Derelict Limerick warehouse to be redeveloped into apartments

Planning notes: There are also number of plans for development in Cork

Some 20 apartments, 10 one-bed and 10 two-bed units, are proposed in the four-storey building.

A derelict warehouse in Limerick City is set to be redeveloped into 20 apartments after An Bord Pleanála approved a planning application.

Real Capital GP had been granted permission for the proposal by Limerick City and County Council.

The works involve the demolition of a warehouse on a site roughly 1km east of Limerick City, on St Anne's Road.

Some 20 apartments, 10 one-bed and 10 two-bed units, are proposed for the four-storey building.

Several third-party appeals were lodged against this decision, though, with appellants raising concerns about the new development feeling out of place with the existing architecture in the area.

Concerns about the height and scale of the development, as well as impacts on privacy and traffic were raised, But, An Bord Pleanála has now upheld the decision of the local planners, approving the scheme.

Cork projects

Elsewhere, a developer is seeking to convert a former bar in Cork City into residential accommodation.

IRE Communications has applied for permission to revamp the Róisín Dubh Bar at 15 Cattle Market Street, off Shandon Street.

It wants to use the ground floor of the building as a two-bed apartment and demolish rear old extensions and outbuildings.

The demolition work would facilitate the construction of a new three-storey extension, and a separate two-storey extension.

In all, there would be eight apartments included in the existing and new structures, if the scheme is approved in its current format.

In East Cork, Youghal could be in line for new healthcare facilities under plans lodged with Cork County Council.

John Boland Developments has submitted an application for a development in Youghal Business Park.

The application seeks permission to construct a three-storey primary care centre.

The centre would include a GP's surgery and HSE facilities, including waiting areas, consulting and meeting spaces, and ancillary accommodation.

All work would take place on an existing greenfield site.

The project would require the development of a new entrance, as well as site clearance and changes to existing boundaries and facilities in the Youghal Business Park.

Planners are to issue a decision on the proposal by early April.

Meanwhile, a north Cork town is going to see the development of a new childcare facility.

The board of management of Lisgriffin National School in Buttevant, Co Cork, has been granted permission for the works.

The development will see the change-of-use and conversion of a vacant classroom into a full day-care childcare facility.