Possible impact on otters among issues that scupper large-scale apartment plan for Limerick

An Bord Pleanála refused permission to plans for 363 build-to-rent apartments, 61 student apartments totalling 189 student bed spaces and 18 ‘executive’ houses at Canal Bank, Pa Healy Rd

In refusing planning permission for the development, An Bord Pleanála said it was precluded from granting permission due to inadequate information provided by the developers on the impact of the development on Lutra lutra (or European) otters in the lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation.

Plans for a large scale ‘build to rent’ and student accommodation development in Limerick City have been scuppered due to uncertainty over its impact on Lutra lutra otters, and a number of other issues.

An Bord Pleanála refused permission to plans by Revington Developments Ltd for 363 build-to-rent apartments, 61 student apartments totalling 189 student bed spaces and 18 ‘executive’ houses at Canal Bank, Pa Healy Rd, Limerick.