The change of use of the 958.5 sq.m gross floorspace vacant two storey over basement building from pub/restaurant use a…

Application details

Planning reference

2560488

Council

Limerick City and County Council

Proposal description

The change of use of the 958.5 sq.m gross floorspace vacant two storey over basement building from pub/restaurant use a community resource hub to be operated by MS Ireland. The proposal will comprise of: At basement - 3 no. meeting rooms with ancillary office; Staff canteen; Staff changing area; Ancillary areas – circulation, WC, showers, storage, etc. At ground floor: Flexible studio; Gym; Reception / lounge area with kitchenette; Meeting room; Admin office; 1 no. treatment room with office; Ancillary areas – circulation, WC, showers, storage, etc. At first floor: Open plan office; Ancillary areas – circulation, WC, showers, storage, etc. Externally: Soft landscaping to north; Bicycle shelter with sheltered and secure parking for 10 no. bicycles; Refuse storage area with capacity for 3 no. 1,100 litre bins, to allow for recycling and waste segregation; 1 no. MS Ireland signage at first floor level, backlit, to north elevation; 1 no. MS Ireland signage at first floor level, backlit, to east elevation; 1 no. backlit signage panel adjacent to main entrance door at ground floor level; replacement of existing timber cladding with timber effect composite or similar. The proposed development includes all associated and ancillary works, including internal fit-out works and new AOVs to roof.

Location / address

0.1 Hectare site at Springfield Centre , Old Singland Road , Limerick

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

26 May 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

18 Jul 2025

Final grant date

21 Aug 2025

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   26 May 2025

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   18 Jul 2025

3. Final grant

   21 Aug 2025