International Business Centre, Block 2 University of Limerick, Dromroe Castletroy Co. Limerick
Installation of roof-mounted heat pumps and solar panels at the University of Limerick.
22506 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 6 May 2022
- Reference
- 22506
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 May 2022
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for roof-mounted heat pumps and photovoltaic panels at Block 2 of the International Business Centre. The site is located within an architectural conservation area and near protected structures.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
The installation of roof-mounted heat pumps and photovoltaic panels, with ancillary site works. 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 an architectural conservation area
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To support the growth of the University of Limerick campus.”
National zoning type: Education
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mannin, Clostoken, Loughrey | Feb 2025 | €285,000 | 388 m |
| 24 College Court Dr, Castletroy, Limerick | May 2025 | €240,000 | 445 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 received6 May 2022
- Decision due30 June 2022
- Decision issued17 June 2022
- Grant issued21 July 2022
- Permission expiry20 July 2027
In the area
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- Awaiting decision150 m away
The first floor extension at the side of the house and other associated works
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2583LimerickLodged 20 Mar 2025Retention
- Granted150 m away
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- Refused180 m away
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2360363LimerickLodged 29 May 2023Extension
- Granted230 m away
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