Fullers Folly, Bridge Street, Newcastle West

• The proposed development that will consist of: development of the west limerick tourism hub @ fullers folly to include: refurbishment and renovation of the fullers folly buildings (which is a protected structure, rps 1488 & 1489) and courtyard, and change of use to commercial, community and tourism. Construction of a new building between the two existing structures. Develop the buildings and site to include toilets, café, visitor information, retail, viewing area, interpretation and open courtyard space. Develop a pedestrian link between the fullers folly courtyard and the riverside. Works to include all site development works for the buildings and site including utilities, drainage, landscaping and public realm. Improvements works to the entrance from bridge street to the folly including provision of pedestrian walkways. In accordance with article 120(1)(b)(i) of the planning and development regulations 2001, as amended, the local authority has carried out a screening for environmental impact assessment of the proposal. Having regard to the information specified under schedule 7a of the planning and development regulations 2001, as amended, and based on an examination of the nature, size and location of the development, it is determined that there is no likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development. Nonetheless, a person may within 4 weeks from the date of the notice, apply to an bord pleanála for a screening determination as to whether this development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Such a submission should be addressed to the secretary, an bord pleanála, 64 marlborough street, dublin
• Limerick city and county council in accordance with the requirements of article 250(1) of the planning and development regulations 2001 (as amended) has carried out an appropriate assessment (aa) screening and has determined that a full appropriate assessment is not required in respect of the proposed development

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.

1. Application received9 November 2023
2. Decision due12 January 2024

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