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

Application details

Planning reference

2560705

Council

Limerick City and County Council

Proposal 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

Location / address

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

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

18 Jul 2025

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

11 Sept 2025

Appeal lodged

7 Oct 2025

Appeal decision

Refuse permission

Appeal decision date

5 Feb 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   18 Jul 2025

2. Decision: REFUSED

   11 Sept 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   7 Oct 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Refuse permission

   5 Feb 2026Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case