New Road / Pennywell Road, & Old Clare Street, Limerick
Proposed development
The demolition of existing showroom/sales building, storage sheds, single-storey derelict dwelling house and all other structures and boundary walls on the site; the construction of a new Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) multi-storey scheme with a total floor area of 3,309 square metres, ranging in height from four (12.75m) to six storeys (18.75m), to provide 115 no. student bed spaces (17 no. apartments) with 127 square metres of private open space; internal courtyard with cycle, pedestrian and emergency vehicular access only from Old Clare Street; bicycle parking (96 spaces); student reception, laundry room, staff office, plant room, internal communal space, bin store, and ESB substation; SUDS inclusive of Green Roof; alterations to footpaths and roads bounding the site at New Road/Pennywell Road and Old Clare Street; the creation of a designated set down area on New Road/Pennywell Road; connections to public services and utilities and all ancillary siteworks
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Limerick City and County Council
- Decision due
- 11 Mar 2026
Timeline
Application received
25 Nov 2025
Council asked for further information
27 Jan 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
12 Feb 2026
Decision due
11 Mar 2026
Decision: conditional
10 Mar 2026
Appeal decided: conditional (PL-501062-LK-26.)
28 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
demolition of an existing single-storey derelict former dwelling, including rear ancillary extension and outbuildings, at No. 29 William Street Upper, and the construction of a new 6 no. unit residential development comprising 5 no. one-bedroom apartments and 1 no. three-bedroom duplex apartment, accommodated within a three- and four-storey building. The development will also include all associated site development works, including the provision of a bin store and bicycle store to the rear of the site; shared amenity space; site boundary treatments; drainage works; landscaping; connections to existing services, including foul and surface water drainage systems; and all associated site and ancillary 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
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 construction of a new feature canopy within Quimper Square, Cruises Street, Limerick City. The development works will consist of: • Provision of a new three-legged canopy structure. • Weathered steel/Corten steel material. • Inverted castellated centre covered with clear glass. • Canopy structure over 6.5m in height and 11m wide. • Concealed rainwater downpipes within the legs of the structure. • Up lighters at the base of each leg. • Downlighters at the interface of the legs and arching moment. • All associated site works. The canopy is designed as a landmark feature within the public realm, serving as a focal point for social interaction and community activity. The architectural treatment of the structure is intended to enhance the visual quality of the space, strengthen local character, and encourage greater use of the area by providing an attractive and functional meeting place.