The Land Development Agency (LDA) has welcomed the granting of planning permission for 285 new cost rental and social homes at The Gasworks, Dock Road, Limerick.
The approval, issued by Limerick City and County Council, means the LDA can now proceed with its plans to commence construction on the site in early 2027.
The approved development is to be built on land acquired by the LDA from Gas Networks Ireland and will include 142 one-bed, 127 two-bed and 16 three-bed apartments across three blocks ranging from 5-8 storeys.
Plans for a new public plaza, landscaping, play areas, retail units and a
childcare facility have also been approved while existing heritage artifacts,
including the freestanding limestone wall which faces on to Dock Road, will be
retained and incorporated into the design.
The site is located beside the Dock Clock and is less than a 15-minute walk from Limerick City centre. It is well-serviced through existing bus links which connect to primary and secondary schools, the University of Limerick, University Hospital Limerick and Crescent Shopping Centre. The approved plan also includes a provision for bicycle spaces and car park spaces at surface level.
Bringing the site to this point represents a significant achievement for Gas Networks Ireland and the Environmental Protection Agency, both of which supervised its remediation and environmental monitoring over a period of almost ten years to make it safe for redevelopment.
The successful planning application also marks an important milestone for the LDA’s delivery in Limerick and follows on from the launch of cost rental homes at The Mills in Castletroy in earlier this year.
