2560877
N/ALimerick - Limerick County Council
Proposed 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)
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- Location
- Bannatyne Mill , Ted Russell Dock Dock Road , Limerick
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Site Area
- 0.529 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 1 September 2025
- Status
- INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
Location
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10 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)
Bannatyne Mill , Ted Russell Dock Dock Road , Limerick
(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. The proposed works include: (a) provision of 3 no. projecting glass windows on the northern, southern and eastern elevations; (b) internal modifications including limited removal of fixtures and fittings; (c) provision of associated signage; (d) demolition and removal of the redundant electrical room at the west end of the building; (e) demolition of the existing ESB substation at the east end of the building and replacement with a new ESB substation removed from the building; (f) provision of external plant; (g) widening of the existing eastern access; (h) removal of section of boundary wall to Dock Road; (I) provision of on-site car and bicycle parking; and (j) 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
Ted Russell Dock , Dock Road , Limerick.
an existing 18 metre high telecommunications support structure, antennas, equipment container and associated equipment within a fenced compound. The development forms part of Vodafone Ireland Ltd's existing GSM and 3G Broadband telecommunications network. (Previous Planning Ref. No. 11/770059)
Docklands Business Park , Dock Road , Limerick.
the change of use of part of the unit from warehouse to trade counters for the sale of building related products principally to trade. Proposed external works on the south elevation include a new access door and operator sign with external downlighting. South elevation: mechanical plant and air handling units. Internally: the erection of trade counters and staff facilities. All other ancillary works associated with the proposed development.
Unit 4a & 4b , Docklands Business Park , Dock Road Limerick.
the change of use of part of the unit from warehouse to trade counters for the sale of building related products principally to trade. Proposed external works on the south elevation include a new access door and operator sign with external downlighting. South elevation: mechanical plant and air handling units. Internally: the erection of trade counters and staff facilities. All other ancillary works associated with the proposed development.
Unit 4a & 4b , Docklands Business Park , Dock Road Limerick.
the construction of a new first floor to existing warehouse for storage purposes, internal alterations with new stairwells and elevational changes to existing warehouse with all ancillary site works
Units 7C 7D & 7E , Docklands Business Park , Dock Road Limerick
placement of a pay-to-use portable waste compactor for residual waste and food waste and a pay-to-use portable waste compactor for dry recyclables
Circle K , Dock Road , Limerick
the proposed development that consists of: (a) The sub-division of the existing Lidl store to create a separate unit (37 m²) and the use of this unit as a café; (b) Provision of an independent entrance to the café unit on the western elevation of the existing premises; (c) provision of 1 no. wall-mounted sign on the western elevation of the existing premises (2.25 m²); and (d) All ancillary site development works required to facilitate the proposed development
Lidl , Dock Road , Limerick
the demolition of 3 no. warehousing/industrial/office buildings and associated structures (totalling 4,145 sqm Gross Floor Area and ranging in height between one and three storey), the change of use of an existing single storey office building (Protected Structure No. 260) to café/coffee shop with associated internal alterations (109 sqm Gross Floor Area) site development works and outdoor plaza seating area, and the construction of a Licenced Discount Foodstore of 3 storey equivalent height (2,715.9 sqm Gross Floor Area) with undercroft and surface vehicular parking at ground floor, sales and checkout area with ancillary off-licence at first floor, and internal plant room at mezzanine second floor. The construction of the proposed Licenced Discount Foodstore will also include rooftop photovoltaic solar panel array (907.5 sqm), corporate signage consisting of 3 no. building mounted corporate internally illuminated signs, 2 no. free standing internally illuminated flagpole signs, 2 no. wall mounted externally illuminated poster panel display boards and 1 no. externally illuminated poster display board, undercroft parking providing 53 no. car parking spaces, surface car park providing a total of 100 no. car parking spaces, (consisting of 8 no. disabled, 5 no. parent and child, 2 no. EV charging spaces and 85 no. regular) and 16 no. bicycle parking spaces, boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, services (including 1 no. below ground attenuation tank) and all other ancillary and associated site development works above and below ground level. Primary vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed development will be provided via a new site entrance from Dock Road. Secondary vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed development will be via the existing access off Saint Alphonsus Street, upgraded and enhanced as part of the proposed development. Pedestrian access to the proposed development will be further enhanced via a new plaza/public realm area along the north western boundary of the site with Dock Road, linking to the north eastern boundary of the site with Saint Alphonsus Street at the proposed café/coffee shop (Protected Structure No. 260) all on a site of approximately 0.76 hectares. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
Dock Road & Saint Alphonsus Street , Limerick
Extension of Duration for Planning Ref. No. 20/457: the demolition of 3 no. warehousing/industrial/office buildings and associated structures (totalling 4,145 sqm Gross Floor Area and ranging in height between one and three storey), the change of use of an existing single storey office building (Protected Structure No. 260) to café/coffee shop with associated internal alterations (109 sqm Gross Floor Area) site development works and outdoor plaza seating area, and the construction of a Licenced Discount Foodstore of 3 storey equivalent height (2,715.9 sqm Gross Floor Area) with undercroft and surface vehicular parking at ground floor, sales and checkout area with ancillary off-licence at first floor, and internal plant room at mezzanine second floor. The construction of the proposed Licenced Discount Foodstore will also include rooftop photovoltaic solar panel array (907.5 sqm), corporate signage consisting of 3 no. building mounted corporate internally illuminated signs, 2 no. free standing internally illuminated flagpole signs, 2 no. wall mounted externally illuminated poster panel display boards and 1 no. externally illuminated poster display board, undercroft parking providing 53 no. car parking spaces, surface car park providing a total of 100 no. car parking spaces, (consisting of 8 no. disabled, 5 no. parent and child, 2 no. EV charging spaces and 85 no. regular) and 16 no. bicycle parking spaces, boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, services (including 1 no. below ground attenuation tank) and all other ancillary and associated site development works above and below ground level. Primary vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed development will be provided via a new site entrance from Dock Road. Secondary vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed development will be via the existing access off Saint Alphonsus Street, upgraded and enhanced as part of the proposed development. Pedestrian access to the proposed development will be further enhanced via a new plaza/public realm area along the north western boundary of the site with Dock Road, linking to the north eastern boundary of the site with Saint Alphonsus Street at the proposed café/coffee shop (Protected Structure No. 260) all on a site of approximately 0.76 hectares. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
Dock Road & Saint Alphonsus Street , Limerick
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