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  Mechanics Institute , Hartstonge Street , Limerick

May 25 2023

Application Received

Jul 19 2023

Decision

Jul 19 2023

Decision Due

Aug 15 2023

Appeal Submitted

May 31 2024

Appeal Decision

May 30 2029

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted to Limerick County Council, 25 / 05 / 2023
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Decision Text: CONDITIONAL
  • Decision Summary: Granted
Decision Appealed:
  • Appeal Submitted: 15 / 08 / 2023
  • Appeal Decision: CONDITIONAL (31 / 05 / 2024)
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the proposed Development that consists of; 1) partial Change of Use from Office to Community Support Services managed by the Society of the St. Vincent de Paul and (2) works to the building including relocation of entrance door to lane, conversion of existing entrance door to partially glazed screen, internal reconfiguration, fabric repairs, replacement of roof finish, replacement of external windows and doors, installation of rooflights and services penetrations, installation of lift, replacement of building services generally, external plant area at roof level, photovoltaic panels to rear slope of roof and all ancillary works associated with the development. The building is a Protected Structure RPS. 3147. The Mechanics Institute building is owned by the Limerick Mechanics’ Institute Delegate Board. Part of the building was previously in regular use as the Constituency Office of local Labour Party T.D.s but this use has ceased. The Limerick Mechanics’ Institute Delegate Board maintain a presence in the building with archive, library and offices as well as general purpose hall but the building is only... Signup to read full development description
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    660m 16/08/2024 N/A The Pier Hotel , Junction of Sarsfield Street & Harvey's Quay , Limerick. a change of use from the existing public bar to use as a Community Café to include associated office use (by LMHA) including any external signage and associated works... login required. Details...
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  • Geology & Groundwater
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    Aquifer:
    • Category: Lm
    • Description: Locally Important Aquifer - Bedrock which is Generally Moderately Productive

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Visean Limestones (undifferentiated)
    • Description: Undifferentiated limestone
    • Labels: CDVIS / VIS

    Bedrock:
    • High ( H)

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    National Inventory of Architectural Heritage:

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    Name NIAH Ref # Rating / Period Original Use Current Use Protected Structure
    Árd na Gréine 21517274 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1895 house Same as Original Yes
    Hartstonge House 21517273 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1910 unknown office Yes
    No Building Name 21517275 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1900 house surgery/clinic Yes
    No Building Name 21517276 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1900 house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 21517277 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1900 house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 21517278 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1900 house house; office Yes
    No Building Name 21517279 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1900 house unknown Yes
    No Building Name 21517280 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1900 house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 21517281 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1900 house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 21517283 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1900 house surgery/clinic Yes
    No Building Name 21517282 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1900 house Same as Original Yes
    Limerick City Gallery of Art 21517284 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1900 - 1920 library/archive museum/gallery Yes
    No Building Name 21517169 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1910 house office Yes
    No Building Name 21517170 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1910 house surgery/clinic Yes
    No Building Name 21517171 (Survey ID: SURV021) Regional, 1870 - 1910 house surgery/clinic N/A
    No Building Name 21517172 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1870 - 1910 house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 21517173 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1830 - 1840 house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 21517174 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1830 - 1840 house office N/A
    No Building Name 21517175 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1830 - 1840 house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 21517176 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1830 - 1840 house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 21517178 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1800 - 1830 house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 21517179 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1800 - 1830 house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 21517180 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1800 - 1830 house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 21517182 (Survey ID: SURV021) National, 1835 - 1840 house unknown Yes
    No Building Name 21517183 (Survey ID: SURV021) National, 1835 - 1840 house museum/gallery Yes
    No Building Name 21517184 (Survey ID: SURV021) National, 1835 - 1840 house office Yes
    No Building Name 21517185 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1830 - 1840 house surgery/clinic Yes
    No Building Name 21517186 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1830 - 1840 house office Yes
    No Building Name 21517187 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1830 - 1840 house office Yes
    Mechanics' Institute 21517188 (Survey ID: SURV021) Regional, 1900 - 1920 workshop unknown Yes
    No Building Name 21517181 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1840 - 1860 building misc Same as Original Yes
    Ozanam House 21517189 (Survey ID: SURV021) Regional, 1820 - 1840 house; church/chapel Yes
    Leamy House 21517190 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1840 - 1850 school office Yes
    No Building Name 21517220 (Survey ID: SURV021) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 21517316 (Survey ID: SURV021) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house apartment/flat (converted) Yes
    No Building Name 21517315 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1830 - 1850 house apartment/flat (converted) Yes
    No Building Name 21517221 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1830 - 1850 house apartment/flat (converted) Yes
    Bruce Shaw House 21517222 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1815 - 1840 house office Yes
    Hartstone Auctioneers Ltd. 21517223 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1815 - 1840 house office Yes
    Sullivan Insurances 21517224 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1815 - 1840 house office Yes
    No Building Name 21517225 (Survey ID: SURV021) Regional, 1815 - 1840 house building misc Yes
    Breen, Geary, McCarthy & Shee Solicitors 21517226 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1815 - 1840 house office Yes
    No Building Name 21517227 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1815 - 1840 house office Yes
    Árd Na Gréine 21517274 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1895 house Same as Original N/A
    ARUP 21517273 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1910 unknown office N/A
    Samaritans 21517170 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1890 - 1910 house surgery/clinic N/A
    The Georgian House 21517183 (Survey ID: SURV021) National, 1835 - 1840 house museum/gallery Yes
    Business College & Staff Agency 21517185 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1830 - 1840 house surgery/clinic Yes
    Ennis Business College 21517187 (Survey ID: SURV021) , 1830 - 1840 house office Yes
    Saint Vincent de Paul's Society 21517189 (Survey ID: SURV021) Regional, 1820 - 1840 house; church/chapel Yes

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