University Maternity Hospital, Ennis Road, Limerick
A two-storey extension to the University Maternity Hospital in Limerick.
20163 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 26 February 2020
- Reference
- 20163
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 February 2020
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a 375 square metre, two-storey extension linked to the main hospital building at ground floor level. The new space will accommodate offices, a parents' room, staff changing areas, and storage.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 375 m²
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Official record
Development description
Construction of a 375sq. M two storey extension linked to the main hospital at ground floor level, incorporating office accommodation, parents room, staff change and storage areas along with all ancillary and associated works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Vandeleur Mews, Ennis Rd, Limerick City | Jul 2026 | €330,000 | 58 m |
| Apt 7 Vandaleur Mews, Ennis Rd, Limerick | Mar 2026 | €320,000 | 58 m |
| 10 Hermitage Close, Ennis Rd, Limerick | Jun 2025 | €251,000 | 121 m |
| 16 Vereker Gardens, Ennis Rd, Limerick | Jun 2025 | €441,000 | 152 m |
| 93 The Strand, Ocallaghan Strand, Limerick | Mar 2026 | €432,000 | 167 m |
| 131 The Strand, Ocallaghan Strand, Limerick | Apr 2026 | €331,500 | 180 m |
| 143 The Strand, Ennis Rd, Limerick | Jun 2026 | €507,000 | 180 m |
| Apt 139, The Strand, Ocallaghan Strandnot full market price | Mar 2026 | €207,422 | 180 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 received26 February 2020
- Decision due21 April 2020
- Decision issued3 June 2020
- Grant issued7 July 2020
- Permission expiry6 July 2025
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
The erection of a new roof mounted plantroom of approx. 24 sq.m
University Maternity Hospital , Ennis Road , Limerick.
19469LimerickLodged 10 May 2019Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
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2460937LimerickLodged 20 Sept 2024Retention
- Granted30 m away
The construction of a 2-storey Education and Research Building (floor area 551.8m2) at University Maternity…
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2560061LimerickLodged 29 Jan 2025Commercial
- Granted60 m away
The provision of a three storey extension to the Maternity Emergency Unit (MEU) (Gross Floor Area 1,042 sq.…
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2561154LimerickLodged 10 Nov 2025Infrastructure
- Granted70 m away
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16179LimerickLodged 4 Mar 2016Commercial
- Granted80 m away
The demolition of the existing single storey extensions to the side, rear and front and construction of new…
Ivy Bank House , Ennis Road
16386LimerickLodged 10 May 2016Extension
- Granted90 m away
The demolition of existing two storey dwelling house, the construction of a replacement two storey dwelling…
Ivy Bank House , Ennis Road , Limerick.
18173LimerickLodged 27 Feb 2018New dwelling
- Granted100 m away
The demolition of existing garage/rear extension, construct new side/rear extension and all ancillary site…
4 Bellefield Park , Ennis Road
16728LimerickLodged 11 Aug 2016Extension
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