Kilfinane Market House, The Square, Kilfinnane
Refurbishment and renovation of Kilfinane Market House, including adding a first floor for commercial and community use.
238018 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 24 November 2023
- Reference
- 238018
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 November 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the refurbishment and renovation of the Kilfinane Market House for commercial and community use. Works will include adding a first floor to the existing structure, which is a Protected Structure located in an Architectural Conservation Area.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
- The refurbishment and renovation of kilfinane market house for commercial and community use, works will also include the addition of a first floor, to the existing structure. The building is on the record of protected structure rps 1324 and located in the kilfinane architecture conservation area. Limerick city & county council has carried out an environmental impact assessment (eia) screening report in accordance with the requirements of article 120(1b)(b)(i) and has determined that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment. Accordingly, it has been determined that ela is not required in respect of this proposed development. Nonetheless, a person may within 4 weeks from the date of the notice, apply to an bord pleanála for a screening determination. Such a submission should be addressed to the secretary, an bord pleanála, 64 marlborough street, dublin
- Limerick city & county council has carried out an appropriate assessment (aa) screening report and has determined a that a full appropriate assessment is not required in respect of this proposed development
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for the development and enhancement of town/village centre core uses including a mix of retail, residential, commercial, civic and other uses.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Main St, Kilfinane, Main St | Feb 2025 | €75,000 | 28 m |
| West End, Kilfinane, Limerick | Aug 2025 | €69,000 | 37 m |
| The Square, Kilfinane, Kilmallock | Feb 2026 | €125,000 | 45 m |
| West End, Kilfinnane, Co Limerick | Mar 2025 | €86,000 | 62 m |
| Ballyorgan, Kilfinane, Co Limerick | Mar 2026 | €65,000 | 142 m |
| Ballydonohoe, Kilfinane, Coshlea | Mar 2026 | €82,000 | 142 m |
| High Street, Kilfinane, County Limerick | Oct 2025 | €100,000 | 143 m |
| Lower Main Street, Kilfinane, Co Limerick | Sept 2025 | €120,000 | 156 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 received24 November 2023
- Decision due27 January 2024
In the area
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2660216LimerickLodged 27 Feb 2026Extension
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24323LimerickLodged 13 Aug 2024Change of use
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Retention for the extension of the retail shop premises into the yard area and for the ancillary stores and…
Main Street , Kilfinnane , Co. Limerick
161147LimerickLodged 15 Dec 2016Retention
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