University Maternity Hospital Limerick, Ennis Road, Stonetown Limerick
Proposed development
• The provision of a three storey extension to the Maternity Emergency Unit (MEU) (Gross Floor Area 1,042 sq. m) to include: • Main Entrance/Ambulance Lobby, Patient Waiting Area, Emergency Unit and Assessment Unit at the Ground Floor Level; o Induction of Labour Unit at the First Floor Level; o Plant and associated equipment at the Second Floor Level. o The refurbishment of existing medical areas on the Ground Floor Level and First Floor Level (Gross Floor Area 300.5 sq. m) within the existing Maternity Hospital building to form part of the Maternity Emergency Unit (MEU) extension; • The provision of 20 no. roof mounted Solar PV panels on the proposed MEU building; • Upgrade of the Main Entrance forecourt to reconfigure parking arrangements and provide improved pedestrian and ambulance access; • Provision of 54 no. replacement car parking spaces (including 2 no. accessible parking spaces); • Provision of a secure and covered bicycle parking area, providing 12 no. bicycle parking spaces. • All associated landscaping and site development works required to facilitate the proposed development
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Limerick City and County Council
- Decision due
- 13 Jan 2026
Timeline
Application received
10 Nov 2025
Decision due
13 Jan 2026
Decision: conditional
13 Jan 2026
Grant issued
16 Feb 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
a change of use from commercial supermarket into residential use and full planning permission for a change of use into student accommodation and demolition of existing rear commercial garage at the rear of the property and the construction of a new three storey student accommodation and a single storey rear extension at 75 and 75A New Road, Thomandgate Limerick and a change of use from existing residential use into student accommodation at 75 and 75A New Road Thomandgate Limerick, Outside amenity space, internal alteration to existing buildings. The proposed development will merge the two building together and will accommodate up to 71 student bed spaces and all associated site works
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
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
the erection of retractable canopies with signage, fixed seating and all associated site works
the demolition of existing sunroom and part of existing garden shed to the rear of existing dwelling and construct a single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling and associated site works
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