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Planning permission granted for eight-storey Limerick City Centre apartment block

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Architect’s render of the eight-storey apartment block in Limerick City which will overlook the People’s Park. Image: Healy Partners Architects

New eight-storey apartment block in the heart of Limerick City given the green light by An Bord Pleanála

A new eight-storey apartment block in the heart of Limerick City was given the green light by An Bord Pleanála following earlier appeals
The structure includes 21 residential units as well as retail space. Image: Healy Partners Architects

Planning permission has been granted for a new eight-storey apartment block on Mallow Street Upper in Limerick City which will overlook the People’s Park and marks a significant addition of 21 apartments to the city’s housing.

Developed by Pairc na Daoine, the approved plans include the demolition of an existing building to make way for the new complex, which will feature a mix of residential apartments and commercial space.

The structure will house 21 apartments: three studio apartments, 15 one-bedroom apartments, and three two-bedroom apartments, providing a range of options for future residents.


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Despite the green light from the planning authority, the project faced opposition from An Taisce’s Limerick branch, which appealed the council’s initial approval. The main concerns raised centered around the height of the building and its visual impact on the surrounding area. Critics worried that the new structure would clash with the existing architectural styles and overshadow nearby homes.

Speaking about the design, Healy Partners Architects said, “This proposed structure integrates harmoniously with Limerick’s landscape, including the historic city grid and nearby Georgian architecture. It blends modernity with tradition, respecting the existing urban fabric while contributing new living, working, and social spaces.”

“The design process has been meticulous, focusing on human-centric and biophilic elements to ensure a healthy, sustainable living environment. The building’s orientation and materiality are carefully chosen, offering views of the city and parkland, and blending indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly.

“Our design approach is to create a space that not only fits its environment but also enhances it, establishing a dialogue with Limerick’s rich history and its future.”

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