Ted Russel Dock, Dock Road/James Casey Walk, Limerick.
Port enhancement works including a floating data storage vessel and a new industrial building near the Clock Tower.
181135 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 23 November 2018
- Reference
- 181135
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 November 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves port enhancement works, including the mooring of a floating vessel for commercial data storage. It also includes the demolition of an existing substation, the construction of a new industrial workshop, and a new ESB substation adjacent to a Protected Structure.
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Official record
Development description
- Port enhancement works involving the removal and reorganisation of buildings and features adjacent to the 'clock tower' and
- The mooring of a floating vessel for the use of commercial data storage; construction of; a new industrial building comprising workshop with ancillary storage and office space; and associated compound comprising associated power generators and infrastructure. The proposed works include: (a) demolition of the existing esb substation, store building and walled enclosure adjacent to the clock tower; and, (b) provision of; (i) new esb substation building and perimeter boundary around the generator sets, (ii) associated service and car parking area, (iii) connection to existing port infrastructure and utilities, (iv) cable gantry and access platform between the vessel and the quayside, and (v) all associated site development works. The proposed works are located adjacent to a protected structure rps ref. : 324 (the clock tower) but do not include the protected structure within the site or works to the protected structure
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ballantyne Place, Dock Rd, Limerick | Dec 2025 | €297,000 | 194 m |
| 28 Ballantyne Place, Steamboat Quay, Limerick | Mar 2025 | €235,000 | 194 m |
| 9 Wellesley House, Steamboat Quay, Limerick | Feb 2025 | €175,000 | 197 m |
| 4 Ducart House, Steamboat Quay, Limerick | Oct 2025 | €208,000 | 207 m |
| 1 Frederick House, Steamboat Quay, Limerick | Oct 2025 | €190,000 | 219 m |
| 6 Frederick House, Steamboat Quay, Dock Rd | Oct 2025 | €177,500 | 219 m |
| 24 Riverdock House, Dock Road, Limerick City | Apr 2026 | €224,000 | 221 m |
| 15 Riverdock House, Dock Rd, Limerick | Oct 2025 | €225,000 | 221 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 November 2018
- Further information requested24 January 2019
- Further information received5 March 2019
- Decision due1 April 2019
- Decision issued29 March 2019
- Grant issued5 September 2019
- Appeal submitted25 April 2019
- Permission expiry4 September 2024
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