Planning application · Limerick City and County Council

the demolition of existing structures on the site, the construction of a two storey…

Sheehy’s Hardware Store. , Killarney Road , Abbeyfeale Co. Limerick

2560705 · LimerickClosed
Reference
2560705
Planning authority
Limerick City and County Council
Received
18 Jul 2025
Decided
11 Sept 2025
Status
Closed
Site area
1.15 ha

Proposed development

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

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Permission was refused on 11 Sept 2025. The applicant may appeal within four weeks of the decision.

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