A LIMERICK educational institution has lodged its intent to build a new student library.
In a planning notice, Mary Immaculate College (MIC) has said it intends to redevelop the existing library on site and construct a new library and learning resource building.
The new library will span over a four-storey building, which would see the demolition of a large portion of the existing library building.
Alongside the library development, a new public plaza will be built, with hard and soft landscaping, and removal of some trees.
Plans for a new library for MIC had previously been granted in 2017, but it is understood that the new plans will focus more on the sustainability of the building, with solar PV panels included as part of the new application.
The next step will see MIC submit their plans to Limerick City and County Council for planning approval.
Meanwhile, the college came under fire earlier this year as the Limerick Post reported that it objected to third-party plans to develop a further block of student accommodation to serve the college.
In August, this newspaper reported that the college appealed plans by Westbourne Student Limited to construct a 22-bed student accommodation block for students of the college.
The application was given the green light by council planners, but were then appealed to An Bord Pleanála by MIC.
At the time, a representative for the college said that they were “deeply concerned that the proposed development would be inappropriate to student life and will have a negative impact on their property.”
