RefusedChange of useDecided 5 December 2025

Boherboy, Kilcornan, Co. Limerick

Conversion of a former filling station and pub into a mixed-use hub with a café, gym, barber shop, and athletics track.

2561037 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 14 October 2025

Reference: 2561037
Authority: Limerick County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 14 October 2025

Summary

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This application seeks retention and permission for a major redevelopment of a former filling station and public house. It includes converting the filling station to a café, converting parts of the pub into a gym and barber shop, constructing multiple ground and first-floor extensions, and converting a go-kart track into an athletics track.

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Development description

The change of use of the former filling station to a café and for the existing car wash. Planning permission for the construction of new sanitary facilities for the café. Change of use of part of the existing public house/restaurant and function room to provide a gymnasium, a barber shop, and a modified public house/restaurant. Construction of a ground floor extension to provide an access corridor to the rear of the proposed gym; construction of a ground floor extension to provide a new entrance and sanitary facilities for the restaurant and to provide access to the first floor existing residential area. Construction of a first floor extension to the rear to accommodate a fitness studio, changing rooms and ancillary gymnasium areas; a separate first floor extension to staff office facilities; and a new roof connecting with the existing pitched roof structure. Alterations and change of use of the existing go-kart track to an athletics/walking track. Change of use of the existing track viewing area/ changing room structure to sports injury treatment rooms. Alterations to the façade and change of use of the existing storage building to a hydro training area. Construction and installation of 2 no. Paddle courts with enclosed glass panel walls. Change of use of the existing barn structure to a car valet and cleaning area. Site development works including: installation of 6 no. Sauna and plunge pool pods and a wave pool in a new external recreation area; installation of a new wastewater treatment system; improvements to suds drainage infrastructure; alterations to existing vehicle entrances; provision of new parking areas and internal roads; modifications to site walls; installation of new footpaths and pedestrian areas; and all associated site works

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Address	Date	Price	Distance
The Bungalow, Botherbui, Kilcornan	Sept 2025	€360,000	115 m

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Application received14 October 2025
Decision due8 December 2025
Decision issued5 December 2025

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