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211598

CONDITIONAL

Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

A) demolition of an existing derelict building comprising of No. 48-50 Parnell Street; B) construct a 6 storey mixed use development in one block with part ground floor commercial consisting of 2 no. retail units(204m2) and the remainder (part ground and all upper floors) to consist of a build to rent (BTR) Residential development (3,100.5m2) with a total of 34 apartments. All apartments provided with private balconies. Residential amenities within the BTR development to include a resident only gym and laundry room at ground floor and communal spaces on upper floors. The proposal will also incorporate a secure internal bicycle parking area, an ESB sub-station, ancillary utility/services rooms, secure bin storage area, public lighting, connections to utilities and all associated engineering and site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 Nov 2021

  2. Further information requested

    20 Jan 2022

  3. Further information received

    23 Mar 2022

  4. Decision due

    19 Apr 2022

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    19 Apr 2022

  6. Grant issued

    25 May 2022

Application Details

Location
48-50 Parnell Street , Limerick
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council
Floor Area
1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
18 November 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
19 April 2022
Grant Date
25 May 2022
Permission Expires
24 May 2027

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