Planning application received: the demolition of existing rear extensions and replace with new rear extension and all associated site works with existi

A planning application has been lodged with Limerick County Council for the property at 12 St. Ita’s Terrace in Newcastle West. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing rear extensions of the dwelling and replace them with a new rear extension, together with all associated site works. The proposal also includes the retention of the existing connections to all public services, such as water, electricity, gas and drainage.

The application, reference number 2660497, was received by the council on 3 May 2026. No decision has yet been made; the council’s decision is scheduled for 27 June 2026. The status of the application is listed as “Decision code: N/A” on the council’s planning register, indicating that the application is still under review.

The proposal is part of a broader pattern of residential development activity in Newcastle West and the wider Limerick area. In recent weeks the council has received several other planning applications that involve extensions, new dwellings and ancillary works. For example, a developer has applied for the extension of duration for a project at 20/1137, the completion of extensions and alterations at 434445, and the construction of a two‑storey dwelling house, garage, entrance and driveway at Ballinena. In Askeaton, a domestic detached garage with a car‑port and a rear sunroom have been proposed for Ballyvockoge. In Glin, a new dwelling house, domestic detached garage, entrance and driveway are being planned for Killacolla. In Dooradoyle, a development of seven residential apartments, comprising four two‑bedroom units and three one‑bedroom units, has been submitted for St. Nessan’s Road. These applications illustrate the continued interest in residential and ancillary development across the county.

The council’s planning department will assess the Newcastle West application against a range of criteria. These include compliance with the county’s planning policies, the impact on the surrounding neighbourhood, the adequacy of the proposed site works, and the maintenance of public service connections. The applicant has indicated that the new rear extension will be constructed to the same standards as the existing structure, and that all public service connections will remain intact. The council will also consider the potential effects on traffic, drainage and the visual character of the street.

The decision process for planning applications in Limerick County follows a standard timetable. After the application is received, the council publishes a notice in the local newspaper and on its website, inviting any objections or comments from the public. The council then reviews the application, may request additional information or amendments, and ultimately issues a decision. If the decision is positive, the applicant will be granted a planning permission that specifies the conditions under which the works may proceed. If the decision is negative, the applicant may appeal to the Planning Appeals Commission.

The Newcastle West application is currently in the early stages of this process. The council has not yet requested further information, and no objections have been recorded. The decision due date of 27 June 2026 gives the council a little over a month to complete its assessment. Once a decision is made, it will be published on the council’s website and the applicant will be notified in writing.

The council’s planning register is publicly accessible, and interested parties can view the details of the application, including the plans and supporting documents, by visiting the council’s website. The application is listed under reference number 2660497, and the council’s decision will be recorded in the same register once it is made.

The Newcastle West proposal reflects the ongoing demand for residential development in the area, and the council’s careful review process ensures that such projects are carried out in a manner that respects local planning policies and the interests of the community. The council’s decision on 27 June 2026 will determine whether the demolition of the existing rear extensions and the construction of a new extension can proceed.

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