Limerick college objects to 'inappropriate' expansion of student accommodation

In a letter on behalf of Mary Immaculate College vice president Michael Keane, the college said the expansion 'will have a negative impact on their property'

In its objection, Mary Immaculate College said: 'It is essential to ensure that they (students) have adequate levels of privacy as well as adequate levels of recreation space. This is manifestly not the case in the present proposal.' Photo via Wikipedia

Mary Immaculate College has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála objecting to an extension to student accommodation planned near the Limerick institution’s campus, claiming it is “deeply concerned” that the development would be “inappropriate” for student life.

Developers had sought to build a new three-storey block in the existing 68-bed Westbourne Student Residences comprising 22 en-suite student accommodation bedspaces, which was given approval by Limerick City and County Council in July. It is located right by the campus for MIC in Limerick.