Limerick residents challenge plan for 252 council houses near protected structures

They are worried the housing plan will cause an unreasonable and disproportionate interference with the amenities of their own estate

The development was processed through what is known as the "Part Eight" process under which a council can go ahead with its own housing developments. File photo

A number of residents have brought a High Court legal challenge to plans for 252 council homes in Mungret, Co Limerick.

Four residents of Mungret Woods have been granted permission by the court to bring judicial review proceedings against Limerick City and County Council and the State over its plans for the residential development next to their estate.