Developers reduce size of planned Limerick apartment complex after opposition

DEVELOPERS have reduced the number of homes – and floors – planned for a new apartment block in the city after its original project attracted opposition.

Lonadale Limited is expected to seek planning permission from Limerick City and County Council to construct a 21-apartment development over four storeys at a patch of land where Greenfield Road and Childers Road in the city meet.

The same developer had previously sought approval from council to develop that land for 24 flats over five floors.

But this attracted opposition from Our Lady of Lourdes Estate Management Project, who argued there were issues with the height of the building, claiming it will encroach too close to some of the existing homes in the estate.

One member of this estate group said: “24 units in that small spot is quite imposing.

“If you were living there it would impact your life on a daily basis.”

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A further 22 parties wrote to the council in relation to the project, largely opposed to the plans.

The resident continued that she believes if a development is kept in line with the design of the houses around it, it would be welcomed with open arms.

Just weeks after this submission was received, Lonadale Ltd, which has an address at William Street in the city centre, moved to withdraw its application to council planners.

The company returned with a fresh application for the same site, which, following its publication in the Limerick Leader last week, is expected to be lodged with the council in the next fortnight.

It will seek permission from the local authority to build a four-storey residential block consisting of 21 apartments, as well as storage for bins, bikes and lock-ups as well as connections to the water main.

The site subject to the current planning application was acquired last year after GVM Auctioneers had it on the market.