An Taisce opposes plans to change disused Limerick hotel into student accommodation

The developer is seeking to build a three-storey building on Parnell Street which will rise to seven storeys on Davis Street towards the rear

The Railway Hotel, Limerick, in 2003. An Taisce has submitted an appeal to An Bord Pleanála against the recent decision of Limerick City and County Council to grant planning permission for the change of use of the disused hotel on Parnell Street opposite the city’s train station and an adjoining shop to student residences. File picture: Kieran Clancy

A leading heritage body has claimed plans to transform a former hotel in Limerick city centre into a student accommodation facility with 116 bed spaces will have a negative impact on the city’s Georgian character.

An Taisce has submitted an appeal to An Bord Pleanála against the recent decision of Limerick City and County Council to grant planning permission for the change of use of the disused Railway Hotel on Parnell Street opposite the city’s train station and an adjoining shop to student residences.