New Housing Dev Areas in Limerick

kokiyou

Hello I was wondering if anyone has an opinion on the new developments being built in the Limerick City area?

Are they in good areas, or being developed by reputable folks etc, have you seen the show houses?

I see the following from daft:
Ros MBallyneety Road
Bloomfield, Annacotty
Rhebogue Hill

I am not sure if there are any more developments than these. If there are do let me know!
Thank you,
K

Poxyshamrock

kokiyou wrote: »

Hello I was wondering if anyone has an opinion on the new developments being built in the Limerick City area?

Are they in good areas, or being developed by reputable folks etc, have you sene the show houses?

I see the following from daft:
Ros Mór, Ballyneety Road
Bloomfield, Annacotty
Rhebogue Hill

Not sure if there are more developments than these if there are do let me know! Thank you,
K

Ros Mór has very little facilities, just a petrol station. No other shops, no pub, no bus service, no secondary school, local primary school is Donoughmore which is only accessible by car.

wifey2017

what about evanwood in castletroy are they finished?

steveon

wifey2017 wrote: »

what about evanwood in castletroy are they finished?

They are now on the final stage of this estate, I personally find the roads here an absolute joke, too narrow and a lot of blind bends, was talking to one of the bin operators last week when I was stuck there as there actually isnt room to pass him when his collecting....how in gods name this has been allowed happen beggers belief.

Its a shame as the houses are very nice and finished to a very high standard, but the numbering system again makes no sense...

Jofspring

Planning permission was granted as far as I know for a new development behind Knockhill on the Ennis road. Could be worth keeping an eye there.

steveon

Jofspring wrote: »

Planning permission was granted as far as I know for a new development behind Knockhill on the Ennis road. Could be worth keeping an eye there.

I taught that was a council estate but I could be wrong as know the council has planning there somewhere behind the sports ground in caherdavin lawn

Jofspring

steveon wrote: »

Jofspring wrote: »

Planning permission was granted as far as I know for a new development behind Knockhill on the Ennis road. Could be worth keeping an eye there.

I taught that was a council estate but I could be wrong as know the council has planning there somewhere behind the sports ground in caherdavin lawn

There was rumour of a council estate at the piece of land at the clonmacken Roundabout but that seems to be gone. This other estate is closer to Coonagh Roundabout, behind Knockhill and just beside na piarsaigh gaa.

Irish_rat

wifey2017 wrote: »

what about evanwood in castletroy are they finished?

Nearly finished unless you want to pay over 400k for a detached house in an estate ...

Sli Na Manach will be building new houses eventually I'd say. Friend has one and they're built to a high standard.

Surely theyll be new housing estates coming online soon.

manna452121

Jofspring wrote: »

There was rumour of a council estate at the piece of land at the clonmacken Roundabout but that seems to be gone. This other estate is closer to Coonagh Roundabout, behind Knockhill and just beside na piarsaigh gaa.

The site at Knockhill is on hold http://eplan.limerick.ie/AppFileRefDetails/161009/0

FutureGuy

Irish_rat wrote: »

Nearly finished unless you want to pay over 400k for a detached house in an estate ...

Sli Na Manach will be building new houses eventually I'd say. Friend has one and they're built to a high standard.

Surely theyll be new housing estates coming online soon.

I lolled really hard when I say the 4-bed for 415k. And yet someone will buy it.

James Bond Junior

Templeville at punches cross have started. I'd say the prices will be nuts though as they aren't releasing a pricelist as the interest has been so huge.

Mr E

Almost 19 acres around Castlerock in Castleconnell has just gone on the market. Probably a bit of a wait for new houses to pop up there (planning permission has lapsed) but it's worth keeping an eye on. I wouldn't be surprised if the sale of houses from the plans happen before construction even starts.

Great place to live (nice and quiet and lots of green areas for kids). It's a nice commute to the city too, just 10 minutes to Castletroy.

https://www.realestatealliance.ie/commercial/brochure/development-lands-castle-rock-castleconnell-limerick/4064848

zulutango

Seems like a lot of these will lead to car dependency and low density urban sprawl, which wouldn't be good for the city. In as much as possible we should be building in the city centre and resisting the urge to build on green field sites on the outskirts.

James Bond Junior

zulutango wrote: »

Seems like a lot of these will lead to car dependency and low density urban sprawl, which wouldn't be good for the city. In as much as possible we should be building in the city centre and resisting the urge to build on green field sites on the outskirts.

You're like a dog with a bone ZT!

knipex

zulutango wrote: »

Seems like a lot of these will lead to car dependency and low density urban sprawl, which wouldn't be good for the city. In as much as possible we should be building in the city centre and resisting the urge to build on green field sites on the outskirts.

That would be fine BUT. Have you tired building in Limerick city center ? To make it financially feasible you woudl be looking at 1 and 2 bed apartments which families do not want..

steveon

Jofspring wrote: »

There was rumour of a council estate at the piece of land at the clonmacken Roundabout but that seems to be gone. This other estate is closer to Coonagh Roundabout, behind Knockhill and just beside na piarsaigh gaa.

I know where the estate is located is currently been built but wasnt sure if it was council owned or not....hopefully your right

zulutango

James Bond Junior wrote: »

You're like a dog with a bone ZT!

Indeed I am

It's a very important issue though. More outer lying housing estates means more cars, more school runs, more congestion, more expense for families and the State, more taxes, more stress, less happiness all round.

zulutango

knipex wrote: »

That would be fine BUT. Have you tired building in Limerick city center ? To make it financially feasible you woudl be looking at 1 and 2 bed apartments which families do not want..

If they're good enough, i.e. spacious with lots of amenities on hand, then I've no doubt they'll be snapped up. If they're not good enough, then of course they won't want them.

knipex

zulutango wrote: »

If they're good enough, i.e. spacious with lots of amenities on hand, then I've no doubt they'll be snapped up. If they're not good enough, then of course they won't want them.

AS someone who has lived with 2 young kids, in an apartment with lots of amenities (in another continent) I would like to think so. BUT to do so in Ireland and to make it financially viable ???

Even in cities where apartment living is the norm, where it works, the ambition, the aim, is to afford to own a house on its own land, either in a rural or suburban setting..

chardonnay

I’m really interested in buying a BER A rated two bedroom, town house, apartment or bungalow, preferably the latter. Anyone heard anything about new developments for singles or couples?

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irishproduce

Limerick Leader: Limerick council gives green light for new plan for 88 houses and 22 apartments. https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/313270/limerick-council-gives-green-light-for-new-plan-for-88-houses-and-22-apartments.html

The site at Condell Rd has been approved

kilburn

Awful decision to be fair terrible lication

Skuxx

irishproduce wrote: »

Limerick Leader: Limerick council gives green light for new plan for 88 houses and 22 apartments. https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/313270/limerick-council-gives-green-light-for-new-plan-for-88-houses-and-22-apartments.html

The site at Condell Rd has been approved

Are these council houses? I heard previously they would be but I don't see mention of it in the article

mdmix

I'm not sure where exactly this is on the condel road, but as the road itself is close to the new lit campus I don't think it's a bad use of space. If more development is started in the area then maybe the coonagh bus could serve here as well as Ennis road.

Rather ironically tho, I did see calls from local councillors to remove bus and cycle lanes on the condel road to facilitate new house building. Spotted in the LL a while back.

Cookiemunster

mdmix wrote: »

I'm not sure where exactly this is on the condel road, but as the road itself is close to the new lit campus I don't think it's a bad use of space. If more development is started in the area then maybe the coonagh bus could serve here as well as Ennis road.

Rather ironically tho, I did see calls from local councillors to remove bus and cycle lanes on the condel road to facilitate new house building. Spotted in the LL a while back.

AFAIK it's about halfway between the Clonmacken roundabout and the first set of pedestrian lights.

zulutango

The developer abandoned plans to develop the lower. flood prone part of the site. I think they had permission for that back before the recession so thankfully that permission expired. The scheme that is being given permission is on higher ground at the same site. It's not the worst development in my opinion. It's quite near the city. I'd like to see Bus Eireann provide a regular bus service along the Condell Road once it's built. The proposal to increase the speed limit there must be dead now as a result. No harm.

kilburn

What would be the point of a city bus service on the condell road ?

zulutango

kilburn wrote: »

What would be the point of a city bus service on the condell road ?

So that people could get the bus to and from the city.

geotrig

kilburn wrote: »

What would be the point of a city bus service on the condell road ?

So they could finally make use of the bus lane , the master plan is unfolding !

LeoD

irishproduce wrote: »

Limerick Leader: Limerick council gives green light for new plan for 88 houses and 22 apartments. https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/313270/limerick-council-gives-green-light-for-new-plan-for-88-houses-and-22-apartments.html

The site at Condell Rd has been approved

If you want to see the drawings, it's planning no. is 17470.

LeoD

geotrig wrote: »

So they could finally make use of the bus lane , the master plan is unfolding !

The bus lane will disappear around the entrance to this development.

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zulutango

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50kph is an impressive walking speed.

dave 27

Is there a reason why this green area wasnt developed in the past?

Seems like a very good location for development so close to town and amenities?

Is it prone to flooding or something? I would have thought if its good land it would have been snapped up by now, access to the road in the retail park too if they bought the land.

Vanquished

dave 27 wrote: »

Is there a reason why this green area wasnt developed in the past?

Seems like a very good location for development so close to town and amenities?

Is it prone to flooding or something? I would have thought if its good land it would have been snapped up by now, access to the road in the retail park too if they bought the land.

Permission was granted for a housing development pre bust but the developer went in to liquidation

I believe the overall masterplan is to extend a link road to the existing road that runs between the Ennis Road and Clonmacken. Further housing will developed in the area in the coming years. Although considering the snails pace of activity in Limerick, I wouldn't be holding my breath!

I would prefer to see a higher density proposed for this area. A mixture of townhouses and apartments to maximise the site footprint and the proximity to existing residential areas.

kilburn

zulutango wrote:

So that people could get the bus to and from the city.

No one will get the bus on the condell road there are 2 pedestrian access points

irishproduce

Is that right up on the side of Clonmacken? They won't like that in there

geotrig

irishproduce wrote: »

Is that right up on the side of Clonmacken? They won't like that in there

I dont get this ?

thesimpsons

that area is at the edge of a wildlife sanctury and nature area. wild foxes, hedghogs, herons, pheasant - all live in this area. regularly see foxes trying to cross the area here. Be sad to see their habitat gone. Plus its a flood plain for the Shanabooley Stream/River. The houses at Cluain Dara (ones beside roundabout by the tunnel entrance) regularly have sewerage problems - would hope it would be sorted before adding another 110 units to the system. Would seem only access to the site is a very old and narrow Old Clonmacken Road or the already overloaded at busy times Condell Road.

BobMc

From image looks like access from Old Clonmacken, dont think they'll allow it join the Condell Rd. and they shouldn't either.

lazyman

Planning permission is gone up for 80 or 90 units on the bloodmill road
Sorry I don't have the link

Mc Love

BobMc wrote: »

From image looks like access from Old Clonmacken, dont think they'll allow it join the Condell Rd. and they shouldn't either.

it will be joining the condell road

thesimpsons

I had a read of the objections - one interesting thing is that apparently the placing of the planning application doesn't follow the legal guidelines. If true, the Council should not have permitted it to go ahead whatever about all the other objections re wildlife, traffic, density, floodplains, etc. I get the feeling these days, the council just approve any auld plan thrown at them and leave it up to An Bord Pleanala to make a proper decision (the tarmac'd footpaths in city centre this week shows they can'tbe trusted to make a proper decision)

BobMc

Mc Love wrote: »

it will be joining the condell road

So hows that going to work more lights another roundabout

its a road that shouldnt be used for access IMO

LeoD

BobMc wrote: »

So hows that going to work more lights another roundabout

its a road that shouldnt be used for access IMO

The plan is for traffic lights...

ShatterProof

Think there's new houses being built in the estate across from mungret park. Can't remember name of it , could be sliabh na manach, or something like that.

tweek84

ShatterProof wrote: »

Think there's new houses being built in the estate across from mungret park. Can't remember name of it , could be sliabh na manach, or something like that.

Planning is also granted for the some of the new houses that will have access near Quinn's roundabout
Irelands biggest housing estate outside of Dublin, it explains all the development around mungret recently here guys we will develop the roads (that will not be adequate in 5 years time) near the new schools give you a nice new park make land available for the local GAA just ignore the big housing estate we plan on firing in :eek:

Irish_rat

tweek84 wrote: »

Irelands biggest housing estate outside of Dublin,

colombes

Hi,
Not exactly Limerick at such but has anyone opinion on the Clarina estate 3bed 250k ? Thanks.

tweek84

Irish_rat wrote: »

Apparently when all the house that are planned to be built in mungret it will be the largest single housing development/estate outside of Dublin