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Gate Lodge University Hospital Limerick , St. Nessan's Road , Dooradoyle Co. Limerick

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Planning application 2661201

Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

the following works to the existing Gate Lodge, located at the main vehicle entrance to the hospital campus; 1.) demolition of an existing storage room, boiler room and external walled courtyard, 2.) the construction of a new single storey extension and 3.) Internal layout changes and associated elevational changes and 4.) all associated site works above and below ground. There is a Protected Structure on the hospital campus (RPS Reg. No. 1649). No works are proposed to the Protected Structure as part of this application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Oct 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    13 Dec 2026

Application Details

Location
Gate Lodge University Hospital Limerick , St. Nessan's Road , Dooradoyle Co. Limerick.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council
Site Area
0.036 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
19 October 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
13 December 2026

Location

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