Gortboy, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick
Demolition of a foyer and construction of new extensions at a building in Newcastle West.
2660491 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 1 May 2026
- Reference
- 2660491
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 May 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of the existing foyer and reception area, and the relocation of a prefabricated storage shed. It also includes constructing a new replacement foyer/reception area and a rear extension to the existing meeting room.
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
(a) demolition existing foyer /reception area serving existing building. (b) relocate existing prefabricated storage shed on site (c) construct new extensions to existing building consisting of a new replacement foyer/reception area and a rear extension to extend existing meeting room with all associated site works
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 Newcastle West Local Area Plan 2023-2029 (2024–2030). 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Liosan, Newcastle West, Limerick | Jun 2025 | €300,000 | 63 m |
| 12 Liosain, Sheehans Rd, Newcastle West | May 2025 | €245,000 | 122 m |
| 44 Castleview Est, Newcastle Westnot full market price | Apr 2025 | €79,500 | 228 m |
| 64 Assumpta Park, Newcastle West, Co Limerick | Jul 2026 | €220,000 | 255 m |
| 64 Assumpta Park, Newcastle West, Co Limerick | Jun 2025 | €170,000 | 255 m |
| 39a Oak Park, Newcastle West, Limerick | Mar 2025 | €130,000 | 256 m |
| 51 Assumpta Park, Newcastlewest, County Limerick | Apr 2026 | €180,000 | 270 m |
| 49 Assumpta Park, Newcastle West, Limerick | May 2026 | €255,000 | 280 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 received1 May 2026
- Decision due25 June 2026
- Decision issued23 June 2026
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