Sheehy’s Hardware Store., Killarney Road, Abbeyfeale Co. Limerick
Demolition of Sheehy's Hardware Store to build a new two-storey discount foodstore in Abbeyfeale.
2560705 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 18 July 2025
- Reference
- 2560705
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 July 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a two-storey discount foodstore with an off-license sales area. The development will include surface car parking, EV charging, solar panels, and a new vehicular access from the N21.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 2,258 m²
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
The demolition of existing structures on the site, the construction of a two storey, discount foodstore with ancillary off-license sales area and a gross floor area of 2,258sqms (ground floor area 2,124sqms and first floor area 134sqms) and a net sales area of 1,342sqms. Construction of surface level car parking spaces, including electrical vehicle (ev) charging spaces and pre-wiring other spaces to accommodate future ev parking; cycle stands; trolley bay shelter; hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments including retaining structures; esb substation building; site lighting; mechanical plant area; roof mounted photovoltaic panels; all advertising signage including a “flagpole” sign at the entrance. Vehicular access and egress for the foodstore is from n21; on site drainage infrastructure including suds measures; connection to existing foul and surface water drains and upgrade of potable water supply pipe and connection on the n21. All other associated works required to complete the development. The application is accompanied by a natura impact statement
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve general enterprise, employment, business and commercial activities.”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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 planPreviously zoned
- Mixed Use · 2014–2024 plan
Built & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Gleann Cryle, Abbeyfeale, Limerick | Jul 2025 | €218,000 | 277 m |
| 6 Foxfield, Ellis Wood, Killarney Road Abbeyfeale | Dec 2025 | €279,000 | 283 m |
| 21 Gleann Cryle, Killarney Rd, Abbeyfeale | Feb 2026 | €227,500 | 306 m |
| 41 Cryle View Close, Killarney Rd, Abbeyfeale | Oct 2025 | €240,000 | 319 m |
| Belwood House, Killarney Rd, Abbeyfeale | Mar 2026 | €268,500 | 319 m |
| 12 River Gardens, Abbeyfeale, Limerick | Oct 2025 | €80,000 | 382 m |
| 2 And 8 River Garden, Abbeyfeale, Kerry | Jan 2025 | €135,000 | 388 m |
| Willowbrook, Abbeyfeale, Limerick | Sept 2025 | €200,000 | 475 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 July 2025
- Decision due11 September 2025
- Decision issued11 September 2025
- Appeal submitted7 October 2025
- Appeal decided5 February 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decision40 m away
A change of use from a commercial yard to a car sales yard and portacabin and a change of use for 2 no.…
Killarney Road , Abbeyfeale , Co. Limerick
20763LimerickLodged 6 Aug 2020Change of use
- Refused180 m away
The construction of a residential development of two semi-detached houses, one detached, four semi-detached…
Killarney Road , Abbeyfeale , Co. Limerick
2360702LimerickLodged 23 Sept 2023Housing estate
- Granted190 m away
To construct ten number serviced sites with associated with connection to public sewer and all public utility…
Abbeyfeale West , Abbeyfeale , Co Limerick
17561LimerickLodged 16 Jun 2017Housing estate
- Granted190 m away
Construction of a single storey dwelling house with all associated site works. Outline Planning Ref. No.…
Abbeyfeale West , Abbeyfeale , Co Limerick.
191192LimerickLodged 2 Dec 2019New dwelling
- Awaiting decision200 m away
Construction of a single storey dwelling house with all associated site works. Outline Planning Ref No. 17/561
Abbeyfeale West , Abbeyfeale , Co. Limerick.
19229LimerickLodged 12 Mar 2019New dwelling
- Granted210 m away
A single storey dwelling house with all associated site works. Outline Ref. No. 17/561
Abbeyfeale West , Abbeyfeale , Co. Limerick.
191191LimerickLodged 2 Dec 2019New dwelling
- Awaiting decision220 m away
Construction of a single storey dwelling house with all associated site works. Outline Planning Ref No. 17/561
Abbeyfeale West , Abbeyfeale , Co. Limerick.
19230LimerickLodged 12 Mar 2019New dwelling
- Granted220 m away
Construction of 7 no. single storey dwelling houses on site numbers 1 to 7 inclusive with all associated site…
Abbeyfeale West , Abbeyfeale , Co Limerick
20830LimerickLodged 26 Aug 2020Housing estate
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- GrantedCommercial
For the construction of a single storey discount foodstore (to include off licence use) with a gross floor…
Townparks 1st Division ,
181811galwayLodged 14 Dec 2018
- GrantedCommercial
For the construction of a new Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales at this site of…
Lidl , Ballinagh Road , Cavan
22344CavanLodged 23 Aug 2022
- Awaiting decisionCommercial
Permission for the demolition of the existing discount foodstore and boundary wall at the north west of the…
the existing Lidl Store , Lanesborough Road , Roscommon Town
2660191RoscommonLodged 28 Apr 2026
- GrantedCommercial
For development which will consist of: the construction of a single storey, discount foodstore with ancillary…
Main Street (R471) , Sixmilebridge , Co. Clare.
2460298ClareLodged 27 Jun 2024
- RefusedCommercial
The construction of a single-storey discount foodstore (with ancillary off-licence sales) of 2,494sqm gross…
Colm Quinn Motorstore , Athlone Business Park , Dublin Road
21234WestmeathLodged 30 Apr 2021
- GrantedCommercial
Permission for development at a site of c.0.63 ha , (existing store permitted under Reg. Ref. PD3679). The…
Hanover Road , Carlow
21114CarlowLodged 1 Apr 2021
Community
Discussion
What local people think about this application.
Community sentiment
No votes yetNobody has voted on this application yet.
Community sentiment — a straw poll of people who visited this page, not a statutory submission. To make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.
Sign in to have your say on this application.
No comments yet. Be the first to say what you think about this application.
Sign in to join the discussion on this application.
Comments are moderated and are the opinions of the people who wrote them. They form no part of the statutory planning process — to make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.