The proposed development which will consist of: (1) the construction of two separate buildings consisting of…

Application details

Planning reference

211833

Council

Limerick City and County Council

Proposal description

The proposed development which will consist of: (1) the construction of two separate buildings consisting of; (a) 'Block A'- 5 storey structure providing (i) 156 no. student bedspaces in 20 no. apartments, with each apartment consisting of a 'common room' kitchen/living area; and (ii) communal laundry facility and reception area at ground floor serving the proposed student housing complex; (b) 'Block B'- 2 storey structure over basement providing (i) 40 no. student bedspaces in 8no. apartments with each apartment consisting of 'common room' kitchen/living area; (ii) water storage tank, sprinkler (fire water) storage, heating and generator plant infrastructure situated at basement level; and (iii) roof mounted building service infrastructure; (2) surface carparking including dedicated disabled bays and electric vehicle charge points, and covered and uncovered bicycle parking; (3) (a) Connection to public water supply in the public road, and connection to foulwater and surface water networks which traverses the site and; (b) on-site surface water management including attenuation tanks, hydro brake and petrol interceptor; (4) modification of existing vehicular access from the existing public link road to facilitate vehicular and pedestrian access/egress to that link road, and associated vehicular signage as necessary; (5) Provision of second pedestrian entrance onto Ashdown situated on the southern boundary of the site, (6) electrical unit substation; (7) landscaping including modification of ground levels and associated planting; (8) public lighting and associated infrastructure; and (9) all associated site development works

Location / address

Courtbrack, Limerick City

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

23 Dec 2021

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

25 Feb 2022

Appeal lodged

23 Mar 2022

Appeal decision

Refuse Permission

Appeal decision date

19 Jul 2023