TUS George's Quay Campus, Mary Street, Limerick
Proposed development
The change of use of existing storage building on Mary Street at to an education and research facility including demolition of existing storage facility 736 sqm and replacement with two storey education and research facility 697 sqm including office space, computer workstations, learning spaces and associated WC and changing facilities, a new entrance to Mary Street and new signage to Mary street. Associated landscape works and improved public access to Fanning’s Castle from Mary Street are proposed with upgrading of existing Mary Street gates and boundary. The proposed building is within the curtilage of the National Monument No. 383 known as Fanning’s Castle and the following protected structures: 21513070
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Limerick City and County Council
- Decision due
- 2 Jun 2026
Timeline
Application received
2 Sept 2025
Council asked for further information
22 Oct 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
21 Apr 2026
Decision due
2 Jun 2026
Decision: conditional
2 Jun 2026
Grant issued
6 Jul 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
the change of use of the existing ground floor from offices to a single residential unit and all ancillary site works
the material change of use of part of the existing premises from office use to a non-residential learning, education and training centre for Rehab Group / National Learning Network, comprising approximately 1,903.03 sqm gross floor area over part of the ground, first and second floor levels, consisting of approximately 37.00 sqm at ground floor level, 1,090.77 sqm at first floor level and 775.26 sqm at second floor level, with new signage to the ground floor entrance and the first floor entrance, including associated internal alterations and all ancillary works
amalgamation of No. 8 Henry Street and No. 9 Henry Street at ground floor level; Creation of a new connection to The Savoy Hotel; Change of use from Retail Use to Hotel Use at No. 8 Henry Street and No. 9 Henry Street at ground floor level and mezzanine level to provide licensed café/restaurant serving hot and cold food for consumption on and off the premises, with ancillary retail sales. Basement & Ground Levels (No. 7 Bedford Row/Henry Street): Change of use from Retail Use to Hotel Use at No. 7 Bedford Row/Henry Street at basement level and ground floor level to accommodate multi-media activities, a licensed bar area and meeting rooms; Creation of a new link to the adjoining unit (No. 8 Henry Street) to facilitate a connection to The Savoy Hotel. First Floor Level (No. 4 Bedford Row, No. 5 Bedford Row, No. 6 Bedford Row, No.7 Bedford Row/Henry Street, No. 8 Henry Street & No. 9 Henry Street): Amalgamation of No. 4 Bedford Row, No. 5 Bedford Row, No. 6 Bedford Row, No.7 Bedford Row/Henry Street, No. 8 Henry Street & No. 9 Henry Street at first floor level, with a new connection to The Savoy Hotel; Change of use from Retail Use to Hotel Use at first floor level across No. 4 Bedford Row, No. 5 Bedford Row, No. 6 Bedford Row, No.7 Bedford Row/Henry Street, No. 8 Henry Street & No. 9 Henry Street to provide bedroom accommodation comprising 28 no. hotel bedrooms. External Elevations & Associated Works: Installation of a new hotel canopy extending from the main entrance of The Savoy Hotel across No. 7, No. 8, and No. 9 Henry Street; Provision of new signage to the Henry Street and Bedford Row elevations; Amendments to door openings, window openings, and louvre panels on the Henry Street and Bedford Row elevations at ground floor and first floor levels; Extension of the existing winter garden adjoining the hotel bar at ground floor level; Bicycle parking comprising 5 no. Sheffield stands
material change of use and material alterations of existing office building into thirty five (35) short stay ensuite tourist accommodation units, along with common areas, bins storage, cleaners closets, services, ground floor reception, external signage and all related ancillary works
a change of use from Residential to Commercial permission for the alterations to the first floor plan from 2 one bedroomed apartments to Ladies and Gents toilets with store, and also from yard/toilet area to smoking area on ground floor area
the demolition of the existing rear ground-floor kitchen, boiler house/WC annex, and front attic dormer window. Permission is also sought for the construction of a new single-storey rear kitchen extension and a new front attic dormer window; external alterations and upgrades to the existing garage; and all associated site development works