5 Year Planning Permission for Development - The, conservation, restoration

Proposed development

for 5 Year Planning Permission for Development - The (1) conservation, restoration and new works to Bannatyne Mill, a protected structure; and (2) change of use of Bannatyne Mill from a grain store to commercial office use at Ted Russell Dock, Dock Road, Limerick City. The proposed works include: (a) demolition and removal of the redundant utility compressor room structure and ESB substation structure situated to the west and to the east of the Bannatyne Mill building respectively; (b) modifications to Bannatyne Mill building including: (i) internal modifications with limited removal of fixtures and fittings, (ii) provision of 3 no. projecting glass windows on the northern, southern and eastern elevations; (c) provision of associated signage; (d) provision of external plant including new ESB substation / utility building and raised heat pump enclosure; (e) modification to layout arrangement including; (i) widening of the existing eastern access including removal of stone piers; (ii) removal of section of boundary wall to Dock Road and replacement with new wall and railings; (iii) provision of on-site car parking and covered bicycle parking; (f) lighting; (g) surface water management including oil/petrol bypass interceptor; and (h) all associated site development works. Bannatyne Mill is a protected structure RPS Ref: 255 and is listed on the NIAH (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) Schedule, ref no. 21516002. The removal of; the compressor room, the ESB substation, stone piers and existing boundary wall as described, are subject to an existing Section 57 Declaration (ref: DR18-33)

Planning status

Permission was granted on 25 Sept 2026. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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