Limerick Shopping Centre Plans Approved
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Limerick City Center Shopping Mall Development Refused
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Summary:
National planners have refused permission for a two-storey shopping mall development in Limerick city centre. The proposed mall, planned by Multi-Storey (Limerick), would have occupied a vacant site at the junction of Anne Street and Thomas Street – previously home to Finucane’s Electrical. While the developers appealed the council’s decision, citing financial constraints and demand for smaller retail units, the planners maintained the proposal didn’t align with policies favoring mixed-use developments including residential spaces, or meet broader planning objectives.
key Details:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Developer | Multi-Storey (Limerick) |
| Location | Junction of Anne Street and Thomas Street, Limerick City Centre |
| Proposed Development | Two-storey shopping mall with nine retail units (4 on frist floor, 5 on ground floor) |
| Unit Sizes | 44 – 75 square metres |
| Site History | Previously occupied by Finucane’s Electrical (demolished in 2007), vacant since mid-2000s. |
| Council’s Reason for Refusal | does not support “high quality mixed-use developments which include residential uses” and doesn’t meet national/local/regional planning objectives. |
| Developer’s Appeal argument | Financial constraints prevent larger, mixed-use development; strong demand for smaller units from local businesses. |