Mews to the rear of, 24 Thomas Street, Limerick
Conversion of a disused piano store into two studio apartments, including roof and gable reconstruction.
2360894 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 4 December 2023
- Reference
- 2360894
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes the change of use of a disused, flat-roofed piano store into two studio apartments. The works will involve replacing the first floor, constructing two new gables to restore the building's original configuration, and making associated elevational changes.
- Residential units
- 2
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
The change of use of existing flat roofed disused piano store, into 2 no studio apartments by replacing the first floor of the building, constructing two new gables to restore its original configuration, and making consequent elevational changes with sundry site works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 5, 54 William St, Limerick | Jul 2025 | €26,687 | 29 m |
| Apt 3, 54 William St, Limerick | Jul 2025 | €26,687 | 29 m |
| Apt 6, 54 William St, Limerick | Jul 2025 | €26,687 | 29 m |
| Apt 4, 54 William St, Limerick | Jul 2025 | €26,687 | 29 m |
| Apt 1, 54 William St, Limerick | Jul 2025 | €26,690 | 29 m |
| Apt 2, 54 William St, Limerick | Jul 2025 | €26,687 | 29 m |
| Apartment 1, 22 William Street, Limerick | Sept 2025 | €170,000 | 57 m |
| Apt 10 Block 5, Cruises St, Limerick | Mar 2026 | €185,000 | 98 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 received4 December 2023
- Further information requested30 January 2024
- Further information received31 January 2024
- Decision due27 February 2024
- Decision issued23 February 2024
- Grant issued27 March 2024
- Permission expiry26 March 2029
In the area
Applications near this site
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- GrantedAt this site
The construction of a 75m2 extension of existing store
20 Thomas St ,
16944LimerickLodged 12 Oct 2016Extension
- Granted50 m away
The existing overhanging awning to the front of The Cornstore Restaurant
The Cornstore , 19 Thomas St. , Limerick.
191157LimerickLodged 26 Nov 2019Retention
- Granted50 m away
Alteration to the shop front and overhead shop sign including associated works
22 William Street , Limerick.
181157LimerickLodged 30 Nov 2018Alterations
- Granted50 m away
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- Granted50 m away
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2560595LimerickLodged 22 Jun 2025Apartments
- Refused60 m away
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- Granted60 m away
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30/31 Thomas Street ,
16735LimerickLodged 16 Aug 2016Change of use
- Granted60 m away
The change of use of ground floor and basement of the existing building from a coffee shop/restaurant to…
45 William St. , Limerick.
18685LimerickLodged 5 Jul 2018Change of use
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