GrantedInfrastructureDecided 24 January 2020

Colbert Station, Parnell Street, Limerick.

Extension of duration for a new public plaza, taxi rank, and bus station at Colbert Station.

197026 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 21 November 2019

Reference: 197026
Authority: Limerick County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: EXTENSION OF DURATION
Received: 21 November 2019

Summary

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This application seeks to extend the permission for a major redevelopment at Colbert Station. The works include a new 3,350 sqm public plaza, a taxi rank, a new bus station, demolition of a derelict petrol station and toilet block, and a new ESB substation.

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Official record

Development description

Extension of permission ref: 14/1029
Development of a new public plaza, taxi rank and car set down area to the front of the station, existing car park area will be removed, the existing derelict petrol station and council depot will be demolished. The new plaza in front of the station consists of a limestone paved area of 3,350 sqm together with feature lighting, landscaping, bench seating, bicycle parking and associated street furniture/fittings. A new ramped and stepped entrance will be formed to access the proposed new bus station. The proposed taxi rank and car set down consist of an area of 1275 sqm of paving with tree planting, benches, shelters, bins and bicycle parking. The existing large billboard advertising in three locations at present, a total of six 48 sheet boards are to be replaced with one new commuter type advertising panel, two six sheet panels and one lcd advertising screen. A new esb substation and switch room are proposed to the rear of the existing council depot area of the site
A new bus station is proposed to the northern side of the existing train station building. The existing toilet block will be demolished. The new bus station is linked internally to the existing train station concourse the proposed bus station consists of a double height public concourse with ground and first floor office areas. The offices link at first floor level to the existing train station building. New bus entrance and exit at roxborough road is proposed. The floor area of the proposed bus station is 700 sqm ground floor and 350 sqm at first floor. Toilet facilities in the proposed bus station are shared with the train station. New ticket offices are proposed for both bus and rail ticket sales
Proposed alteration inside the existing train station to open the central entrance area to three bays in width, relocation of the ticket office, repositioned retail units and new stone flooring. Associated renovations and alterations also consist of improved links to the proposed southern side car park and the proposed bus station area
New surface level car park is proposed to the south eastern area of the site in addition to new car parking adjacent to the train station building on the southern side. Total of 326 car spaces are proposed, 264 new bicycle parking spaces are to be located in the new near car park, new plaza and taxi rank/car set down area. Colbert station is a protected structure

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

City CentreUC

“To protect, consolidate and facilitate the development of the City Centre commercial, retail, educational, leisure, residential, social and community uses and facilities.”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

Objective set by the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 3, 28 Davis St, Limerick	Feb 2026	€75,000	122 m
Apt 1, 28 Davis St, Limerick	Feb 2026	€75,000	122 m
Apt 2, 28 Davis St, Limerick	Feb 2026	€75,000	122 m
12 Presentation Court, Sexton St, Limerick City	Aug 2025	€315,000	125 m
16 Presentation Court, Sexton St, Limerick	Jan 2025	€285,000	132 m
29 Pery Court, Mallow St, Limerick	Jul 2025	€80,000	137 m
9 Presentation Court, Sexton St, Limericknot full market price	Aug 2025	€110,000	138 m
Apt 16, Pery Court, Upper Mallow St	Dec 2025	€300,000	167 m

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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

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Application received21 November 2019
Decision due24 January 2020
Decision issued24 January 2020
Permission expiry16 December 2024

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