GrantedCommercialDecided 4 July 2018

University of Limerick, Castletroy, Plassey Park Road Limerick.

Construction of a 228 square metre climbing wall extension to the UL Sports Arena in Castletroy.

18471 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 14 May 2018

Reference: 18471
Authority: Limerick County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 14 May 2018

Summary

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Permission is sought for a 228 square metre extension to the UL Sports Arena to house a new dedicated climbing wall facility. The building will reach a height of 21.01 metres and involves earth mound removal, service road realignment, and landscaping within an Architectural Conservation Area.

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Floor area: 228 m²

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Official record

Development description

The construction of 228 sq. Metre extension to the ul sports arena. The development will provide for a new dedicated climbing wall facility. The apex of the building is 21.01 metres high above finished floor level (36.5m asl). The works include part removal of the earth mound around athletics track, realignment of service road, landscaping and ancillary works. The site is located approx. 430m from plassey house (a protected structure) and approx. 1,122m from plassey mill, and associated millstream (a protected structure). The university of limerick 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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
7 Heidelberg, Milford Grange, Limerick	Dec 2025	€315,867	436 m
5 Heidelberg, Milford Grange, Castletroy	Sept 2025	€335,000	445 m
24 Plassey Grove, Castletroy, Limerick	Mar 2025	€450,000	480 m
606 Chestnut Close, Elm Park, Castletroy	Aug 2025	€360,000	490 m
31 Avilla, Milford Grange, Castletroy	Nov 2025	€337,000	492 m

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Key dates

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Application received14 May 2018
Decision due8 July 2018
Decision issued4 July 2018
Grant issued8 August 2018
Permission expiry7 August 2023

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