GrantedInfrastructureDecided 18 June 2018

University of Limerick, Castletroy, Co. Limerick.

Construction of a three-storey external lift enclosure at the University of Limerick.

18396 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 26 April 2018

Reference: 18396
Authority: Limerick County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 26 April 2018

Summary

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The development consists of a three-storey external lift enclosure to the south of the Foundation Building. The lift will connect the upper plaza level and lower ground floor terrace level, located within an architectural conservation area near protected structures.

Infrastructureuniversityliftconservation area

Storeys: 3
Floor area: 17 m²

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Development description

The construction of an external lift to the south of the foundation building, university of limerick, sreelane, castletroy, co. Limerick. The development will consist of a three storey lift enclosure (16.5m2) between the upper plaza level and lower ground floor terrace level with a glazed link to the first floor level of the foundation building. The lift enclosure (13.2m high) will be clad in brickwork, concrete spandrel panels and copper roofing to match the existing building. The site is located circa 155m from plassey house (protected structure) and circa 542m from plassey mill and headrace (protected structure). The university of limerick campus falls within architectural campus falls within an architectural conservation area

Land-use zoning

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UniversityED

“To support the growth of the University of Limerick campus.”

National zoning type: Education

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Mannin, Clostoken, Loughrey	Feb 2025	€285,000	108 m

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Key dates

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Application received26 April 2018
Decision due20 June 2018
Decision issued18 June 2018
Grant issued24 July 2018
Permission expiry23 July 2023

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