retail units, residential storage, and 8 two-bedroom apartments on the upper floors.
- Residential units
- 8
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
The demolition of boundary walls and outbuildings and part demolish existing derelict dwelling house, on our site at canal bank ( off saint lelia street ), limerick and to construct the following development; ground floor level: 2 number retail units with services, residential storage rooms, bin storage / bicycle parking area, external access stairwells and entrances to vertical circulation stairwells. First and second floor levels : a total of 8 number 2 bedroom dual aspect apartments ( 4 per floor overlooking canal ) including associated stairwells, balconies and services . This application also seeks permission for new connections to all public services and all ancillary site works. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared and will be submitted as part of this planning application
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Block A, Lock Mills, Grove Island | Apr 2026 | €255,000 | 58 m |
| 40 Lock Mills, Corbally, Limerick | Jun 2026 | €270,000 | 58 m |
| 29 Lock Mills, Grove Island, Corbally | Jun 2025 | €220,000 | 58 m |
| 25 Lock Mills, Grove Island, Corbally | Apr 2026 | €274,000 | 58 m |
| 2 Lelia Place, Limerick | Sept 2025 | €225,000 | 63 m |
| 17 Clare St, Limerick, Limerick | Mar 2025 | €175,000 | 81 m |
| 48 Lock Mills, Grove Island, Limerick | Nov 2025 | €252,000 | 109 m |
| 57 Lock Mills, Corbally, Limerick | Jun 2026 | €285,100 | 109 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 received18 October 2023
- Further information requested4 December 2023
- Further information received8 May 2024
- Decision due2 July 2024
- Decision issued13 June 2024
- Grant issued17 July 2024
- Permission expiry16 July 2029
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