Bannatyne Mill, Ted Russell Dock Dock Road, Limerick
Proposed development
For 5 Year Planning Permission for Development - The (1) conservation, restoration and new works to Bannatyne Mill, a protected structure; and (2) change of use of Bannatyne Mill from a grain store to commercial office use at Ted Russell Dock, Dock Road, Limerick City. The proposed works include: (a) demolition and removal of the redundant utility compressor room structure and ESB substation structure situated to the west and to the east of the Bannatyne Mill building respectively; (b) modifications to Bannatyne Mill building including: (i) internal modifications with limited removal of fixtures and fittings, (ii) provision of 3 no. projecting glass windows on the northern, southern and eastern elevations; (c) provision of associated signage; (d) provision of external plant including new ESB substation / utility building and raised heat pump enclosure; (e) modification to layout arrangement including; (i) widening of the existing eastern access including removal of stone piers; (ii) removal of section of boundary wall to Dock Road and replacement with new wall and railings; (iii) provision of on-site car parking and covered bicycle parking; (f) lighting; (g) surface water management including oil/petrol bypass interceptor; and (h) all associated site development works. Bannatyne Mill is a protected structure RPS Ref: 255 and is listed on the NIAH (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) Schedule, ref no. 21516002. The removal of; the compressor room, the ESB substation, stone piers and existing boundary wall as described, are subject to an existing Section 57 Declaration (ref: DR18-33)
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Limerick City and County Council
- Decision due
- 29 Sept 2026
Timeline
Application received
24 Oct 2025
Council asked for further information
16 Dec 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
2 Sept 2026
Decision due
29 Sept 2026
Decision: conditional
25 Sept 2026
Grant issued
2 Nov 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
amendments to development permitted under Planning Ref. No. 24/60075 comprising: (a) the demolition of former derelict buildings at No. 11 & 12 Clontarf Place, Limerick; (b) Planning Permission to reinstate and extend the buildings with minor revisions to former and permitted elevations and internal layouts including the removal of the former shopfront to now comprise a revised proposal for 2 No. one-bedroom dwelling units of 2 storeys in height at No. 11 and 12 Clontarf Place, Limerick; (c) New planning permission for elevational changes with respect to window/velux window and door arrangements on the North, South, East and West Elevations and minor amendments to floor plan layouts for permitted development at 1-4 Wellesley Place, Limerick; (d) New planning permission n for revised arrangements for bin storage provision; (e) New planning permission for revised arrangements for bike storage provision to serve the permitted residential units and (f) all associated site development works. The overall development retains the original unit mix permitted as 7 no. 1 bed units in an overall development of 2 storeys in height. All other development remains as permitted under Planning Ref. No. 24/60075
amendments to previously approved Planning ref no. 22/1003. The amendments consist of the following: Increase in no. of apartments from 29no. to 33no., amendment to unit mix (previously approved; 1 no. 1 bed, 24no. 2 bed & 4no. 3 bed) (proposed; 22 no. 1 bed, 11no. 2 bed), amendments to site layout, building design and height, omission of car parking
a) the change of use of the basement floor from commercial use to residential, b) the removal of the mezzanine level between basement and ground floor, c) the change of use of the second floor from commercial use to residential, d) internal renovation works at all floor levels including reconfiguration of the internal layout, e) removal of the rear external staircase f) removal of the rear cantilevered external bathroom extension at second floor level, g) the change of use of the upper floor of the mews outbuilding from ancillary space to residential, h) modifications to the roof of the mews outbuilding, i) ancillary site works [No. 10 The Crescent is a Protected Structure]
a change of use from ‘retail use’ to ‘retail with ancillary use as an off licence’ of the existing unit at 5 Quinlan Street, Limerick. This building is located within ‘ACA 1: Newtown Pery’
the upgrading of the existing beer garden to the rear of the premises. Works will include the removal of the existing timber pergolas & tensile canopy and the installation of a replacement pergola system. Works also include the installation of an outdoor bar to serve this outdoor area, installation of a BBQ & pizza oven area and associated site development works
a loft conversion room and bathroom in the existing roof space together with stairs access from the first floor and additional windows in the roof & gable end wall