10 things worth knowing before you buy
Glentworth B
What we found
- No planning applications on this site.
- Zoned R2 (existing residential); not protected; on the vacant land tax map.
- 10 sites nearby could change: 10 empty zoned plots.4567
- Colbert Avenue (bus 303) 62 m away: 4 an hour at morning peak; 36 from all stops within 500 m.
- Here (2022 census): 80% owner-occupied (council 65%); 8% of homes empty (council 8%); most built 1919–1945; 60% drive to work (council 60%); population up 2% since 2016.
- 16 home extensions within 250 m since 2021: 13 approved (93%). Most were two-storey rear extensions. 1 two-storey rear extension refused.
- The council decides in a median 61 days (about 9 weeks); 43% are asked for more information.
- Applications within 500 m: 9 last year, 13 in 2022.
Questions to ask before you buy 2 to ask
- On the vacant land tax map: is the 3% tax being paid?Ask for: Your solicitor's check of liability or exemption.
- Any work done without planning permission?Ask for: An opinion of compliance for the whole house.
The street 15 numbered
| # | What | Status | Distance | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roxboro Petrol Filling Station, Roxboro Road 267046 | Refused | 260 m | time to appeal ends 13 Oct 2026 |
| 2 | 13 O'Donoghue Avenue, Janesboro 227005 | Refused | 124 m | refused 5 Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Boroview, O' Donoghue Avenue 311885 | Appeal: approved with conditions | 154 m | appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála (the national planning appeals body), received 8 Nov 2021 |
| 4 | 1.0 ha zoned for homes | Empty land zoned for homes | 19 m | no homes built on it yet |
| 5 | 1.4 ha zoned for homes | Empty land zoned for homes | 52 m | no homes built on it yet |
| 6 | 0.5 ha zoned for homes | Empty land zoned for homes | 78 m | no homes built on it yet |
| 7 | 1.1 ha zoned for homes | Empty land zoned for homes | 84 m | no homes built on it yet |
| 8 | 2.5 ha zoned for homes | Empty land zoned for homes | 96 m | no homes built on it yet |
| 9 | 1.6 ha zoned for homes | Empty land zoned for homes | 97 m | no homes built on it yet |
| 10 | 19 Colbert Avenue, Janesboro 22451 | Approved with conditions | 36 m | approved with conditions, 14 Jun 2022 |
| 11 | 32 McDonagh Avenue, Janesboro 23197 | Approved with conditions | 79 m | approved with conditions, 30 May 2023 |
| 12 | 29 Clarke Avenue, Janesboro 24260 | Approved with conditions | 88 m | approved with conditions, 22 Aug 2024 |
| 13 | 3 Marian Place, Roxboro Road 2660263 | Approved with conditions | 110 m | approved with conditions, 29 Apr 2026 |
| 14 | Pearse Stadium, Colbert Avenue 23420 | Approved with conditions | 125 m | approved with conditions, 24 Apr 2024 |
| 15 | 50 Colbert Avenue, Janesboro 2560343 | Approved with conditions | 135 m | approved with conditions, 12 Jun 2025 |
This property's history 0 on this site
No planning applications on this site.
How we work this out
The site zoning, protection, tax, flood
What it says
Existing Residential: To provide for residential development, protect and improve existing residential amenity.
An established residential area. The objective is to protect existing residential amenity as well as to provide housing — which is the objective a neighbour's objection to an overbearing extension is usually argued under.
limerick development plan 2022 2028 · 29 Jul 2022 – 1 Jun 2028
Not on this site: protected building, heritage inventory, monument zone, conservation area, EU nature site, EU bird site, natural heritage area, tree order, landslide risk, derelict list.
How we work this out
Sites that could change 10 within 500 m
Empty land zoned for homes 10
- 41.0 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 19 m source
- 51.4 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 52 m source
- 60.5 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 78 m source
- 71.1 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 84 m source
- 82.5 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 96 m source
- 91.6 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 97 m source
- 1.1 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 98 m source
- 0.4 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 147 m source
- 1.9 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 153 m source
- 0.8 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 0 m source
Not covered here: council land to be sold, empty land zoned for homes (Dublin only).
How we work this out
What closes soonest 1 open
- Time to appeal ends 13 Oct 20267 days left1267046 · REFUSED — redevelopment of the existing Roxboro Petrol Filling Station consisting of: demolition of existing forecourt…€220 to An Coimisiún Pleanála (€110 observer) · 260 m away
Planning around you 43 in 5 years
| Last 24 months | Received | Approved | More details asked | Days to decide | Work already built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick City and County Council | 2,833 | 89% | 43% | 61 | 20% |
Every application newest first
- 1Roxboro Petrol Filling Station , Roxboro Road , Limerick Refusedredevelopment of the existing Roxboro Petrol Filling Station consisting of: demolition of existing forecourt…
- 72 Colbert Avenue , Janesboro , Limerick No decision yetdemolition of existing detached garage and rear extension and construct a single storey extension to the side…
- 27 Marian Ave. , Roxboro Road , Limerick. No decision yetconstruction of an extension consisting of child and adolescent psychotherapy room (therapy room) including…
- 28 Marian Avenue , Roxboro Road , Limerick Approved with conditionsdemolition of existing rear extension and side garage and the construction of a new extension to the rear and…
- 133 Marian Place , Roxboro Road , Limerick Approved with conditionspartially complete domestic garage to the rear of existing dwelling, and full planning permission is sought…
- Toppins Field between O'Donoghue Avenue and John Carew Rd. , Limerick. No decision yet1. Construction of 57 no. residential dwellings on 3 no. main plots, with associated ancillary roads,…
- Ashfield , Roxboro Road , Limerick. Approved with conditionsextensions To The Rear And Side Of The Existing Home And All Ancillary Works
- Roxboro Shopping Centre , Roxborough Road , Roxborough Limerick. Approved with conditionsthe following works; -a change of use from existing retail Unit 2A to Gym (ground floor and first floor)…
- Roxboro Shopping Centre , Roxborough Road , Roxborough Limerick. Approved with conditionsthe amalgamation of existing Units 7, 9, 32 (retail), change of use and amalgamation of Units 8 (post…
- Units 18-20 , Roxboro Shopping Centre , Roxborough Road Roxborough Approved with conditionsa change of use from existing bank unit to office space providing youth and community services including…
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- Saint Rita's , Marian Drive , Roxboro Road Limerick. Approved with conditionsrefurbishing the existing cottage (consisting of 4 bedrooms, a bathroom and utility with external elevational…
- Roxboro Road , Limerick Approved with conditionsconversion of existing vacant retail unit into 4 self-contained one-bedroom apartments, demolition of…
- 1550 Colbert Avenue , Janesboro , Limerick Approved with conditionsthe construction of a first floor extension over an existing ground floor extension, the reconfiguration of…
- Roxboro Road , Limerick Withdrawn or not validconversion of existing vacant retail unit into 4 self-contained one-bedroom apartments, demolition of…
- VPK Packaging Ltd , Galvone Industrial Estate , Galvone Road Limerick. Approved with conditionsalterations to existing car entrance and pedestrian entrance and propose to construct a new exit for cars…
- 8 Connolly Avenue , Janesboro , Limerick Approved with conditionsa two storey extension to the gable of existing dwelling and associated site works
- 1229 Clarke Avenue , Janesboro , Limerick. Approved with conditionsthe demolition of the front boundary wall and to create a front parking area and all associated site works
- Gaelscoil Sheoirse Clancy , Roxboro Road , Limerick City Approved with conditionsthe erection of 2 No. external wall mounted signs and all ancillary site works
- 50 Colbert Avenue , Janesboro , Limerick. Approved with conditionsthe conversion of the attic to a playroom, new flat roof dormer to rear of the dwelling house and all…
- Bog View , Marian Drive , Janesboro Approved with conditionsthe demolition of portions of the existing detached dormer cottage, refurbish the cottage and construct a new…
- Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership campus , Roxboro Road , Limerick Approved with conditions(a) 1no. 1MW electrical substation measuring approximately 4.6m L x 2.5m W x 2.9m H; (b) 4no. electric…
- Roxboro Road , Limerick , Limerick Withdrawn or not validthe conversion of existing vacant retail unit into 4 self-contained one-bedroom apartments, demolition of…
- 14Pearse Stadium , Colbert Avenue , Janesboro Approved with conditionsthe construction of an all-weather pitch with drainage and fencing, the erection of floodlighting,…
- Marian Avenue , Roxboro Road , Limerick Refusedthe construction of a two storey dwelling, relocate boundary wall between sites, construct new entrance at…
- Aldi , Childers Road , Limerick Withdrawn or not validthe construction of a single storey Deposit Return Scheme(DRS) Kiosk (Gross Floor Area: 17 sq. m), including…
- 1132 McDonagh Avenue , Janesboro , Limerick Approved with conditionsa dwelling extension to rear and parking area to the front with piers and gates. Planning permission sought…
- Unit 6 Q Retail Park , Childers Road Roxboro , Limerick Approved with conditionsthe material change of use of food outlet to a Post Office with signage and all ancillary site works
- 70 Hyde Road , Prospect , Limerick Refusedpartially constructed domestic garage/outbuilding and permission for completion of works
- "Rockmount" O'Donoghue Ave. , Janesboro , Limerick Approved with conditionsthe demolition of existing rear annexe at Ground and First floor level and the construction of a two storey…
- 2 McDonagh Avenue , Janesboro , Limerick Approved with conditionsdemolition of existing single storey substandard extension to the side of existing dwelling and replacement…
- Southside Child and Family Centre , Roxboro Road , Limerick Approved with conditionsthe erection of 3no. external signs: 2no. wall mounted signs, 1no. free-standing sign and all ancillary site…
- St. Martha's , Glenmore Ave. , Roxboro Road Limerick. Approved with conditionsconstruction of two bay windows to the front of the house and also Retention Permission for a new site…
- 1 Casement Avenue , Janesboro , Limerick Approved with conditions(1) subdivision of existing dwelling house at No 1 Casement Avenue into 2 no. residential units to be known…
- Roxboro Road , Limerick Refusedthe construction of a single storey extension to rear of existing shop premises, construction of bulkhead on…
- 12 Marian Place , Janesboro , Limerick Approved with conditionsa bay window to front of dwelling including replacement of flat roof with pitched roof and conversion of…
- No. 82 84 & 86 Hyde Road , Limerick No decision yetthe refurbishment of the existing properties, which will combine the three units as one single unit
- 1019 Colbert Avenue , Janesboro , Limerick Approved with conditionsbay window to the front of the house and retention permission sought for dormer window at the rear roof
- 81 Upper Carey's Road , Co. Limerick Approved with conditionsextension to the outbuilding and retention of small extension to the house
- 213 O'Donoghue Avenue , Janesboro , Limerick Refusedextension of duration for 16/590 for the demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction…
- Tesco , Roxboro Shopping Centre , Roxboro Road Limerick Approved with conditionsdevelopment at a c.0.02ha site in the service yard of Tesco, Roxboro Shopping Centre, Roxboro Road, Limerick.…
- 11 Pearse Avenue , Janesboro , Limerick Approved with conditionsa single storey extension to the front and to the side of the existing dwelling, the widening of the existing…
- Sunville , Clansfort Terrace , Janesboro Limerick Approved with conditionsthe demolition of an existing two storey rear extension and existing single storey garden shed and to…
- Melvin , Roxboro Road , Limerick Approved with conditionsexisting structure that is in use as a store and full planning permission for the change of use of this store…
How we work this out
Extensions and refusals near you 16 extensions within 250 m
13 of 14 approved (93%) · most common: two-storey rear
| Kind | Applied | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-storey rear | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Dormer or attic | 3 | 3 | — |
| Rear | 3 | 3 | — |
| Other | 2 | 2 | — |
| First-floor | 1 | 1 | — |
| Side | 1 | 0 | — |
Refused within 100 m 0 in 5 years
Nothing refused this close in 5 years.
How we work this out
Building work nearby 3 in 3 years
- 50 Colbert Avenue, Janesboro, Limerick, V94 W0XR · 3 Oct 2025 · 1 homes · short notice no sign-off needed · 2560343 · 144 m
- 8 Connolly Avenue, Limerick, V94 63P3 · 19 Jun 2025 · 1 homes · short notice no sign-off needed · 2461072 · 157 m
- Bus Eireann Bus Depot, Roxboro, Limerick · 25 Jul 2024 · 7-day notice signed off · EC-066-24 · 429 m
How we work this out
Source: bcms · fetched 6 Oct 2026, 04:57
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| bcms | CC-BY-4.0 | 6 Oct 2026, 04:57 | open |
Homes coming 0 not started
No scheme of 10+ homes approved nearby since 2019.
How we work this out
Named places estate, developments, inspections
Crèches and schools inspected
| Name | Latest inspection | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Pre School · Crèche | 8 Nov 2024 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 306 m |
| Presentation Pre- School · Crèche | 22 Oct 2025 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 889 m |
How we work this out
How busy is this area within 1 km, 3 years
Busier than most of Limerick City and County Council.
How we work this out
Appeals 2 in 5 years
Sales 0 in 3 years
No recorded sales nearby.
Source: ppr · fetched 6 Oct 2026, 01:12
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Schools and transport within 1.0 km
Schools
- OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL · primary · 326 pupils · 306 m
- GAELSCOIL SHEOIRSE · primary · 82 pupils · 425 m
- Le Chéile National School · primary · 174 pupils · 443 m
- ST CANICES SPECIAL SCHOOL · primary · 7 pupils · 697 m
- ST MICHAELS NS · primary · 126 pupils · 840 m
- SCOIL IOSAGAIN · primary · 222 pupils · 840 m
- Colaiste Mhichil · postprimary · 349 pupils · 868 m
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES N S · primary · 161 pupils · 882 m
Stops 53
- Colbert Avenue · 303 · 62 m
- Colbert Avenue · 303 · 65 m
- Marian Avenue · 303 · 164 m
- Marian Avenue · 303 · 172 m
- Casement Ave · 303 · 198 m
- O'Donoghue Avenue · 303 · 222 m
- Roxboro SC · 329, 347 · 295 m
- Roxboro SC · 329, 347 · 314 m
Schools growing or shrinking planning in 3 years · pupils last year
- Our Lady Queen Of Peace School · 306 m+0.3% pupils (326)
- Gaelscoil Sheoirse · 425 m-5.7% pupils (82)
- Le Chéile National School · 443 m+2.4% pupils (174)
- St Canices Special School · 697 m-22.2% pupils (7)
- Scoil Iosagain · 840 m-2.6% pupils (222)
- St Michaels Ns · 840 m+9.6% pupils (126)
The council consultations, meetings, land
No open consultation covers this place.
Where this is
- Townland
- Prior's-Land
- Electoral division
- Glentworth B
- Electoral area
- Limerick City East
- Council
- Limerick City And County Council
What the terms mean 6 terms
- Vacant land tax (Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)): A yearly tax of 3% of the land's value on land that is zoned for homes and serviced but left unbuilt.
- Building started (Commencement notice (BCMS)): The builder must tell the council's building control office 14 to 28 days before work starts.
- Signed off as finished (Certificate of Compliance on Completion): A certificate filed when a building is finished, confirming it meets the building regulations.
- Approved (Grant of permission): The council said yes, usually with conditions.
- Appeal (Appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála): The applicant, or anyone who commented in time, can appeal the council's decision within four weeks.
- What the land is zoned for (Zoning objective): The council's development plan sets what each area is for: homes, shops, open space and so on.
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| Fingal County Council | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council development plan layers (CC BY 4.0) | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| National Transport Authority | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
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| data.gov.ie | Various (see each layer) | mixed — CC-BY-4.0 except OPW flood (CC… | 27 Sept 2026 |
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