Re: Re: well what about the developments popping up in the shannonside ?

Limerick Racecourse 353 homes plan gets OK (Irish Independent)

By Donal Buckley Friday May 25 2007

THE Limerick Racecourse Co has got the green light for 353 new homes on the edge of the city at the site of the former racecourse, following the withdrawal of appeals.

Worth about €100m when it is developed, the new project will consist of 157 apartments, 54 semi-detached houses, 70 detached houses, 43 terraced houses and 29 duplex units. A neighbourhood centre will accommodate a creche, shop, coffee shop, as well as a doctor/dentist office.

Located at Greenpark, about 2 kms on the south side of the city centre, off the Dock Road and near Ballinacurra, the development will include a major recreation amenity area incorporating playing pitches, changing facilities, informal recreation areas, landscaped amenity areas, and extensive parking.

An Bord Pleanala

Full case details for 222799

Mixed use development comprising 196 no. houses and 157 no. apartments, neighbourhood centre, 725 no. parking spaces, access roads, landscaping and recreation amenity area.
Former Greenpark racecourse, Limerick.

Lodged: 05/04/2007
Party 1: Limerick Racecourse Company PLC. ()
Party 2: Limerick Racecourse Company PLC. (Appellant) :confused:
EIS: No
Planning Authority: Limerick City Council
Ref: 05/14
Signed: Decision:
10/05/2007 Appeal withdrawn S.140(1)(a)

Limerick City Council planning permission granted on 09/03/2007
An Bord Pleanala appeal lodged on 05/04/2007
An Bord Pleanala appeal withdrawn on 10/05/2007

See previous posts: 1071 , 1073 , 1078

Below a aerial image of the Courtbrack Avenue side of the former Greenpark Racecourse.